Just as with Election Day this past week, we appreciate that you exercise your right to choose ... Tech & Learning! Here is some of what you may have missed from us over the last few days.
- ChatGPT Can Now Access The Internet: What This Means for Teachers - ChatGPT Plus subscribers now have an internet-enabled version of the chatbot, and with that comes educational outcomes that are potentially good, bad, and ugly.
- Screencastify vs. ScreenPal: Which Is Best for Your Class? - When it comes to screencasting platforms Screencastify and ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic), there will likely be one that is a better fit for you. This side-by-side comparison can help you determine which works for your needs.
- Study: AI Detectors Discriminate Against Non-Native Speakers - Stanford researchers recently put AI detectors to the test, and if it was a graded assignment, the tools would have received an F.?“They have a tendency to mistakenly flag text written by non-native English speakers as AI-generated," says James Zou, a Stanford professor who participated in the research.
- The Power of Humility: Why Egoless Leadership Helps Schools Thrive - "You know the leader who is the loudest, most brash, and polarizing personality," writes Mike Gaskell, school principal in East Brunswick, New Jersey. "They have a chip on their shoulder, and a take-no-prisoners approach, demanding compliance. Yet a host of research shows how toxic and destructive this leader is, especially in schools."?
- 4 Tips for New Edtech Professionals - As a woman of color in a white male-dominated field,
Sandra Paul
has had to overcome obstacles because of racism and sexism in addition to the standard challenges faced by technology directors. Her experiences have provided invaluable insight for those just starting in edtech.
- 5 Steps to Developing an Unbeatable IT Leadership Team - The first step in building a great IT leadership team is to develop great leaders, says Spring ISD IT Officer
Bobby LaFleur
. He offers advice for those looking to create long-term success for their IT departments.
- Best Free Veterans Day Lessons & Activities - The best Veterans Day lessons and activities can provide the perfect way to engage your students in a variety of topics ranging from STEM to history and English to social studies and more.?
As always, thank you for all your efforts to support students in their pursuit of learning. Have a great weekend!
