We delve deep into how various EdTech and AI tools can be a game-changer for special education teachers managing IEP workflows as well as providing instruction to students. These tools offer efficiency, accuracy, and time-saving benefits, transforming the way educators develop and implement IEPs with the goal of better outcomes for students and a more sustainable workload for teachers.
Category Archives: AI & EdTech
Why Special Educators Should Be One Role Not Two: Case Manager or Teacher (not both)
Special Education Teachers typically do two jobs in one. It’s time to consider separating two major components of their job into two jobs done separately: teacher and case manager. Let’s dive into each role and then discuss why we need to separate each role.
A Year in Review and the Year 2024 Ahead
This blog post will be a reflective journey through the year 2023, showcasing my key learnings, achievements, and future goals. It will highlight insights from my podcast episodes and blog posts, covering diverse topics in education. The blog will also share my reflections, personal growth, and my ‘OneWord2024’, which symbolizes my focus and vision for the upcoming year. Join me as I explore the intersections of AI, co-teaching, adult education, and more, laying out a roadmap for what’s next in my educational endeavors.
Using Generative AI to Support Teachers Planning Workflow and Content Creation to Google Apps and Learning Management Systems
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe In a recent presentation at Everyone Academy, Dr. Rhoads showcased the transformative power of Generative AI in enhancing teachers’ planning and content creation workflows. He delved into how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Google Bard, and MagicSchool.ai can beContinueContinue reading “Using Generative AI to Support Teachers Planning Workflow and Content Creation to Google Apps and Learning Management Systems”
Why We Should Ban Phones in K-12 Schools: A Changed Perspective
Explore our latest article, ‘Why We Should Ban Phones in K-12 Schools: A Changed Perspective.’ Uncover the reasons behind the growing call for a phone-free learning environment and its impact on student well-being and learning.
The Best AI Tools (so far) to Improve Teacher Planning, Assessment, Instruction, and Feedback
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe So far I have explored many AI tools in my capacity as an EdTech Trainer, Coach, and Research Chair working with Adult Education ESL, CTE Teachers, High School Diploma, University Teacher Candidates (Primary and Secondary), and Master andContinueContinue reading “The Best AI Tools (so far) to Improve Teacher Planning, Assessment, Instruction, and Feedback”
Amplifying Science, Technology, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the World of AI
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe In today’s increasingly digital world, the intersection of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our classrooms is a pressing necessity and reality. AI models with research-based instructional strategies can significantly enhance andContinueContinue reading “Amplifying Science, Technology, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the World of AI”
#AmpGlobalEdu – Amplifying Student Inquiry in Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM is Now Here!
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe 🚀 Elevate Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM into your Classroom with “Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative” 🌍 Do you ever feel like you’re on the precipice of something truly transformative in your classroom, especially when diving into theContinueContinue reading “#AmpGlobalEdu – Amplifying Student Inquiry in Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM is Now Here!”
Creating Curiosity for Robotics and Computer Science in All Classrooms
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D. Picture a world where every student, regardless of their future aspirations, is not just familiar with the basics of computer science and robotics, but possesses a deep understanding of these crucial fields when theyContinueContinue reading “Creating Curiosity for Robotics and Computer Science in All Classrooms”
Our First Guest Blog: Explore the Future of AI with EduMatch – Join Us on October 7th
📬 Stay in the loop Join educators getting weekly insights on AI, co-teaching, and instructional leadership. Subscribe Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com By: Sarah Thomas, Ph.d., Founder of EduMatch, Tech Leader, Author, Podcaster, and Consultant Welcome to our first guest post on matthewrhoads.com! I am thrilled to introduce Dr. Sarah Thomas, the visionary founderContinueContinue reading “Our First Guest Blog: Explore the Future of AI with EduMatch – Join Us on October 7th”