Weekly Spotlight

CyberWise: WHAT IS CHATGPT?
We asked ChatGPT, the new A.I. chatbot to describe itself, here's what it told us: "I'm ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. I was trained on a large dataset of text, including books, articles, and websites, using a machine learning technique called deep learning. My purpose is to understand and generate human-like text in response… learn more

How to Prevent ChatGPT Cheating
ChatGPT has a lot of potential for teaching, say educators, but it can also be used to cheat. Here are strategies to prevent ChatGPT cheating. New strategies and approaches to prevent ChatGPT cheating are being developed by education experts, including how to structure questions and guide students on using the technology appropriately. And although there… learn more

NINE TIPS FOR OVERCOMING TEST ANXIETY
TechNotes Blog. Test anxiety is a common experience for many students. It can lead to feelings of stress and unease before, during, and after tests. One study confirmed test anxiety is a real problem, affecting 25% to 40% of U.S. students. I remember feeling anxious and my stomach turning before I sat down to take… learn more

Teach AI | Prepare our students for the future
ISTE: AI is already here. And our students need to be ready. By learning to create with AI, today’s students will change the world in ways we can’t yet imagine. Teachers are the most important link to developing the new generation of AI-savvy learners, workers and leaders. Are you ready to help students create the… learn more

TEACHFLIX
Classroom videos to use in class TODAY -- crowdsourced from educators like you. A video can be the right tool to kickstart great learning. That’s why we created TEACHFLIX. It’s a collection of videos – sorted into categories – that you can use with your students in class. We’ve found our own favorites – and… learn more

TEACHFLIX: Free Videos and Activities to Engage Students
Matt Miller, Ditch That Textbook, presented at TCEA 2023 for Samsung. He explains what TEACHFLIX is and how to use it in your classroom today. learn more

Teens Health: Text Anxiety
Test anxiety is actually a type ofperformance anxiety — a feeling someone might have in a situation where performance really counts or when the pressure's on to do well. learn more

Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with your ability to perform well on tests. Many students experience varying levels of test anxiety for a number of difference reasons. learn more

Test Anxiety Tips
Test anxiety can be a huge blockade for many kids during their education. Help your child relax for his next test with these helpful strategies. This printable list is also a great tool for teachers to help students who are struggling with tests. learn more

What is ChatGPT and How Can You Teach With It? Tips & Tricks
ChatGPT has lots of teaching potential, but there are also many ways the technology can be misused. Teaching with ChatGPT offers educators many opportunities. The technology can be used to help students outline or organize their papers, and at its best, can serve as a powerful, fun-to-use digital tutor that works like an improved version… learn more

What is Google Bard? The ChatGPT Competitor Explained for Educators
With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT. Bard is a new artificial intelligence (AI) large language model from Google that is likely to have important implications for education. The much-hyped tool was unrolled publicly on Tuesday, March 22, and is widely seen as a competitor… learn more

What Is Test Anxiety?
Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety. It can affect everyone from kindergarteners to PhD candidates. If you have test anxiety, you may have anxiety and stress even if you are well-prepared for the exam you’re about to take. learn more