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The AI Hub provides educators and districts with tools and guidance to integrate AI into K–12 learning.
Rooted in IMESD’s mission of partnership, responsiveness, and innovation, the hub helps schools prepare students for a future shaped by AI.
About the Hub
About the Hub
About the HUB
Objective: One location for resources created, shared, and used for trainings in the IMESD/OTREN region.
Learning: slides, workshops, and resources for educators learning how to utilize generative AI effectively.
Tools: Links to AI tools.
Teaching: links, slides, and resources for teaching AI Literacy and utilizing AI with students.
Articles: Links to articles about generative AI, specifically as it applies to education.
Policies: For districts to review policy guidance documents and sample policies from districts.
Coaching Opportunities and Support
For support with edtech including: workshops/trainings or individual and small group coaching please contact Ayla Olson: ayla.olson@imesd.k12.or.us
For support with general instructional practices and other coaching, contact instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us or visit the IMESD/OTREN Coaching website.
What is AI?
What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. It aims to create systems and technologies that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognizing patterns, solving problems, and making decisions.
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, music, or videos, by learning patterns from large amounts of existing data. This data might include books, articles, artwork, or other materials the AI has been trained on. When you give it a prompt or question, it uses what it has learned to generate original content that matches the request. Essentially, it’s like a very smart assistant that draws on a vast library of examples to come up with creative ideas or solutions.
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (December 13 version) [Large language model]. Retrieved December 13, 2024, from https://chat.openai.com/
AI in Education
AI in Education
AI is transforming education by making teaching more efficient and learning more personalized. Here are some key benefits and ways teachers can use AI in the classroom:
Benefits of AI in Education
Benefits of AI in Education
Time-Saving: Automates repetitive tasks like grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to focus on students.
Personalized Learning: Adapts lessons to individual students’ needs, helping them learn at their own pace.
Enhanced Engagement: Provides creative tools for interactive activities and projects.
Data Insights: Analyzes student performance to identify strengths and areas needing support.
How Teachers Can Use AI
How Teachers Can Use AI
Lesson Planning: AI tools like generative text programs can suggest lesson ideas, activities, and assessments tailored to any topic.
Student Support: Adaptive platforms offer personalized tutoring and practice for struggling learners.
Content Creation: Generate quizzes, writing prompts, or creative assignments in seconds.
Professional Growth: Stay ahead with AI-powered resources for training and collaboration.
By integrating AI, teachers can save time, enhance creativity, and meet the unique needs of every learner.
OpenAI. ChatGPT (December 13 version) [Large language model]. Accessed December 13, 2024. https://chat.openai.com/
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