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Google NotebookLM's Sibling: Illuminate
Two generative AI tools, NotebookLM and Illuminate (released September 2024) are free with a Google account. There’s a lot of buzz around NotebookLM and little about Illuminate. This article highlights the benefits of using Illuminate.
Social Media in Education: Ideas for the Classroom
Social media use in the classroom might be a relevant way to teach digital literacy and other skills. This article reviewed by Matt Evans from the University of San Diego, Professional and Continuing Education, shares some ideas for the classroom.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 17
OTAN will be closed February 17 to commemorate President George Washington’s Birthday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.
President's Day Message
We will be closed to commemorate President George Washington’s Birthday, Monday, February 17th. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18th.
BRIDGES Digital Resilience Toolkit
BRIDGES aligns the EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit, the Digital Skills Library, and SkillBlox and creates a Digital Skills repository for foundational, productive and independent learning. This resource organizes digital skills into lesson forward plans. A creator can also submit a resource to share within this Open Educational Resource.
Fresh Takes #2: Adult Ed Research, Summarized for On-the-Go Educators
The latest on AI research.
President's Lincoln Birthday Holiday Message
OTAN will be closed today, Monday, February 10th to commemorate President Lincoln’s birthday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 11th.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 10
OTAN will be closed February 10 to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 11.
4 New Teaching Features for Google Classroom AI, Accessibility, and More
Google “unveiled a series of new features for educators...at the annual edtech conference in London.” If you are a Google user, then you may love the following new features “aimed at improving accessibility...”
Can Digital Pencils Really Revolutionize Math Learning for Students?
Beyond AI and virtual reality tools, this article “highlights the power of something far simpler---the digital pencil.” A digital pencil is a “virtual scratchpad” which “allows students to draw, annotate, and organize their work directly on the screen using a digital pencil or their fingers.” Research suggests this tool can help in supporting diverse learners.