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AI in Focused Note-Taking, Step 5a: Applying Learning to New Thinking 29.06.2026 8:59 ↓

AI can enhance focused note-taking by facilitating the application of notes to new thinking.

AI in Focused Note-Taking, Step 4: Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning 15.06.2026 9:22 ↓

Explore eight ways that AI can be integrated into the fourth step of AVID's focused note-taking process, which focuses on summarizing and reflecting on learning.

AI in Focused Note-Taking, Step 3: Connecting Thinking 01.06.2026 9:06 ↓

Explore seven ways that AI can be integrated into the third step of AVID's focused note-taking process, which involves connecting thinking.

AI in Focused Note-Taking, Step 2: Processing Notes 18.05.2026 8:59 ↓

Explore how AI can be integrated into the second step of AVID's focused note-taking process.

AI in Focused Note-Taking, Step 1: Taking Notes 04.05.2026 13:46 ↓

Explore how AI can be integrated into the first step of the focused note-taking process.

Tech or No Tech? That Is Not the Only Question 20.04.2026 11:15 ↓

Explore five guiding questions to determine if technology should be integrated into your lesson plan.

Checkology: Helping Students Discern Truth 06.04.2026 7:24 ↓

Explore Checkology, the News Literacy Project's free virtual classroom that teaches students about news literacy.

Brookings AI Study, Part III: The Great Unwinding—Risks 23.03.2026 12:30 ↓

Explore the potential risks of integrating AI into the classroom if overused or with no guardrails.

Brookings AI Study, Part IV: Prosper, Prepare, and Protect—A Framework for Action 23.03.2026 14:12 ↓

Explore Brookings’ Prosper, Prepare, Protect framework for AI in education, with 12 action steps to guide ethical, effective, and student-centered AI adoption.

Brookings AI Study, Part I: Bending the Arc of AI in Education—An Overview 09.03.2026 6:59 ↓

Review the Center for Universal Education at Brookings Institution's new study, A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect .

Brookings AI Study, Part II: The AI Teaching Dividend—Benefits 09.03.2026 7:39 ↓

Explore the potential benefits of using AI in a K–12 classroom.

Vibe Coding to Develop Critical Thinking Skills 23.02.2026 10:15 ↓

Learn about vibe coding, a great way to introduce computer science skills to students while helping them develop critical thinking skills at the same time.

Khan Academy's Writing Coach 23.02.2026 9:48 ↓

Help students become better writers with Writing Coach from Khan Academy.

Resources for Keeping Current With EdTech 09.02.2026 7:39 ↓

Peruse a collection of links, separated by topic, that you may want to bookmark and reference on a regular basis as a manageable way to stay on top of the latest in edtech.

EnlightenAI: Your Virtual TA 09.02.2026 7:45 ↓

Learn about EnlightenAI, a personalized AI assistant that teachers can leverage for grading, feedback, and data-driven instruction.

EduGems 26.01.2026 5:41 ↓

Explore a recent project from ed tech leader Eric Curts, who has developed a free website that shares a growing collection of premade AI Gems, which are custom prompts that have been designed and saved for educators to use as desired in Google Gemini.

OpenAI's Teen AI Literacy Blueprint 26.01.2026 6:42 ↓

Review a five-part plan from OpenAI to develop AI literacy for teenagers.

ChatGPT's Deep Research 12.01.2026 8:49 ↓

Discover the features and functionality of ChatGPT's Deep Research and compare the experience and results to Gemini Deep Research.

Generative AI Applications for the K–12 Classroom 12.01.2026 9:54 ↓

Explore three strategies for teachers and seven student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K–12 classrooms.

Using AI Mode Within Google Search 29.12.2025 10:06 ↓

Explore the features and functionality of Google Search's AI Mode.

Gemini Deep Research 29.12.2025 11:57 ↓

Explore the features and functionality of Google's Gemini Deep Research as well as how it might be implemented in the K–12 school setting.

12 Tech-Infused Classroom Activities for the Holidays 15.12.2025 5:59 ↓

Explore 12 tech-rich classroom activities that you can use during the winter holiday season.

Prepare for a Restful Winter Break 15.12.2025 7:35 ↓

Explore seven strategies that educators can use to prepare themselves for a restful and rejuvenating winter break.

Using AI for First-Line Tech Integration Support 01.12.2025 8:20 ↓

Explore four ways to leverage generative AI as a virtual tech coach in K–12 schools as well as tips for building your own virtual coaching workflow.

Improving Classroom AI Prompts 01.12.2025 8:51 ↓

Explore three key tips for improving your generative AI prompts.