ChatGPT as a Physics Tutor?

I have been taking a deep dive into the AI craze of late and while there is still a lot to figure out, I have a huge hope about how we can use this tool in the classroom as an learning aid. One issue that I have seen in so many classrooms, including Physics classes…

Not All Memory Works The Same

One of my weakest traits as a learner revolves around my poor working memory. This impacts me as a learner and as a teacher. Working memory is basically how you handle that information you only need for a short period of time. A great example of this is when people try to give me a…

Escaping Your Bubble

Although it is only almost spring break, I am looking forward to summer and days when my schedule is whatever I want it to be and I will get the chance to slow down for a bit. One thing that I will keep doing throughout the summer, though is revolved around my desire to continue…

Mote for Audio Feedback

I am a huge fan of using different media formats in order to give the best possible feedback to students. Feedback is not all created the same and I do think that we waste a lot of time by creating ineffective feedback that never helps the student learn and improve. If our feedback does not…

Failure You Can Recover From

In my quest to get healthier in the past, I have tried taking on new challenges that force me to work out and do things I have not tried before. One of my friends was helping to put on a local sprint triathlon (500m swim, 15 mile bike ride, 5K run) and since I feel…