AI has a growing presence in education. It’s becoming increasingly likely that students will use AI tools to assist them with assignments. Therefore, it’s essential for us, as educators, to adapt our teaching strategies and design assignments that promote authentic learning and are less susceptible to being completed solely through AI. Fortunately, tools like Google Gemini […]
Category: AI
Three Cheers for Three Years of MPS Tech Diaries!
Happy third birthday to MPS Tech Diaries! 🎉 It’s been an amazing three years of sharing practical and innovative ed tech tips, tools, and inspiration with all of you, and we’re so incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for being such a fantastic community! Our mission? To empower MPS educators and ignite a passion […]
Let’s Talk about Data Privacy…and AI
Tuesday, January 28 was National Data Privacy Day, and, it inspired our post this week! While we hear a lot about phishing, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and many other aspects of cybersecurity, there is a new field entering the conversation: AI. How does AI work with data? What privacy issues are important to be aware of? […]
Gaining Insight: Seesaw’s Reading Fluency Assessment Tool
Earlier this year, we introduced the exciting Reading Fluency Assessment feature within Seesaw, available to all MPS preK-5 teachers. This powerful tool provides valuable insights into student reading development. Let’s explore how to effectively use this feature in your classroom! What is Reading Fluency Assessment? This innovative tool within Seesaw’s Instruction and Insights platform allows teachers to […]
Translating Web Content with Google Lens
Have you ever discovered an excellent digital resource for your students, only to find that language barriers stand in the way? It’s a common challenge: you’ve got a fantastic website or web-based tool, but the usual translation aids like Google Translate Extension or Read&Write Extension don’t work with certain web tools. This roadblock can be […]
🤖 NotebookLM as Your AI Assistant! 🎉
➡️ Welcome back! We’re so glad you are checking out the blog this week. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week we are introducing NotebookLM, another MPS-approved AI tool. 💻 Check it out below! 🚨 Notebook LM is Staff Only This tool is approved for staff only. It works on the teacher domain (@mpls.k12.mn.us) and not […]
Guiding Students in Navigating the AI Revolution
Recently, we explored the exciting topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with tools for teaching where we highlighted how generative AI is transforming the educational landscape by automating administrative tasks, tailoring lesson plans, and tracking student progress. Our journey continues as we turn our focus to AI use with students! In the future, the ability […]
Riding the AI Wave: Transformative Tools for Teaching and Learning
Hey there, educators! You’ve probably heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) making waves in all sorts of industries, and schools are no exception. In today’s post, we’ll dive into how AI is shaking things up in the world of education. Generative AI is an emerging technology that’s all about making new content. It learns from what […]