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AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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AI algorithms use massive datasets and natural language processing to produce content that replicates student writing styles as teaching tools. However, utilizing these resources responsibly is critical for students to succeed academically and build writing confidence.

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12 Online Resources About Puzzles

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Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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11 Online Resources About Puzzles

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Here are popular puzzles resources teachers are using to teach mouse skills, critical thinking, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. There are a few for the upcoming St. Pat’s slide puzzle Copyright ©2023 usna.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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10 Websites + 4 Apps that Make Geography Fun

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One of the hardest challenges for teachers is how to engage students in core subjects such as geography. If you aren’t a geography buff, you’re probably nodding. But watch how quickly the fourteen resources below morph geography from dusty to dynamic: 2-minute Geology. Geography Games. You know what I mean.

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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

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Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Mindsnacks–Learning in Bite-sized Pieces

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Mindsnacks is a series of education apps on topics like geography, vocabulary, languages, and SAT. Think Number Munchers rather than Minecraft. Material is aligned with National Geographic’s Geography Standards. The game is limited to facts–black-and-white details that make up geography. Insider Tips.

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