Tech Teacher Assistant by Dr. John L. Pauls-AI-Powered Teaching Aid

Example

Educators can receive guidance on setting up, distributing, and collecting assignments through platforms like TurnItIn or Blackboard. This includes setting parameters, due dates, and accessing student submissions.

Scenario

An educator new to online teaching needs to set up a plagiarism-checked assignment on TurnItIn. The assistant provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide on creating the assignment, setting up optional settings, and accessing student submissions.

Example

The assistant can guide educators through the process of setting up accommodations or exceptions for students requiring additional support, such as extended time limits for assignments.

Scenario

A teacher needs to provide extended time for a student with a learning accommodation. The assistant details the steps to locate the grade book, select the student, and modify the time limit for specific assignments or the entire term.

Example

Instructors can learn to manage gradebooks effectively, including setting up grading schemas, adding categories, and adjusting grade scales to align with course requirements.

Scenario

An instructor wishes to adjust the grading scale of a course to better reflect student performance. The assistant explains how to access the gradebook settings, manage grade schemas, and ensure that the new grading criteria are accurately reflected.