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.
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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.
#AmpGlobalEdu – Amplifying Student Inquiry in Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM is Now Here!
🚀 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 the realms of Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM? Well, it’s time to harness that energy and turn itContinueContinue reading “#AmpGlobalEdu – Amplifying Student Inquiry in Robotics, Computer Science, and STEAM is Now Here!”
10 High-Impact Instructional Strategies Instructional Leaders and Coaches Can Support Teachers With That Make a Huge Difference in Student Learning
As instructional leaders and coaches, we have the incredible opportunity to elevate the effectiveness of teaching and cultivate a culture of continual growth in our schools. Embracing the new school year, review an array of high-impact instructional strategies that can truly ignite learning experiences within our classrooms. Each strategy presented in this post is accompaniedContinueContinue reading “10 High-Impact Instructional Strategies Instructional Leaders and Coaches Can Support Teachers With That Make a Huge Difference in Student Learning”
Data-Driven Decision Making in Classrooms and Schools is Easier Than Ever Before with GPT-4 Code Interpreter
Time and the capacity to use data and understand it is at the essence of making data-driven decisions in classrooms and schools (Rhoads, 2019; Mandinach 2012, U.S Department of Education, 2010). In my research and researchers focusing on data literacy for educators, time has always been the number one issue for educators to use dataContinueContinue reading “Data-Driven Decision Making in Classrooms and Schools is Easier Than Ever Before with GPT-4 Code Interpreter”
Foundational Skills and Lifelong Learning are Key in a World of AI
By: Matt Rhoads with GPT4 How can we prepare our students for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) will play a vital role in solving problems and completing tasks? How can build the skills necessary to easily pivot in an ever-changing world? How can we ensure that they have the foundational skills of reading, writing,ContinueContinue reading “Foundational Skills and Lifelong Learning are Key in a World of AI”
Artificial Intelligence Literacy – Understanding AI and Its Implications for Teaching, Learning, and the World
Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy? It is comprised of five major components that require us toContinueContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence Literacy – Understanding AI and Its Implications for Teaching, Learning, and the World”
What’s All the Talk about ChatGPT?
Matt Rhoads Ed.D is a Tech Trainer, Innovator, University Professor, Author, Podcaster, and Consultant with hands in Adult Education, K-12, and Higher Education ChatGPT is a new Artificial Intelligence platform by OpenAI that uses machine learning to use text, research, and know-how from the internet to solve problems, improve workflow, and possibly revolutionize the worldContinueContinue reading “What’s All the Talk about ChatGPT? “
Equity Systems Within Classrooms and Schools
By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. Much of my thoughts regarding equity and access has been about evaluating the systems within classrooms andContinueContinue reading “Equity Systems Within Classrooms and Schools”
Instruction Without Boundaries: Let’s Create Engaging and Effective Classrooms Within Any Setting to Enhance Student Learning
Over the last few years, we have had to teach within online, blended, and fully in-person classroom settings. While great strides have been made leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, it demonstrated how the future for K-20 education is within classroom settings that no longer are bound to only a physical classroom space. We’ve learnedContinueContinue reading “Instruction Without Boundaries: Let’s Create Engaging and Effective Classrooms Within Any Setting to Enhance Student Learning”
The Power of Teacher Collaboration through Crowdsourcing #AmpGlobalEdu
By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. Our colleagues in education are our best assets to learn and grow. Whether it’sContinueContinue reading “The Power of Teacher Collaboration through Crowdsourcing #AmpGlobalEdu”
Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative – Amplifying Instructional Design
On June 13th, 2022, Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative – Amplifying Instructional Design will be released with EduMatch Publishing! It is a book on research-based strategies integrated with EdTech tools from teachers across the world who are doing these strategies and integrations within their classrooms, schools, and districts. This is book one of the seriesContinueContinue reading “Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative – Amplifying Instructional Design”
End of the Year Activities, Strategies, and Resources from Teachers Across the World
By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. As we near the end of the school year nears, I wanted to shareContinueContinue reading “End of the Year Activities, Strategies, and Resources from Teachers Across the World”
App-Smashing and Embedding EdTech Tools into Canvas to Amplify Student Learning
By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. In my capacity as an Instructional and Technology Leader and Coach, we haveContinueContinue reading “App-Smashing and Embedding EdTech Tools into Canvas to Amplify Student Learning”
Intro to Tango – Creating Interactive Step by Step Directions for Students and Teachers
By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. Tango is a revolutionary Free Google Chrome Extension that automatically creates a written step-by-stepContinueContinue reading “Intro to Tango – Creating Interactive Step by Step Directions for Students and Teachers“
Navigating the Present and Future of Education 