Articles by: Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang is Tech & Learning's senior staff writer. A journalist, author and educator, his work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Associated Press. He currently teaches at Western Connecticut State University’s MFA program. While a staff writer at Connecticut Magazine he won a Society of Professional Journalism Award for his education reporting. He is interested in how humans learn and how technology can make that more effective.

4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

Cybersecurity tips for securing your school or district's website from award-winning technology director Emmanuel Ajanma

What is Otter.AI? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 10 April 23

Otter.ai is an AI transcription tool that has many benefits for both me and my students.

Duolingo Max is a new feature that allows users to have conversations.

What is Duolingo Max? The GPT-4 Powered Learning Tool Explained by The App’s Product Manager

By Erik Ofgang published 10 April 23

Duolingo Max uses GPT-4 and the ChatGPT technology allows for text- or voice-based conversations and detailed explanations of question answers.

How One District Launched Its Mobile STEM Lab

By Erik Ofgang published 7 April 23

The STEAM Machine is a portable STEM lab and mobile makerspace that just got rolling in Wichita Falls ISD

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What is Health At Every Size? What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published 6 April 23

Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight .

4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 23

ChatGPT has a lot of potential to help educators with class prep.

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Building CTE Pathways Between Schools and Local Businesses

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 23

Award-winning superintendent Tom Burton shares how Princeton City Schools has built CTE partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.

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5 Tips for Finding Effective DEI Coaching

By Erik Ofgang published 29 March 23

The right coach can help education leaders build their DEI programs in effective and meaningful ways, says Dr. Courtney L. Teague, who shares tips for finding that coach

How District Leaders Can Design a Holistic Plan for Student Safety and Wellbeing

By Erik Ofgang published 28 March 23

Experts discuss how schools can respond to the mental health crisis in students

What is GPT-4? What Educators Need to Know About ChatGPT’s Next Chapter

By Erik Ofgang published 27 March 23

ChatGPT Plus now utilizes GPT-4, which can analyze images, pass a bar exam, and be used to power various education apps

5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year

By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23

The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.

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What is Google Bard? The ChatGPT Competitor Explained for Educators

By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23

With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT

5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 23

How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers

What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan

By Erik Ofgang published 20 March 23

Khan Academy’s Khanmigo learning guide is powered by GPT-4 and Sal Khan says the technology is so powerful it feels like it has passed the Turing Test.

Research-Backed Practices to Impact Students' Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

By Erik Ofgang published 16 March 23

Educators shared research-backed strategies for promoting student learning based upon cognitive science.

5 Lessons For Teachers From Ted Lasso

By Erik Ofgang last updated 15 March 23

Hopefully, Ted Lasso is not all that you get, but the optimistic soccer coach does model some good behavior for teachers.

5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County

By Erik Ofgang published 13 March 23

Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education.

What is Discovery Education? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 10 March 23

Discovery Education features thousands of videos as well as interactive lessons and virtual field trips.

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Best Deaf Awareness Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo published 7 March 23

The following free deaf history and awareness lessons and activities highlight the accomplishments of deaf people in the arts, education, sports, law, science, and music.

4 Strategies to Overcome Bus Driver Shortages

By Erik Ofgang published 7 March 23

Award-winning superintendent Dr. Scott Van Der Aa shares how his district overcame bus driver shortages.

Expanded Learning: Solutions for Acceleration, Not Remediation

By Erik Ofgang published 6 March 23

The importance of productive failure, instant feedback, and mastery education in math education was discussed during a recent Tech & Learning webinar

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What is Written Out Loud? The Collaborative Writing Program Explained by Its Screenwriter Founder

By Erik Ofgang published 6 March 23

Through Written Out Loud, screenwriter Joshua Shelov shares the collaborative storytelling methods he developed with schools online and in person

4 Strategies for Tech-Savvy Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published 27 February 23

Tips for tech-savvy teaching in the classroom from two award-winning educators

AI Art Generators in The Classroom: What You Need To Know

By Erik Ofgang published 27 February 23

ChatGPT’s AI art generator cousins have potential applications in the classroom but also drawbacks, say educators.

5 Ways To Teach With ChatGPT

By Erik Ofgang published 23 February 23

Ways to effectively teach with ChatGPT and avoid student misuse of the technology.

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