Faster than the time–and my waistline–got away from me during the holiday break (sooo many sweets!), here are the week’s best articles from Tech & Learning!
- 5 Edtech and Other School Trends to Watch in 2025 - "Predicting the future can be a fool’s errand," writes intrepid educator Erik Ofgang, who nonetheless tries to forecast what to watch for in the upcoming school year. (Spoiler: A New York Jets Super Bowl appearance is still NOT expected.)
- I Took OpenAI and Common Sense Media’s Free Course For Teachers - My college buddy Steve used to say, “If it’s free, it’s for me!” So this AI course for K-12 educators is right up his alley–especially if it comes with a few beers! (Warning: It does not.)
- SchoolAI: How to Use It to Teach - SchoolAI offers AI assistance to save time and effort in planning, for teachers, and in study for students. That includes the ability to tailor lesson plans, quizzes, and worksheets.
- 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class - In addition to creating lesson plans, quizzes, exercises, and syllabi, ChatGPT might even be able to soften your hands while you do the dishes and broker world peace! Okay, maybe not the last two things, but the others might be worth a try.
- Perusall: How To Use It To Teach - “Inspired” by the abysmally low number of students who actually complete assigned readings, Perusall uses a social media-like approach to trick . . . er, engage students into reading.
- Educator Edtech Review: AVID WonderEars AP-400 Headset - Listen up! The AVID WonderEars AP-400 Headset delivers a quality listening experience for young learners–and looks cool, too! Which, when you’re a kid, matters more than audio quality.?
- How to Use Bluesky - Yes, when we hear “blue sky” some of us … uh, vintage folks might think of this first, but Bluesky is a social media platform that has been gaining popularity with educators as an alternative to Twitter/X. And you can even find Tech & Learning there!
Okay, enjoy the weekend ahead, and stay safe California friends!
