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Back to School with AI: Simple Steps to Smarter Prompts

Back to School with AI: Simple Steps to Smarter Prompts

by Christy Ruth | Aug 20, 2025 | EdTech, Recent Posts

As teachers step back into classrooms this fall, one theme keeps surfacing: how do we use AI in ways that support, not overwhelm, our work? That’s at the heart of a presentation I have been delivering, “AI or Not AI, That Is the Question.” Interestingly, I find myself...
AI and EdTech: Wrangling the Digital Wild West

AI and EdTech: Wrangling the Digital Wild West

by Christy Ruth | Jun 26, 2024 | EdTech, Recent Posts, Uncategorized

Imagine a classroom overflowing with educational technology – tablets piled high, laptops scattered across desks, a projector displaying a different program than the interactive whiteboard beside it. Though brimming with potential, this cluttered environment can...
Podcasting 101 for Educators: Top Tips for Launching Your Educational Podcast

Podcasting 101 for Educators: Top Tips for Launching Your Educational Podcast

by Christy Ruth | May 27, 2024 | EdTech, Educational Leaders, Recent Posts

In today’s digital age, storytelling through podcasts has become an invaluable tool for educators. Podcasts allow you to share your experiences, insights, and expertise with a broad audience, making it an effective medium for connecting with students, parents,...
Creating Accessible Documents

Creating Accessible Documents

by Cassie Brusch | Dec 11, 2023 | Accelerated Learning, Recent Posts, Special Education

As educators, we know that documents can play a pivotal role in delivering content to students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders. Whether it’s assignments, handouts, or reference materials, the accessibility of these documents can significantly...
Designing Accessible Digital Content: Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Designing Accessible Digital Content: Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

by Julie Ortlieb | Oct 30, 2023 | Accelerated Learning, EdTech, MCIU Featured Post, Recent Posts, Special Education

What is OCR? Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that converts printed or handwritten text into machine-readable text. It scans and analyzes text from documents, images, or scanned pages, and then translates it into digital characters that can be...
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