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Should Chatbots Tutor? Dissecting That Viral AI Demo With Sal Khan and His Son

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A video demo of the latest version of ChatGPT tutoring a student that went viral on YouTube has brought fresh attention to this question. The kind of math that we saw on there,” Meyer said, referring to the demo, “was an operational problem well summarized in a single diagram that results in a single number.

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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2024

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Is it time to give traditional letter grade systems an F and replace them with alternatives that focus more on getting more students to master material? It turns out that doing so will require a major reeducation effort for parents, students and teachers, argues Joshua Eyler, who has led teaching centers at several colleges, in a new book.

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3 Ways St. Vrain Valley Schools is Transforming Teacher PD with AI

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Highlighted in the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) article, “Transforming Teacher PD With AI,” authors Courtney Groskin, an instructional coach, and Sandy Heiser, assistant principal of Skyline High School, share how their district is breaking the mold of traditional PD. Heres how St.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

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Watch this video to see what teaching and learning in UNIVERSE looks like! EdSurge: How did your teaching journey lead you to try UNIVERSE with your college students? How did I teach Arabic when I had no clue what the individual letters even looked like? Who’s going to teach them?

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I Worked for ESL Companies with Lousy Curriculums. Here’s What I Learned — And What You Should Look For.

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In my first-ever job, I sat in front of a computer teaching English over the internet to a group of students in South Korea. When Rote Memorization Rules the Day When I started my first tutoring job, I was hardly concerned with the caliber of the content I was teaching. What was I even teaching them?

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How to Transform Lessons Into Adventures

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Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Prieur: Game-based learning encompasses any game used for an educational purpose, from traditional physical games to those on computers. If you are a district admin and would like to book a demo, click here.

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5 Steps to Ensure Your Classroom Technology Refresh Delivers

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This requires a shift in perspective, moving away from traditional purchasing habits and toward a more strategic and inclusive approach that prioritizes the needs and goals of all stakeholders rather than preferences and familiarity. #1 Request a demo. However, trying to do too much may not be worth the effort.

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