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The latest disrupter in education: ChatGPT
Today’s blog post is NOT a guest post. It’s written by me and really continues the discussion started in the previous entry.
Everyone is talking about it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom – what will it do to our assignments, assessments, and entire educational system? …
ChatGPT and the Future of Education: Embracing Technology While Navigating Unintended Consequences
Today’s blog post is written by a guest author, sort of. Like many of you, I’m intrigued with the latest edtech disruptor, ChatGPT. I decided to try it out and gave it the following prompt:
Write a blog article of approximately 2500 words about chatgpt and how it will disrupt education, particularly math education and STEM, in the style of an experienced teacher who wants to embrace new technology but is concerned about the unintended consequences of AI doing school work
Here’s what it wrote for me: (unedited)
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Understanding Backwards Design
Today’s blog post is a bit of a continuation from the last one. As I mentioned before, I’m experimenting with some new software and a new (for me) SCORM format. I started out using iSpring Page, which I really like a lot, especially the feature to embed in a website like I did in the post on…
Creating Accessible OER
Today’s blog post is a bit of a two-fer. First, I wanted to try out / show / share a new tool I’ve been trying out: iSpring Page. As you can see from the embedded SCORM package below, I’m currently playing with the trial version. …
How Robocalls Work: The Emerging Tech You Need to Know About to Protect Your Finances
Today’s guest blog is a follow-up to the two posts on cybersecurity and social media scams.
Author bio: Brigid Ludwig is a writer who specializes in the wellness and finance spaces. She believes the best ingredients for success are passion and purpose.
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Help for Emergency Remote Learning
Teachers all over the world, and particularly here in the United States, were asked to implement “online learning”, in many states for the entire remainder of the school year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, what we’re asking teachers & students to do should not rightfully be called ‘online learning’, ‘distance learning’, or ‘virtual learning’ because all of those things are…
10 Social Media Scams to Look Out For
Today’s guest blog is inspired by / related to the series of infographics about various social media scams that people (especially students and teachers) need to be aware of and look out for in order to be safe online.
Author bio: …
What Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory Would Cost Today
Today’s guest blog is inspired by / related to the infographic about what it would cost today to open Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
Author bio: The Advanced Technology Services Marketing Department is an innovative, collaborative, results-driven team focused on driving the business forward. …
Cybersecurity Tips
Teachers today are tasked with finding solutions to cybersecurity issues that weren’t even considered a few years ago This blog post discusses some tips for online safety for both teachers and students. It is largely inspired by this …
Measuring Lizards
A colleague of mine received an email titled “measuring lizards” with this study attached. This blog post discusses the questions posed and further information about this interesting intersection of scientific inquiry and mathematical modeling.
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