Tag Archives: TLC Website Resources

NJ’s UPDATED ELA STANDARDS: New Tools

Posted on April 15, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

Friends working in NJ are no doubt aware that NJ State Board of Education adopted new NJ Student Learning Standards for ELA on October 4, 2023, and they will take effect this fall. The revisions, described in NJDOE’s Overview PPT … Continue reading →

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Leaning into AI to Create More Meaningful, Rigorous Research Projects

Posted on February 8, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

When an English teacher recently mentioned she was about to launch a research project on famous African-Americans, I asked her for more information. It would be six slides, she said, and they could choose from among 30 people. On each … Continue reading →

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How to Combine PHONICS with COMPREHENSION: A.I. Decodables Plus Diffit!

Posted on February 7, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

While some folks argue over whether we should spend more time on phonics or more on comprehension, I have found a way to use AI tools to do BOTH. Because both are needed. This approach assumes you have phonics instructional … Continue reading →

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How to “AI” More Effectively: OpenAI’s Official Guide to Prompt Engineering

Posted on January 5, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

A while back, a friend shared a daily newsletter called “TLDR AI” (“Too Long Didn’t Read AI”). At first I was ecstatic, thinking, I’m gonna be a pro at this stuff in no time. Then I read the first entry. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Writing with A.I.: Exemplars and a Lesson Sequence

Posted on August 15, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

[This post originally appeared in slightly different form on MiddleWeb on 8/8/23.] As we look ahead to a new school year with A.I. tools widely available, many teachers are wondering not just “How can I prevent my students from using … Continue reading →

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ChatGPT: TLC Website Resources

Posted on August 3, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

In case you haven’t seen the updated A.I. TIPS page on The Literacy Cookbook Website, here’s a preview of the ChatGPT page.  As you’ll see, it answers key questions and includes brief demos. What is ChatGPT? According to ChatGPT itself … Continue reading →

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EXPANDED A.I. Resources on The Literacy Cookbook Website!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

I’m excited to report that I’ve expanded The Literacy Cookbook Website offerings from one “A.I. Tips” page to a whole section!  Here’s a snapshot with links: A.I. TIPS We’re living in a WILD NEW WORLD, with AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots and other … Continue reading →

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PLANNING FOR A.I. IMPLEMENTATION: Strategic Support for Leaders

Posted on June 13, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

If you’re looking for ideas about how to implement A.I. tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Khanmigo, and Diffit in your school, I can help! (PS—Diffit is great for differentiation!)  I’m excited to share this 30-minute presentation I delivered to a … Continue reading →

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A.I. TIPS: The AI Classroom

Posted on May 4, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

It is sweet and fitting that the person who referred me to this amazing, timely book, The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox, and Brad Weinstein, was my amazing, brilliant 5th … Continue reading →

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TLC RESOURCES: A.I. Tips for Educators

Posted on May 2, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

The number of articles about A.I. (artificial intelligence) multiplies daily.  It’s clear that this new technology is ALREADY changing our lives, and we need to learn as much as we can in order to harness it effectively. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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