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Jason Lay

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TDSB to debate cellphone bans in classrooms: 'What we have isn’t working'. “If there's a problem with discipline and appropriate use – then teach it. It's not about taking things away from people, because that's not going to promote innovation.”
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Treaties set out the rights, responsibilities and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. Listen to Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers on the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and treaty rights. ontario.ca/page/videos-in…

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Get ready for an exciting journey into the future of education! Join Lynn Lynn Thomas on January 16th at 7 PM ET for “Teaching in the Age of AI'
Learn practical strategies & insights for integrating AI tools in teaching.
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Get ready for an exciting journey into the future of education! Join Lynn @THOMLYNN101 on January 16th at 7 PM ET for “Teaching in the Age of AI' Learn practical strategies & insights for integrating AI tools in teaching. @ecooorg #AIinEDU ecoo.org/blog/2023/12/2…
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Generative AI images associated with higher-paying job titles featured people with lighter skin tones, &results for most professional roles were male-dominated. AI has tendencies toward bias, stereotypes, &reductionism when it comes to national identities. restofworld.org/2023/ai-image-…

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'Minimize the time between hiring and onboarding staff. Return to a one-year certification program for teachers and increase student enrollment. Allow retired educators to work as substitutes for 95 days in an instructional year up from 50.'
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Visited St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Markham. The beautiful St. Mark's Cathedral is a testament to the rich Coptic heritage. Wishing a Merry Christmas, celebrated today on the Julian Calendar, a reminder of the diverse traditions that make this season special. 🎄

Visited St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Markham. The beautiful St. Mark's Cathedral is a testament to the rich Coptic heritage. Wishing a Merry Christmas, celebrated today on the Julian Calendar, a reminder of the diverse traditions that make this season special. 🎄
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Khan Academy launched its new AI teaching assistant earlier this year.
Khanmigo can help guide students to correct answers over chats and provide technology-enhanced essay feedback, grading, lesson planning, and rubric creation for teachers. 
businessinsider.com/ai-100-top-6-e…

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Quizlet's smart-grading system uses predictive analysis to mark answers as correct without exact text matches if the underlying meaning was correct. Cheng initiated a feature that instantly generates personalized study content when ss plug in their notes.
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“A Pride flag (would have been) a huge step in the right direction, & for sure that is one thing that is incredibly important for ss to feel valued. I think a lot of people underestimate the value of the Pride flag,” said Grade 12 student Michael Olechny.
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'Equity is about designing systems and processes so that people from all backgrounds have a fair opportunity to do their best. Inclusion is about creating cultures where everyone can be their true self and thrive.'
fortune.com/2024/01/04/ant…

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Mary Ann Shadd was an American-Canadian abolitionist, journalist and lawyer who was the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first woman publisher in Canada. Shadd will be among those highlighted in a Canada Post stamp this year.
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'In particular classes, assignments tend to be much more fine-grained … much more specific. The idea that you could just copy the text of the assignment into ChatGPT and come away with a finished piece of text that you could submit is pretty unlikely.'
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Moving Modernize Tailors, a business that has existed for more than 100 years in Chinatown, to the heritage building on East Pender Street reflects the constant tension in this neighbourhood: How to reinvent a business but stay connected to its history.
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Carnegie Learning analyzes student's performance and adapts to it: following lessons may be easier or harder depending on the previous results. And teachers gain access to students' progress so that they can adjust their approach accordingly.
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Too often, the ss don't get enough attention, & the ps don't get enough information about their s’s learning. Both problems can be solved with AI, where the automation drives deeper understanding over time, & ts get freed up to focus on their core work. 
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Nature school ss experience enhanced motivation, improved social skills & academic achievement & an appreciation for the natural world. New Zealand approach includes Māori knowledge systems to guide planting, conservation & guardianship of the environment.
theguardian.com/world/2023/dec…

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Oregon provides a checklist and other materials for schools looking to develop generative AI policies while California is directing schools on how they can integrate AI in the classroom in a way that prioritizes student safety. 
politico.com/news/2023/12/2…

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From Utah to Michigan, half-day Mandarin immersion programmes programmes in which regular classes are taught entirely in Chinese find fervent support among parents.
Desire for children to get global perspective and life opportunities drives demand. amp.scmp.com/news/china/art…

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Ts are using AI to save time by 'automating tasks'.
Adapting the reading age of texts, making handouts, and writing emails to ps were cited as popular uses, with a 'small number' saying they used it for grading and feedback.
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'Even AI's remarkable ability to instantly make math or reading problems out of unicorns or chocolate bars can't compete with the value of face-to-face learning. There's ultimately no replacement for a teacher or a parent despite the potential of AI.'
cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

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