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The lines between learning and cheating become blurred in a world increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI). In his talk, teacher and researcher Erik Winerö tells a story with a narrative that weaves through the evolution of pole-vaulting technology and the intricacies of coding. The speaker challenges the audience to reconsider the essence of learning in the age of automation. Are we merely reaching higher bars, or are we missing the true journey of learning? Erik Winerö is a teacher and researcher, passionate about learning and IT. Erik has a background as a high school teacher in Swedish and Religion but has also, in recent years, begun to research applied IT in educational science at the University of Gothenburg.
(December 2023)
The AI Scale
The AI Scale
Educators around the world are constantly reviewing and researching both the use and impact of AI in educational settings, from Primary, to Secondary and beyond. It is easy to feel a little overwhelmed or even intimidated by AI, especially when pupils seem to be 'ahead' of us in their knowledge and use of various AI tools.
You could consider using the scale below when setting a task for your pupils.
You could share the scale with the class so that they are more familiar with the different levels of AI use and discuss acadmic integrity (if appropriate).
Source:
https://leonfurze.com/2024/08/28/updating-the-ai-assessment-scale/
Have you 2 hours to spare? Want to up your AI game when it comes to using Google Classroom? This self-paced, FREE course fits into a teacher’s busy schedule with flexibility in mind. It offers hands-on, practical experience for teachers across disciplines.
With Generative AI for Educators, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to help you save time on everyday tasks, personalize instruction, enhance lessons and activities in creative ways, and more.
Below is an example from the online Google AI Training Course about text-to-speech (TTS) and how it can help students.
Please let me know if you do complete the training at any point this year.
Thanks, Clare Hopley
GDST AI Committee
GDST AI Committee
This working group focused on AI governance, safety and security identified the following needs:
Suitability and use of AI platforms
• Guidance for teachers to follow when they are considering particular digital tools. This will help them to decide whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) should be completed.
• A revised Acceptable Use Agreement for staff and students.
This is a response to requests for guidance on app/website suitability, age rating, and security in data processing.
We are providing the following resources:
• A self-assessment form which allows teachers and support staff to decide whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required before using a new online learning system, website or app.
o The form guides the user through questions about the system and provides an automated email with a decision and further guidance.
o This form can replace any local systems you are using to monitor or evaluate new online services for GDPR compliance.
• An AI evaluation checklist which prompts users to consider how to use AI tools as safely and effectively as possible.
These resources can be found on the AI Strategy & Resources page on the GDST CONNECT EdTech site.
https://sites.google.com/wes.gdst.net/gdst-edtech/ai-home
2024-05-17 UCL GSA AI conference.pdfUCL/GSA AI conference
UCL/GSA AI conference
Notes from Anton Viesel about developments in the AI space.
AI in education is certainly going to impact on the design and implementation of resources and assessments to an increasing degree.
However, the role of human intelligence remains pivotal. According to the Educational Horizon's advisory board: 'Gen AI depends entirely on the creation of knowledge by humans. In the absence of human-created knowledge, Gen AI tools will refine their interrogation of a limited knowledge-base, in turn limiting their evolution and development. In order for Gen AI to learn and grow, there will always be need for new information created by humans. How humans create “the new” will continue to be central to our world. Supporting young people to use existing knowledge to create new knowledge has always been central to teaching and learning and will remain so in the time of Gen AI.' Full blog entry here.
Also, why not take a look at these presentations from the recent AI in assessments day at GDST (March 2024)?
2024.03.13 GDST AI presentation on misuse of AI.pdfGDST 13 03 24 Future of Assessment.pptx.pdfPage updated
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