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We are the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL), a national center to improve faculty capacity to use educational technology in special education, early intervention, related services preparation and leadership personnel preparation programs.

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Ciddl Goes to CEC in Louisville, KY

CIDDL recently took a trip to Louisville KY and presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference on technology in education and artificial intelligence. We also posted our first blog on mobile learning and mobile devices in the classroom. Make sure to check it out!

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Artificial Intelligence Blog Series

Using the AI Bill of Rights to Guide Education’s use of AI and the European Commission’s “Ethical Guidelines for Teaching and Learning” to Guide the Future of AI in Education Part 2 of 2

By Samantha Goldman | March 23, 2023

Using the AI Bill of Rights to Guide Education’s use of AI and the European Commission’s “Ethical Guidelines for Teaching and Learning” to Guide the Future of AI in Education Part 1 of 2

By Samantha Goldman | March 22, 2023

AI to Support Literacy

By Samantha Goldman | March 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence: Positives and Negatives in the Mathematics Classroom

By Kenneth Holman | February 9, 2023

CIDDL ChatGPT: Solving Word Problems

By info@ciddl.org | February 9, 2023

CIDDL ChatGPT: Writing Programs

By info@ciddl.org | February 2, 2023

Equity, Diversity, and Access to Technology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

By Ashley Grays | January 26, 2023

CIDDL ChatGPT: Solving Multiple Choice Questions

By info@ciddl.org | January 25, 2023

CIDDL ChatGPT: Summarizing Text

By info@ciddl.org | January 19, 2023

Step by Step Use of Chat GPT

By info@ciddl.org | January 11, 2023

So, AI Ruined Your Term Paper Assignment?

By James Basham | January 5, 2023

Enhancing Instruction and Empowering Educators with AI Tools and Technology

By info@ciddl.org | December 14, 2022

Assistive Technology to Support Writing

By Samantha Goldman | April 13, 2022

Introducing Simulations into Teacher Preparation Programs

By Michelle Patterson | March 17, 2022

AI Episode 3: Implications for Thought Leaders and Policy Developers

By info@ciddl.org | April 19, 2021

AI Episode 2: What Does An AI Teaching Assistant Look Like?

By info@ciddl.org | April 15, 2021

AI Episode 1: Intro to Artificial Intelligence in Teaching

By info@ciddl.org | March 6, 2021
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We started a community of higher education faculty members focused on sharing tips and tricks, research-based practices, and strategies for innovative use of educational technology in educator or leadership preparation programs.

This is a place where we build connectedness, share varied opinions, and bring together our knowledge about leveraging technology to support all students.

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If you are interested in learning more about CIDDL or have questions about our work, please feel free to reach out. We would love to connect with you!

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Faculty and EdTech Learning Opportunities

Check out these great opportunities from CIDDL and its growing partner list to network with others and learn all things EdTech.

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CIDDL is Headed to Orlando, FL

CIDDL continues its tour of some of the biggest and best educational conferences. CIDDL is headed to Orlando, FL for the 10th annual UDL-IRN Summit. Join us for a great opportunity to learn more about CIDDL, check out our growing list of resources, and network with other members of the CIDDL community!   March 13-15

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We Want to Hear From You!

CIDDL is seeking input from PreK12 and higher education professionals on how to advance effective uses of technology in higher education preparation programs across the nation. Please share your insights and inform the CIDDL work by taking a quick 10-minute needs assessment survey. Click here to take the survey

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Latest Posts from CIDDL

Using the AI Bill of Rights to Guide Education’s use of AI and the European Commission’s “Ethical Guidelines for Teaching and Learning” to Guide the Future of AI in Education Part 2 of 2

By Samantha Goldman | March 23, 2023
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Looking specifically at the impact of AI on six areas of education, the guidance includes specific competencies and indicators to guide ethical AI use in schools in Europe.

Using the AI Bill of Rights to Guide Education’s use of AI and the European Commission’s “Ethical Guidelines for Teaching and Learning” to Guide the Future of AI in Education Part 1 of 2

By Samantha Goldman | March 22, 2023
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In a previous CIDDL blog, we provided a step-by-step usage guide of this emerging technology known as ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence (AI) tool, which launched at the end of 2022, has been sending shockwaves through the world of education. Questions about how to determine if an AI wrote a paper or a human, the impact of AI on cheating, and how AI will change how we teach are circulating among communities. And, making national news, is the number of districts whose immediate response is to ban these technologies, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Baltimore.

AI to Support Literacy

By Samantha Goldman | March 15, 2023
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With the launch of ChatGPT, talks of how AI will change the classroom are making headlines across the nation. But, AI has been embedded in tools we use to support students with the reading and writing process for a long time. What’s different now? The fact that the AI can generate an entire essay, albeit many teachers would only grade it as B or C work, at best.

CIDDL: One of 30 OSEP Funded Technical Assistance Centers

By Samantha Goldman | March 9, 2023
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At the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2023 Annual Convention, Dr. Larry Wexler, the Director of Research to Practice of the Office of Special Education shared an overview of each of the OSEP funded centers. CIDDL was one of the 30 centers he highlighted and we wanted to share the list with you!

Mobile Learning and Mobile Devices

By info@ciddl.org | March 7, 2023
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One of the possible silver linings of the pandemic has been the proliferation of available mobile devices (e.g., iPad, Chromebooks, Smartphones) across our preK-12 learning environments. Where once schools were considering whether to purchase mobile learning carts or add a computer lab, technology investments today find an overwhelming majority of preK-12 learners (some estimates suggest over 85%) with access to their own mobile learning device. With increased investments, teachers and learners are increasingly relying on the device as a foundational element of instruction and subsequent learning.

Tech Lovers Conference Packing List

By Samantha Goldman | February 22, 2023
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CIDDL is gearing up for the Council for Exceptional Children’s Convention in Louisville which means we are gathering all of our favorite tech to bring to the convention. CIDDL will have a large presence at the Tech Playground at the conference, which means we’re bringing all of our fun tech for you to try! And, when tech lovers and experts come together, you know they have to make sure they have all of their goodies and gear to use, show off, and collaborate with.

CIDDL is Going to Louisville!

By Samantha Goldman | February 21, 2023
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CIDDL has so many fun and exciting surprises planned for the conference including goodies at our booths, innovative and exciting technology in the tech playground, and presentations geared toward integrating technology meaningfully into teacher preparation.

Artificial Intelligence: Positives and Negatives in the Mathematics Classroom

By Kenneth Holman | February 9, 2023
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In the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has had a major impact on mathematics learning in the classroom. From virtual math tutors and apps to interactive calculators and problem-solving programs, AI has revolutionized how students learn math. With AI-powered tools such as Photomath, Desmos, Geogebra, and Microsoft Math Solver, math has become easier to understand, analyze and solve.

CIDDL ChatGPT: Solving Word Problems

By info@ciddl.org | February 9, 2023
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ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can be used to solve word problems. It can be used to answer a wide range of word problems, including math problems, physics problems, and more.

CIDDL Cizzles: Watch Our Latest Episode

Chef Bryan Dean: The Five Mother Sauces

Join Bryan Dean as he discusses how to craft the perfect sauce - both in the kitchen and using technology.

CIDDL Cizzles: Recipes + Tech Tools for Faculty

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Chef Dr. Allison Leggett: Cizzling Corn Cakes and Distributive Ledgers

By Samantha Goldman | February 1, 2023
Dr. Allison Leggett, who oversees the teacher preparation program at the University of California, Los Angeles Extension, and her sous chef, Edrick Leggett joined CIDDL’s Christine Parsons in the CIDDL Cizzle’s kitchen to discuss distributive ledgers and make her grandmother’s Southern Corn Cakes.
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Chef Bryan Dean: Mother Sauces and Technology Evaluation

By Michelle Patterson | December 2, 2022
Season 2 CIDDL Cizzles gets saucy as Bryan Dean connects universal ‘Mother Sauces” to technology evaluation. Starting with a simple 1:1 roux of starch (all-purpose flour) and a fat (butter), Bryan creates four mother sauces to be used as the base for a wide variety of meals.
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Chef Ling Zhang: Dumplings and Personalized Learning

By Tahnee Wilder | November 3, 2022
In our newest CIDDL Cizzles, Ling Zhang discusses what dumplings and personalized learning (PL) have in common. Much like, there is a wide variety to make dumplings, there is vast variability of technology to help teachers implement effective PL.
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Join the CIDDL Community

We started a community of higher education faculty members focused on sharing tips and tricks, research-based practices, and strategies for innovative use of educational technology in educator or leadership preparation programs.

This is a place where we build connectedness, share varied opinions, and bring together our knowledge about leveraging technology to support all students.

Close up of a globe.
Wooden balls in front of a keyboard display icons for a phone, envelope, @, and cell phone.

Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about CIDDL or have questions about our work, please feel free to reach out. We would love to connect with you!

Wooden balls in front of a keyboard display icons for a phone, envelope, @, and cell phone.
A laptop and various symbols representing ideas of using instructional and assessment technology in the clasroom

Faculty and EdTech Learning Opportunities

Check out these great opportunities from CIDDL and its growing partner list to network with others and learn all things EdTech.

A laptop and various symbols representing ideas of using instructional and assessment technology in the clasroom
UDL-IRN 2023 Summit logo-

CIDDL is Headed to Orlando, FL

CIDDL continues its tour of some of the biggest and best educational conferences. CIDDL is headed to Orlando, FL for the 10th annual UDL-IRN Summit. Join us for a great opportunity to learn more about CIDDL, check out our growing list of resources, and network with other members of the CIDDL community!   March 13-15

UDL-IRN 2023 Summit logo-
Two students work together on a desktop computer and tablet.

We Want to Hear From You!

CIDDL is seeking input from PreK12 and higher education professionals on how to advance effective uses of technology in higher education preparation programs across the nation. Please share your insights and inform the CIDDL work by taking a quick 10-minute needs assessment survey. Click here to take the survey

Two students work together on a desktop computer and tablet.