9 Tips for Using AI for Learning (and Fun!)

Plus, Revamping District-Wide PD Days [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] November 1, 2023 [icon]Set your role and grade level interests. [Tailor this newsletter]( [lead article image]( [9 Tips for Using AI for Learning (and Fun!)]( These innovative, AI-driven activities will help you engage students across grade levels and subject areas. [Revamping District-Wide PD Days]( A differentiated instruction approach, including giving teachers a choice of sessions to attend, can make mandated professional learning more effective. [Building Better Readers With Scaffolded Read Alouds]( [video icon] By reading books out loud every day, teachers introduce students to higher-level texts and new vocabulary, while modeling deeper thinking and strong discussion skills. [PBL That Fosters Empathy and Community]( Project-based learning can cultivate collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking across the grades. [Making Podcasts Part of Professional Learning]( Podcasts about improving practices in education provide bite-sized enrichment that teachers can consume whenever they like. [The Power of One Good Math Question]( By focusing on authentic moments of inquiry, elementary students engage in critical thinking in math class. [Incorporating Photos, Videos, and Other Media in the Classroom]( By treating media like text, teachers can create a fast, relevant, and affordable lesson that stimulates lively discussion. [5 Tools Teachers Can Use to Find Research-Backed Edtech That Works]( Only a sliver of edtech products have been subjected to rigorous research into whether they work, but new online tools are making it easier for teachers to find tools that fit their needs. [Question: Principals, How Do You Connect With What’s Happening in Your Classrooms?]( Advice from school leaders for school leaders. [Encouraging Meaningful Reflection With Creative Digital ToolsÂ]( Tools for creating digital portfolios, video, and books can help teachers turn meaningful reflection into a critical part of the learning process. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494