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Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

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Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Using HyperDocs, the instructor explains concepts through a mini-lesson, students share their learning by elaborating on topics/objectives, and they evaluate their learning through reflection. The interactive space makes it easy to use and makes discussion, including virtual discussion, easily accessible from any web-enabled device.

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5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

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Key features: Detailed descriptions of the seven standards for professional learning Tools to evaluate and improve schoolwide PLC implementation Access to equity-focused webinars and instructional leadership strategies How to use it: Use their free Professional Learning Standards guide to audit the effectiveness of your school’s PLCs.

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Digital learning is different

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They must learn how to interpret and use the incredible variety of resources that accompany these tools–resources that provide perspectives that students would never have access to when using physical resources. Students need to have access to some high-quality digital resources starting in elementary school.

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From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

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That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Equity, access, and the power of informational text Irving ISD is a proudly diverse district.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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The Gems evaluate the uploaded information and offer a review of the district’s current curriculum. Gemini also explains concepts and lesson material to students in simple and different ways if students don’t have access to a teacher–for instance, during homework or over a holiday break.

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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