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Chrome’s Next Gen Update Gemini AI Inside the Browser plus Separate View Explained

Discover the latest next generation Chrome updates that take your browsing to a whole new level. In this video, I … Continue reading Chrome’s Next Gen Update Gemini AI Inside the Browser plus Separate View Explained

Easily Learn Conversational AI | YouTube’s New AI Chat Tool Explained
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Easily Learn Conversational AI | YouTube’s New AI Chat Tool Explained

Learn how to use YouTube’s conversational AI tool by clicking the Ask button while watching a video. This feature allows … Continue reading Easily Learn Conversational AI | YouTube’s New AI Chat Tool Explained

Prompting Made Simple: 4 Easy Strategies K-8 Teachers Can Use to Get Better AI Results
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Prompting Made Simple: 4 Easy Strategies K-8 Teachers Can Use to Get Better AI Results

AI can be a powerful teaching assistant if you know how to ask it the right way. In this post, … Continue reading Prompting Made Simple: 4 Easy Strategies K-8 Teachers Can Use to Get Better AI Results

Organizational Chrome Browser Branding
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Organizational Chrome Browser Branding

In a recent update, you may have noticed that if you use a Google Workspace account, your organization is now … Continue reading Organizational Chrome Browser Branding

Engage Writers with AI and Canva Dream Lab
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Engage Writers with AI and Canva Dream Lab

Learn how to engage student writers using AI and Canva Dream Lab in this practical tutorial for teachers. Discover how … Continue reading Engage Writers with AI and Canva Dream Lab

ACDQ Formula Explained: How to Write Better AI Prompts
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ACDQ Formula Explained: How to Write Better AI Prompts

Want to get better AI responses? Learn how to write effective AI prompts using the ACDQ Formula! In this video, … Continue reading ACDQ Formula Explained: How to Write Better AI Prompts

Offer Available Times to Meet Using Gmail
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Offer Available Times to Meet Using Gmail

Need an easy way to offer available times to meet using Gmail? In this video, I’ll show you how to … Continue reading Offer Available Times to Meet Using Gmail

Find Your Most Active Google Gemini AI Users
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Find Your Most Active Google Gemini AI Users

Want to know who is actively using Google Gemini AI in your organization? In this video, I’ll show you how … Continue reading Find Your Most Active Google Gemini AI Users

Need Help Creating Your School AI Space? Try Space Designer Assistant!
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Need Help Creating Your School AI Space? Try Space Designer Assistant!

Are you an educator looking to create an engaging and effective space in School AI but unsure where to start? … Continue reading Need Help Creating Your School AI Space? Try Space Designer Assistant!

IAR Readiness: Awareness of Resources in Preparation for the Assessment
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IAR Readiness: Awareness of Resources in Preparation for the Assessment

As we lead into the season of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, ISBE has provided amazing test resources to assist … Continue reading IAR Readiness: Awareness of Resources in Preparation for the Assessment

Update: How to Publish a Google Form
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Update: How to Publish a Google Form

In December 2024, Google Forms introduced a “Publish” button, replacing the previous “Send” button. This update requires form creators to … Continue reading Update: How to Publish a Google Form

Level Up Your Efficiency: My 5 Go To Prompts and Shortcuts
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Level Up Your Efficiency: My 5 Go To Prompts and Shortcuts

A prompt is what you tell a generative AI to get it to create something, like text, images, or answers … Continue reading Level Up Your Efficiency: My 5 Go To Prompts and Shortcuts

From Idea to Image Teaching Students the Basics of AI Image Prompting
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From Idea to Image Teaching Students the Basics of AI Image Prompting

“From Idea to Image: Teaching Students the Basics of AI Image Prompting” explores how educators can introduce students to the … Continue reading From Idea to Image Teaching Students the Basics of AI Image Prompting

Boost Your Productivity with Google Doc Tabs
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Boost Your Productivity with Google Doc Tabs

Google Docs has introduced document tabs, a new feature designed to help users organize longer documents more efficiently and enhance … Continue reading Boost Your Productivity with Google Doc Tabs

Enhance Digital Citizenship with School AI
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Enhance Digital Citizenship with School AI

For Digital Citizenship Week, the importance of curating personalized learning spaces using School AI cannot be overstated. These AI-enhanced environments … Continue reading Enhance Digital Citizenship with School AI

How to Create a Space in School AI
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How to Create a Space in School AI

In this video, I’ll walk you through the process of creating a personalized and engaging space using School AI. From … Continue reading How to Create a Space in School AI

How to Evaluate and Improve DALL-E Prompts for Stunning AI Art
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How to Evaluate and Improve DALL-E Prompts for Stunning AI Art

DALL-E is part of ChatGPT, allowing you to create images from text prompts alongside regular conversations. If you’re using ChatGPT … Continue reading How to Evaluate and Improve DALL-E Prompts for Stunning AI Art

How to Use Essay Grading Assistant with School AI
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How to Use Essay Grading Assistant with School AI

One of the standout features of School AI is its range of assistants AI tools specifically designed for educators. Currently, … Continue reading How to Use Essay Grading Assistant with School AI

Getting Started with School AI
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Getting Started with School AI

School AI is a platform designed to integrate artificial intelligence into educational settings, providing personalized learning experiences tailored to each … Continue reading Getting Started with School AI

Create Impactful Emails: Harnessing Google Layouts for Professional Use
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Create Impactful Emails: Harnessing Google Layouts for Professional Use

Over the past few years Google Workspace has integrated more an more professional tools within Gmail. Today I would like … Continue reading Create Impactful Emails: Harnessing Google Layouts for Professional Use

Kickstart Your Week with Success Using Task Management
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Kickstart Your Week with Success Using Task Management

Google Tasks is a straightforward yet powerful tool integrated within the broader Google ecosystem, designed to enhance personal and professional … Continue reading Kickstart Your Week with Success Using Task Management

Enhancing Assignment Feedback with Google Classroom Rubrics
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Enhancing Assignment Feedback with Google Classroom Rubrics

Discover how to craft assignments in Google Classroom and integrate a rubric, offering students clear insights into the grading criteria … Continue reading Enhancing Assignment Feedback with Google Classroom Rubrics

Getting Started with AI Prompting
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Getting Started with AI Prompting

Crafting a captivating and efficient prompt for generative AI (GAI) technologies is crucial for obtaining detailed and nuanced outputs from … Continue reading Getting Started with AI Prompting

Detecting Plagiarism with Grammarly
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Detecting Plagiarism with Grammarly

Learn to utilize Grammarly’s plagiarism checker for identifying copied and generative AI content in writing, while also examining other aspects … Continue reading Detecting Plagiarism with Grammarly

Canva Magic Studio AI
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Canva Magic Studio AI

Discover the capabilities of Canva’s Magic Studio AI tools, encompassing design, presentations, and video creation. Freemium Magic Studio Tools Pro … Continue reading Canva Magic Studio AI

Exploring the World of Voice AI with Eleven Labs Speech Synthesis
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Exploring the World of Voice AI with Eleven Labs Speech Synthesis

Let’s delve into ElevenLabs, gaining insight into what it is and exploring creative ways to harness its capabilities. Additionally, we’ll … Continue reading Exploring the World of Voice AI with Eleven Labs Speech Synthesis

Savoring Innovation: A Sous Chef’s Journey with GPT in the Culinary World
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Savoring Innovation: A Sous Chef’s Journey with GPT in the Culinary World

Whether you’re getting ready for the holiday season or simply seeking culinary inspiration, discover how to utilize Sous Chef GPT … Continue reading Savoring Innovation: A Sous Chef’s Journey with GPT in the Culinary World

Let’s Try Perplexity
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Let’s Try Perplexity

Learn how to use Perplexity AI. Perplexity is an AI-driven search engine and chatbot, leveraging technologies like natural language processing … Continue reading Let’s Try Perplexity

Sketch Meta Demo Lab
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Sketch Meta Demo Lab

Discover how to animate your hand-drawn illustrations using Sketch Meta Demo Lab. This brief video will guide you through the … Continue reading Sketch Meta Demo Lab

Leveraging the Data Analysis GPT
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Leveraging the Data Analysis GPT

Explore ways to utilize OpenAI’s Data Analysis GPT to assess, prompt, and evolve data strategies within your organization. Important Notes: Continue reading Leveraging the Data Analysis GPT

Let’s Check Out Prompt Hero
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Let’s Check Out Prompt Hero

Dive into the Fascinating World of Generative AI Prompting with Prompt Hero. This brief video will guide you’ll learn what … Continue reading Let’s Check Out Prompt Hero

Open AI: Math Mentor
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Open AI: Math Mentor

Discover the benefits of utilizing the Math Mentor GPT by OpenAI to support your child who is facing difficulties with … Continue reading Open AI: Math Mentor

Planning a Roadtrip with AI
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Planning a Roadtrip with AI

Discover how to generate useful information for planning a road trip. This guide offers a foundational approach using the Google … Continue reading Planning a Roadtrip with AI

AI Educator Tools
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AI Educator Tools

Why invest time looking for AI teaching materials? The AI Educator Tools website offers a comprehensive collection of AI resources … Continue reading AI Educator Tools

Using SongR AI to Develop Classroom Music
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Using SongR AI to Develop Classroom Music

Discover ways to craft song lyrics with Google Bard and develop a class song using SongR. This approach offers an … Continue reading Using SongR AI to Develop Classroom Music

Let’s Try Eduaide
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Let’s Try Eduaide

Learn how to utilize Eduaide, an AI-powered education tool, to customize and expedite the creation of teaching materials for your … Continue reading Let’s Try Eduaide

Using AI to Summarize Long Documents
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Using AI to Summarize Long Documents

Summarizing long license and privacy agreements using generative AI offers a concise, user-friendly interpretation of complex legal language, making it … Continue reading Using AI to Summarize Long Documents

Let’s Try MidJourney
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Let’s Try MidJourney

In this brief video, you will discover what Midjourney is and explore the process of creating an AI-generated image. Additionally, … Continue reading Let’s Try MidJourney

Let’s Try Diffit
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Let’s Try Diffit

Discover how to leverage the AI education tool Diffit to tailor and accelerate the development of teaching materials for your … Continue reading Let’s Try Diffit

AI: Not Sure How to Get Started?
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AI: Not Sure How to Get Started?

Embarking on using generative AI such as either Chat GPT or Google Bard can be overwhelming for many reasons (see … Continue reading AI: Not Sure How to Get Started?

Using AI in CapCut
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Using AI in CapCut

Learn how to create a video using just a text script with CapCut, the all-in-one creative platform. Discover the process … Continue reading Using AI in CapCut

Generative AI: Educational Phishing Simulations
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Generative AI: Educational Phishing Simulations

Explore the technique of employing Generative AI prompting to create a cybersecurity simulation tailored for your classroom. Keep in mind … Continue reading Generative AI: Educational Phishing Simulations

AI and Hour of Code
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AI and Hour of Code

As we approach the Hour of Code, there is an extensive selection of AI-related activities and resources for classrooms, providing … Continue reading AI and Hour of Code

Generative AI Prompting
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Generative AI Prompting

Learn how to harness conversational generative AI, such as ChatGPT or Google Bard, for creating prompts that assist you in … Continue reading Generative AI Prompting

Let’s Try Out DALL-E
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Let’s Try Out DALL-E

Learn to craft effective prompts in Chat GPT and use DALL-E to convert these prompts into unique AI-generated images. This … Continue reading Let’s Try Out DALL-E

Magic School: Real World Connections
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Magic School: Real World Connections

Discover Magic School AI and its AI tools for educators in this concise overview. This brief video demonstration will guide … Continue reading Magic School: Real World Connections

Mastering Google Tasks: Streamline Your Calendar
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Mastering Google Tasks: Streamline Your Calendar

Google Tasks is an important tool for several reasons: Using Google Tasks in Calendar Continue reading Mastering Google Tasks: Streamline Your Calendar

Converting HEIC to JPEG on iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Converting HEIC to JPEG on iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide

What is HEIC? HEIC is a type of file format used for storing photos and images. It was created by … Continue reading Converting HEIC to JPEG on iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Locating YouTube Video Transcripts and Leveraging AI to Make Resources
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Locating YouTube Video Transcripts and Leveraging AI to Make Resources

This brief video demonstrates how educators can locate YouTube video transcripts as well as how to generate teacher resources leveraging … Continue reading Locating YouTube Video Transcripts and Leveraging AI to Make Resources

Revisiting Google Translate for Educators
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Revisiting Google Translate for Educators

This brief technology tip video models how to access Google Translate and use their variety of media tools including the … Continue reading Revisiting Google Translate for Educators

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