Instead of writing lengthy notes, Thomas Courtney, a middle-school teacher, uses short, personalized videos to guide students and support substitute teachers during absences. He says the approach improves student engagement, clarifies expectations and simplifies planning.
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Ridge View Community School in Dexter, Maine, hosted a SLAM Showcase where Student Leader Ambassadors of Maine taught creative technology classes, including Tinkercad and Canva. SLAM Coordinator Kern Kelley highlighted the mutual benefits, with younger students exploring new resources and ambassadors gaining leadership experience.
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Fred Ende shares how illness prompted a deep reflection on his physical and mental state, underscoring the value of introspection. In this blog post, Ende, director of curriculum and instructional Services for Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., writes that recognizing his limitations and accepting his condition allowed him to see his current state more clearly, leading to personal growth.
The Hayes Innovation Center for Advanced Manufacturing has opened a 50,000-square-foot facility in Austin, Texas, to serve as a co-working space and training center. The center has partnered with Austin Community College to enhance workforce training, including a program for Tesla employees.
Microsoft's Copilot Studio now has a "computer use" feature that lets AI agents interact with websites and desktop applications, which can be used to automate tasks such as data entry and invoice processing even without APIs. The feature might seem familiar, as the consumer Copilot has "Actions" but with limited capabilities; also, competitors OpenAI and Anthropic have their versions of "computer use."
Leaders should look at tough conversations as an opportunity for improvement rather than dreading difficult topics, writes Michael Timms, a leadership expert. "Tough conversations may never be easy, but with the right approach, they can become one of your greatest leadership strengths and your organization's biggest advantage," Timms writes.
