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Hello History FINALLY Available on the Web

I also thought I was the only one who drove home in silence.

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Sophie Theodorou
November 05, 2023

Hey teachers! Sorry - it’s been a minute. Life has gotten super busy, but I am back and here to share what’s new in teacher AI this week.

Hello History FINALLY available on the web

You’ve probably heard of Hello History. It’s a mobile app that lets you chat with historical figures. Up until now, it’s only been available on phones/tablets. I’ve been dying to use it with my class, but I would rather them NOT be on their phones and have to download an app.

Well, they have finally answered our prayers! They’ve created a web version available on computers specifically catered for education. Student data is safe - all you have to do is share a link with your class and they have direct access to chat with any of the 200+ historical figures available. I have also heard that they will be releasing “collections” which are ready made curricular resources, lesson plans, and assignments for any era of history. Exciting!

Head over to hellohistory.ai and check it out for yourself. Hit “Link for Teachers” and write TEACH2AI in the “additional info” box for a free trial!

This is my favourite way to get students engaged in “boring” subjects using AI.

AI Term of the Week: Neural Network

A neural network is like a complex web of "neurons" that learns to recognize patterns by processing many examples, similar to how a child learns to identify animals. Each "neuron" takes in information, makes a small decision based on that information, and passes its decision on to the next neuron. Over time, the network adjusts its neurons to improve its accuracy, just like refining your understanding through experience. Uses include:

  1. Image Recognition: They can identify and classify objects within images, which is useful in applications like medical diagnosis from scans, facial recognition, and autonomous vehicles.

  2. Speech Recognition: Neural networks can understand spoken language, enabling voice-activated assistants, transcription services, and real-time translation devices.

  3. Natural Language Processing (NLP): They help in translating languages, answering questions, summarizing texts, and even generating human-like written content.

  4. Predictive Analytics: They forecast stock market trends, weather patterns, and consumer behavior by learning from historical data.

  5. Recommender Systems: Neural networks power the recommendation engines of streaming services, e-commerce sites, and social media platforms to suggest products, movies, or songs. (This one has definitely gotten all of us and is probably how you found out about me!)

This Week in Teacher AI

  1. Eduaide.Ai has released some really cool new independent practice features including a MadLib Generator, Main Idea reading, Sentence Structure Practice, Journaling Generator, Work Recognition Worksheets and a Choice Board Generator. I know I often struggle with journal prompts to give my students so I’ll definitely be using that this week!

  2. Humy.ai is a site that allows you to create your own chatbot based on your own resources. For example, I could create a chatbot called “9th Grade Math Tutor” and upload my textbook, all worksheets and assignments and helpful content websites such as Khan Academy. Then, I would make sure to give it instructions to help the student, not just give them the answer directly… Then all I would have to do is share a link and students would have access to their own tutor! No more late night messages or emails about assignment questions from students.

Overstimulation as Teachers is Real

My partner used to make fun of me because the radio is always off when we get into my car. I need to drive home from work in silence everyday due to the overstimulation from my job. I honestly can’t remember some of the drives home, I zone out in complete dissociation. I thought I was the only one, until I posted this silly little TikTok, and apparently over 100k of you agree. It’s not just me!

Usually feeling numb/empty or super irritable are my symptoms.

I am here for you, and would love to know how you cope with being overstimulated after work. Please respond to this email or even comment on my most recent Tiktok!

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Have a great week!

Sophie (Teach2AI)