Understand the basic elements of AI for classroom use
Generate prompts for desired results
Determine the best AI tools to create resources for learners
Utilize AI tools to generate a lesson/activity/resource
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While this video focuses on ChatGPT, it does provide a good example of how A.I. can change what we are doing in the classroom.
Differentiation of resources
Personalized learning
Curriculum Planning
Virtual Assistants
Language learning
Closing skill gap
Gamification
Intelligent tutoring systems
AI Bias
Incorrect information
Privacy
Ethical Considerations
Reduced human interaction
Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs for AI tools that will produce optimal outputs. Sound familiar? Haven't we taught and encourage students to use key words when teacher in order to obtain the best resources? And then to evaluate those resources?
The key to a good prompt is following the algorithm below:
Identify a clear purpose --- Craft a precise prompt --- Check your content --- debug and regenerate if necessary
The key to perfecting a good prompt is to "debug" and ask the AI resource you are using to regenerate and you add the adapted parameters. There can be several reiterations.
Tips & Tricks
Create specific learning objectives
Include standards
Include terms such as collaboration, hands on, pull from previous/personal knowledge
Include student engagement prompts
Include reflective opportunities
ACTIVITY
Practice creating a prompt in an AI tool of your choice (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft 365 CoPilot, etc.).
Write a prompt
Review results
Debug the prompt
Review the results
Repeat if necessary to get the response you desire.
Make sure to record your attempts on this FORM.
How to set classroom protocols
AI tools should supplement the educational process without undermining the integrity of academic work. Examples of appropriate use include generating ideas for brainstorming sessions, providing tutoring in specific subjects, and automating administrative tasks.
Create a list of best practices with the help of your students after talking about the Pros and Cons of using A.I.
Discuss digital citizenship responsibilities to ensure students have A.I. Literacy.
Create learning opportunities using A.I. ;) A.I. can't answer
When engineering prompts, add parameters such as: pull from previous
knowledge, reflection of. . . , opinion, project-based learning
Collaborative work
Create Pen/Pencil In-person writing activities
Discussions using DOK questioning techniques
Debating content
Defending your learning
Red, Yellow, and Green Light
As educators, we have numerous demands on our time. A.I. can help give time back and simplify the creation of classroom materials, personalize learning, improve productivity and efficiency. It's time to embrace A.I. in order to ensure students are prepared for life, college, and career.
Creation of assessments
Lesson materials
Differentiated materials
Presentations
Rubrics
Classroom management such as emails and student feedback
A.J. Juliani used Chat GPT to create 20 AI resistant practiced:
As artificial intelligence (A.I.) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of our lives, educators face new challenges and opportunities in the classroom. While A.I. tools can enhance learning, it's essential to develop teaching practices that remain resilient to over-reliance on technology. Here are ten A.I.-resistant practices to help maintain a balanced and effective learning environment:
1. Foster Critical Thinking
Encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and create rather than merely recalling information. Use open-ended questions, debates, and problem-solving activities that require deep thinking and reasoning beyond what A.I. can provide.
2. Promote Hands-On Learning
Incorporate experiential learning through lab experiments, art projects, and other hands-on activities. These experiences engage students in ways that A.I. cannot replicate, fostering creativity and practical skills.
3. Encourage Collaborative Learning
Facilitate group work and peer-to-peer interactions. Collaborative learning helps students develop interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work in diverse teams—qualities that A.I. cannot emulate.
4. Develop Emotional Intelligence
Focus on activities that build emotional intelligence, such as group discussions, role-playing, and reflective writing. Emotional awareness and regulation are critical skills that A.I. struggles to understand and teach.
5. Integrate Real-World Problem Solving
Create projects that connect classroom learning to real-world issues. Encourage students to tackle community problems, environmental challenges, or global concerns, requiring them to apply their knowledge in practical, meaningful ways.
6. Emphasize Metacognition
Teach students to think about their thinking. Activities that promote self-reflection, goal setting, and self-assessment help students develop a deeper understanding of their learning processes, making them more independent and less reliant on A.I.
7. Use Socratic Seminars
Engage students in Socratic seminars where they discuss and question complex texts or ideas. This method promotes deep understanding and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore different perspectives and develop their viewpoints.
8. Encourage Creativity and Innovation
Design activities that foster creativity, such as brainstorming sessions, design thinking projects, and creative writing. Creativity involves unique human experiences and expressions that A.I. cannot replicate.
9. Focus on Process Over Product
Shift the emphasis from final products to the learning process. Highlighting the importance of drafts, revisions, and reflections helps students appreciate their growth and understand that learning is an ongoing journey.
10. Build Strong Teacher-Student Relationships
Develop meaningful relationships with your students. Personal connections and mentorship are irreplaceable aspects of teaching that A.I. cannot provide. Knowing your students well allows you to tailor your teaching to their individual needs and foster a supportive learning environment.
Take a moment and think about a resource you will need in September.
Select an AI tool
Using what you have learned, determine what you need AI to help you create
Remember prompt engineering
Create the resource and submit to this FORM
Take a few moments to consider the question and add your response to this Padlet
Please compete the following FORM to receive CTLE credit for this course.
Questions? Email Doreen Pietrantoni at doreen_pietrantoni@boces.monroe.edu