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How Language Shapes AI Interactions
Using polite, positive language with AI doesn't just promote kindness... it can also improve the quality of the responses. In education, modeling respect and empathy in interactions with AI leads to clearer communication, better feedback, and a richer learning experience.
Teaching with Large Language Models (LLMs) - Strategies for High School Educators
In this article, we'll provide practical steps for high school teachers to effectively implement LLM-based teaching strategies that cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and reflective learning in the classroom.
Intro to Snap! Procedural Music Creation Curriculum
Unlock your creativity with the Snap! Procedural Music Creation curriculum. Learn to make music by coding with Snap! as your tool. Start with simple sounds and build up to creating complex generative music. You'll be amazed at what you can do - coding a program that can even compose a whole album for you!
An AI Edtech Success Story: Students Forge AI Ally, Conquer Space Challenge
In Montreal, a group of middle school girls participating in the European Space Agency AstroPi Challenge were running out of time to submit their work. They needed additional help to learn Python. With their mentor and Sage.Education AI, the girls created their own AstroPi AI tutor, they called APA. With APA by their side, they learned how to program in Python, hit their deadline and even achieved flight status! Their coded program ran on the AstroPis installed on the International Space Station (ISS) this past April.
Look Beyond Cookie-Cutter AI Education Tools
I believe that many AI EdTech platforms are providing superficial solutions that do not empower educators to create and solve problems on their own. Instead, they lead to an overly trusting dependence on algorithms, stifling human creativity and control.
The Power of the Maker Mindset in the Age of AI
Imagine a classroom where students are not just passive learners but active creators, using AI as a tool to bring their innovative ideas to life. This is the power of the maker mindset, a way of thinking that emphasizes action, experimentation, and creativity. But what exactly is a mindset, and how does the maker mindset fit into this framework? Let's explore how the maker mindset can empower students to shape their future rather than just prepare for it.
Embracing the Maker Mindset in AI Education
In a revealing CNA Insider report, Munah Bagharib sits down with three secondary school students for a chat about how they use it. She unpacks what these students think constitutes the responsible use of AI – and discovers that some of them use AI as a substitute for their thinking (CNA, 2025).
Big AI is Essentially Advertising in Disguise
Here's a lesson we should teach our teens — and ourselves, too: *AI is highly persuasive, even when it’s wrong — and especially when it’s flattering or aligns perfectly with your views. It's easy to believe it's right, especially when it feels like a shortcut to your goals. But AI isn't just a tool; it’s often designed to capture your attention and influence your decisions, much like advertising does.* In what follows, we look at why we need to teach ourselves and young users to stay in control when using AI, and how to avoid letting AI manipulate or distract us.
Knowing When To Use AIs Versus Search Engines
Understand the differences between LLMs and Search Engines so that you know how to use each tool effectively.
Some insightful information for teachers navigating AI tools
Imagine having a superpower that saves you hours of grading time, only to have it taken away due to concerns about student data privacy. For many educators, this is a harsh reality. What if you could use AI to enhance your teaching, while also keeping your students' sensitive information safe? As we dive into the world of AI-powered education, it's essential to understand the importance of data privacy and local AI models. If you're just starting to explore AI in the classroom and are worried about navigating the complex landscape of privacy and security, you're not alone. This article is your introduction to understanding the potential of AI while prioritizing the well-being of your students.
Pi MiniNet Server
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How AI is Freezing Language in Time
AI's impact on language extends far beyond grammar correction and writing assistance. AI systems are reshaping our fundamental patterns of communication, creating an anchor point that will influence how we speak and write for decades to come.
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