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Access the Free #TCEA Coaching Cycle #edtech #coaching #tceajmg
Explore this free coaching cycle for use in your school or district as you work to improve student learning and achievement.
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Study Results: Increasing Familiarity with AI Among Teachers
These results aside, I still saw a few folks in a session that had never used AI. But about 98% of session participants were now familiar with AI, could see some of its capabilities. At a recent district AI event, instructional coaches were sharing how to use features of free AI tools. They tended to focus on the use of prompts the vendor had already created rather than extensive prompt development. Yet, prompt crafting is where it’s at for “advanced” use and to get better results. The vendor made prompts are time-savers for school educators, and will be huge time-savers. But to get at really useful applications to satisfy the demands of a custom situation, learning to engineer your own prompts is critical. And, of course, it takes more time and isn’t what you would want to start newbies on.
Five Ways Educators Can Leverage Virtual Author Talks to Boost Literacy This School Year #tcea #teaching
Virtual author talks help kids read better. Teachers can use them to get kids excited about books. They make learning fun.
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TCEA's AI Courses - #ChatGPT #Claude #Canva #AI #education #edtech #tcea #tceajmg
Did you know that TCEA offers online, self-paced courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools? It’s one thing to discuss AI tools, another to ask and offer examples of how they might be relied upon in educational settings. What’s more, you get tips and suggestions to streamline your workflow and improve your productivity.
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OnlineCourse: Claude AI for Educators #AI #teaching #edtech #education #tcea #tceajmg
Boost your teaching with the Claude AI for Educators course. Craft AI-powered lesson plans, design sharp assessments, and practice prompt engineering. Learn ethical AI use and evaluate top EdTech options. Harness Claude Artifacts and Projects for interactive content. Upgrade your classroom with modern skills.
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Chain-of-Thought prompting with George Polya #CAPE #Math #Education #edtech #tcea #tceajmg
Chain-of-Thought prompting is a versatile and effective technique for K-12 educators. It can enhance students’ reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. What’s more, it models AI prompt creation through decomposition. That is a future ready skill. You can drop the CAPE process into a ChatGPT Custom GPT or Claude Project to automate future lesson creation.
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Gamifying Learning with Quizizz #education #edtech #tceajmg
Researchers from the Pew Research Center have found that gamifying learning stimulates interest and deep engagement with content. Two tools that facilitate this include Kahoot! and the relative newcomer, Quizizz.
Quizizz allows you to create multi-player quizzes that work on almost any device. What’s more, you can access others’ assessments that can be completed in class or assigned as homework. With your free account, you can export the results as well. Teachers create their account and publish the link to the Quizizz. Then students, working at their own pace, complete the quiz using any Internet-connected mobile device. The more quickly they respond, the more points they gain.
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4 Questions to Ask About Data #Security #education #edtech #tceajmg
Technology department staff often ask how they can better secure confidential data, especially in these days of hackers and leaks. One approach involves improving the data processes themselves. Another is to coach other staff before they choose a new instructional platform. Start with Georgetown ISD’s template to get the conversation started. For technology departments, reflect on your responses to these four questions.
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Seven Ready-to-Use Story Bin STEM Activities #education #edtech #tceajmg
“Have you heard of STEM Bins?” Peggy Reimers said. “No, I haven’t,” I replied. In a moment, I’d fallen off the plank, submerged into a sea of learning. Like treasure chests filled with tools for creative imagineering, STEM Bins are fun. I like to think of them as Story Bins, because they turn stories into powerful learning opportunities. Let’s explore several practical ideas for elementary Story Bins.
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Deconstructing Infographics with #AI #edtech #education #infographics
Infographics tell stories, but they can do so much more. In this blog post, you will see how you can deconstruct infographics into their data components, then reconstitute it in new AI-powered visuals. Using the steps below, you can create something new that’s interactive.
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Free Equatio Alternatives: Top Editors for #Math #Teachers #TCEA
Explore five free alternatives to Equatio, the popular equation editor. As Equatio’s free version ends, discover tools to create math content. Now that the free version of Equatio for educators is going away, what options for equation editors do you plan on using? My math teachers absolutely loved Equatio. I’m looking for some options that will make them equally happy. 🙂 Thank in advance for your help. This blog entry addresses some free alternatives to Equatio.
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Get Certified as a TCEA Instructional Coach #TCEA #TCEAJMG #EdTech #coach #teacher #education
Fuel your passion for teacher development with TCEA’s Instructional Coach Certification! 🏅 Dive into coaching cycles, tech tools, communication, & more. Join our community for support and insights.
- Cost: $349 (discounts are available for 10 or more participants)
- Modules: 9
- CPE Credit Hours: 33
Enrollment includes:
- Free, one-year TCEA membership for each participant ($49 value)
- TCEA digital badge
- TCEA certificate sent via email upon course completion
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Module 1: Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities
In this module, gain a comprehensive understanding of your role and responsibilities within the instructional coach setting. In addition, get tips on how you can clarify your responsibilities to administrators and teachers so that everyone knows what to expect.
Module 2: Building Relationships
In this module, explore the essential skills of relationship-building. This is the cornerstone of effective instructional coaching. Recognizing the significance of strong connections with those being coached, this module emphasizes the time-intensive nature of relationship-building and provides strategies for cultivating meaningful bonds over time.
Module 3: Learning the School Culture and Environment
This module is dedicated to equipping instructional coaches with the essential skill of understanding and adapting to the school culture, values, and policies. Explore how an understanding of the school environment fosters seamless integration and aligns coaching efforts with the overarching goals of the school.
Module 4: Embracing Collaboration
In this module, examine the importance of working harmoniously with colleagues, educators, and support staff. Discover the impact that collaborative efforts bring, enhancing the educational environment through the shared exchange of ideas, resources, and experiences.
Module 5: Focusing on Professional Development
It is essential to stay current on educational research, best practices, and coaching methodologies. In this module, obtain resources to help you with continuous learning In addition, get strategies for modeling effective coaching practices in your interactions with teachers.
Module 6: Investigating the Coaching Cycle
In this module, investigate the key components of a typical coaching cycle. Examine the importance of having a coaching framework to follow. Gain insight into how a coaching cycle can help you with goal setting, action planning, implementation, and reflection.
Module 7: Curating Tech Tools and Teaching Resources
Staying ahead in educational technology is paramount for the instructional coach. In this module, familiarize yourself with relevant technology tools that can enhance coaching practices and support teachers. In addition, learn how you can gather and curate resources that can assist teachers in their professional development.
Module 8: Honing Communication Skills
Sharpen your communication skills with this module. Learn to articulate ideas clearly, provide constructive feedback, and create an engaging learning environment through impactful communication skills.
Module 9: Being Patient and Flexible
Being flexible and patient as an instructional coach is essential for effectively supporting teachers through the process of change. In this module, learn how you can cultivate the qualities of being patient and flexible.
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New Free AI Tools from TeacherServer #AI #education #teaching #edtech #tcea
Discover 47 free AI tools for educators from TeacherServer! 🚀 These gems promise to transform your teaching. Don’t miss out! 🌟
These resources promise to transform your teaching. When I stumble across new educational technology tools, my heart races with excitement. It’s not about collecting amazing tools to fill my toolbox; it’s about finding those rare gems that can transform teaching and learning. Today, I’m sharing a few free tools from TeacherServer. Each of these has caught my eye and solved a real-life problem that teachers have. A bonus resource is included.
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Online Course: Technology Applications TEKS for Grades 3-5 #edtech #teaching #tateks #texas #education #tcea
🎓 Ready to elevate your teaching game? Join our course on the new TA TEKS for Grades 3-5! Learn how to seamlessly integrate technology into your lessons and help students master essential tech skills. #EdTech #TCEA
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Linkshare: Teaching and Learning with #AI Summit #education #teaching #tcea
The Teaching and Learning with AI Summit took place last week, and I thought I’d share the link to all the videos via YouTube. I am working my way through the videos.
Watch and learn from these amazing folks!
They even offer an evaluation form that produces certificates of attendance.
Did You Know? Upcoming Event
TCEA will be hosting an AI for Educators Conference 2024. More information appears below:
Curious to know how schools and districts successfully implement artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings? Eager to get real-world examples of how AI is personalizing learning, increasing student engagement, improving processes, increasing productivity, and more?
Discover how AI can benefit you at the AI for Educators Conference (AI for Edu)!
At AI for Edu, expert speakers will share insights, best practices, and success stories on how AI is transforming how we teach, learn, and conduct business.
Classroom teachers, librarians, instructional coaches! Find out how AI can enhance your students’ learning experience and save you time. CTOs, technology directors, administrators! Discover innovative ways to integrate AI safely into your school system. Marketing and communication professionals! Explore how AI can enhance your processes, messaging, and productivity.
Three Reasons to Attend AI for Edu:
Gain Comprehensive Understanding. Leave with knowledge of AI best practices and implementable ideas for harnessing powerful AI to transform education. Learn from Trusted Experts. Hear from experts in the field of educational technology, including classroom educators, technology leaders, and other education professionals. Position Yourself as a Thought Leader. Stay on top of the latest trends and advancements in AI and differentiate yourself from others! Set yourself up as a leader while providing the best education to students
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand your knowledge of the latest AI trends and strategies in education at AI for Edu. Register now to secure your spot in this must-attend virtual conference. All sessions will be recorded and available for attendees after the event.
Registration Fee: $149
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Artful Analytics with DrawCharts #tcea #edtech #education
Unleash your inner artist with DrawCharts, the AI-powered tool that transforms your data into stunning, hand-drawn visualizations.
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Make Flowcharts with Mermaid Code #AI #science #edtech #education #tcea
Combine flowcharts and coding to get students buzzing. Mermaid code is a powerful way to promote critical thinking skills.
Getting students buzzing about the steps of a scientific process isn’t easy; helping them think through concepts and process, even harder. Imagine if you could engage them with flowcharts and learn the same critical content. One way to get it done is to combine flowcharts and coding.
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OnlineCourse: Network Security #security #education #EdTech
Boost your network security skills with our self-paced online course! 🛡️💻 Learn to protect data, understand threats, and secure systems effectively. Essential for educators and tech support staff. Stay safe and informed! 🚀
OnlineCourse: Microsoft 365 #tcea #EdTech #education
Unlock the power of Microsoft 365 in your classroom! 💻✨ Our intro course will help you master the tools, enhance student learning, and access curated content. Build your capacity and extend your learning with valuable resources. Ready to dive in? 🚀