A weekly collection of education-related news from around the web.

ChatGPT Writes A Parody Start-Of-School Note To Parents

“Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope you had a rejuvenating summer break! As we embark on another exciting academic year, we’re thrilled to introduce some groundbreaking, utterly necessary, and slightly confusing -learning platforms to enhance your child’s educational experience.”

“What Is The Plan For College Essays In The Fall?”

“[ChatGPT:] Write a college essay explaining why stubbing my toe in 4th grade gave me the desired character to become a neurosurgeon. Make it a good essay, not too stuffy, and mention my background as a child of carnies as a reason why I have overcome adversity.”

Five Ways Teachers Can Use A.I. That Follow Good Pedagogy

“One thing that is not changing is the best way for people to learn. We have made large advances in recent years in understanding pedagogy – the science of learning. We know some of the most effective techniques for making sure material sticks and that it can be retrieved and used when needed most. Unfortunately, […]

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Every week I send out articles I encounter from around the web. Subject matter ranges from hard knowledge about teaching to research about creativity and cognitive science to stories from other industries that, by analogy, inform what we do as educators. This breadth helps us see our work in new ways.

Readers include teachers, school leaders, university overseers, conference organizers, think tank workers, startup founders, nonprofit leaders, and people who are simply interested in what’s happening in education. They say it helps them keep tabs on what matters most in the conversation surrounding schools, teaching, learning, and more.

Peter Nilsson

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