The Digital Classroom

Ideas, research, and instructional insights for better teaching and learning.

Explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and expert perspectives on curriculum, assessment, instructional technology, AI, student learning, and the daily classroom data that helps educators know what’s working—and where support is needed.

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Classwork Schedule – Booth 2335 Demo Station at TCEA 2024

Sunday February 4th – Exhibit hall open from 1 – 5 pm 1:00 – 2:00: Come Meet the Classwork Team!  2:00 – 2:45: What’s New With Classwork – presented by Classwork Kate! 3:00 – 3:45: How I Use Classwork in my Classroom – presented by Tania Briceno from Crespo Elementary School! 4:00 – 4:30: SSO with Classlink and Clever – presented by Classwork Matt!   Monday February 5th – Exhibit hall open from 9 –

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Get Started with AI in Education Now: Here’s Why

Get Started with AI in Education Now: Here’s Why Sign Up for a Risk-free Trial of ClassworkToday! Are You Ready to Dive Into AI in Education? Here Are The Terms You Need to Know First If you’re curious about how AI in Education is transforming learning environments or if you’ve been hesitating to explore this new technology, now is the perfect time to get started. This guide will demystify some key AI concepts like “Large

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10 of the Best AI Tools for Teachers in 2023

AI Tools for Teachers Appear Everyday – Try These In 2023, the landscape of educational technology transformed dramatically, especially with the rise of AI tools for teachers. From streamlining student feedback to creating interactive content tools, AI-powered platforms like Canva, Lumen 5, and Whimsical have become essential for educators. As classrooms increasingly integrate digital tools, understanding these AI tools is crucial for teachers. This article delves into the top AI tools for educational content creation,

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I Do, We Do, You Do Simplified: Use AI To Implement Gradual Release In The Classroom 

I Do, We Do, You Do Simplified: Use AI To Implement Gradual Release In The Classroom You can use AI to create I Do, We Do, You Do strategies in the classroom. We’ll walk you through the gradual release strategy and how you can use ChatGPT to streamline your lesson planning. What is the I Do, We Do, You Do strategy? The “I do, we do, you do” teaching strategy is an instructional approach commonly

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Improve STAAR Scores for 2024

Improve STAAR Scores for 2024 11 Strategies To Use Right Now In Your Classroom You’ve reviewed the STAAR released tests and scoured the TEA assessment results for STAAR scores. Your students didn’t do as well as you had expected. But this moment is an opportunity to create a plan for next year. You can use your results and experience to create a plan that works.  We’ve compiled eleven strategies and tools for your classroom to

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50 ChatGPT prompts for teachers [Use these today in your classroom!]

50 ChatGPT prompts for teachers Use these today in your classroom! ChatGPT and other AI tools can save teachers time in the classroom. The key is to experiment to see what works. It does take a few tries to get good at writing prompts (prompt engineering). You can adjust the difficulty of output (writing a prompt for a 5-year-old vs a high schooler). Keep refining your prompts until you get something that fits your students

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12 ways teachers can use ChatGPT to save time in the classroom

12 ways teachers can use ChatGPT to save time in the classroom If you have spent time with teachers lately, you’ve undoubtedly heard the grumbles about ChatGPT and AI. These concerns are justified – how do we harness technology that will change how students learn forever? But one of the best ways to understand new tech in the classroom is to jump in with small, low-stakes tasks. This will help you get acclimated to understanding

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How to write prompts for ChatGPT: Harness the power of AI in your classroom

How to write prompts for ChatGPT: Harness the power of AI in your classroom As the dust settles on the AI rollouts, teachers are coming to terms with the realities of AI tools in the classroom. Your students will no doubt look for shortcuts, and many questions about academic integrity exist. But the silver lining is that teachers can also use AI and ChatGPT (and save time!).  Understanding AI helps educators stay in step with

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Use only 25% of your staff to influence the rest: Harness psychology to increase tech adoption

Use only 25% of your staff to influence the rest: Harness psychology to increase tech adoption You have many hurdles if you’re trying to lead tech adoption in your school or district: Too many options that all sound too similar Not enough time to differentiate between those options to offer the best solutions Choosing an option that a variety of people will love enough to adopt – no tech solution is one size fit all. 

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Better Instruction Starts With Better Information

The classroom generates evidence of learning every day. The challenge is turning that evidence into something educators can act on.

The Digital Classroom explores the ideas, research, technology, and instructional practices shaping K–12 education—from curriculum implementation and formative assessment to AI, student engagement, instructional leadership, and data-informed teaching.

We look beyond technology for technology’s sake. Our focus is how educators can use the right tools and the right evidence to strengthen instruction, respond to student needs, and improve learning.

Classwork.com helps connect that same instructional cycle—turning everyday student work into timely instructional insights for teachers, campuses, and district leaders.

What is a digital classroom?
A digital classroom uses technology to support instruction, assessment, student practice, communication, and access to learning resources. The strongest digital classrooms use technology to improve teaching and learning—not simply replace paper with screens.

How can teachers use student data to improve instruction?
Teachers can use formative assessment and daily student work to identify misconceptions, group students for reteaching, provide enrichment, and adjust instruction while learning is still happening.

What is instructional intelligence in K–12 education?
Instructional intelligence is the ability to turn evidence from everyday teaching and student work into useful information about curriculum implementation, student understanding, instructional needs, and progress over time.

How is AI being used in K–12 classrooms?
AI can help educators create instructional materials, align content to standards, analyze student work, support grading, and identify learning patterns. Effective use keeps educators responsible for instructional decisions and student learning.

How does Classwork.com support formative assessment?
Classwork.com turns everyday assignments and assessments into actionable instructional data through autograding, standards alignment, reporting, and tools that help educators identify student needs quickly.