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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · 21d

So excited to start the AI Deep Dive for Educators course today!

A huge thank you to @isteofficial.bsky.social and the #GenerationAI initiative for making it possible with a scholarship.

I'm ready to connect with other educators and explore the future of #AIinEducation! #EdTech

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Sep 8

Loving the Back to School AI Summit from @theaieducator.io!

We've already had great sessions from @askmsq.bsky.social, @trudib.bsky.social, and Arman Jaffer with many more to come!

Join the learning at summit.theeducatorsaiguide.com

The Back To School AI Summit 2025

Join The Educator’s AI Guide Summit and discover how to harness AI tools to enhance teaching, save time, and personalize learning. Free, expert-led sessions designed for forward-thinking educators.

summit.theeducatorsaiguide.com

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Aug 20

I just learned about SimulateAI from @ericcurts.bsky.social newsletter.

This interactive tool helps students explore ethical dilemmas related to artificial intelligence.

simulateai.io

SimulateAI - AI Ethics Education Through Interactive Simulations

Experience the future of ethical AI education through immersive, consequence-driven simulations.

simulateai.io

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Jul 22

Talk Detectives seems like a fun strategy for small group discussions! Thanks @karlymoura.com for sharing in the @ditchthattextbook.bsky.social newsletter!

60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives www.edutopia.org/video/60-sec... via @edutopia.org

60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives

Improve the quality of class discussions by giving young kids a checklist of key things to look for when their peers talk.

www.edutopia.org

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Jul 21

Excited to share that I've officially completed the Canvas Certified Educator program!

I'm ready to promote more innovative learning experiences for students!

#CanvasCertified #CanvasLMS

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Jul 10

Excited to start a new chapter as a Curriculum Facilitator with
Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District!

Looking forward to supporting teachers, collaborating with educators, and staying connected to the edtech community to explore how tech can enhance learning.

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Jul 10

Could this ChatGPT feature be helpful for educators (and students)?

I'm curious to try this! It seems like it might help support learning rather than providing answers. And maybe collaboratively??

ChatGPT wants you to 'Study Together': What does it mean?
content.techgig.com/technology/d...

ChatGPT wants you to 'Study Together': What does it mean?

ChatGPT is testing a new ‘Study Together’ mode—an AI-powered study assistant that helps students, developers, and educators with interactive, collaborative learning. Could this redefine AI in EdTech?

content.techgig.com

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John Sowash @jrsowash.bsky.social · Jun 30

TODAY Google announced a BUNCH of great new updates!

This year I'm especially impressed and excited by how many of these updates are FREE. Google is also expanding access to features that used to be premium (i.e. Google Vids) to EVERYONE!

#GoogleEDU #ISTE2025

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking to utilize AI with students? Check out these ideas from @tobyfischer.bsky.social on @edutopia.org!

5 Engaging AI Classroom Activities to Try With Your Students www.edutopia.org/article/5-en...

5 Engaging AI Classroom Activities to Try With Your Students

From targeted writing prompts that get pencils moving to an interactive radio show where students join as the co-host, these AI classroom activities help students take learning to the next level.

www.edutopia.org

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 22

I'm just starting to dig into the #AILitFramework, but it looks like a valuable resource for educators and schools!

AI literacy is an important topic that we need to address!

What are your thoughts? - ailiteracyframework.org

#AIinEducation #AIinEDU #EdTech #EduSky

AI Literacy Framework for Primary & Secondary Education

Empower learners for the age of AI with the AILit Framework—a joint EC & OECD initiative, supported by Code.org and international experts.

ailiteracyframework.org

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 20

NotebookLM keeps getting better! I love the audio overview feature and I'm excited to try out video overviews!

techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/g...

#EdTech #EduSky

Google's NotebookLM is getting Video Overviews | TechCrunch

At Google I/O 2025, the tech giant unveiled new capabilities coming to NotebookLM, its AI-based note-taking and research assistant.

techcrunch.com

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · May 19

A lot of good points here for teachers wrestling with AI and academic integrity.

Point 18 might be the most important: "One of our best options might be to show students how to use it responsibly."

Blocking or detecting AI isn't the answer. #EduSky #AIEdu

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 19

This post from @ditchthattextbook.com reflects conversations I’ve had about AI, cheating, & student work.

I appreciate the focus on process over product, clear expectations, & talking with students about AI.

AI and Cheating: 20 Things Educators Should Consider ditchthattextbook.com/ai-cheating-...

AI and cheating: 20 things educators should consider

AI cheating is something educators everywhere are trying to navigate. How do we get it right? Consider these 20 things about AI and cheating.

ditchthattextbook.com

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 19

This post from @ditchthattextbook.com reflects conversations I’ve had about AI, cheating, & student work.

I appreciate the focus on process over product, clear expectations, & talking with students about AI.

AI and Cheating: 20 Things Educators Should Consider ditchthattextbook.com/ai-cheating-...

AI and cheating: 20 things educators should consider

AI cheating is something educators everywhere are trying to navigate. How do we get it right? Consider these 20 things about AI and cheating.

ditchthattextbook.com

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 1

Check out this article about GAI and how we can use it effectively in education.

positron96.bsky.social @positron96.bsky.social · May 1

Hi Alex, my colleague and I wrote this article on why GenAI does not have to undermine education. Please help us share it by reposting to promote dialog.

www.frontiersin.org/journals/art...

Frontiers | Shaping integrity: why generative artificial intelligence does not have to undermine education

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in education has been met with both excitement and concern. According to a 2023 survey by the Wor...

www.frontiersin.org

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · May 1

Developing student AI literacy is becoming essential for schools.

How are you promoting AI literacy?

What are your thoughts about the Digital Education Council's AI Literacy Framework?

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy www.eschoolnews.com/digital-lear... via @eschoolnews.bsky.social

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.

www.eschoolnews.com

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 29

NotebookLM's audio overviews are now available in 50 languages!

blog.google/technology/g...

NotebookLM Audio Overviews are now available in over 50 languages

Learn more about NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews feature and its expansion to more than 50 languages.

blog.google

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 29

While reviewing the Teaching Responsible Use of AI lesson plan from @googleworkspace.bsky.social, I was impressed with the 5 tips for using AI responsibly.

These are great tips to emphasize to students (and ourselves)!

Lesson plan - services.google.com/fh/files/mis...

Five tips from Google for using generative AI responsibly, including treating AI as a tool, evaluating responses, protecting privacy, and using AI to enhance—not replace—your skills.

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 28

Lots of great tips here for small shifts we can make to improve our learning environments!

8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts www.edutopia.org/article/smal... by @youkiterada.bsky.social via @edutopia.org

8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts

How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations.

www.edutopia.org

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks to @ericcurts.bsky.social newsletter, I discovered another writing tool this morning! Groovelit gamifies writing while also generating prompts on current events, texts, or topics you choose.

groovelit.com

Along with @wewillwrite.com, this provides a good option to get students writing!

Groovelit

Fire up your writing practice. Students write more, write better, and enjoy the gamified process - in under 10 minutes a day.

groovelit.com

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is a great article that addresses many of the concerns I've had about "No Zeros" grading policies.

Getting Rid of Zeros Won’t Fix the Grade Book www.edutopia.org/article/prob... by @mrrablin.bsky.social via @edutopia.org

Getting Rid of Zeros Won’t Fix the Grade Book

Well-meaning efforts to assess learning accurately have led some schools to set 50 as the lowest grade, but that can have negative consequences. Here’s a better solution.

www.edutopia.org

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 1

Just saw an update for #GoogleSlides will add building blocks, stock images, templates, and more to a sidebar for easy access! I don't have access yet, but I'm excited to try it out!

#EduSky #GoogleEDU #EdTech

workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/new-...

New sidebar with design elements in Google Slides makes building presentations easier

What’s changing To help you find the features you need when creating, building and presenting Google Slides faster, users will now be able t...

workspaceupdates.googleblog.com

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Apr 1

The inspection writing feature in the @briskteaching.bsky.social extension works well!

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Mar 26

Incorporating drawing, singing, and dancing into a lesson isn’t just fun and games. 🖍️🎶💃

A growing number of studies reveal the neural underpinning of using your body to learn.

#EdResearch #EduSky

The Power of Multimodal Learning (in 5 Charts)

When students engage multiple senses to learn—drawing or acting out a concept, for example—they’re more likely to remember and develop a deeper understanding of the material, a large body of research…

edut.to

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Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Mar 20

NotebookLM can now create mind maps from your sources!

Google Workspace Updates: New features available in NotebookLM and NotebookLM Plus workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/03/new-...

New features available in NotebookLM and NotebookLM Plus

What’s changing In addition to NotebookLM and NotebookLM Plus becoming available as a Google Workspace core service for business customers...

workspaceupdates.googleblog.com

Alex Glade @alexglade.bsky.social · Mar 11

I learned about the Transformational Learning Principles from @isteofficial.bsky.social & @ascdofficial.bsky.social during today's #ISTEcert meet-up.

At first glance, they seem useful for creating learning experiences.

I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on these!

iste.ascd.org/transformati...

Transformational Learning Principles | ISTE+ASCD

Reimagining Learning Using 8 Core Principles for Enhancing Student Success.

iste.ascd.org