I have always felt that an outfit is not quite finished without jewelry. Sometimes I can put on what I think is the perfect outfit, look in the mirror, and still feel like something is missing. Then I add a necklace, a couple of rings, or my favorite pair of […]
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Discover Effortless Women’s Style with J.Jill
Finding clothing that feels comfortable, looks polished, and works across different parts of your day can make getting dressed much easier. Whether you are refreshing your everyday wardrobe, preparing for a vacation, updating your workwear, or simply searching for versatile new pieces, J.Jill offers a wide selection of women’s clothing […]
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The Beauty of Life Through Cooking: Discover the Timeless Art of Le Creuset
Cooking has always been more than just preparing food. It is a ritual of care, creativity, and connection. The kitchen is where families gather, traditions are passed down, and everyday ingredients are transformed into unforgettable experiences. In this beautiful intersection between food and life stands Le Creuset, a brand that […]
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7 Digital Tools to Help Bring History to Life
As Carl Sagan once said, “You must know the past to understand the present.” But great history teachers know that doesn’t mean you need to rely on ancient teaching tools. Fortunately, cutting-edge digital software – most of it free – can breathe new life into history classes, allowing students to […]
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National Study Shows California Needs to Do More to Teach Kids to Read
Despite a national focus on the science of reading, states, including California, are not doing enough to support and train teachers to effectively teach literacy, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCQ). Over the past decade, 32 states have passed laws or implemented […]
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Helping Students Check for Bias in AI Output
I asked ChatGPT the following question: Considering the size and speed of the construction of Mount Rushmore, why is the Crazy Horse monument not yet complete? ChatGPT shared, “The historical significance of Mount Rushmore was a contributing factor in its development.” This leads people to believe that Mount Rushmore is […]
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Getting to Know “ChemBot”: How to Design a Personalized GPT Tutor
In my career teaching introductory chemistry, chemical nomenclature has been the most challenging topic for students. Students needed prior skills in naming elements and ions, and in classifying bonds. Most importantly, students must approach the process algorithmically, first categorizing the elements in a formula to determine the class of bonding […]
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AI in Higher Education: Leveraging What We Already Know About Good Teaching Practices
How is artificial intelligence currently being used in higher education? As of fall 2023, we are still in the early stages of figuring out what AI integration means for higher education. In some classrooms, like my own, we talk about what AI can and cannot do. We look at sample […]
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Connecting Universities and Communities: California’s New Service Agenda
Key Points To promote personal and community development, the state of California has launched the #Californiaforall College Corps program. This initiative will bring positive change not only to the students who participate, but also to the communities they serve. At the heart of the College Corps program is the first […]
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Can AI Help Teachers Grade?
A Comparison of Teachers and Artificial Intelligence Grading and Feedback on Secondary School Writing As technology advances, a perennial question is the extent to which it will change or replace jobs traditionally done by humans. From self-checkouts at the grocery store to the ability of AI to detect serious diseases […]
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