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Game-Based Learning

Game-Based Learning

In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of game-based learning in the classroom, its applications across various subjects, and the best game-based learning tools available today. We will also look at some of the criticisms of game-based learning and ways to overcome them.

Mike’s Top Takeaways for Chat GPT 

Mike’s Top Takeaways for Chat GPT 

In this blog post, we’re going to dive into some key points about ChatGPT and education. I won’t be able to cover everything, but I’ll give you a good starting point. I also think my takeaways will all fall under one umbrella, should we block or allow ChatGPT in our classrooms.

Higher Education + ChatGPT

Higher Education + ChatGPT

When it comes to Chat GPT, there is a wide range of opinions. Depending on the educational institute, they are either viewing it as a valuable tool for improving learning or they’re voicing real concerns on the output’s accuracy and even how we, as humans, interact.

Chat-GPT and the Springfield Teacher

Chat-GPT and the Springfield Teacher

Welcome to another exciting episode of SPS Digital Learning Hour! In this episode, we gather insights from five esteemed teachers representing kindergarten to twelfth grade in Springfield as we delve into the fascinating world of Chat GPT. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking discussion on this hot new topic.  Our panel of teachers shares their perspectives on generative text programs, exploring both the positive aspects and potential drawbacks they bring to the educational landscape. We explore the ways…

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How Chat GPT Took Over the Internet

How Chat GPT Took Over the Internet

The hot new topic in education, one that has everyone buzzing, is ChatGPT. We are taking time in this blog to help inform you the history of and current trends with ChatGPT and how it is disrupting the world of education. With the rapid rise in popularity, it has become one of the most popular tools with millions of people using it to chat and conduct business. Check out the humble beginnings as a text-based chat room to its current status as a leading communication platform. Chat GPT has come a long way. Be prepared, this is going to be a long one.

eSports and Education: Is This the Future?

eSports and Education: Is This the Future?

In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my personal journey through the world of gaming and eSports, as well as exploring how this exciting new development is shaping the future of education. Join me as we dive into the thrilling world of eSports and discover the exciting possibilities it holds!

SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Victoria Ellis

SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Victoria Ellis

In this podcast, Victoria Ellis shares her journey of 15 years in education, starting as a paraeducator. She is now working as a Middle School math teacher at the Springfield Virtual School for Springfield Public Schools. She talks about how she found her calling as a teacher and the challenges she has faced in her journey. Victoria emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between using physical and virtual tools to teach Middle School Math. She shares her experiences of…

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Reading Progress

Reading Progress

​Last year I wrote about the greatest educational tool Microsoft has ever created; Reading Progress. The tool was in its early stages, and I approached it as an overview of the program. Today’s post is going to focus on how to use it in your classroom. For those of you who don’t want to go back and read my previous post on Reading Progress​, here is a quick refresher Reading Progress is a free tool built into MS Teams and is…

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SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Karen Toro and Courtney Ciras

SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Karen Toro and Courtney Ciras

This week I am bringing you an incredibly special episode. Over the summer I met Karen Toro and Courtney Ciras from Alice B. Beal Elementary School. During the summer, as teachers, we can really develop new practices in a low-pressure environment. This also means that we get to try new things. With close to 25 years teaching experience combined and Karen coming up through the Springfield School system, these two were ready to try something new!  This is where Courtney…

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SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Denise Cote

SPS Digital Learning Hour featuring Denise Cote

This week’s podcast we interviewed Denise Cote, a Middle School English Teacher from Springfield’s Conservatory of the Arts. Mike and Denise talked all about the use of technology in the district for the last 17 years! During the interview you will learn how Denise first adopted technology in her classrooms and how that technology continues to enhance her teaching. Denise has also been a proponent of Professional Development and has taken on the 22 Tools Challenge head on. When the…

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