Summer!

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer.  I look forward to writing new Blog posts in the Fall.

Google Experiment: Say What You See

Prompting is an important part of using Generative AI.  In order to get the best output for you situation, whether it is written output or an image, you need a good prompt. Using descriptive language and observation are important skills that our students need in order to enhance their writing skills as well.  One way to make this learning fun is to try using the Google Experiment, Say What You See.

Say What You See challenges your descriptive abilities and puts your powers of observation to the test.  It is an interactive game that presents you with AI-generated images and tasks you with crafting accurate and detailed descriptions.  The better your description, the closer you'll get to recreating the original image using AI.  It's a fun and engaging way to learn about the nuances of language and how AI interprets visual information.

Conker

Creating effective quizzes can be time-consuming. What if there was an AI assistant that could help?

Conker is a user-friendly AI-powered platform that can streamline the process of creating quizzes and formative assessments, saving you time and effort. With a topic or learning standard Conker can generate unique quizzes with a variety of question types, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false.

Conker even integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom, making distribution and grading a breeze.

Give Conker a try today!

Goblin Tools

Do you have students that struggle with large projects or to-do lists? Do you sometimes struggle with where to start on a task?

Goblin Tools can compile my brain-dump into a list of tasks or help tame the challenge of large tasks or assignments, especially for our neurodivergent students. This is a free online suite of AI-powered mini-apps designed to conquer chaos and boost productivity.

With Goblin Tools you can break big tasks down into manageable steps with 'Magic To Do" or estimate how long a a task might take with 'Estimator'. Do you need help verifying the tone of someones writing or does your writing need to be more formal?  Check out 'The Judge' or 'Formalizer'.

Goblin Tools helps you get organized and achieve your goals, one bite-sized chunk at a time.

Canva in the Classroom

Have you been looking for a fun way to use technology in the classroom? Have you been wondering how you can use Canva with your students?

Canva is a great tool and they offer it free for educators. If you work in one of my local districts, access is available via Clever, for teachers, staff and students.

I recently attended MACUL and came back with a ton of ideas for using Canva in the classroom. Below is a short list of ways to use it in the classroom.  Please reach out if you would like more details about any of the options listed below.

You can use Canva to create:

Teacher / Student Presentations
Group work activities
Interactive Graphic Organizers
Social Media Posts
Google Classroom Headers
Posters

Newsletters 

Flyers
Videos 

Screen Recordings
Whiteboard activities
Comics

storyboards

digital books

magazine covers
YouTube thumbnails

...and so many more options.

Canva Magic Write

Are you experiencing writer's block or struggling to find the right words?

Canva has you covered with Magic Write! This AI-powered teaching assistant lives within the familiar Canva interface. Simply provide Magic Write with a prompt or topic, and it will generate creative teacher content, such as parent emails, lesson plan starters or even newsletter articles. Polish and personalize the suggestions, and watch your writing flow with the help of Magic Write!

Canva Magic Design

Are you stuck staring at a blank canvas?  

Meet Magic Design, a powerful tool within Canva Magic Studio.  Magic Design harnesses the power of AI to turn your ideas into reality in an instant.  Type your idea or vision in a few words, or upload your own media to describe what you envision and Magic Design will generate a collection or custom template just for you – an educational presentation, educational video, classroom poster, Google Classroom Header, worksheet or even lesson plans – in seconds. 

No design experience required – Magic Design helps you create professional-looking content that will grab attention!