It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce my departure from the Dearborn Schools. On May 2, 2023, I will be joining the team at Wayne RESA as the Learning, Innovation, and Technology Consultant. Dearborn has been my home for 23 years as a teacher and technology...
Bob Harrison
GPT-Proof Writing Prompts
Here are some examples of ELA (English Language Arts) prompts that are designed to be GPT-proof: Write an original short story about a character who experiences a major life change, such as moving to a new city, starting a new job, or going through a personal crisis....
What do the Technology Coaches do?
Like most other districts across the country, the Dearborn Schools employs Technology Coaches to support teachers, students, and administrators. But what exactly do they do?
Giving Audio Feedback on Student Work + Tips
“Hundreds of studies of feedback have been published and reviews of these studies routinely conclude that feedback is the most important or nearly the most important variable affecting the amount and quality of student learning.”
Among my favorite things about educational technology is that it can help teachers give more effective feedback. One way to do that is using audio feedback.
Resources to Start the New Semester
As we get started with a new semester, here are a few resources and reminders to help you get started on the right foot.
Encountering AI in Student Writing
There’s a lot of buzz lately about AI in writing. How do we counter this phenomenon? What should we definitely not do? And can we actually work with it?