Nicholas Provenzano

Michigan

Blogger at The Nerdy Teacher

Community, Content, & Training Manager, SchoolAI / Author / ISTE Teacher of the Year / Nerd / Tweets = Me

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Setting Up the Right Prompts to Get an Effective AI-Generated Sub Plan

1 week ago | edutopia.org | Nicholas Provenzano |Becky Lee

As a teacher, I am sure you have seen all of the different ways that AI is going to change the classroom and the entire world of education. In reality, you are probably thinking about how you can use AI to help with the day-to-day stuff that eats up time. Sub plans are one of the most common things a teacher has to write multiple times every year.
How Students Can Use AI in Project-Based Learning

3 weeks ago | edutopia.org | Nicholas Provenzano

One of the most important things to me when considering an edtech tool is considering how the tool will integrate with the pedagogical practices I already have in place. It should not be about adjusting pedagogy to make the edtech tools take center stage, but instead leveraging those tools to make learning more powerful and more efficient.
How to Simplify PBL Planning With AI

1 month ago | edutopia.org | Nicholas Provenzano

Project-based learning (PBL) can feel like an overwhelming practice for teachers. While there are many moving parts to manage when giving students agency in their learning, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help. I’ve used AI to support PBL in my classroom in many ways and have seen the benefits to my students and myself. One of the toughest things that a teacher can face at the end of a PBL lesson is getting students to reflect on their work.
Lifting Student Engagement Through Smart Tech Use | ISTE

Jul 12, 2023 | iste.org | Nicholas Provenzano

Rule number one is to make learning active. Learning during the pandemic showed that teacher-led direct instruction and rote memorization are not the best way to engage students. Fortunately, many schools during that time, shifted to more project-based learning (PBL) and toward learning activities (and pace) directed by students themselves.
Outdoor Learning as a Tool for Meaningful Student Engagement

May 15, 2023 | edutopia.org | Nicholas Provenzano