Have you ever thought about the role of artificial intelligence in education? It's a topic that's been gaining traction in recent years, with AI technology being used in various aspects of the curriculum. But with its increasing use, there are growing concerns about the potential dangers it poses, ...
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My Year in Books: 2023
2023 was a year of lots of reading in my world! According to Goodreads, I read 46 books and over 16,000 pages this year. Here's a rundown of my favorite titles, hot takes, and reading suggestions!This post contains affiliate links which can earn me a small commission. I only use affiliate links for ...
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Ditching the Test: Alternatives to a Final Exam
I don’t know how finals work at your school, but I'm required to give some kind of final at the end of each semester. This final counts as 10% of the students’ semester grade. In the past, I’ve given many cumulative exams. To me, that made the most sense: it’s a semester final, so why not give a ...
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The Hottest New Quiz is a Sparknotes Quiz
Oooh...I'm not usually one for a spicy title, but that one is provocative! Please don't scroll away yet just because I said "Sparknotes!" I've got such a great lesson for you! If you’re looking for a quiz that:Then keep reading!InstructionsI first heard about a SparkNotes quiz a few years ago on ...
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English Books for Students Who (Might) Hate English
I’m an English baby, of course. But few who don’t know me personally would guess that I’m married to an accountant. He hated English classes in high school, scoffing at students who could validate an interpretation and still be called “right.” (Which is funny, because that is one of the reasons I ...
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Five Action-Based Things I Learned from the 2023 NCTE Conference
Let’s get this out of the way first—yes, I was there was Tom Hanks spoke. Yes, it was as good, nay, better, than everyone says. But that’s now what I’m here to talk about.Aside from the attention and consideration of Tom Hanks, the 2023 NCTE Conference was filled with many teacher-led sessions. I ...
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