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This section is designed to provide differening levels of resources depending on where you are at in your AI in Education journey. You will find smaller pieces of information to get you thinking as well as some shorter reads which may include a selection of academic papers and them some deeper resources for those of you with bigger questions.
At the top you will also find a list of high-quality repositories of AI tools that may be of interest. If you do find an effective tool or use, please share it with your fellow staff.
When it comes to AI tools, be sure to interview the tool by asking it questions like:
What version of Chat-GPT do you use?
What curriculum do you use for suggestions?
What pedagogies do you use for suggestions?
Guidelines for AI Selection
Guidelines for AI Selection
Mills, K., Ruiz, P., & Lee, K. (2024, February 21). Revealing an AI Literacy Framework for Learners and Educators. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.org/2024/02/21/revealing-an-ai-literacy-framework-for-learners-and-educators/
Before selecting and using an AI tool, it is important to go through a series of steps to ensure the use of the AI is appropriate and safe.
The guidelines on the left from Digital Promise give some good questions for consideration before using an AI.
AI Tool Repositories and Prompting Generators (Ready to Try)
AI Tool Repositories and Prompting Generators (Ready to Try)
ATLE AI Resource Repository
ATLE AI Resource Repository
The AI PLN at ATLE has been building capacity through conversation and resource sharing.
This co-created searchable, filtered Sheet of AI resources has been tagged to best support those of us exploring AI in education - and to support our AI PLN as we begin to develop resources.
Prompt Writing Guides and Tools
Prompt Writing Guides and Tools
How to write a prompt.pdfGoogle. (2024). How to write a prompt. How to write an AI prompt. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wBViXpdAcQxU6z_ibrfTuJBJazzL_rRM/view
Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education
Notebook LM
Notebook LM
NotebookLM is available for staff use. One of the big features is the integration of documents like PDFs or items from Google Drive as a collection and then "interviewing" those documents to pull up answers to questions. It also cites where in the documents it is pulling information from to be double-checked.
You can also share the collections/LMs you create with other people.
Lastly, it can generate artificial conversations based on the information in the LM and generate a pod-cast-like audio file that can be listened to, shared and downloaded for use later.
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
On February 8, 2024, Google made its AI model Gemini available in Canada.
Currently, the basic version is enabled for Division (EPSB) email accounts. This does not include the "Extensions" functionality which integrates Gemini into existing Google Services that allows Gemini to give personalized responses based on the apps connected to it.
To learn more, visit: https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/14620100
To learn more about the Division integration of Gemini, please see the Division Resources page.
Gemini has potential but currently has some room to grow before being on par with other established models, especially when compared across paid versions.
gemini-for-google-workspace-prompting-guide-101.pdfMicrosoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
Bing-Chat.pdfMicrosoft Copilot (formally Bing Chat) is one of the more robust and freely accessible AI tools available. The close partnership OpenAI has with Microsoft means that the version of GPT that Copilot operates on is normally more current than other free tools available.
Educators looking to learn more about Copilot can check out this online course that Microsoft offers. Click here.
It is currently available built into most versions of Windows 11.
Other Tools
Other Tools
An AI Educational tool for teachers built in Alberta, this tool has three several paid tiers to access their resources.
For more information, click the link to the left. More information will be available as the tool is used.
MagicSchool.ai is a collection of tools designed to help educators generate a variety of responses, information, documentation and more.
Sign-in can currently occur through your Google account.
Best practices:
Check for Bias and Accuracy: AI might occasionally produce biased or incorrect content. Always double-check before sharing with students.
The 80-20 Approach: Use AI for initial work, but make sure to add your final touch, review for bias and accuracy, and contextualize appropriately for the last 20%.
Your Judgement Matters: See AI-generated content as a starting point, not a final solution. Always adhere to your school's guidelines.
Know the Limits: Our AI's knowledge stops at 2021, so be aware when dealing with recent topics.
Protect Privacy: Don't include personal student details like names or addresses. We strive to promptly remove any accidentally submitted information.
Interviewing MagicSchool:
The tools on MagicSchool are designed to align with a variety of educational standards and curricula, including but not limited to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the United States and the National Curriculum in the United Kingdom. We aim to support students across different educational systems and curricula, providing assistance and resources that cater to a wide range of learning objectives.
Repositories
Repositories
A website has been launched called FutureTools.io that allows you to browse a curated list of AI-powered tools. It allows you to search for what you are looking for as well as the cost. There are a lot of free AI-based tools to browse that might give you some ideas on how to leverage the technology.
Our colleagues over at the TIPS Team have put together a short tutorial video and a few reminders on ensuring privacy is being considered.
Edmonton Public Schools (2023). Artificial Intelligence Tools Abound! [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6w4ZQe6iPk
Mainly focused on higher education, TeachOnline.ca has a list of curated resources which are organized into these key areas:
Latest Developments
Background on AI
Experiences, Creation, Support
Assessment, Grading, Examinations
Policy and Concerns
An AI-powered repository that lists new AI tools that are being released daily. This will be a more comprehensive database but also potentially overwhelming as it is being curated by a machine.
Due to the constant advancement in this field, newer and better tools are constantly being released. Be mindfind of how much time you are investing into the tools of your choice for yourself and your students.
Offline AI Models
Offline AI Models
As AI technology continues to improve, Large Language Models (LLMs) can be run on local hardware like a desktop or laptop computer.
While requiring more technical ability to get up and running, these models are not as powerful as online models but offer users privacy as no data is sent to the cloud.
They rely on the power of the machine to process queries so you won't be able to feed them as much information as you would an online model that has access to server-grade hardware.
Social Media Bites (Getting Started)
Social Media Bites (Getting Started)
Academic Papers and Short Reads (Want to learn more/Short Guides)
Academic Papers and Short Reads (Want to learn more/Short Guides)
RETHINKING TEACHING IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.docx.pdf
Online Guides and Courses (Deep Dive)
Online Guides and Courses (Deep Dive)
Albertan Frameworks
Albertan Frameworks
Other Frameworks
Other Frameworks
British Columbia Framework Documents: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/ai-in-education
Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools.pdf"The Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools (the Framework) seeks to guide the responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools in ways that benefit students, schools, and society. The Framework supports all people connected with school education including school leaders, teachers, support staff, service providers, parents, guardians, students and policy makers."
Books
Books
While not specific to education, this book is a good and accessible introduction to AI, LLMs and other technology surrounding the situation where we current find ourselves.
The author provides several examples, detailed explanations at an accessible and easy-to-understand level.
The book does well to not sugar coat or over promise what AI is capable of doing and is one of the more balance and realistic attitudes on approaching AI.
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