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Learn about the ethical considerations facing K-12 in the use of AI

Addressing Ethical Considerations When Using AI in K-12 Classrooms

Read the ethical implications of AI technology in K-12 classrooms and solutions aligned with a new report from the US Department of Education.

Brandon Langer

May 24th, 2023

Robert has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist for Downey Unified School District, instructor for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and presenter at conferences around the world. He is the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grade 6-12, creator of the #ObserveMe movement, and co-founder of Open Middle.

Math Education Workshop Series with Robert Kaplinsky

Robert Kaplinsky returns to MCIU to share strategies that create excitement in Mathematics classrooms.

Stephanie Schwab

May 23rd, 2023

Rainbow Retelling (Name It, Frame It, Tame It)

Rainbow retelling is a reading comprehension strategy where learners use the rainbow as visual prompts to remember the basic blocks of comprehension in order to assist with retelling a story.

Erin Barry

May 23rd, 2023

Julie Ortlieb and Brandon Langer continue their conversation about students with complex needs and literacy instruction.

Shifting the Literacy Landscape for Students with Complex Needs

In special education, there is a shift towards inclusive literacy instruction, encompassing essential elements such as alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, word study, and writing for students with disabilities.

Julie Ortlieb

May 17th, 2023

Learning about the benefits and challenges facing AI in Education.

Examples of AI in K-12 Classrooms: Benefits and Challenges

AI can personalize learning, create adaptive assessments, and provide feedback through intelligent tutoring systems, but raises concerns about data privacy, student resistance, and limited access.

Brandon Langer

May 9th, 2023

Closing Circles (Name It, Frame It, Tame It)

While there is a lot of excitement about the end of the school year for many learners, there are also learners who may begin to feel more anxious around this time of year because things are ending. How can we support our learners proactively to reduce end of year anxiety?

Erin Barry

May 5th, 2023