We Should Listen As a classroom teacher, I’ve been waiting for the moment Sal Khan describes in his new book “Brave New Words.” Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, shows how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might finally solve one of education’s most persistent challenges: providing personalized learning experiences for each student. It sure would have… Continue reading Sal Khan Says AI Will Transform Education:
Category: Learning
The Catapult Project:
How Supporting a Neurodivergent Student Sparked a Hands-On STEM Challenge The clatter of wood and excited student chatter filled the air as a small projectile arced across the courtyard. At the center of this commotion stood Maya as she demonstrated her handcrafted catapult to her delighted classmates and sparked an evolution in our physics unit.… Continue reading The Catapult Project:
Multisensory Learning:
A Win-Win Strategy for Dyslexic and Neurotypical Students In the previous post, Reframing Dyslexia, we explored the challenges faced by dyslexic learners in traditional classroom settings, drawing on The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock and Fernette Eide. These challenges often stem from the mismatch between their cognitive strengths and the typical demands of the school environment.… Continue reading Multisensory Learning:
Reframing Dyslexia:
From Challenge to Advantage “School was just awful for me. I read so slowly and I couldn’t spell to save my life… I just couldn’t show anything I knew in writing… I never got the 40,000-foot view of anything and for me to learn, I really needed to understand things at a higher level. So… Continue reading Reframing Dyslexia:
Preparing for an AI-Augmented Future:
Beyond the Classroom “O brave new world that has such technologies in it.” In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.5, significantly changing how students and the public engage with AI technology. This powerful GenAI chatbot technology opened new avenues for learning and interaction, allowing access to information and assistance like never before. GenAI, or Generative… Continue reading Preparing for an AI-Augmented Future:
Unlocking Strengths:
Why “The Dyslexic Advantage” Revolutionizes Our Understanding of Neurodiversity What if dyslexia isn’t a disability but a superpower—one with flip side vulnerabilities? This premise of “The Dyslexic Advantage” by Brock and Fernette Eide isn’t science fiction; it’s a revolutionary way of looking at neurodiversity. As an educator who’s witnessed the struggles and triumphs of dyslexic… Continue reading Unlocking Strengths:
Neurodiversity & Creativity
The Extraordinary Potential of Unique Minds What if the very traits that challenge us are also the ones that lead us to our greatest achievements? Neurodivergent individuals often face hurdles in traditional settings, but these same individuals are also capable of remarkable creativity. Let’s explore neurodiversity and some of its impact on creative expression and… Continue reading Neurodiversity & Creativity
Neurodiversity:
Think Different We all think differently. Not only are our ideas unique, but so are the ways we process and develop them. Our brains are wired differently, each of us with a distinct profile of talents and areas for growth. As neuroscience advances, we’re learning more and more about cognition, learning, and how thinking and… Continue reading Neurodiversity:
Do Something
Is technology a tool or is it a substitute for us having to do anything? Guest Blog: Dale Dougherty, CEO Make Community I can find a lot of charts comparing passive vs active learning, and none of them favor passive learning. Wikipedia defines passive learning as “a method of learning or instruction where students receive… Continue reading Do Something
The Future of Education:
Redefined with AI The landscape of education is constantly shifting, driven not only by societal change but also by technological advancement. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have slowly started playing an increasingly important role. And so much more is possible! Dr. Kara Stern’s insightful article, “Let’s Use ChatGPT to ‘Think Different’… Continue reading The Future of Education: