Tech Matters

Unlock how to make learning more accessible and inclusive with our 10-part series. Not sure where to start? My personal favorites are Part 4 and 9!

ACTIONABLE GOALS

• PERSONAL CHALLENGE: Look for ONE way that you can make your class or content more accessible. Share what you are already doing, or what change you are planning on making.
• REFLECTION & ENGAGEMENT: What was your favorite part of the series?
• PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Did you enjoy this format of PD? If so, what other topics would you be interested in learning about this way?

Interested in learning more about how to prompt Generative AI Chatbots like ChatGPT? Check out the framework I created while avoiding working on the Accessibility & Inclusion Series. A prompting framework is meant to help you think through what goes into crafting a good prompt. Successfully using Generative AI is tied up in how well you prompt it and your willingness to iterate, or work with what it gives you initially. There are lots of frameworks out there, but this was my own attempt to take what I have learned from prompting over the past year and a half and formalize it. I would LOVE to hear how it works for you if you try it out! (Google Doc | PDF)

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO PROMPTING? CHECK OUT THESE IDEAS!

• AI Exploration Checklist (by Dr. Miguel Gomez) - Dr. Gomez has created a list of fun ideas to introduce students to Generative AI chatbots and give them experience with prompting in a low stakes environment. The list includes Individual Tasks, Partner Tasks, and Small Group Tasks.
• Google Arts & Culture "Say What You See" - This website is designed to help you learn the art of prompting! You are given you an AI generated image, then asked to create a prompt to replicate the image as closely as possible. Meet the threshold score to level up! Don't worry though, you'll get prompting tips along the way. This is a great exercise to teach students that specificity in prompting is IMPORTANT! It can't do what you don't ask it for!

Quality feedback is one of the most important, yet most time consuming parts of teaching. There are several tools on the market that use AI to help generate feedback and insight on student work.

My favorite feedback tool I recently discovered is Enlighten AI. This tool allows you to create a rubric, using their AI rubric generator, or build your rubric manually. Next you train your AI grader by grading a handful of student submissions with the rubric and providing feedback. The model will then suggest scores and feedback modeled after yours. You can always edit the AI suggested scores and feedback to make it your own.

Want to learn more? Check out Eric Curts video preview of this product!

Right now this product is free! If you try it out, I would love to hear about your experience using it!

Have your sights set on leveling up? Great news - you're still in the game! EdTech Explorer points continue to accumulate all the way until the end of the school year.

Thinking about joining the Explorer program? It's NEVER too late to start growing your EdTech knowledge! Today is a great day to jump in and start earning points toward fun rewards and more importantly professional growth!

Let's make the most of Spring 2024! Your next level - and next prize - are waiting for you!

P.S. Our LEVEL 4 prizes are coming in next week!!!! You're going to want one!

Whether you are new to digital collaboration tools or looking for a replacement for Jamboard, learning how to use FigJam is worth you time!!

Course Highlights:

• Account Set-Up: Learn how to set up a FREE educator account
• Navigation & Tool Guide: Comprehensive guide to FigJam's feature, including navigation, using the available tools, and sharing your FigJam
• Advanced Skills: Learn tips and tricks to become a power user
• Classroom Management: Discover ideas for digital classroom management

Flexible Learning

🚫 No Deadlines - Register and complete as you have time! The only deadline for COEHS would be if you want points! 🙂

⏰ Time Commitment: 2 - 3 Hours

🏆 Points: 150 Points + Badge

Don't forget... We have free FigJam swag for 13 more people! Be one of the lucky recipients in our college by finishing the FigJam course!

The EdTech Explorer Program was designed with flexibility in mind. Each month, we will spotlight a handful of opportunities to earn points. These are just a few of the ways you can personalize your exploration. Check out the points menu on the Explorer Site for a full list.

We understand that you have many demands on your time, so each spotlight includes a rough estimate of the time commitment involved. Even if you only manage to squeeze in just 10 minutes per month, by the end of the semester, you will have clocked almost an hour of growth! We hope this program will encourage and motivate you on your learning journey. We can't wait to grow with you!

⏰ Time Commitment: 10 minutes

🏆 Points: 20 points if completed by the end of March

Byte #5 - Sorting in Google Sheets

Byte #6 - Chrome Update (There have been A LOT of updates in the past couple weeks, so this Byte is a MUST try!)

While you're at it, try out our previous Try-A-Bytes!

Byte 1: Rocketbook Beacons

Byte 2: Doc History

Byte 3: Appointment Schedules

Byte 4: Add Google Drive to Your File Explorer

⏰ Time Commitment: 1 Hour

🏆 Points: 75 points

❗️Click HERE to Register ❗️

Forms is amazing, but what if it could be EVEN better! Learn about 8 AMAZING add-ons for Google Forms and Sheets! From creating personalized automated emails to writing math equations, these add-ons are game changers!

Learn about add-ons like FormMule and Autocrat that are being used by SEVERAL faculty and staff in our building to be more efficient and productive!

⏰ Time Commitment: 1 Hour

🏆 Points: 75 points

❗️Click HERE to Register ❗️

Learn about how Explore Boards can be used to spark student engagement and curiosity in the classroom. This session covers everything from discovering what an Explore Board is and the pedagogy that supports this approach to learning, to practical tips on designing your own board. As an added bonus, learn how you can use Generative AI (ChatGPT) to assist with the creation process! Perfect for any educator looking to enrich their teaching with student-centered learning and EdTech!

⏰ Time Commitment: 5 minutes

🏆 Points: 25 points

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