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Gemini AI: Google Gmail Integration

This is part of my larger series on Gemini in Google Workspace as well as the broader conversation on AI tools for education. I have been reticent to share much here on the generative AI explosion with so many folks diving headfirst into tools or into fears. And there have suddenly become so AI in … Continue reading Gemini AI: Google Gmail Integration

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Generative AI Tools for Education: SchoolAI

This is part of my larger series on education tools using AI as well as the broader conversation on AI tools for education. I have been reticent to share much here on the generative AI explosion with so many folks diving headfirst into tools or into fears. And with so many ethical and equity considerations, … Continue reading Generative AI Tools for Education: SchoolAI

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Gemini AI: Google Docs Integration

This is part of my larger series on Gemini in Google Workspace as well as the broader conversation on AI tools for education. I have been reticent to share much here on the generative AI explosion with so many folks diving headfirst into tools or into fears. And with so many ethical and equity considerations, … Continue reading Gemini AI: Google Docs Integration

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The Revolution Will Be Programmed; addressing ethics issues in artificial intelligence

Gil Scott Heron said The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. And while cameras may capture the bullets firing or the bottles smashed, they won’t capture the change within a human heart - in the mind of someone who has been changed and awoken to the reality around them. But here we are in an age … Continue reading The Revolution Will Be Programmed; addressing ethics issues in artificial intelligence

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Differentiated STEM Challenges: Remote Learning Style

Challenges The past year has been filled with so many challenges. We lost many friends and colleagues in NYC and there were challenges with inequitable and meaningful learning, especially for our students with disabilities. But I had the idea of creating a challenge that was fun. Out of that came my idea for Reimagine your … Continue reading Differentiated STEM Challenges: Remote Learning Style

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Web Meeting Throwdown: Zoom vs. Hangouts Meet vs. Teams vs. WebEx (and More)

You can view related posts on where there is Hope in This Health Crisis, using video conferencing in schools, a focus on Remote Learning in Special Education, and Broader Educational Resources for Use During Quarantine. https://twitter.com/MrsDi/status/1246223766906077187?s=20 Everyone's online right now and web meeting platforms are all the rage. It's how families are staying in touch, … Continue reading Web Meeting Throwdown: Zoom vs. Hangouts Meet vs. Teams vs. WebEx (and More)

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Remote Learning in Special Education

Equity Having met educators from around the world, I've found that creating equity of access has been one of the key issues facing both large and small school districts. I have spoken in the past of the particular challenges and efforts for creating equity in New York City, a city that was literally designed with … Continue reading Remote Learning in Special Education

Corona Virus Curriculum: Remote Learning, Free Tools, & Understanding the Illness

Find remote learning resources, free tools for closed schools, info for learning about the virus, and suggestions for the powers that be including means for improving the digital divide

An Innovator’s Journey: Part 3-The Academy

This is part of an ongoing series of posts on my experience in becoming a Google Education Certified Innovator. You can view the other portions As Well. Part 1: The PeoplePart 2: The Application Process & TipsPart 4: Taking Action So I hope it's clear that being allowed to take part in a Google Innovator Academy … Continue reading An Innovator’s Journey: Part 3-The Academy