SLS 6/23/25 - O²CM Bookish Byte
Article: Now on The Yarn Podcast: Colby Sharp Celebrates Reading with His Students
Article: Life During Wartime: 16 Untold World War II Stories
Article: Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics
Article: Silence Is Not an Option For These Student Advocates
Article: 10 Films to Ignite Classroom Discussion
Blog: The Benefits of Anti-Models for Boosting Learning
Blog: Dusting Off an Old Practice to Make Reading Fun Again
Blog: Empowering future innovators: Your guide to starting a robotics club
MIT Study: ChatGPT Reduces Student Creativity and Brain Function
A new study by MIT researchers examines how ChatGPT impacts student brain function. What did they find?
👀 Relying on ChatGPT early in writing tasks reduces brain connectivity and memory. Why?
- Because it limits cognitive effort.
- Because it weakens creativity and originality.
- Because students struggle to recall their own work after using AI from the start.
🔗 Link to full study report: HERE
Understanding the impacts of generative AI use on children
A new study by The Alan Turing Institute and The LEGO Foundation looked at how kids aged 8–12 interact with generative AI. What did they find?
👀 Some kids actually liked AI less after using it. Why?
Because it didn’t reflect who they are.
Because it didn’t feel personal.
Because drawing by hand just felt better.
🔗 Link to full study report: HERE
🎉 Did you know that you can code and create interactive learning games directly in Canva—no advanced tech skills required? Whether you are a teacher, librarian, or student, Canva Code opens up an exciting world of possibilities for designing custom, curriculum-aligned games that are fun, engaging, and educational.
From fast-paced quiz games and spelling bees with countdown timers, to strategic drag-and-drop sorting activities and memory match challenges, Canva makes it easy to create classroom-ready content that boosts participation and reinforces learning. You can even craft interactive story games where students choose their path, promoting critical thinking and reading comprehension, or build a word search game to reinforce vocabulary from your latest lesson. See the Image Larger HERE
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