Episode 4.8

Episode 4.8- AI Series: State of AI 

In a short and sweet episode, Sarah and Keith share how teachers in Kent County are using AI in their classrooms. They’ll also share some helpful resources they’ve been creating. 

How teachers report using AI in their classrooms:

1. Writing Support

2. Reading & Literacy

3. Research & Brainstorming

4. AI as a Learning Tool

5. Math & Science

6. Interactive Learning

7. Lesson Planning & Materials Creation

8. Rubric & Assessment Design

9. Email & Communication

📫 Share how you’re using AI or what you’re interested in hearing more about at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 

Other Statistics

• 44% of educators and 23% of students are somewhat or very excited about AI

• 37% of educators and 32% of students say they feel somewhat or very experienced with AI

• 49% of educators and 58% of students say they are using AI.

• Most teachers and students say they draw the line with cheating at a level 8 out of 12 - “Student writes bullet points to include but AI writes the draft”

Resources and References

• AI  Prompt Sheets

• AI Pack and Plays

• Data Privacy and Safety Checks - Saginaw ISD’s Podcast

• Pathway to AI Guidance

  • Based on TeachAI Toolkit and Michigan Virtual Framework

• Example Guidance Documents  

  • Godfrey Lee Public 

  • Ovid-Elsie 

  • TeachAI Sample

  • Michigan Virtual Sample

  • North Carolina Gen AI

  • Southern Regional Educational  Board

  • Anglophone East 

Professional Learning

Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.

Kent ISD AI Summit - May 12

Podcast PDx

A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx

For SCECHs: Which example do you want to know more about? OR What resource are you most excited about?

For Fun: Which statistic stood out to you? Why?

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper.

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