Communication in the digital age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may feel like a journey into a crowded forest for many educators. This professional learning module (PLM) aims to support teachers in their use of AI to communicate with families to provide a more rooted feel. The module is framed around the responsible use of AI and rooted in research on the importance of establishing effective communication and building relationships with students and their families. Teachers at any experience level will benefit from the use of this PLM. From beginning teachers hoping to reduce the overload of their new career, to veteran teachers venturing into the latest technological advancements-- anyone can find benefit from the tools in this module that will help them overcome challenges. Other school staff and administrators may find the information in this PLM helpful as they guide their faculty and staff into the use of AI.
Domain VI. Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community
The teacher leader:
a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community;
b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances;
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students;
d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
(Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium (TLEC), n.d.).
Communication
Artificial Intelligence
Families
Ethics
Classroom Information
Academics
Behavior
Terms of Use: The learning cycle featured in this project is based on the STAR Legacy Cycle developed by the IRIS Center (2013; http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/) and based on the work of Dr. John Branford and colleagues (National Research Council, 2000).