Presentation Moderator @GetSchoolAI Space Template #EdChat #FETC #TCEA #ISTE25

Hi! It's been a while. I've been super busy with SchoolAI creating some content and running trainings. I have not forgotten about where all of this EdTech stuff started. I built something that I think is awesome to use in presentations to help answer questions people might have and to also see what people are asking about in your sessions to better help inform future presentations. 

A Space from SchoolAI can be prompted to do just about anything. It can act as a tutor, be a Bellringer or Exit Ticket, or story teller, an essay feedback bot, and so much more. Last year, I had the idea to build a Space that people could access while I presented to ask questions about my content and work through ideas. Some people will never be comfortable asking a question in a conference session, so using the Space is a step toward more inclusivity. Using the Space for yourself is simple. 

1. Click the link

2. Click Remix

3. Change the prompt by adding your session's information

4. Click Start Preview and test it out

5. Click Launch

6. Click Use a Space Code 

7. Copy QR Code and link and share at the start of the presentation

Things to Note:

Free Account users are limited to 75 users in a Space for 24 hours. If you are having a small workshop or a smaller session, this is perfect for you. 

Pro Users have unlimited Space access. 

If you want to know more about Pro Access as a individual teacher or an institution, follow this link. 

This worked really well at my sessions at ISTE last year and I will be using this again for my upcoming sessions at FETC, MACUL, and ISTE 2025! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on the socials @TheNerdyTeacher and I can help you!

Hugs and High Fives, 

NP

Growing @GetSchoolAI with Basecamp #EdChat #SchoolAIBasecamp

I've been working at SchoolAI for almost a month and it has been a wonderful experience. I could not be happier with my teammates and our goal to make school awesome for everyone, everyday. As part of that, I am happy to announce the rollout of Basecamp! Basecamp is the complete AI training program for teachers. My team has worked hard to create training courses, Live and On Demand, that can help educators grow their understanding of SchoolAI and how it can be used to support student learning. 

Think of it this way. You are a young Jedi looking for guidance after the Order 66 wiped out almost all of the Jedi. Basecamp is your way to continue your exploration of the Force so that you can support your community. 

I am very proud of the all of the work that has gone into launching Basecamp and I know that it will only continue to grow in its awesomeness as more classes are added. If you are considering an AI tool for your classroom, school, or district, check out Basecamp and see how it can transform your understanding of AI can do for you and for your learning community.

AI to Save Time #EdChat

There have been plenty of articles and posts on the use of AI in the classroom. I think there are lots of people that are asking important questions about using AI. The most common question I have received is how AI can save them time. 

Time is the biggest thing that can be given back with the use of AI. This year, I have been put in charge of technology coaching for all three divisions of my school. PreK12 support for one person can be tough. That has me supporting all of the students and all of the teachers. Simply, there is not enough time for me to help everyone and teach my classes and support my 6th grade advisory. I needed to think of something that can help me save time. AI can step in and give me time back. 

What I have done is create a Sidekick using SchoolAI that can help students and teachers with low level tech support to solve some of those simpler issues that would normally take time. Having students or teachers do some of the quick fixes with support from AI can save me minutes here and there. Those minutes add up and can allow me to meet with one extra teacher a day. That is a huge deal when you take a step back and think about what that means for the big picture. 1 teacher a day does not seem like much, but 20 teachers a month is a nice number. 

AI is not designed to solve all of our ills in education. It is meant to help start the creative process. It can give teachers the extra few minutes that can be used to make a difference. Don't be scared of AI, think of it as another tool to let you do the things that matter most. 

This is the example I created using SchoolAI to help save some time for students and teachers. 

Hugs and High Fives, 

The Nerdy Teacher

September Challenge from @AdobeforEdu #AdobeEduCreative

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share the September Challenge from Adobe for Education. This is a fun little project that showcases the power of GenAI. You are going to instruct GenAI in Adobe Express to create a bobblehead version of yourself using the template connected to the link below. 

I will be using this with my students for our first class exploring Adobe Express. It is a fun way to get to know students and to give them a chance to play around with GenAI in Adobe Express before I assign other work over the course of the trimester. 

Start by following this link, adobe.ly/4dQfz7e, and make one for yourself to showcase to the students. 

Here is what I created!