A while back, Chris Harte, formerly of Unstuck Learning Design, introduced me to the Thinking Canvas based on the Harvard Project Zero Thinking Routines. A Thinking Canvas is a structured space with enough blank areas to invite learners to make their learning visible to not just you, the teacher, but also their peers. While thinking…
If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to transform your classroom, the Google Certified Educator program might be for you. This professional development program was created by Google to recognise educators who demonstrate proficiency in using Google tools to enhance teaching and learning. It is a fantastic way for you to showcase your understanding of Google…
When incorporating technology in schools, devices play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience for both teachers and students. Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in educational settings due to their versatility, productivity features, and cost-effectiveness. These devices offer several benefits that can contribute to a more engaging and interactive learning experience for students. The…
Yesterday was the Google I/O 2024 keynote and AI was the undeniable star of the show. Google showcased advancements across its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs) and unveiling a futuristic AI assistant called Project Astra. Here’s a quick rundown of the key takeaways: Ask Photos: You can already search your photos in Google…
Earlier in the year, we heard from lots of educators about how they were using Gemini and AI in the classroom. It’s a very exciting space to be working in and we’re sure there will be many more updates this term. This is a fast moving space and it can be hard to keep up…
Big news! Google has released the dates for the 2024 Google Certified Innovator Academies. The Google Certified Innovator program has been around since 2006 and has welcomed just under 2000 educators into the community. This group of passionate educators from all over the world has inspired countless new ideas, programs, school initiatives and more. At…
Two powerful generative AI models have risen above the rest: ChatGPT and Bard. Both models are trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and both models are equipped with a deep understanding of language and context that allow them to understand your prompts and generate intelligent, coherent responses. That said, it might be…
You don’t have to look too far to find people like this guy posting about all the great ways that you should be using Generative AI to help your fledgling business flourish. Despite this constant bombardment on our social media channels, I find it fascinating to learn about all the ways it can help us improve…
Everywhere you look these days, you can’t help but feel bombarded with information about AI. It really feels a bit overwhelming with all the new information, websites and TikToks being posted about it every day. We wanted to help you get started by breaking it all down for you in this series of posts. Today, we…
Guest Writer: Alex Galland I am fortunate to work in a school where international-mindedness plays an important role. We have an extremely multicultural student population; students naturally make efforts to learn more about others, developing empathy in order to achieve mutual understanding and respect. Our students see themselves connected to a global community, and they are…
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