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Teaching History with AI: Leveraging AI and ChatGPT for Any History Unit

sophieeherbert

Jul 7
3 min

Teaching History with AI: Leveraging AI and ChatGPT for Any History Unit

The way we teach history is evolving, with artificial intelligence becoming a game-changer in how students engage with the past. The use...

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How to Use AI in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Primary School Teachers

sophieeherbert

Jul 4
4 min

How to Use AI in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Primary School Teachers

Keep scrolling for a freebie! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of the future. It's here, transforming education in...

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How to Introduce AI in the Classroom: Empowering the Next Generation

sophieeherbert

Jul 3
3 min

How to Introduce AI in the Classroom: Empowering the Next Generation

Today's fast-paced digital age is marked by technological breakthroughs and innovations, one of the most groundbreaking being Artificial...

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AI Debates: Enhancing Student Skills and Engagement in the Classroom

sophieeherbert

Jun 30
3 min

AI Debates: Enhancing Student Skills and Engagement in the Classroom

In today's educational landscape, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens up a world of possibilities for student...

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How AI-Powered Research Interviews are Enhancing Student Engagement in Classrooms

sophieeherbert

Jun 23
5 min

How AI-Powered Research Interviews are Enhancing Student Engagement in Classrooms

Today, we explore a unique application of AI in the classroom and education: AI-powered research interviews. This innovative tool...

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Enhancing Creative Writing in the Classroom with AI and ChatGPT

sophieeherbert

Jun 23
3 min

Enhancing Creative Writing in the Classroom with AI and ChatGPT

AI truly shines is in fostering creative writing. AI can serve as a useful assistant for brainstorming, planning, and writing, providing...

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Introducing AI to Elementary Students: A Fun and Engaging Approach

sophieeherbert

Jun 22
2 min

Introducing AI to Elementary Students: A Fun and Engaging Approach

Hello fellow educators, As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, it's essential that we prepare our students for the...

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Embracing Emotional Literacy in the Classroom: A Game-Changer for Teachers

sophieeherbert

Jun 19
3 min

Embracing Emotional Literacy in the Classroom: A Game-Changer for Teachers

Teaching is not just about imparting academic knowledge. It's about shaping young minds, nurturing their development, and fostering...

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The Game-Changer in Education: AI Role-Play for Engaging Learning Experiences

sophieeherbert

May 14
2 min

The Game-Changer in Education: AI Role-Play for Engaging Learning Experiences

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers often seek out innovative strategies to engage students and enhance their learning...

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ChatGPT for teachers and educators - a new frontier in teaching

sophieeherbert

Apr 27
2 min

ChatGPT for teachers and educators - a new frontier in teaching

As the world becomes more digital and technology continues to advance, educators are looking for ways to incorporate these advancements...

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Engaging Students through Creativity: A Guide to Running a 'Creating Board Games' Unit

sophieeherbert

May 18, 2022
2 min

Engaging Students through Creativity: A Guide to Running a 'Creating Board Games' Unit

In an era when digital screens seem to dominate, the tactile, interactive experience of playing a board game remains a delight. But what...

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Everything You Need To Teach Long Vowels!

sophieeherbert

Jan 11, 2022
3 min

Everything You Need To Teach Long Vowels!

The Long and Short of it: What Are Long Vowels, How Do You Teach Them & More What Are Long Vowels? Long vowels are vowels that sound like...

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Adding 'ing' and 'ed': Teach Suffixes Using Reading Passages and Word Sorts

sophieeherbert

Aug 1, 2021
1 min

Adding 'ing' and 'ed': Teach Suffixes Using Reading Passages and Word Sorts

Reading passages and word sorts to support your phonics program! Teaching the rules for appending the 'ing' and 'ed' suffixes can often...

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Explicit Decoding Strategies: How to provide follow up practice

sophieeherbert

Jul 21, 2021
2 min

Explicit Decoding Strategies: How to provide follow up practice

If you're a teacher like me, you understand how crucial it is to provide learners with a solid foundation in decoding strategies. It...

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Grammar Focus in Reading Rotations: A Match Made in Heaven

sophieeherbert

Jul 21, 2021
2 min

Grammar Focus in Reading Rotations: A Match Made in Heaven

One of the most effective ways to reinforce and review specific grammar topics is by integrating them into reading rotations or reading...

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Mastering Vowel Teams: An All-inclusive Guide for Teaching Vowel Digraphs

sophieeherbert

Jul 20, 2021
3 min

Mastering Vowel Teams: An All-inclusive Guide for Teaching Vowel Digraphs

Teaching vowel teams, also known as vowel digraphs, can be challenging due to the numerous definitions, rules, and strategies involved....

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Effective Strategies for Teaching Beginning Blends: A Comprehensive Guide for Early Literacy

sophieeherbert

Jul 19, 2021
2 min

Effective Strategies for Teaching Beginning Blends: A Comprehensive Guide for Early Literacy

Letter blends are a core part of any comprehensive early spelling or word study program. They pop up everywhere, across most year levels...

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A Guide for Teaching Long and Short Vowels: Discovering the Diversity in Vowel Sounds

sophieeherbert

Jul 10, 2021
2 min

A Guide for Teaching Long and Short Vowels: Discovering the Diversity in Vowel Sounds

Get the long and short of it when teaching vowels! Mastering the distinction between long and short vowel sounds can be challenging for...

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Boosting Student Motivation from Within: Tips to Foster Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroo

sophieeherbert

Jul 9, 2021
2 min

Boosting Student Motivation from Within: Tips to Foster Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroo

This is the age old question - how can you motivate students and maintain classroom expectations without physical rewards or token...

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How to Use Mnemonics: A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Spelling in Your Classroom

sophieeherbert

Jul 9, 2021
2 min

How to Use Mnemonics: A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Spelling in Your Classroom

Everything you need to start using Mnemonics effectively in your classroom! Remember those handy spelling tricks from elementary school...

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