Learning Objectives

• 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

Prompt Engineering

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.

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

 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.

Please compete the following FORM to receive CTLE credit for this course.