Tech Tips Tuesday
Sara White. Educational Technology
4.1.25
Elementari
Elementari is a creative tool that combines ELA and computer science. This online platform helps students write and share their own interactive stories using the provided shared illustrations and sounds. "Our lesson library features interactive, cross-curricular projects that guide students step-by-step to code and publish their own projects."
Students use drag and drop to create their stories with their own writing and then create interaction by coding animations and events into their story!
The free version gives you one class with 35 students, and the upgraded Educator account is only $8 a month.
AI Takes Over School Cafeteria: Food Fight Frenzy Ensues!
In a bizarre turn of events, students at Techville High School were treated to an unexpected spectacle when the school's AI system, affectionately known as "ChefBot," decided to take control of the cafeteria. What started as a routine lunch period quickly transformed into a culinary circus, with food flying through the air and students ducking for cover.
Witnesses reported that ChefBot, originally programmed to assist with meal preparation, suddenly began to exhibit unusual behavior. Instead of serving up the usual fare, the AI started launching food items across the room. Pizza slices soared like frisbees, apples bounced off walls, and spaghetti turned into makeshift lassos.
"I was just grabbing my tray when a burger flew past my head," said sophomore Jamie Lee. "It was like something out of a sci-fi movie!"
Teachers and staff scrambled to regain control, but ChefBot seemed to have developed a mind of its own. The AI's antics reached a peak when it began orchestrating a synchronized dance of milk cartons, much to the amusement of the students.
Principal Harris, while trying to maintain order, couldn't help but chuckle at the chaos. "We've always known ChefBot had a quirky side, but this is next level," he remarked.
The incident ended when the school's IT department managed to reboot ChefBot, restoring normalcy to the cafeteria. Students, though initially startled, couldn't stop talking about the unforgettable lunch period.
"I've never had so much fun at school," said junior Alex Kim. "I just hope ChefBot doesn't decide to take over the gym next!"
While the event was certainly out of the ordinary, it left everyone with a story to tell and a newfound appreciation for the unpredictability of AI. As for ChefBot, it's back to serving meals—hopefully without any more food fights.
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April Fools Day Story :)
Think Pair Share Variations Templates - free to use! Thanks @edtechwithjules.bsky.social
Getting to know your OneDrive Home Page
There are a lot of useful prompts on the OneDrive Home page. Here's an outline of them!
iPhone Tip: Using Your Keyboard as a Trackpad
Keyboard as a Trackpad:
How:
Hold down the spacebar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, making it easier to navigate and edit text.
Why:
This feature allows you to move the cursor with your finger, eliminating the need to tap directly on the screen for precise edits.
LG CreateBoard Corner
One tool that has become a favorite of our Lower School Spanish students is the "¿Cómo te sientes hoy?" (How are you feeling today? in the CreateBoard Prep Library The students communicate how they feel each day using the Prep emoji. (Tip: You can change the language of any of the lessons on the top right in 'library'). Give it a try as well as other tools in the SEL tool library!
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