Tag: artificial-intelligence
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Transforming the Coaching Workflow with NotebookLM
As an instructional coach, my days are spent moving between dozens of schools and supporting hundreds of teachers. The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming. To provide the best support, I take detailed notes on every coaching interaction. These notes are essential for guiding next steps when I return to a site and for…
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From Prompt to Practice: Streamline Math Test Prep w/ Gemini & Snorkl
Preparing students for high-stakes statewide assessments often feels like a race against time. Educators frequently run into the same roadblock: a shortage of high-quality practice problems that mirror the specific standards students will face. When the released sample questions run dry, creating new ones from scratch can take hours of valuable planning time. Recently, I…
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Streamlining Coaching Workflows with NotebookLM and Google Calendar
Instructional coaches often find themselves juggling a massive amount of data, from professional development schedules to individual teacher meeting notes. When you are supporting upwards of 20 different school sites, the logistical challenge of staying organized can easily overshadow the actual coaching work. It is important to note that this same workflow can work effectively…
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Bringing Lessons to Life with the New Gemini Audio Feature in Google Classroom
Google Classroom continues to evolve by providing tools that bridge the gap between static content and interactive learning. A recent update introduces a feature within the Gemini tab that allows teachers to transform written content into dynamic audio lessons. These lessons are designed to sound like a natural conversation between a teacher and a student,…
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Quick Scheduling Magic: Using Gemini and Google Calendar
Administrators, support staff, and instructional coaches often juggle many different schedules and calendars. The process of manually transferring dates and events from a document or handwritten note into a digital or shared school calendar can be tedious and time-consuming. Fortunately, technology offers a simple and fast solution to this common bottleneck. You can leverage Gemini’s…
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A Smarter Way to Build Your AI Classroom Assistants
Many educators are exploring custom AI tools, like Gems in Gemini, Spaces in SchoolAI, Rooms in MagicSchool, or custom GPTs. These tools promise to create amazing, tailored resources for our students. But getting them to work just right often comes down to one big challenge: writing the detailed training prompt. It can be difficult to…
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Beyond the Spelling List: Coaching Thought Partnership and AI
Educators are constantly looking for ways to innovate their practice while also managing a demanding workload. One of the most significant challenges is finding or creating resources that are not only effective but also time-efficient to prepare. For a reading intervention teacher, crafting differentiated spelling lists that break down words by syllable and color-code specific…
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Streamline Your Workflow with NotebookLM’s Source Refresh
As educators, we know that our plans and materials are rarely set in stone. A lesson plan evolves, a project guide gets updated with new resources, and collaborative slide decks change by the minute. Technology should support this dynamic process, not hinder it. For users of NotebookLM, a fantastic AI-powered research and writing partner, a…
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New Storybook Creator in Gemini
As educators, we know the magic that unfolds when a good story is shared in the classroom. Storybooks are a powerful tool for introducing new concepts, building foundational knowledge, and sparking a sense of wonder in our students. They provide a narrative anchor that feels far more engaging than a standard textbook, creating space for…
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Learning at the Intersection of Computer Science and College Football
At first glance, the worlds of college football and computer science seem miles apart. One is about physical strategy on a field, the other about logical commands on a screen. Yet, the way an analyst breaks down game film provides a surprisingly effective and relatable framework for introducing students to complex computational thinking. It’s a…
