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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tips for Genius Hour Balancing the act of teaching gifted middle schoolers can feel like performing a high-wire circus routine. But when you couple Genius Hour with a handful of cutting-edge tech, it’s like finding the perfect safety net. I’ve witnessed firsthand the learning leaps we can make when we’re not afraid […]
ChatGPT Prompts and Activities for Social Studies Teachers: Using AI in the Social Studies Classroom As a middle school teacher with a PhD in innovative technologies, I’ve been fascinated by the intersection of technology and education, especially AI! Over the last several months, ChatGPT has been taking the education world by storm. I’ve been talking with […]
10-Minute Writing Games to Play with Your Students Want some quick games to share with your students during transitions or as attention-getters. Play these fun games independently or with groups! Here are a few of my favorites 10-minute writing games to play with your students. This post uses some affiliate links. Purchases from these links […]
Benefits of Genius Hour for Adults I talk a lot about using Genius Hour in the classroom with students, but what about the benefits of Genius Hour for adults? Focusing on your own passion project is not only a perfect model for students, but it will also give you a sense of purpose and help […]
We Need to Talk About AI in Education If you’ve heard about ChatGPT or any other chatbots or AI content generators, your students have too. It’s nothing you can hide. We need to talk about AI in education because it’s not going away, it’s only going to get better, and AI could potentially change our teaching […]
101 Writing Prompts to Use in the Classroom As teachers, we know the importance of fostering a love of writing in our students. One way to do this is by using writing prompts in your classroom. Here are five ways you can use writing prompts to engage and inspire your middle school students: Daily Writing […]
Why You Have Time for Genius Hour in Your Classroom (This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission when you buy from the links.) You do have time for Genius Hour in your classroom. In the nine years I’ve been using Genius Hour in the classroom in some shape or form, I’ve heard […]
CoolMath4Kids Games, Khan Academy, ixl, and more! Math is essential for elementary students, and with so many online activities available, it’s easy to find something that your child will enjoy. Here are some cool math games for kids to use in your classroom or with children at home! From websites like CoolMath4Kids Games to Khan […]
Set Realistic Smart Goals You know those smart goals we tell our students to set? SMART goals stand for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely goals. Set those SMART goals for yourself. Think about what you want to achieve in your practice. This goal may be personal or one that you want to use for […]
Free Tech Tools for Teachers (This blog post includes affiliate links. Purchases from the links earn me a small commission. Thanks for supporting my small business!) Technology has revolutionized the way that we learn, work, and communicate. Gone are the days of having to travel to a library or classroom to use educational materials. With […]
