Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on AI in Education: Future Trends and Possibilities. Check them out below: An article outlining five predictions for the future of AI in education, including democratizing tutoring, personalized learning, AI tools for teachers/students, adjusting assessments, and fact-checking AI content.  A report from the U.S. Department of Education on the growing use of AI in education technology, and encouraging collaboration among educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to tackle policy issues, opportunities, and challenges linked to AI in education. An article exploring how AI technology in educational assessments can boost teaching and learning through diagnostic testing. It also discusses privacy, bias, and the human aspect of education, with suggestions for future testing research investment, and development. A LinkedIn post on navigating AI use in K-12 education and five predictions for AI innovation in 2024, including generative models, deepfakes, and AI in video games and social media. An article on combining AI performance prediction models with learning analytics feedback to enhance student learning in a collaborative context, providing insights for future AI-driven learning analytics development. Let us know your thoughts on future trends and possibilities of AI in education in the comments below the post. Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar, "A Whole New World: Exploring AI's Impact on Future Pathways of Education" on April 16th to delve deeper into AI in education. Register today! ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on AI-Powered Teaching Assistants in the Classroom. Check them out below: A LinkedIn article exploring the evolving role of AI in education, from grading assignments to fostering critical thinking, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach while harnessing the potential of AI as teaching assistants. An article on how AI has the potential to make instructors' lives easier and lessons better; With tools like ChatGPT, educators can brainstorm ideas, create content, and focus on what really matters. An article on Shiksha Copilot, Microsoft's AI teaching assistant that can cut lesson planning from hours to seconds, empowering educators like never before. An article discussing how college educators are experimenting with AI, using tools like ChatGPT to channel Shakespeare and create innovative teaching methods, while also grappling with the ethical dilemmas that come along with it. An article detailing the advantages and hurdles of introducing AI teaching assistants in high schools draws inspiration from successful implementations in college settings. Let us know your thoughts on AI-Powered Teaching Assistants in the comments below the post. Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar, "A Whole New World: Exploring AI's Impact on Future Pathways of Education" on April 16th to delve deeper into AI in education. Register today! ... View more

Supercharge Your Question Creation: Hands-on AI-Powered Tools Focus Group: Thursday, April 18th at 3:00 PM Eastern Join us for a limited-seat virtual focus group taking place via Zoom, where you'll explore the iClicker's AI Question Creator, a groundbreaking tool designed to save you time and boost student engagement. In this interactive session, you'll: Be among the first to get hands-on experience with the AI Question Creator pilot Learn how to generate high-quality questions tailored to specific pedagogical goals for any topic in minutes Provide valuable feedback that shapes the future of the platform Discover how AI can help you create a more dynamic and engaging learning experience--on the spot!   Register for the Focus Grouo ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up six resources on AI-Enhanced Professional Development for Educators. Check them out below: An article on the integration of AI in education, reflecting on historical perspectives and contemporary challenges while exploring the benefits AI offers, such as aiding gender equality in technology, supporting language learners, facilitating alternative instruction methods, and promoting critical thinking skills among students. An article explores how educators are incorporating AI tools into their teaching practices, discussing both the benefits and potential drawbacks, and featuring examples of teachers using AI for lesson planning, assisting English learners, and providing feedback on student work. An article advocating for educators to understand and embrace AI tools in their teaching practice, highlighting their potential to enhance personalized learning, improve efficiency, and streamline content creation, while also providing recommendations for AI-powered tools to facilitate teaching tasks and enhance student learning. An article highlighting the opportunities and challenges of employing AI systems to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, and proposes recommendations to support educators and researchers in promoting AI education in classrooms and academia. An article on Mike Harris, an educator in Wichita leveraging tools like ChatGPT to streamline tasks like crafting lesson plans, igniting discussions about the technology's potential benefits and pitfalls among educators globally. A blog post on the importance of community, knowledge sharing, and collaboration for meaningful innovation and professional development in an AI era. Let us know your thoughts on AI-enhanced professional development for educators in the comments below the post. Looking for more? Teaching With Generative AI: A Course for Educators is a new professional development experience from the Institute at Macmillan Learning. Learn more about the course and sign up for early bird pricing here. ... View more

Teaching With Generative AI: A Course for Educators is a new professional development experience from the Institute at Macmillan Learning. This eight-week course starts on May 13th and will focus on equipping educators with knowledge and hands-on support in developing course policies, designing assignments, and navigating conversations with students in the face of generative AI.  You can sign up for updates and access to early bird pricing here.  Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the course from the topics that will be covered to information about the course developers and facilitators. Quick Facts About the Course Who is this course for? This course is for any educator looking to learn about AI in education and apply new principles to their teaching. How long is the course? This course will start on May 13th and last for eight weeks  Is this course synchronous or asynchronous? This is a hybrid course with assignments and reading that can be done asynchronously and a few synchronous virtual meetings.  How much time will this course take? We estimate that course participants will spend fewer than 5 hours per week reviewing course materials, completing assignments, and meeting with peers and facilitators. How much does the course cost? The course fee is $249. Sign up today for a special $99 offer. How many participants are being accepted to the course? Each cohort will be limited to 50 participants.  Will I receive a credential for completing this course? Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a certificate that can easily be shared with your department as well as on LinkedIn.  Sign up for course updates. Expert-Developed Course Modules On Your Schedule Teaching With Generative AI: A Course for Educators will give you access to expert-developed course content that you can do on your schedule. These modules can be completed asynchronously, allowing you to fit them into your busy schedule. The following four modules will help you address several common teaching and learning challenges associated with generative AI. Welcome to Teaching with Generative AI: A Course for Educators Crafting an AI Policy for Your Course Designing Assignments that Integrate Generative AI Navigating Conversations about Students’ Use of AI The content for these modules has been developed by three subject matter experts and reviewed and edited by the Macmillan Learning team. Your subject matter experts for this course are Antonio Byrd, Laura Dumin, and Daniel Frank.  Antonio Byrd, PhD, is assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He teaches courses in professional and technical communication, multimodal composition, composition studies, and qualitative research methods. He serves on the Modern Language Association and Conference on College Composition and Communication Joint Task Force on Writing and AI (MLA-CCCC Joint Task Force on Writing and AI). Established in February 2023, this task force of scholars from different subfields of English gather to support policies, assessments, and teaching about and with artificial intelligence in humanities classes and research. Antonio's first book manuscript From Pipeline to Black Coding Ecosystems: How Black Adults Use Computer Code Bootcamps for Liberation (The WAC Clearinghouse/University Press of Colorado) is forthcoming fall 2024.   Laura Dumin, PhD, is a professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been exploring the impact of generative AI on writing classrooms and runs a Facebook learning community to allow instructors to learn from each other https://www.facebook.com/groups/632930835501841. When she is not teaching, Laura works as a co-managing editor for the Journal of Transformative Learning, directs the Technical Writing BA, and advises the Composition and Rhetoric MA program; she has also been a campus Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) mentor. Laura has created four micro-credentials for the Technical Writing program and one for faculty who complete her AI workshop on campus.   Daniel Frank, PhD,  teaches First Year Composition, multimedia, and technical writing within the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research interests include AI Writing technologies, game-based pedagogy, virtual text-spaces and interactive fiction, passionate affinity spaces, and connected learning. Dan is always interested in the ways that new technologies interface with the methods of making, communicating, learning, and playing that students are engaged with across digital ecosystems. His pedagogical focus is always rooted in helping students find their own voices and passions as they learn to create, play, and communicate research, argumentation, and writing, across genres, networks, and digital communities. Synchronous Sessions for Facilitator and Peer Support We all stick to our goals better when we have a community of support encouraging us to do so. That’s why tthere will be synchronous meetings held over Zoom throughout the eight-week course. In these sessions, you’ll receive support from course facilitators and your peer educators as you put theory into practice. Please note that the times of these synchronous meetings will be determined by participant availability. This course will be facilitated by two educators with experience helping others consider AI’s impact, navigate the challenges it brings, and utilize it in their courses. Lisa Blue, PhD,  is an Instructional Specialist focused on STEM-H Teaching & Learning in the Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning at Eastern Kentucky University. A St. Louis native, Dr. Blue holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry from Missouri State University and a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Blue left a postdoctoral position in the Department of Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis to join a Lexington start-up, Covalent Research Technologies, as the Director of Research and Development where she worked with industry partners to capture mercury, arsenic, and problematic heavy metals from industrial and mining wastewater effluents.  While at Covalent, Dr. Blue returned to teaching part-time as an outlet to share her passion for understanding our natural world. When the start-up company was shuttered in 2012, Dr. Blue joined the University of Kentucky full-time where she taught large General Chemistry lecture courses while supervising the work of graduate students staffing the department’s General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Learning Centers. In 2021, Dr. Blue joined EKU as the Associate Director of the Center for STEM Excellence before transitioning to her current role in 2023.   Jennifer Duncan, M.A., is Associate Professor of English at Georgia State University Perimeter College, where she teaches online classes in composition, literature, and humanities. Prior to that, she was part of the English faculty at Chattanooga State Community College in Tennessee. Jennifer is particularly interested in creating authentic and valuable writing experiences that engage online students. She holds degrees from Emmanuel College and The University of South Carolina in addition to studying at The University of Tennessee. Jennifer is a faculty consultant for Macmillan Learning.   Coursework You Can Use Each reflection and assignment has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with practical tools and strategies that you can implement in your course. Through assignments and reflective activities, you’ll be able to develop class policies, generate innovative assignment ideas, and prepare for tough conversations with students.  The Teaching With Generative AI course is designed to empower educators to approach future courses with renewed confidence and enthusiasm, armed with the knowledge and skills to teach through an evolving dynamic brought on by AI.  Sign up today to receive a 60% discount when enrollment opens on April 15, 2024. Sign up for early bird pricing   ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on Student-Created AI Projects. Check them out below: An article highlighting the importance of involving students in the development and implementation of AI tools, showcasing initiatives like the YouthMADE Festival that empower younger generations to design solutions addressing real-world problems using AI technology. An article about a Princeton University senior, Edward Tian, who developed an app aimed at detecting essays authored by the AI chatbot ChatGPT, responding to concerns about AI-driven plagiarism in academia An example of a project out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where graphic design professors integrated artificial intelligence tools into classes to prepare them for AI usage in their future careers while emphasizing the importance of maintaining creativity and critical thinking skills. An article on Valerio Mirarchi, an MBA student at USF, who created Duets.ai to aid foreign language learners in achieving conversational proficiency, employing AI-generated personalized exercises based on recorded conversations.  An article on students at a New Jersey high school who are advocating for a more comprehensive approach to AI education, beyond just addressing cheating. The students conducted a survey revealing a keen interest in learning about AI's broader impacts and potential applications, prompting discussions about incorporating AI education into the curriculum. Let us know your thoughts on Student-Created AI Projects in the comments below the post. ... View more

Conversations around student preparedness are becoming increasingly critical and challenging to have. While varying levels of student preparedness have long been an issue, many educators feel that it has only worsened in recent years. Simultaneously, institutions and instructors also want to do more than ever to support student success — making it important to both understand gaps in preparedness and work to address them. You may have encountered challenges related to student preparedness gaps in your own course. Maybe you’ve found that several students don’t have the foundational knowledge that they should have acquired in a prerequisite course. Or maybe you’ve been surprised that students aren’t familiar with the social contract of higher education and don’t quite know what is expected of them. In these and similar situations, you’ve probably asked yourself “What exactly is going wrong?” You're not alone. This blog aims to shine a light on the gaps in student preparedness and offers actionable steps for addressing these issues. Identifying Gaps in Student Preparedness As an educator, you know when things aren't quite right, whether it's a general feeling of disconnect in the classroom or a pattern of underperformance. Recognizing that something might be off with your students' preparedness is an important first step, but it's just the beginning. By identifying the root causes of these issues, you can transform a hunch into information you can act on. Here are a few ways you can identify gaps in preparedness. Assess and Analyze  One tool you can use to uncover areas where students may struggle is careful assessment and analysis. You can even do this at the start of a semester before the most intensive parts of your course are underway. Utilizing tools such as course questionnaires, surveys, and diagnostic assessments can provide you with a wealth of insights into your students' existing knowledge and comprehension. By analyzing the results of such assessments, you'll be equipped with a clear picture of both individual and collective preparedness within your class, enabling you to tailor your teaching approach accordingly. Know The Signs  Recognizing the signs of unpreparedness can also guide educators in identifying gaps. These signs may manifest as distracted behavior, reluctance to participate in class discussions, inconsistent academic performance, or poor study and time management skills. Being attuned to these indicators is crucial for early intervention and support. While there’s not always a single, clear correlation between a sign of under-preparedness and the root cause of it, there are patterns that can be helpful to know. Avoidance of homework and assignments: Sure, some students just aren’t invested in your course or their own education. However, this could indicate a lack of understanding of the material or a feeling of overwhelm when faced with tasks perceived as too challenging. Distracted behavior: This could be a sign of environmental factors at home that are not conducive to learning, such as excessive noise or lack of a dedicated study space. In these cases, students may not have developed strong study skills and could be showing up to class unprepared to fully engage. Expressing feelings of hopelessness about a course or academic path: These feelings can stem from chronic underachievement and not meeting one's potential. Inconsistent academic performance: Fluctuations in grades and assignment quality could suggest many things from challenges with executive function to an incomplete understanding of course concepts.  Overreliance on tutoring or extra help: While seeking help is positive, an overreliance may indicate a deeper issue with self-directed learning or a lack of understanding of the core material. Reluctance to participate in class discussions: While some students are just shy, this may indicate a lack of confidence or understanding of the material.  Welcome One-on-One Interaction Finally, direct communication with your students can uncover layers of complexity behind the challenges they face. By fostering an environment where students feel safe to express their struggles, you gain invaluable insights into their individual experiences. This one-on-one interaction complements your observational and analytical efforts, providing a comprehensive view of the obstacles to student success. 4 Ways to Address Gaps in Student Preparedness There are many ways to address student preparedness gaps. Here are four that you can use in your course. Demonstrate and Encourage Better Study Habits While it's important for you to guide your students, their own efforts are ultimately what will get them across the finish line. By demonstrating effective study techniques and motivating your students to adopt these habits, you empower them to take control of their educational journey.  Not sure what study skills you want to encourage. Here are a few ideas. Active reading Metacognition Note-taking Self-direct learning Time management Achieve’s Goal-setting and Reflection Surveys can help students strengthen their metacognitive skills by encouraging them to set goals and reflect on their progress. These surveys invite them to identify study skills that work best for the way they learn and their lifestyle. Learn more about what you and your students can do with Achieve.  Scaffold Assignments As an instructor, implementing scaffolding in your teaching can significantly impact reaching every student at their level. By breaking down assignments into more manageable tasks, you can guide your students through the learning process step by step. This approach involves providing the right tools and support at each stage, making learning more accessible and less overwhelming for them. Scaffolding allows for a gradual release of responsibility, where your students are initially supported heavily but gradually gain independence as their competence increases. Differentiate Instruction Differentiated instruction is another strategy you can use to customize support to match your students' varying levels of understanding. This acknowledges that your students come into the classroom with diverse backgrounds, skills, and needs. By tailoring instruction to meet these differences, you effectively meet each student where they are. Differentiation can take many forms, including varying the content, process, or product at hand. Check out this blog post to learn more about differentiation. Make Sure Students Are Motivated Finally, fostering an active and engaging learning environment is key to motivating students. When learners are excited about participating, they're more likely to invest the effort needed to overcome their challenges. Creating a classroom atmosphere that values curiosity, collaboration, and active learning can make all the difference. Identifying and addressing gaps in student preparedness is a multifaceted challenge that requires a thoughtful approach. By assessing and analyzing student needs, recognizing the signs of unpreparedness, fostering personal interactions, teaching better study habits, employing scaffolding and differentiated instruction, and ensuring motivation, educators can make significant strides in preparing students for success.    Sources https://www.apa.org/ed/schools/primer/inattention https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/teach/problemstudent.html  https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs  https://teaching.cornell.edu/identifying-addressing-learning-gaps  ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on AI in Electives. Check them out below: A guide exploring the importance of teaching AI across K-12 education and providing educators, particularly in elective courses, with insights and resources to integrate AI education into their curriculum effectively. A blog discusses the integration of AI into high school curriculums, exploring methods to establish AI clubs and extracurricular programs to prepare students for future careers in an AI-driven world. An article on a high school in Georgia leading the way in AI education by integrating it into its curriculum across various subjects, providing students with essential skills for the future job market, and addressing the need for diversity and inclusion in the field of AI. An article showcasing methods to incorporate elective courses for educating students on artificial intelligence, with a focus on promoting responsible and ethical utilization of AI tools in fostering creativity and conducting research. An article discusses Lakewood High School's new "AI Foundations" program aimed at preparing students for current AI-related job opportunities, emphasizing ethical use and practical application, with certification opportunities and plans for further expansion. Let us know your thoughts on AI in Electives in the comments below the post. Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar, "AI Amplified Learning: Discipline-Specific Strategies Workshop" on March 21 to delve deeper into AI in education. Register today! ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week we’ve rounded up five resources to share with you on the topic of AI in Science Education. Below, you'll find: An article on how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing psychology education, providing guidance for  instructors on how to effectively use ChatGPT as a learning tool in the classroom to leverage its capabilities and mitigate risks like cheating. An article discussing a study on a high school curriculum that integrates AI with chemistry to teach students to build a virtual pH meter, aiming to increase interest in color chemistry, machine learning, and the global relevance of science. An article on how AI is revolutionizing the study of biology in schools by providing personalized learning experiences and interactive simulations, highlighting its potential to make biology education more engaging and efficient for both students and educators. A paper from The Canadian Psychological Association examining the impact of AI on psychology education, outlining opportunities like writing assistance and challenges like ensuring academic integrity when using AI tools. An article exploring how AI tools like virtual lab assistants, accessible equation generators, and AI tutors can increase access and equity in science education by providing personalized support and accommodations for diverse learners. Check them out and let us know what you think about AI in science education in the comments below the post. Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar, "AI Amplified Learning: Discipline-Specific Strategies Workshop" on March 21 to delve deeper into AI in education. Register today! ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on AI and social studies education. Check them out below: An article discussing the potential of AI to enhance social studies education by supplementing instructional materials and encouraging critical thinking among students, emphasizing a balanced approach. A blog post on how history and social studies educators can adapt their teaching methods to leverage AI writing tools effectively, highlighting the potential to enhance student engagement and learning by providing personalized content. An article offering tips and suggestions on integrating AI tools into social studies curriculums, such as interactive simulations that deepen students' understanding of historical events and influential figures. A video demonstrating practical applications of AI tools such as ChatGPT in a social studies classroom to enhance student engagement and foster critical thinking skills. An article from the National Council for the Social Studies exploring the role of artificial intelligence in social studies education, highlighting its potential to revolutionize teaching and learning despite concerns about academic integrity. Check them out and let us know what you think about AI and social studies in the comments below the post. ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up four resources on AI and English Language Arts Education. Check them out below: An article featuring perspectives from a middle school English language arts teacher delves into the possibilities of AI tools in ELA education. It highlights their significance in offering instant feedback, empowering student autonomy, and enriching critical thinking and writing abilities. An article discussing the impact of AI, like ChatGPT, in writing-intensive courses with resources for instructors to adjust to this shift, such as discussing AI with students, and sharing AI policies. A blog post on AI's impact on personalized language arts education from an instructor's perspective, showcasing how AI tools are transforming student learning with tailored experiences to meet their unique needs and pace. A guide for instructors on how to create an acceptable use policy for AI technology in ELA classrooms, emphasizing the importance of teaching students how to responsibly and effectively utilize AI tools for educational purposes. Let us know your thoughts on AI and ELA education in the comments below the post. ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up four resources on AI in Mathematics Education. Check them out below: An opinion piece discussing the evolving role of AI in math education, highlighting the current opportunity for educators to leverage AI tools in crafting real-world applications of concepts effectively. An article that advocates for the integration of generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, in mathematics education and provides practical ways to start using AI in your classroom. A guide for instructors in elementary school math education, highlighting ways AI can assist in preparing personalized learning paths, automate time-consuming tasks, and enrich math lessons during class.  A research paper reviewing the role of AI in mathematics education, revealing its increasing significance and potential to enhance learning outcomes by individualizing instruction, providing adaptive feedback, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Let us know your thoughts on AI in Mathematics education in the comments below the post. ... View more

Meet Ying Kong, a passionate literature professor at the University College of the North, who is dedicated to making education inclusive and accessible to all.  Ying's mission revolves around ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. She goes above and beyond to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported, especially those in remote or indigenous communities. One of the ways Ying works her magic is through innovative tools like Macmillan Learning's Achieve software. This amazing resource isn't just about textbooks and assignments—it's a game-changer. With features like text-to-speech, all-encompassing learning platforms, and smart writing assistance, Achieve levels the playing field for students facing various challenges. Whether it's spotty internet connections or juggling education with the demands of single parenthood, Achieve provides personalized, culturally sensitive support to help students succeed. We're thrilled to invite you to watch Professor Kong's inspiring presentation. She'll show you how Achieve is breaking down barriers and making accessibility a reality for every student. Click below to catch the full video! ... View more

Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we dive into the ever-evolving world of generative AI and share valuable insights and practical teaching ideas. Discover how educators are leveraging AI, gain fresh perspectives, and explore innovative approaches to education that you can try out yourself. This week, we’ve rounded up four resources on AI-Powered e-Learning: Education Beyond the Classroom. Check them out below: A LinkedIn post exploring AI’s potential to revolutionize online courses by offering personalized learning, adaptive content, and intelligent tutoring systems. A blog post on the transformative role of AI in e-learning, reshaping education through AI's capabilities in natural language processing, predictive analytics, and content creation. An article discussing how AI in e-learning transforms traditional experiences into personalized journeys for students and allows for educators to gauge student progress to identify areas needing support. A study on the growing influence of AI in education, emphasizing its role in personalized experiences, addressing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussing the potential to shape the future of education and technological literacy. Let us know your thoughts on AI-powered e-Learning beyond the classroom in the comments below the post. Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar, "Fighting Fire with Fire: Navigating Student AI Use with AI-Enriched Assignments and Assessments" on February 16th to delve deeper into AI in education. Register today! ... View more

Threading the Needle: Cultivating Ethical and Inclusive Teaching in an AI Era: Tuesday, April 30 at 12pm ET Presented by Debi Rutledge and Jennifer Guerra This working session kicks off with a distinguished panel of educators on how they have managed the delicate balance of integrating AI into pedagogy with ethical considerations at the forefront. This working session will then have attendees collaborate to address real teaching scenarios  that invite educators to leverage AI tools to  uphold principles of fairness, equity, and inclusivity in educational settings. Attendees will walk away from this working session with concrete strategies that foster a learning environment where AI integration aligns harmoniously with ethical teaching practices. Reserve your spot now to elevate your teaching practice with ethical AI-enhanced teaching techniques.   Register for the Webinar ... View more