Buckle up, educators, Chat GPT is here, and you'll want to know about it. What is Chat GPT, you ask? Well, Chat GPT is a language model that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate human-like text. "So what does that have to do with me?" you ask? Well, for starters, Chat GPT can be used to generate answers to writing prompts on pretty much anything. A simple analogy: … [Read more...] about Has Artificial Intelligence Just Changed Education Forever?
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SECA’s Modern Classroom
Blended instruction, oh my! This year at South Education Center Academy, classes are shifting to a new instructional model that helps students manage their work and learning. The model, called Modern Classroom, uses task tracking, mastery learning, and blended instructional components to help students visualize their learning and understand exactly what they need to work on … [Read more...] about SECA’s Modern Classroom
Shopping for Spiders!
This spring, NEC Tier 3 staff and Instructional Coach Sarah Hayes worked to create the “Economics Experience” for the 40 Tier 3 students at North Education Center who use the curriculum Unique Learning System (ULS). Staff helped the students create a variety of shops and products, taught them the skills they needed, and then held a two-day shopping experience. Students … [Read more...] about Shopping for Spiders!
Active Learning Lesson Kits
Looking for lessons to engage and challenge your students? This summer a small group of District 287 teachers and instructional coaches worked to create a set of 30 active learning lessons kits, covering the four main subject areas and a range of ages and levels. All the kits are aligned to standards, come with a simple and easy-to-follow lesson guide, and are designed to … [Read more...] about Active Learning Lesson Kits
ABEC Science Lab Ready for Action!
As ABEC welcomes new students to the 2022-23 school year, its Science Lab is once again ready to be a big hit with teachers and students. Instructional Coach Mrs. Beatty and Educational Assistant Megan Dargis launched the lab last year as a way to help staff engage students in high quality science learning. "It’s a gateway for students to experience hands on Project Based … [Read more...] about ABEC Science Lab Ready for Action!