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To many of us parents and educators, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has been both intriguing and disturbing. Over the past year, I’ve watched my two teenagers experiment with ChatGPT many times, with results that alternate between impressive, ridiculous, and a waste of time. What’s clear is that, for better or worse, AI technology is constantly changing and improving, and it’s not going away. As Infobase’s Director of Information Literacy, I’ve been in touch with parents, librarians, and educators around the country who share the same concerns about AI. What everyone agrees on is the dire need for guidance on how AI should and should not be used. At Infobase, we’re addressing that need in a number of ways. An Expert’s Guides to the Perils and Promise of AI We commissioned Sarah Z. Johnson, academic integrity officer at Madison College, Writing Center director, AI expert, and member of the Modern Language Association’s AI task force, to write two exclusive in-depth guides for us: Using AI as a Student: Background, Risks, and Benefits—discussing the science of AI, the risks involved in using it, and the possible benefits How to Use AI Ethically and Effectively—providing specific and helpful guidance […]
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The winter holidays give teachers the opportunity to present the history of the celebrations and traditions their students participate in every year while introducing them to ones they may not be as familiar with but are just as beloved. They also give teachers and students alike the chance to have a little fun in the classroom. Infobase helps educators on both fronts, with engaging streaming video and classroom activities and printables that will teach students something new while putting smiles on their faces and a little cheer in their hearts. Streaming Holiday Videos from the Best Educational Producers Looking for fun, educational holiday videos to brighten a school day just before the holidays? Learn360 offers K–12 schools and districts access to more than 170,000 resources, including thousands of videos from PBS, Wonderscape Entertainment®, BBC, Baby Einstein, and hundreds of other top producers. Here are just a few you’ll find: A Big Lego Christmas (Item #295258; available in the U.S. and Canada) Happy New Year, Lyla!/Un-Boxing Match (Lyla in the Loop series; Item #294991; available in the U.S.) From the Global Celebration series (available worldwide except for the U.K. and Australia/New Zealand): Global Celebration: Hanukkah (Item #203243), Global Celebrations: Chinese New […]
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What videos are K–12 teachers using in class and lesson planning throughout the year? Here’s a look at the most popular programs on Learn360 each month this year, alongside Topic Centers with related content—more videos, printables, songs, and more—you can use in your classroom. Subscribers, log into Learn360 to watch these videos now. (Not a subscriber? Take a FREE trial to see this content for yourself.) All titles are available worldwide unless otherwise noted. We have included searchable item numbers for each title for your convenience. January: What Can Robots Do for Us? Item #141113, Grades 3–12 (Available in the United States.) Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Technology and Innovation February: Understanding Weather and Climate Item #143989, Grades 3–5 Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Weather, Climate, and Natural Disasters March: Solar Eclipse Item #155756, Grades PreK–5 (Available in the U.S. and Canada.) Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Space April: The Chain Reaction: The Fixies Item #115551, Grades 3–5 Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Emotions and Belonging May: Respiratory and Circulatory System (Revised) Item #117485, Grades 3–8 (Available in the […]
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