Providing effective feedback is a critical skill for educators. While feedback can significantly impact student learning and performance, not all forms of feedback are created equal. Research suggests that the […]
Education
Teacherless Observation
Developing student agency and self-directed learning skills has become an important goal in many schools today. Educators are exploring new approaches to shift classrooms from teacher-centric models to ones that […]
AI - Education
Down the line…
The rapid advancement of AI systems like ChatGPT that can generate human-like content poses new questions around automation and its impact on education. How will the ability of bots to […]
AI - Assessment - Education
Rethinking Assessments in the World of AI
Leon Furze recently wrote an insightful article exploring how educators can rethink assessment in light of advancements in generative AI (GAI). As an educator myself, I found Furze’s focus on […]
Education
Why Homework is Ineffective for Primary School Students
John Hattie, a leading educational researcher, stated in an interview on BBC Radio 4 that “homework in primary school has an effect of around zero.” This statement aligns with mounting […]
AI - Education
The Promises and Perils of Generative AI in Education
The recent explosion in popularity of generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT is igniting impassioned debate about their potential impact on education. Proponents tout GenAI’s ability to enhance learning and […]