Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet. We discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  Padlet: If you are new to Padlet or a frequent user, you have likely noticed … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 1

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Padlet, a versatile and user-friendly online collaboration tool, empowers individuals and teams to create virtual boards for sharing ideas, brainstorming, and organizing information. Create a board from scratch or choose from customizable templates, like timelines, maps, KWL, and storyboards. Padlet’s AI features support creating custom interactive activities based on topic, grade level, standards, or teaching … read more »


Prompt Engineering for Teachers: Making the Most of AI, Part 1

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According to a recent article from EdWeek, approximately one-third of teachers use AI-driven tools in their classrooms for creating lesson plans, generating rubrics, writing letters and emails, and other purposes. However, another article reports that seven in ten educators have yet to receive any professional development about using AI and have concerns about using it … read more »


Remembering the Women of Gettysburg

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The Battle of Gettysburg is widely recognized as a pivotal moment and turning point in the Civil War. From July 1 to July 3, 1863, the battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties. The Union’s victory thwarted the Confederate invasion of the North, influencing the war’s course. Notably, on November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the … read more »


Misinformation, Disinformation, and AI – What Students Need to Know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is an amazing tool. Like all tools, it has benefits and deficits—one deficit affecting education is AI’s ability to produce misinformation and disinformation. Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, and disinformation is false information deliberately produced to mislead. Media literacy education is key to teaching students to recognize misinformation and disinformation produced … read more »