Tag: tools
Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten
Stay up-to-date with the INNOVATIONSin K-12 Education Newsletter Sign Up Hidden Select the title describing your job function Hidden Where do you work? Hidden State Hidden Country [more…]
Building a Woodworking Lathe From Scratch
Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as [more…]
How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism
Key points: The explosion of AI tools has introduced interesting questions for educators Students who learn to use AI responsibly will develop a useful skill for learning [more…]
Coming out of the AI closet: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4
Key points: Instead of running from AI advancements, scholars should leverage its capabilities ChatGPT-4 has ushered in a new era of brainstorming, structuring, and academic possibility See [more…]
This EGO Power+ leaf blower is $100 off at Amazon right now
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Even though it is in the mid-90s [more…]
Digital tools are a vehicle–not a standalone solution–for trauma-responsive care in schools
Key points: Investing in mental health training, resources, and digital tools supports students’ immediate needs and creates a foundation for the long term By leaning into the [more…]
4 AI-powered language tools I use in my classroom
Key points: Teachers shouldn’t be afraid to try AI language tools as part of their instruction AI-powered tools can help students write well and revise their writing [more…]
We gave AI detectors a try–here’s what we found
Key points: AI detection tools are skyrocketing in popularity–but how efficient are they? A look at different AI detectors offers an eye-opening look at whether or not [more…]
4 considerations for school safety solutions
Key points: Recent school safety data revealed that during one school year, more than 900,000 violent incidents – such as physical attacks and fights (with or without [more…]
Preparing for ransomware attacks begins with education
Key points: Ransomware attacks can be devastating to a school or district, with costly ransoms and leaked sensitive information The most effective security is layered; humans are [more…]
Crafting Ribbon Cables for Retro Hardware
Building a modern computer is something plenty of us have done, and with various tools available to ensure that essentially the only thing required of the end [more…]
How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax
Key points: Every moment is critical during a school emergency, and having the right tools is a must An emergency response app helped one school leader receive [more…]
AI writing tools can be disruptive–here are 5 ways to counteract their influence
Key points: Educators should clearly communicate rules and expectations for AI It’s also worth keeping an open mind and learning a bit more about how AI tools [more…]
IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the [more…]
How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning
The rise of ChatGPT promises to bring simplicity to the more mundane tasks of human existence and has also revived with new fervor an enduring question of [more…]
Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?
Since the public release of ChatGPT took the world by storm last fall, many educators have worried about students using the highly advanced, artificially intelligent chatbot for [more…]
How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs
The world needs its mentors and educators. Teachers are the ones who equip the generations to come with the tools necessary to excel. It’s as simple as [more…]
A Linux Distro For All Your Ham Needs
For anyone new to the world of ham radio, one of the things that takes a little getting used to is visiting the websites of authoritative experts [more…]
How you can improve student performance with virtual tools
Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an [more…]
Flare | Data Visualization for the Web
Flare makes it easy to create interactive data visualizations To begin making your own visualizations, download flare and work through the tutorial below. Need more help? Visit [more…]
