Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The ChatGPT Tech Support Advisor Custom GPT is stellar. Because it can write the code for you and also because I have specific things about my own personal setup that shouldn't be shared for protective reasons, I've summarized what I've done with it. ⚠️A Caveat: Be warned that you can mess up your computer if you don't somewhat understand tech-speak and how your computer works.

Computer 203

Computer Physics Communications Artificial Intelligence 203

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 30, 2023

This is an overview of my workshop at FETC (Future of Technology Education Conference).

Curriculum 107

Curriculum Technology Education Education 107

The Maker Mom

DECEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways children learn to develop ideas and communicate with others is through public speaking and debate. That’s why debate classes are a popular way for students to improve their vocal skills. This is important in today’s environment of social media, where kids miss the opportunity to express themselves face-to-face. Online debate classes encourage students to think things through and present their concepts to others verbally, using research and logic.

Publication 52

Publication Argumentation Critical Thinking Research 52

Teachers are Terrific

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Here we are at the end of 2023 and I have great books to recommend. This includes the top ten for the year and a few disappointing books I also read. Enjoy! This annual Top Ten Books of the Year blog post of book reviews is so fun to create. I love going back through the books I have read to find my favorite ones of the year. There is no common thread in this list.

Schooling 52

Schooling 52

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Jacobs Physics

DECEMBER 30, 2023

"I don't understand why using AI for assignments isn't allowed. AI is a tool, right, like a phone or a computer?" Peter made this comment in authentic good faith. The tone was curious. Peter, my student, wasn't being performative, or jockeying for social capital - no other students were even around. He honestly wanted to know my thoughts. And so I answered honestly and openly.

Schooling 40

Schooling Robotics Elementary Publication 40