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5.14: Brisk's New Features: Prompt History, Create Anything, and Feedback

This episode introduces Brisk's several new features to its platform. One notable addition is a prompt history, allowing users to revisit and reuse previous prompts. The "create anything" button enables users to generate content for Google Docs, Slides, or Forms, offering flexibility in designing classroom materials. Additionally, Brisk now supports feedback on uploaded handwritten papers, allowing educators to provide consistent feedback even on non-digital assignments. These updates aim to enhance the versatility and utility of Brisk for educators seeking to leverage technology in their classrooms. Visit the newsletter to access all the links and videos embedded: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/briskboost] * ⁠Prompt History Video [https://nearpod.com/blog/ai-create-prompts/?oc=AWR-AICreate-Dec24&utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AWR-AICreate-Dec24&utm_content=Dec24] * Create Anything Video [https://www.tiktok.com/@briskteaching/video/7470934356907838762?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7456189593435244078] * Picture Upload Video [https://www.tiktok.com/@briskteaching/video/7473969823416913182?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7456189593435244078] * Brisk Extension [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/brisk-teaching/pcblbflgdkdfdjpjifeppkljdnaekohj] * Brisk Teaching Website [https://www.briskteaching.com/] ---------------------------------------------------------------*Episode generated from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/6ba61616ec79/weekly-ednewsstand-newsletter-nearpod-whiteboard-14176095] using Google NotebookLM.

5.13: Nearpod's AI Create Tool

This episode introduces Nearpod AI Create, a new AI-powered question generator for educators. AI Create helps teachers quickly create formative assessments, such as quizzes and games, by generating multiple-choice questions based on specified learning objectives or topics. The episode provides tips for writing effective prompts to optimize AI Create's output, including customizing questions for different student needs and reading levels. It emphasizes the importance of teacher oversight in reviewing and editing the AI-generated questions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Finally, it highlights additional uses for the generated questions beyond Nearpod's built-in assessment tools. Visit the newsletter to access all the links and videos embedded: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/briskboost] * Nearpod Blog Article [https://nearpod.com/blog/ai-create-prompts/?oc=AWR-AICreate-Dec24&utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AWR-AICreate-Dec24&utm_content=Dec24] --------------------------------------------------------------- *Episode generated from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/6ba61616ec79/weekly-ednewsstand-newsletter-nearpod-whiteboard-14176095] using Google NotebookLM.

5.12: Brisk Teaching Guided Notes

This podcast describes Brisk Teaching, a tool for educators to rapidly generate interactive guided notes for classroom resources like articles or videos. The process involves selecting a resource, using a browser extension to create a fill-in-the-blank document in Google Docs, and customizing the notes before sharing them with students. The podcast provides examples and resources to help educators learn the process, including tutorials and social media links. The generated notes are answer-key free, requiring teachers to create a separate answer document.  Visit the newsletter to access all the links and videos embedded: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/briskboost] * ⁠Brisk Teaching⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/] * ⁠Brisk Extension⁠ [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/brisk-teaching/pcblbflgdkdfdjpjifeppkljdnaekohj] * ⁠Interactive Tutorial⁠ [https://ior.ad/aqir] * ⁠Guided Notes Example #1⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QMB42yd7ZQlVPD27K6aTrciiFq1bzKwtfIQciz6E4jg/copy] - Reading Passage * ⁠Guided Notes Example #2⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xWqp0vLQvWR9qU8uS9yiuBDmEnoaRL-IErhj9J1JWJQ/copy] - ⁠Brisk Website⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/ai-tools-for-teachers] * ⁠Guided Notes Example #3 ⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uyfUTKXX0_GZG5I8Nk6uzxmoy2w-Pojpn80WmDktRBo/edit?usp=sharing]- ⁠YouTube Video⁠ [https://youtu.be/QnBPNA3nwTg?si=foIFIqIIcKWDRr_4] --------------------------------------------------------------- *Episode generated from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/6ba61616ec79/weekly-ednewsstand-newsletter-nearpod-whiteboard-14176095] using Google NotebookLM.

5.11: Open with Kami Button in Canva

This podcast describes how to use the "Open with Kami" button in the web version of Canva to transform Canva creations into interactive learning resources using the Kami extension for Chrome. Both platforms provide pre-made templates, but Kami adds interactive elements to your designs and those pre-made templates. The podcast emphasizes the combined power of these tools for educators, providing links to further resources and support. The integration streamlines workflow, saving resources to Google Drive. The podcast encourages you to explore these tools and offers assistance. Visit the newsletter to access all the links and videos embedded: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/briskboost] * ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.kamiapp.com/]Open with Kami Help Article [https://help.kamiapp.com/en/articles/8202963-open-with-kami-button-in-canva] * Kami Website [https://www.kamiapp.com/] * Canva Website [https://www.canva.com/] * Kami Extension [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kami-for-google-chrome/ecnphlgnajanjnkcmbpancdjoidceilk?hl=en] * Canva Template Newsletter [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRcwJL9Uy-PA9456R-3XJ6SAx7ezkB_8YmKTkpVg_mu9Yk6oWCr9aZa1KnX_sfc2wv_s9K1yzMmysbe/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g1ceb4f1b095_0_7] * Canva Templates Website [https://www.canva.com/templates/] * Kami Templates Newsletter [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQgRbpOwJ8-gyGneQoPfpjhv6Gwiy5aS5ScZxV2_hb3tHqnQLk5G1jMLtgtRtZGuvy-InbR8KVg2tK-/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g30902c6240d_0_0] --------------------------------------------------------------- *Episode generated from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/6ba61616ec79/weekly-ednewsstand-newsletter-nearpod-whiteboard-14176095] using Google NotebookLM.

5.10: Quizizz Google Slides Add-on

This podcast explains how to use the Quizizz Google Slides add-on to enhance presentations. The add-on allows educators to integrate interactive quizzes directly into their slides, creating engaging lessons and assessing student understanding in real time. Features include AI-generated questions, various question types, and interactive tools like annotation, whiteboards, and a classroom pulse for monitoring student progress. The add-on facilitates sharing lessons, tracking student performance, and providing follow-up activities. Finally, the podcast encourages educators to explore this tool and offers access to additional resources. Visit the newsletter to access all the links and videos embedded: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.briskteaching.com/briskboost] * ⁠⁠Create Interactive Slides [https://support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/30805056310041-Create-Interactive-Slides-with-Quizizz-Add-on-for-Google-Slides] * ⁠Host & Assign Quizizz Lessons [https://support.quizizz.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048146031-Host-Assign-Quizizz-Lessons] * ⁠Quizizz Extension [https://workspace.google.com/u/0/marketplace/app/quizizz_for_google_slides/533822536351] --------------------------------------------------------------- *Episode generated from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/6ba61616ec79/weekly-ednewsstand-newsletter-nearpod-whiteboard-14176095] using Google NotebookLM.