West Genesee Professional Learning
A weekly blog to support transformative pedagogy at West Genesee Central Schools.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Take a Minute: Appreciation, Apology, Aha!
Appreciation, Apology, Aha!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Take a Minute: TUMS at the Door
TUMS at the Door
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Take a Minute: Respond, Reflect and Review
Respond, Reflect and Review
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Take a Minute: Framing the Lesson
Framing the Lesson
Monday, September 9, 2024
Take a Minute: Shout Outs
Shout Outs
Question: How do you build Community in the Classroom?
Check out this 60-Second Strategy to nurture a positive, supportive atmosphere in your classroom with fun and fast peer shout-outs!
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Summer 2024 Professional Learning Recap
Welcome back to school! If you didn't get a chance to attend the Summer Professional Learning Summit on July 17th, you are welcome to check out this link for a re-cap of the event. The link contains the full line up with workshop titles, descriptions, and links to the various slide decks that were presented. To be perfectly candid, I have never seen so much enthusiasm for a Summer PD event! We had over 100 educators in attendance with 30 sessions to choose from. A special debt of gratitude is owed to our teacher-leaders for stepping up and sharing what works in the classroom! Feel free to check out the slide deck below for some of the feedback and celebrations from a great day of professional learning!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
New AIdeas: Unleashing the Power of AI Voices with ElevenLabs
Think of ElevenLabs as your personal AI voice acting team. It allows you to create high-quality audio in over 29 languages using a vast library of existing voices or by uploading your own custom voice samples.
- Effortless Voiceovers: Craft captivating audio narrations for presentations, documentaries, or even student projects. Choose from a variety of AI voices or upload your own recordings.
- Personalized Learning: Generate customized audio lessons with different voices and accents to cater to diverse learning styles. Imagine a science lesson delivered in a captivating science fiction narrator voice!
- Historical Immersion: Breathe life into historical figures. Upload a transcript of a famous speech and have it narrated in the voice of the historical figure themselves, fostering a deeper connection with the past.
- Language Learning Boost: Create engaging audio exercises in different languages, allowing students to practice pronunciation and listening comprehension.
While powerful, ElevenLabs has some points to keep in mind:
- Cost: ElevenLabs offers a freemium model with limited credits for audio generation. Paid plans unlock extended capabilities and higher output limits.
- Learning Curve: While the interface is user-friendly, experimenting with different voices and finding the ideal settings might require some practice.
- Content Quality Matters: The quality of the generated audio highly depends on the quality of the text you provide and the chosen voice sample.
ElevenLabs vs. the Competition:
Several AI audio generation tools exist, but ElevenLabs stands out due to:
- Focus on Context: ElevenLabs strives for contextually-aware audio, ensuring the generated speech adapts to the tone and style of your text.
- Extensive Voice Library: The wide variety of pre-existing voices and the ability to upload custom voices offer exceptional flexibility.
- Multilingual Support: ElevenLabs caters to diverse classrooms by offering audio generation in over 29 languages.
Why Should Teachers Embrace ElevenLabs?
Here's how ElevenLabs can transform your teaching:
- Boost Engagement: Captivate students with dynamic audio presentations, lessons, and learning activities.
- Promote Accessibility: Offer audio resources alongside text-based materials to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Personalized Learning Made Easy: Create audio experiences tailored to each student's needs and preferences.
- Spark Creativity: Elevate your classroom projects by incorporating unique and engaging audio elements.
Getting Started with ElevenLabs:
Ready to explore the audio possibilities with ElevenLabs?
- Head over to https://elevenlabs.io/: Sign up for a free account and explore the platform's features.
- Experiment with Text-to-Speech: Choose a pre-existing voice or upload your own sample, then type in some text to hear the AI-generated audio.
- Explore Different Voices: Play around with the vast library of voices and discover the perfect fit for your learning objectives.
- Integrate with Your Lessons: Once comfortable, start incorporating ElevenLabs-generated audio elements into your presentations, assignments, or learning activities.
AI is Here to Amplify Your Voice!
ElevenLabs offers more than just AI voices; it offers a creative toolkit to enhance your classroom audio experience. From personalized lessons to engaging activities, ElevenLabs can help you transform your teaching and make learning exciting!