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Quick Breaks: The fastest way to stay up to date with STEM, AI, and Education.
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Quote of the Week
Don’t feel bad if that’s what you need. Life can be a bit of a pressure cooker at times, and like an actual pressure cooker, you’ve got to hit the release valve every so often so that the whole thing doesn’t explode in your face. You’re only human. So be human—not just once, but all the time—and let yourself feel.
This mentality applies perfectly to education and teachers everywhere. Don't overcook, remember to release, and be human!
In the News
Science is Cool Unconference
This event was hosted by PocketLabs in partnership with Disney’s Imagineers. Educators from around the globe joined to explore science education best practices, techniques, hear from science “celebs” like Hank Green, and so much more.
What’s nice is that these sessions were recorded and saved as well. So even if you weren’t one of the 15,000+ educators who registered, you can still get up learn from the recorded sessions here.
Dark Oxygen
We Just Discovered "Dark" Oxygen on Earth - Breakthrough Explained
Dark Oxygen has been all over the news as of late. While there is the article available in Nature, this video here by Dr. Ben Miles did a great job breaking down the concepts into digestible chunks. Watch it now.
Deepfakes and Artificial Intelligence
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or just avoid watching the news, the information surrounding deepfakes and AI have been a hot topic. With a rise in realistic photos, videos, and even audio of artificially created materials, people are worried. How can you spot a deepfake? Science News has an easy to read article on it.
Resources
Looking to set the tone for the school year? This article by Andrew Atherton over on Edutopia was insightful. Learn how to effectively kick the year off with your first lesson in the right way. Read it here.
#ClearTheList with Factile. These folks are hosting a giveaway that looks very exciting. You should check it out or share it with someone who is in need of classroom supplies! Enter here.
Looking for a free printable poster on AI? Print off a copy of our AI in Education poster for free here.
Announcements
Last month we partnered with the Dallas Fort Worth Science Supervisors. This is a wonderful organization and we look forward to working with them and impacting science education.
We presented at the 2024 AI for Educators Conference with TCEA. Our session “Empowering Learners with AI: Personalized Learning for ALL” was such an incredible experience. We had education professionals from all over the state of Texas, attendees from Canada, and across the field of education.
Did you miss the event? Don’t worry! You can still get a copy of the presentation and resources here.
Need Professional Development?
Bring us to your campus either virtually or in person. We’d love to run a workshop or training on all things STEM and AI!