Weekly Roundup: Science of Education, Google NotebookLM, STORM & More

Faster than Shaboozey gettin’ tipsy, here are the week’s best articles from Tech & Learning. (Oh my, good Lord–earworm to start!)

• The Science of Learning: 7 Tips For Incorporating It Into Your Class or School - The science of learning has shown some results in helping to raise test scores and shrinking the achievement gap. Here’s what to know to get started.
• Google’s NotebookLM: An Innovative Educator’s New Best Friend (and Podcasting Powerhouse!) - Innovative educator Lisa Nielsen says that Google NotebookLM is an AI powerhouse that can supercharge your lessons, engage students in exciting new ways, and – wait for it – help you create amazing podcasts!
• STORM: Teaching With The Stanford-Designed AI System - STORM is an AI tool designed to generate Wikipedia-like entries within minutes by having various AI chatbots work together to generate an article … somewhere, Sarah Connor shakes her head, chambers her weapon.?
• 5 Tips For New Teachers Around Midterms - "Every year at about the midway point of the semester, I feel a little overwhelmed as an instructor," writes Erik Ofgang, who has? developed some strategies for dealing with it. Focusing on the New York Mets instead of the New York Jets isn’t on this list but it’s heavily implied (and recommended).
• Educator Edtech Review: ScreenBeam 1000 Gen 2 Wireless Display - The ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2 is a smart device tailored for modern K-12 classrooms. Frank Pileiro puts it through its paces and suggests it will make both teachers and IT departments happy with its simplicity and performance.
• What to Know About Buying a Laptop for School - When buying a laptop for school it's important to consider several factors, none of which include whether it can withstand getting run over by a pickup, hit with a bat, or set on fire. But this will get you started on the stuff that matters.

Okay, heading out to the Tech & Learning Northeast Regional Leadership Summit–hope to see you there! And if not this one, maybe at one of the upcoming ones!