Chat GPT and your well being

Ever think of using Chat GPT as a wellness coach? Mandy Froehlich (guest post from Matt Miller) has some suggestions here.

Ideas for ChatGPT

Alice Keeler recently shared several ideas for ChatGPT in the classroom here.

Her focus is engaging learning.

Curipod

Lisa Nielsen shares six suggestions for using Curipod in your classroom.

ChatGPT for Teachers

Chat GPT is blocked in my district- but that doesn’t stop me from using it at home!  I’ve seen several articles recently on how prompt engineering (i.e., how you ask the question) directly impacts the quality of the output.  From Hello Teacher Lady, here is a list of 50 time-saving prompts for educators. From strategy suggestions to reflection/feedback ideas- you will find something you can use.

Media Literacy

This has been a hot topic for several years- how do we help our students read and think crucially with an ever-increasing amount of media.  PBS shares some lessons/resources to help you get started.  While many lessons are geared to the 6-12 classrooms, there are also a few suggestions for younger grades.  Could you spot a deep fake
?

Bard- AI from Google

Here’s a blog post from Eric Curts about the new AI product from Google.

Everything you want to know about AI in Education

Caleb Wilson recently presented his work on AI for the Maryland Society for Educational Technology.  It is well worth the hour to hear him share his experiences.  You will leave with a little history and some educational suggestions as concerns. Below the YouTube video, you will find additional resources.

Al and litter

Here’s a short PBS video for your K-5 students about Al, the tin can, and his role in pollution.  There are other human-impact videos as well.

How teachers violate copyright

 

Can you guess the top 10 ways teachers might (inadvertently) violate copyright rules? (That Disney movie better be for educational and not entertainment reasons.) In her blog post, Alice Keeler not only lists the ways (and the ways) but also suggests solutions to each case.

National Park Resources

National Parks are celebrated at the end of April (the 22-30) and TeachersFirst has curated sites for you and your students. Please click here to view.

A poem with only one vowel

Have you heard of lipograms?   It is a work where the writer deliberately omits certain letters.  I found this unique poetry type in Betsy Potash’s blog post. Here the students created using only one vowel.  Even though the post was written with high schoolers in mind, I think you could adapt her lesson (in the blog she shares a Google Doc with step-by-step directions)  for younger students. The video above is from her lesson plan.

The Poetry Machine

Here’s a poetry suggestion from Nancy Bosch (Stonybrook Elementary School). She shares

But it looks like you need The Poetry Machine link!

This was the coolest way to get kids to write poetry…

I love that it first explains the style of poetry, gives an example, and then lays out the template for them to follow.

Earth Day Activities

Kami has recently shared a blog post with a variety of Earth Day (April 22) activities. From a scavenger hunt to quizzes to hands-on projects- you will find something for your students. 

Chain of Resistance (Grade 7-12) Virtual Field Trip

Students can resist injustice and make decisions for a better future.  Join Discovery Education and the USC Shoah Foundation for this virtual field trip on Thursday, April 27 at 1 PM ET. Please click here for additional information and registration.

Looking for Earth Day Resources?

TeachersFirst has you covered- click here to see their curated list of sites. Calculate your footprint, explore the forest, or learn about growing crops- there are over 20 resources for a variety of grade levels.

Earth Day from PBS

Learn about the history of Earth Day here from PBS. You will find a wide range of resources
both by grade level and video options.

What’s happening in April?

PBS Learning Media shares several resources to help you manage April.  From Ramadan to Arab Heritage month to the great outdoors- you will find information on various grade levels.  Please see their review here.

If Kahoot and a Slide show had a baby

You would have a Curipod.  This AI (artificial intelligence) driven site allows you to specify the topic and grade level and then ask Curipod to do magic- you will have a slide presentation with open-ended, word clouds, and polls, and more within minutes.

You get the data on the student responses if you like.  In addition, you can select the type of slides (open discussion, poll questions, check-in, and more). As with all AI sites, you need to review the content- but this will give you a head start.  You can create a free account and get started (you can make 5 with a free account).  Use it as an introduction or a review! Special thanks to Mrs. Tomas-Paiva’s class for trying this with me.

Poetry Resources

Eric Curts has shared a collection of poetry resources.  From magnetic poems to using a version of AI- there are several ideas to celebrate National Poetry Month in April.

Poetry for all ages!

 

Looking for poetry ideas?  Check out PBS and all its resources. You can search by grade level and they have several professional development options as well.

Autism Resources

April is home to Autism Day (4/2) and Autism Awareness Month.  Please see the curated TeachersFirst resources here.

Art and Music with PBS

Here’s the monthly PBS newsletter- filled with Art and Music suggestions. It contains several lessons for all grade levels.