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My Story

I pride myself with being a  forward thinking educator with 21 years’ experience integrating emerging technologies and instructional strategies for educators and students. I've been able to join forces with progressive teachers throughout the years and together we have developed and delivered engaging course material across varied platforms, including asynchronous learning, large group, and individual instruction.

My message to you...

Dear Colleague,

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As K-12 educators, it is increasingly important not only to prepare our students for the rapidly evolving environment of AI-driven technology but also to utilize this innovation and integrate it thoughtfully within our classrooms. 

 

I look forward to raising your proficiency with AI-driven technology, and demonstrating how strategic planning, clear policies, continuous professional development, and deeper insights can help ignite student productivity and creativity, all while aligning with Digital Fluency Standards.

 

I look forward to sharing insights, offering practical strategies for harnessing AI-driven technology, suggesting methods to streamline educator tasks, facilitating personalized and adaptive learning experiences, and fostering higher-order thinking skills in your students.


I enthusiastically look forward to working with you!

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Sincerely,

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For practical strategies to personalize and increase learning contact:

tina@onitlearning.com

(585) 766-1905

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Learning goals (student-friendly)

  • Plan, draft, and record a short informational script.

  • Use clear speaking and pacing to report on a topic.

  • Use a text-to-speech tool (ElevenLabs) responsibly and safely.

  • Give and receive feedback to improve clarity and expression.

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Standards alignment

  • CCSS ELA—Speaking & Listening:

  • CCSS ELA—Writing:

  • California Arts – Media Arts (Grade 4):

  • California K–12 Computer Science (Grades 3–5):

    • 3–5.CS.2: Demonstrate how hardware & software work together to accomplish tasks (e.g., input text → software renders audio → headphones/speakers output). California Department of Education

  • ISTE Standards for Students:

    • 1.2 Digital Citizen (responsible use) & 1.6 Creative Communicator (choose appropriate platforms/formats). ISTE+2ISTE+2

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Materials & tech

  • Devices with internet and headphones

  • A shared class Google Doc or paper planning sheets

  • ElevenLabs account (teacher account recommended for classroom control)

  • Optional: simple audio editor (e.g., Chrome Music Lab’s Song Maker for intro tones)

  • Quiet recording corner or rule: “mics down, mouths closed” for noise control

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Safety & ethics mini-lesson (5–10 min)

  • Explain that we will only use built-in/stock voices or a student’s own voice—never clone someone else’s without clear permission. ElevenLabs requires rights/permission for voice uploads and has a Prohibited Use Policy; cloning without consent is not allowed. ElevenLabs+3ElevenLabs+3ElevenLabs+3

  • Quick discuss: Why might voice-cloning be risky in the real world? (misinformation; privacy). 

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Workflow (student steps)

Day 1 — Plan & Draft (45–60 min)

  1. Choose a topic your class is already studying (examples: state regions, animal adaptations, energy sources).

  2. Research refresher (10 min): gather 3 facts and 1 example from notes/textbook.

  3. Draft a 90–120-second script (~150–200 words):

    • Hook (1–2 sentences), 3 key facts with examples, closing “big idea.”

    • Highlight tricky words for pronunciation.
      (Meets W.4.4 for clear, organized writing.) California Department of Education

  4. Peer feedback (SL.4.1): swap scripts, give two “Glow & Grow” notes (clarity, details, pacing). 

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Day 2 — Produce Audio (45–60 min)

  1. Teacher models ElevenLabs: paste text → select Stock Educational/General voice → preview → export MP3. (TTS supports many languages/accents—great for multilingual classrooms.) ElevenLabs+1

  2. Students generate audio:

    • Use stock voice or read with their own voice (no cloning of others).

    • Check pacing and clarity (meets SL.4.4). 

  3. Optional polish: add a short, royalty-free intro tone or a “this is my report about…”

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Day 3 — Share & Reflect (30–45 min)

  1. Gallery walk: post QR codes or links; students listen to 3 peers and leave a kind, specific comment. (SL.4.1 collaboration.) Common Core State Standards Initiative

  2. Reflection (exit ticket): “What helped your audience understand? What would you improve next time?”

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Teacher tips (setup & management)

  • Account control: Use your teacher ElevenLabs account and have students work in pairs at your station or a few supervised devices. (Safer and easier to monitor.)

  • Script length: Aim for 150–200 words so TTS doesn’t rush and files stay short.

  • Pronunciation: Show how to tweak words (e.g., adding syllable breaks) before exporting.

  • Noise: Rotate groups; others do peer-review or vocabulary tasks while they wait.

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Differentiation

  • Accessibility/MLLs: TTS supports multiple languages/accents; provide translations or bilingual versions of the script as needed. The Verge

  • Scaffolded outlines: Offer sentence frames (“First…, Next…, Finally…”) and a word bank.

  • Challenge: Students add a short sign-off and one cited source at the end of their audio.

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Assessment (quick rubric, 12 pts)

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