I discovered this AI tool through a colleague. MagicSchool has a generous free version, and also a subscription. Some things I like about MagicSchool:

• Prompt Assistant: Creating a good prompt for AI is more than half the battle. Teaching our students (and ourselves) to create good prompts is essential to getting good output. The result from MagicSchool is an improved prompt with reasoning for the changes.
• There are literally pages of AI tools for you to use. There are lesson 'hooks', IEP writing tools, Choice board creators and SO much more.
• There's a PBL tool to help you create your scope, driving questions and project requirements.
• There's a toggle between 'magic teacher' and 'magic student'. The student tools are fun and useful. There are tutors, ideas generator and even a joke generator.

Although this article was written a few years ago, I think there is still quite a bit of relevance. One quote stood out to me:

• 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025, as adoption of technology increases, according the the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.

The "top skills" listed in the article are in the image below.

"Critical thinking and problem-solving top the list of skills that employers believe will grow in prominence in the next five years."

How we teach our content and manage our classrooms directly affects what skills our students graduate with. Are you integrating these skills in your classroom?

If you’re an elementary math teacher seeking engaging activities for your students, Sembl is an excellent resource. It provides a free, curated collection of captivating math activities from trusted creators, enabling teachers to filter by topic and create customized playlists.

Did you know you can change the name of your board? Naming the board with your room number ensures you will find the right board each time when mirroring!

Open the LG Share app, go to Menu > Settings > General > Device name.

AI Tools for Educators. Friday Nov 15th, 8-8:30 am. We will focus on the most useful AI Tools for Educators. Learn how to create rubrics, lesson plans, differentiated readings, scenarios, worksheets, choice boards and more. Breakfast snacks will be served. (in Room 215)

Podcasting: Tuesday, November 19th. 8-8:30 am. We will go over the basics of how to integrate Podcasting into your curriculum with our new iPad cart. (Room 215).

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