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I have shared a lot of resources recently to support AI prompting for educators. These have included my collection of AI prompt libraries and my AI super prompt.

In both cases the idea has been that prompting an AI chatbot can sometimes be a challenge, as we are not always sure what to type in to get the best results.

Recently I learned about another great suggestion to improve prompting, which came from one of my edtech colleagues, Chris Deis from Grandview Heights Schools. I have been playing around with this new technique and have really been impressed with its ease of use and the quality of the results.

For lack of a better term, I am calling this process the " Collaborative Prompt Technique". Instead of trying to come up with the best prompt yourself, the idea is to:

Tell the AI chatbot the task you want to accomplish

Ask the AI chatbot what information it needs from you to do this

Provide that additional information to the AI chatbot to get your result

This collaborative prompting technique is a great way to work with the AI to determine all the details needed for the best results. See below for the template I have been using for this approach, as well as three examples of how this works.
📄 Collaborative Prompt Template

Here is the basic format for the initial prompt to provide to the AI chatbot:

I need to [create / write / do ... a specific product / task / project / etc.]. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to [generate / create / write ... this product / task / item] for me.

When you fill in the template, try to be as specific as possible about the task you are trying to accomplish. The more details you provide up front, the better questions the AI will be able to provide back to you.

For example, instead of asking this:

I need to create a rubric. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to generate a rubric for me.

Provide a little more detail such as this:

I need to create a grading rubric for a persuasive writing assignment for my 8th grade language arts students. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to generate this rubric for me.

The AI Chatbot will then provide you with a list of questions to answer or information to supply. You certainly do not need to answer every question in the list, however the more information you can provide, the better final product you will get.

See below for three examples of using this technique for prompting including a grading rubric, a story, and a lesson plan. For these examples I used ChatGPT, but I would encourage you to test this out with a wide range of AI chatbots to see what works best for you. Possible AI chatbots woulkd include:

💯 Example - Grading Rubric

I need to create a grading rubric for a persuasive writing assignment for my 8th grade language arts students. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to generate this rubric for me.

To create a grading rubric for a persuasive writing assignment for your 8th-grade language arts students, I need the following information from you:

Should each criterion have equal weight, or are some criteria more important than others? If the latter, how do you want to distribute the weights?

Additional Considerations:

Once I have this information, I can generate a detailed and tailored grading rubric for your persuasive writing assignment.

After providing ChatGPT with answers to these questions, here is the grading rubric that was generated:

8th Grade Persuasive Writing Assignment Rubric

Objective: Develop and present a well-reasoned argument on a chosen topic, persuading the audience using logical reasoning, credible evidence, and effective rhetoric.

Criteria and Performance Levels

Teacher Comments:

Standards Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Self-Assessment:

Peer Assessment (Optional):

This rubric provides a comprehensive and clear framework for assessing the persuasive writing assignment, ensuring that both students and teachers have a detailed understanding of the expectations and performance levels.

I need to create a story for my Grade 3 students to read to practice their reading proficiency. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to generate this story for me.

To create a story tailored for your Grade 3 students to practice their reading proficiency, here are some questions and information needed:

Theme or Topic: What theme or topic would you like the story to cover? (e.g., friendship, adventure, animals, mystery)

Characters: Are there specific characters or types of characters you want to include? (e.g., children, animals, fantasy creatures)

Setting: Where would you like the story to take place? (e.g., a school, a magical forest, a city, a historical period)

Plot Elements: Are there particular plot elements or events you want to be included? (e.g., a problem to solve, a journey, a mystery to uncover)

Length: How long should the story be? (e.g., number of pages or word count)

Vocabulary Level: Are there specific vocabulary words or a certain difficulty level you want to ensure is appropriate for Grade 3?

Moral or Lesson: Is there a moral or lesson you want the story to convey?

Illustrations: Would you like the story to include descriptions for illustrations, and if so, what style or specific scenes?

Reading Focus: Are there specific reading skills you want to emphasize? (e.g., comprehension, fluency, vocabulary)

Student Interests: Do your students have particular interests or favorite topics that could be incorporated into the story to make it more engaging for them?

Cultural Sensitivity: Are there any cultural aspects or sensitivities that should be considered to ensure the story is inclusive and appropriate for all students?

Length of Sentences and Paragraphs: What is the preferred length for sentences and paragraphs to match the reading level of your students?

Once I have this information, I can generate a story that aligns with your requirements and engages your Grade 3 students in practicing their reading skills.

After providing ChatGPT with answers to these questions, here is the story that was generated:

Benny and Fiona's Great Adventure

In a magical forest, where animals could talk, lived Benny the bunny and Fiona the fox. Benny was curious and loved exploring, while Fiona was clever and always had great ideas.

One sunny day, as they played near the glistening stream, they heard a soft chirp. It was Bella the bird, perched on a low branch with a sad look. "I hurt my wing and can't fly back to my nest," Bella said.

Benny looked at Fiona. "We have to help her!"

Fiona thought for a moment. "I have an idea! Let's build a ladder."

Together, they gathered sticks and vines. Benny hopped around, finding the perfect sticks, while Fiona tied them together with the strong vines. Soon, they had a sturdy ladder.

"Climb on, Bella!" Benny said excitedly.

Bella carefully stepped onto the ladder and climbed up with Fiona's guidance. In no time, she was back in her cozy nest.

"Thank you, Benny and Fiona!" Bella chirped happily. "You are true friends."

Benny and Fiona smiled. They knew that by working together, they could solve any problem.

As they walked home, Benny said, "Friendship and teamwork really do make everything better."

"Yes," agreed Fiona, "we make a great team!"

From that day on, the three friends knew they could always count on each other, no matter what.

Questions for Discussion:

What did Benny and Fiona use to build the ladder?

How did Bella feel when she was back in her nest?

What lesson did Benny and Fiona learn?

New Vocabulary:

I need to create a lesson plan on food webs for my Grade 6 science class. Please provide me with a list of questions and/or information you need from me for you to be able to generate this lesson plan for me.

To create a comprehensive lesson plan on food webs for your Grade 6 science class, I'll need the following information from you:

What are the key learning outcomes you want your students to achieve by the end of the lesson?

How long is the class period?

How many students are in the class?

Are there any specific learning needs or accommodations for students?

Are there any specific state or national science standards you need to align with?

What resources and materials are available to you (e.g., textbooks, digital tools, lab equipment)?

Activities and Engagement:

Do you have any preferred activities or methods for engaging students (e.g., group work, hands-on experiments, digital activities)?

How will you assess student understanding during and after the lesson (e.g., quizzes, projects, presentations)?

How do you plan to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of your students?

Will you be using any technology tools or platforms during the lesson?

Homework or Follow-up Activities:

Do you plan to assign any homework or follow-up activities to reinforce the lesson?

Any other specific requirements or preferences you have for the lesson plan?

Once you provide this information, I can generate a detailed lesson plan tailored to your needs.

After providing ChatGPT with answers to these questions, here is the lesson plan that was generated:

Lesson Plan: Understanding Food Webs

Lesson Objectives:

Standards Alignment:

NGSS MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Materials Needed:

Textbook: "Science Explorer: Life Science"

Interactive whiteboard

Computers or tablets with internet access

Printed worksheets for food web diagrams

Index cards and markers

Online food web simulator

Prior Knowledge:

Basic understanding of ecosystems

Familiarity with producers, consumers, and decomposers

Lesson Activities:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):

2. Group Activity: Creating Food Webs (20 minutes):

Divide the class into small groups (4-5 students each).

Provide each group with index cards and markers.

Each card will represent a different organism (e.g., plants, herbivores, carnivores, decomposers).

Groups will arrange the cards to create a food web, connecting producers, consumers, and decomposers.

Once completed, groups will present their food webs to the class.

3. Digital Activity: Online Food Web Simulator (15 minutes):

4. Discussion and Analysis (10 minutes):

5. Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes):

Differentiation:

Technology Integration:

Use the interactive whiteboard for teaching and group discussions.

Utilize the online food web simulator for the digital activity.

Homework or Follow-up Activities:

Additional Notes:

Plan a future field trip to a local nature reserve to observe food webs in a real ecosystem.

This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching food webs to Grade 6 students, incorporating various activities and assessment methods to ensure comprehensive understanding and engagement.

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Artificial Intelligence can be used in so many different ways in schools to improve teaching, learning, creativity, productivity, support, and more for educators and students.

Recently I recorded a 45-minute webinar where I covered a wide range of helpful and creative ways to use AI in schools.

To bring some order to my examples, I organized them into six categories including:

🤔 Brainstorming

✍️ Creating Content

✂️ Altering Content

🔎 Processing Information

💯 Grading and Feedback

🗣️ Student Conversations

See below to watch the recorded video, as well as access the session resource document and slideshow. And please reach out to me to let me know your suggestions for other AI uses. I am excited to learn with you!

▶️ Recorded Webinar (45 min)

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One of the most tedious tasks a teacher endures is lesson plan creation. Some draconian school districts make teachers turn in lesson plans. It's such a contentious issue that school unions make it a plank in their platform. What if you could turn this tedious task into a fun exploration of the possible? Now, with AI-powered lesson plan generators, that's easy to do. Let's explore my top five lesson plan generators.

Have you read the blog entry, Prompts for Lesson Planning with ChatGPT?Get access to an editable prompt template and a variety of prompts for several content areas.

A Quick Checklist

Wish you had a checklist to assess these AI lesson plan generators? Here's a checklist I came up with that outlines what I'm looking for in these tools. You may be looking for something different, so feel free to customize the checklist for your own use.

Checklist items on my list include:

No account creation necessary. Who wants to create yet another account?

Single sign-on (SSO). If login is required, will it allow me to sync up to Google or Microsoft?

Copy and paste. Is it easy to copy the lesson plan format to another doc or platform (e.g. Google Docs, MS Word, etc.)?

TEKS alignment. Does this lesson plan document sync with state or national standards?

Lesson plan format. Is the generated lesson plan organized into elements included in traditional lesson formats?

Many lesson plan formats follow Madeline Hunter's lesson elements. You might expect to see some of these elements in the lesson plans AI tools can generate.

AI Prompt

When possible, I used a prompt similar to the one that appears below to test each of these AI lesson plan generators:

Write a lesson plan for Texas sixth grade classroom that addresses the following TEKS:

The student understands the factors that influence the locations and characteristics of locations of various contemporary societies on maps and/or globes. The student is expected to:

(A) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions;

(B) explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions;

(C) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions; and

(D) identify the location of major world countries for each of the world regions.

While a bit long, it worked quite well in some instances. In others, it wasn't even an option. You can see the results of the lesson plan generators in this Google Doc. The verdict? did the best of them all.

This free AI-powered website is easy to use and the interface is straightforward, as you can see below:

One distinguishing feature? The use of a Bloom's Taxonomy Selection showcases a variety of verbs:

The website makes it easy to copy your lesson plan into your device's clipboard. At that point, you can paste it into a word processor for further editing/revision. The history, civics, and geography subjects are limited to India, so you won't get US-relevant lessons for those. Science, math, and English are other topics available.

A little bit more robust than the option above, you can see examples for all grade levels (K-12). In order to see the full lesson plan, you must create an account, but you can create an account using a Google login or sign up via email.

As you might expect, ChatGPT does a nice job generating lesson plans. One of the best features of ChatGPT, aside from ease of use, is how it groups activities and offers a time range for each.

For example, a "locating Major Historical and Contemporary Societies" activity takes about 15 minutes. You can see some of the key expectations below:
Locating Major Historical and Contemporary Societies (15 minutes)

Distribute world maps and globes to the students.

Review latitude and longitude and how they are used to determine absolute location.

Teach the students how to locate various major historical and contemporary societies on the maps and globes.

Have the students practice locating and labeling these societies on their own.

One problem with the ChatGPT lesson plans is that they may mention handouts, templates, and worksheets without providing them to you. Of course, you can find a variety of worksheets (e.g. latitude and longitude handout) online. See my full prompt and what ChatGPT generated.

And, again, be sure to check out this blog entry on lesson plan prompts for ChatGPT.

This AI works quite well. You can attach up to five files of 100 mb each, including PDF and TXT. When asked to generate a lesson plan, what it came up with actually referenced specific TEKS. Claude divided the lesson plan in these ways:

While it could have provided a little more information on assessments, it's an easy item to follow-up on. I prompted Claude.ai with this:

Come up with two exit ticket sets of questions that address these TEKS:

6.2A - Locate various major historical and contemporary societies on maps and globes using latitude and longitude to determine absolute location

6.2B - Identify and explain geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions

6.2C - Explain ways human migration influences the character of places and regions

6.2D - Identify and explain factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions

6.2E - Draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions

And, it generated the following:
Exit Ticket Set 1

Using latitude and longitude, locate two major societies on a world map. (6.2A)

Explain two geographic factors that lead to population patterns in Asia. (6.2B)

How has migration from rural to urban areas influenced the character of cities? Explain. (6.2C)

What are two factors that determine where manufacturing facilities are located? (6.2D)

Exit Ticket Set 2

Label the following items on a world map: The Sahara Desert, Mount Everest, Rio de Janeiro, Cairo. (6.2A)

How does access to fresh water impact population patterns? Explain. (6.2B)

Give one example of how immigration has shaped the culture of a place or region. (6.2C)

Why are major seaports often located where they are? What geographic factors determine their location? (6.2D)

Draw a simple sketch map of Europe, labeling at least 5 countries. (6.2E)

Again, what I like about this is how Claude labeled the items. It tied each exit ticket question to a specific TEKS.

The AutoClassmate website offers some great AI-powered tools. They describe their service in this way:

The Auto Classmate AI-Powered Lesson Plan Generator will enable you to create a highly-customizable, editable, and unique Lesson Plan to implement in your classroom.

The Lesson Plan Generator allows you to easily align your lesson plan with state standards with the click of a button. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, this lesson planning tool will revolutionize the way you create content for your classroom.

After using our AI Lesson Planning tool, you will also be able to have conversations about your lesson plan with our AI-Powered Instructional Coach Chatbot.

As you can see, it offers the ability to align lessons to state standards. You can see what the GPT-3.5 version comes up with. The GPT-4 version requires an account, and pricing is $10 a month.

Other Lesson Plan Generators

More lesson plan generators are appearing every single day. Here are a few more teacher-recommended AI lesson plan generators for your consideration.

Please be aware that they may have free trials but could cost money for extended usage.

You can continue to track available tools via the chatGPT for Teachers Facebook group. A few other groups to explore include ChatGPT and AI for Educators, AI Tools for Education, ChatGPT Teachers: AI Tips and Tricks for Educators. Which AI lesson plan generator will you try first?

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Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. It's no longer science fiction anymore!

Lots of AI tools can serve as our own personal assistants -- answering questions, helping us write text, create images, speak more effectively, and more.

Time has always been a barrier in the classroom. Most teachers would agree that they would be able to do more -- including the things that are most important -- if they had more time.

Teachers can find AI tools that are ready to help them out right now. Lots of them are free or have "freemium" plans with limited free options.

Below is a description of AI and how you can start using it to support your work in class.

What is artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and more. There are several different approaches to building AI systems, including machine learning, where a system is trained on a dataset and can improve its performance over time, and rule-based systems, where the system follows a set of predetermined rules to make decisions.

AI can be applied to a wide range of areas, including natural language processing, image and video recognition, robotics, and more. The goal of AI research is to create systems that can perform tasks at least as well as, or ideally better than, humans. AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries and transform the way we live and work, but it also raises important ethical and social questions.

30 AI tools for the classroom

We have gathered 30 of our favorite AI tools for the classroom below. You can scroll down and check them all out or jump to any category of tools by clicking on the icon below.
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Our AI4GA Teachers are piloting the Living & Working with Artificial Intelligence Course in eleven middle schools in six counties in Georgia starting August 1, 2023.

We presented some of our work at SIGCSE 2023 in Toronto in March and at AERA 2023 in Chicago in April (see below).

We'll be publicly releasing our curriculum by Fall 2023.

Check back later in the Fall for updates.

AI4GA Objectives

Understand how to make AI relevant and exciting to African American, Latino/a/x, and rural students.

Understand how to help students develop personal identities as STEM creators preparing for future AI-powered careers.

Determine what kinds of support Georgia middle school CS and CTE teachers need in order to feel comfortable teaching AI.

Develop and pilot a 9 week AI elective, Living and Working with Artificial Intelligence, that can serve the needs of all Georgia middle school students.

Develop an in-person and a scalable online teacher PD course to be offered by Georgia DOE to train additional teachers to deliver the AI elective.

Teacher Professional Learning & Community

Central to this project's success are our teachers and their preparation and comfort to teach AI to middle school students.

Checkout Betia Bentley, one of our teachers on GPS sharing the
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AI Lesson & Assessment Co-Design

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The research and teaching team will work together to co-design a set of flexible lessons that teachers can use to meet the needs of their students and teaching style.

Culturally-Responsive Pedagogy & Teaching

We believe that the future of work will require that all students have AI knowledge and skills that they can use in their chosen professions.

Presentations & Talks
AERA 2023 - Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sun, April 16, 2023 8:00 to 9:30am CDT
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Floor: West Tower - Ballroom Level, Atlanta
Session: Teaching Artificial Intelligence in K-12: Innovative Learning Designs in an Evolving Landscape
Co-Designing a Culturally Relevant Nine-Week Middle School Artificial Intelligence Curriculum - Presenting: Christina Gardner-McCune, Slides
STEM For All Video Showcase May 10-17, 2022
https://stemforall2022.videohall.com/presentations/2345
Research

SIGCSE TC 2023 - Toronto, Ontario Canada

Christina Gardner-McCune, David Touretzky, Bryan Cox, Judith Uchidiuno, Yerika Jimenez, Betia Bentley, William Hanna, and Amber Jones. 2023. Co-Designing an AI Curriculum with University Researchers and Middle School Teachers. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2 (SIGCSE 2023). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 1306. https://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3576253 ( PDF) ( Poster)

David Touretzky, Christina Gardner-McCune, Bryan Cox, Judith Uchidiuno, Janet Kolodner, and Patriel Stapleton. 2023. Lessons Learned From Teaching Artificial Intelligence to Middle School Students. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2 (SIGCSE 2023). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 1371. https://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3576315 ( PDF) ( Poster)

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National Science Foundation awards DRL-2049029 and DRL-2048502.

In response to the NSF Dear Colleague Letter 20-101, Advancing Educational Innovations that Motivate and Prepare PreK-12 Learners for Computationally-Intensive Industries of the Future.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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9 Teacher Tools You Need for Your Next Presentation - Class Tech Tips

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Elevate your teaching game with these must-have presentation tools for teachers. Discover innovative ways to engage students.

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders.

Happy half-term break! 

In my latest resource, I've focused on the five areas most subject leaders need to drill down on in their roles:

- Communications,
- Staff Development,
- Curriculum Design and Planning,
- Quality Assurance, and
-… https://t.co/80XY9osf80

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders.

Happy half-term break! 

In my latest resource, I've focused on the five areas most subject leaders need to drill down on in their roles:

- Communications,
- Staff Development,
- Curriculum Design and Planning,
- Quality Assurance, and
-… https://t.co/80XY9osf80 https://t.co/BSX9XiTxIX

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders.

Happy half-term break! 

In my latest resource, I've focused on the five areas most subject leaders need to drill down on in their roles:

- Communications,
- Staff Development,
- Curriculum Design and Planning,
- Quality Assurance, and
-… https://t.co/80XY9osf80 https://t.co/BSX9XiTxIX

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders.

Happy half-term break! 

In my latest resource, I've focused on the five areas most subject leaders need to drill down on in their roles:

- Communications,
- Staff Development,
- Curriculum Design and Planning,
- Quality Assurance, and
-… https://t.co/80XY9osf80 https://t.co/BSX9XiTxIX

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18 ChatGPT Prompts for Subject Leaders.

Happy half-term break! 

In my latest resource, I've focused on the five areas most subject leaders need to drill down on in their roles:

- Communications,
- Staff Development,
- Curriculum Design and Planning,
- Quality Assurance, and
-… https://t.co/80XY9osf80

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Jaime Donally

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education in so many ways, and it has the potential to expand how we create and share educational materials. Recently, I had the honor of sharing a keynote and sessions on AI in education. To support educators, I created this infographic summarizing valuable resources. The infographic highlights specific ways that the technology can support educators that align specifically with my session topics.

My first session, titled "Exploring the Capabilities of AI Image Creators," showed how AI has made it easier and faster to create visually stunning posters, presentations, and infographics that capture students' attention and leave a lasting impression. Another session, "Chatbots and Virtual Assistants in Education," discussed how generative AI technology can enhance classroom learning and engagement using virtual assistants and chatbots. The power of generative AI was also explored in the session titled "Exploring the Power of Generative AI." Using AI-assisted lesson creation, educators can quickly and efficiently generate high-quality lesson plans and materials that cater to students' needs. This technology can be used for customized worksheets and quizzes, visual aids and presentations, and even creating interactive learning experiences.

My keynote, "Teaching in the Age of AI," was an interactive experience that explored the impact of AI on education while the audience engaged in the technology. The ethical implications of AI in education were discussed, including privacy issues and transparency concerns. The keynote also unpacked how AI is being used to personalize learning and provide students with individualized feedback while sparking innovation in the classroom. The infographic created serves as a valuable resource for educators to learn more about the capabilities of AI and how to utilize this technology best. Each resource is linked to explore more, and if you'd like more information, please feel free to reach out.

TEACHING IN THE AGE OF AI

Classroom AI Resources

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education in so many ways, and it has the potential to expand how we create and share educational materials. Recently, I had the honor of sharing a keynote and sessions on AI in education. To support educators, I created this infographic summarizing valuable resources. The infographic highlights specific ways that the technology can support educators that align specifically with my session topics.

My first session, titled "Exploring the Capabilities of AI Image Creators," showed how AI has made it easier and faster to create visually stunning posters, presentations, and infographics that capture students' attention and leave a lasting impression. Another session, "Chatbots and Virtual Assistants in Education," discussed how generative AI technology can enhance classroom learning and engagement using virtual assistants and chatbots. The power of generative AI was also explored in the session titled "Exploring the Power of Generative AI." Using AI-assisted lesson creation, educators can quickly and efficiently generate high-quality lesson plans and materials that cater to students' needs. This technology can be used for customized worksheets and quizzes, visual aids and presentations, and even creating interactive learning experiences.

My keynote, "Teaching in the Age of AI," was an interactive experience that explored the impact of AI on education while the audience engaged in the technology. The ethical implications of AI in education were discussed, including privacy issues and transparency concerns. The keynote also unpacked how AI is being used to personalize learning and provide students with individualized feedback while sparking innovation in the classroom. The infographic created serves as a valuable resource for educators to learn more about the capabilities of AI and how to utilize this technology best. Each resource is linked to explore more, and if you'd like more information, please feel free to reach out.

TEACHING IN THE AGE OF AI

Classroom AI Resources

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Download the "Teaching in the Age of AI" Infographic to get started with generative AI resources for your classroom.

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EASE- EuropeAn network of STEAM Educators | EASE- EuropeAn network of STEAM Educators is a non-profit NETWORK. Join us!

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In the heart of Amsterdam, the EDUTECH Europe 2023 Conference gathered over 2000 educators and entrepreneurs, providing an invaluable platform for the exchange of groundbreaking ideas and the cultivation of innovative collaborations, all aimed at propelling education forward through seamless technology integration.

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MagicSchool.ai - An Artificial Intelligence Toolbox for Educators

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MagicSchool AI is built by teachers, for teachers. It has over 50 tools and will continue expanding in the future. This workflow walks through a couple of options, but there are plenty more to check out!

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Goblin Tools also offers:Formalizer - Take your text and make it more professionalJudge - Not sure if you are reading the correct tone of a message you received? Let Goblin Tools be the judge!Estimator - Not sure how long something will take you to complete? The estimator will help you out.Compile…

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Creating AI-Generated Interactive Lessons and Slides with Curipod

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Using QuestionWell to Generate Questions for Popular Interactive Assessment Platforms

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Teachers can utilize QuestionWell.org to generate question-and-answer sets based on a topic, video, or article that can easily be imported into commonly used platforms such as Kahoot, Gimkit, and more!

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SchoolAI - A Teacher's Assistant and Toolbox

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Twee - Geared Towards ELA, Fantastic for All!

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While Twee is currently in beta and focused primarily on ELA, the tools available could be useful for ALL content areas. If you use YouTube videos in your class, this is a great tool to check out!

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Keven Rinaman, M. Ed.

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Eduaide.Ai: The AI Assistant All Teachers Need.

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Keven Rinaman, M. Ed.

Director of Innovation and Educational Technology

Calvert Catholic Schools

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Perplexity AI - Focus Question Responses to Specific Sources

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Perplexity AI - Focus Question Responses to Specific Sources

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Keven Rinaman, M. Ed.

Director of Innovation and Educational Technology

Calvert Catholic Schools

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Need help with ideas to get started with year-long plans? Course outlines? Lesson plans? General classroom activities? Almanack has the tools to help!

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AI can help educators unlock the full potential of their classroom. Here's how: 🤝 Rethinking gender equality in tech 🗣️ Supporting those learning English 👩‍🏫 Enabling alternative instruction techniques 💬 Teaching students to share their thoughts https://t.co/Xf4JuwTPP5 @EdSurge

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This post is Day 1 of my " Cool Tools 2023" series where we are exploring some of the year's best tools for teaching and learning.

This year we are focusing on artificial intelligence tools and how they can be used in schools.

You can access all of the cool tools in the series as they come out at bit.ly/cool-tools-23 and in this Google Slideshow.

For this entry in the series we are taking a look at: MagicSchool AI

See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have used it, tips, tricks, and more.

🔮 MagicSchool AI

MagicSchool AI is a collection of over 50 AI-powered tools to help educators create content. Some of the categories and tools include:

Planning - Lesson Plan, Science Lab, Syllabus, etc.

Content - Choice Board, Rubric, Video Summarizer, etc.

Questions - Word Problems, Multiple Choice, Spiral Review, etc.

Intellectual Prep - Exemplars, Directions, Misconceptions, etc.

Student Support - Text Leveler, IEP Generator, Accommodations, etc.

Communication - Comments, Feedback, Letter of Recommendation, etc.

Community Tools - Ice Breakers, Song Generator, Observation Tool, etc.

To use most of the tools:

Simply choose your subject area, grade level, and content, such as topic, text, standard or objective.

MagicSchool AI will then generate the content.

You can copy the generated content and use however you wish.

If you need ideas on how to use any of the tools, click the "See an exemplar" button for that tool to see an example.

As of the writing of this blog post MagicSchool AI is free to use.

However they have indicated that there will be both a paid subscription plan and a free version.

The premium paid version will be available soon for around $10 per month.

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(www.generativeage.com), powered by NYSCATE, explores the rapidly evolving world of generative artificial intelligence and its impact on education. Host Alana Winnick is joined by practitioners and thought leaders shaping the discourse around integrating generative AI into the classroom.

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Common Sense Education (@CommonSenseEd) posted at 7:32 PM on Tue, Jul 16, 2024:
Hey educators - did you hear that Common Sense Education now has a AI Foundations course? It's asynchronous, digestible, and the best part? It's completely FREE like all of our other resources. Dive in and learn more about #AI today! https://t.co/3jMXvIGiaA
(https://x.com/CommonSenseEd/status/1813355938100695271?t=-XcKZN_YnVM0Pg2JjROK0Q&s=03)

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Revolutionize Formative Assessments with AI-Powered Tools

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Delve into six AI-powered tools that can help you create and implement formative assessments in the classroom.

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Comics in the Classroom and an AI Connection with Nicholas Provenzano - Easy EdTech Podcast 274 - Class Tech Tips

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Interested in comics in the classroom? Discover how Nicholas Provenzano uses comics, graphic novels, and AI tools to boost creativity.

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Why AI Detectors are problematic

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Explore #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes. https://sbee.link/qnrycdpmu7

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Explore 6️⃣ #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes.

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Explore 6️⃣ #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes.

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Explore 6️⃣ #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes.

https://t.co/7CbSMXXXfR
#aiineducation #edtech #teachertwitter https://t.co/jQR8g1xO8z

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Revolutionize Formative Assessments with AI-Powered Tools

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Delve into six AI-powered tools that can help you create and implement formative assessments in the classroom.

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Explore 6️⃣ #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes.

https://t.co/7CbSMXXXfR
#aiineducation #edtech #teachertwitter https://t.co/jQR8g1xO8z

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Explore 6️⃣ #AI-powered tools that revolutionize FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS in your classroom, enhancing efficiency and insights for better student learning outcomes.

https://t.co/7CbSMXXXfR
#aiineducation #edtech #teachertwitter

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Revolutionize Formative Assessments with AI-Powered Tools

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

https://t.co/NUo0abNF8n
@drbruceellis #aiineducation #edutwitter #educhat

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Discover the many ways that AI can enhance education, from personalized learning and automated grading to increased accessibility and more.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

https://t.co/NUo0abNF8n
@drbruceellis #aiineducation #edutwitter #educhat https://t.co/3fgq3aAuYd

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Discover the many ways that AI can enhance education, from personalized learning and automated grading to increased accessibility and more.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

https://t.co/NUo0abNF8n
@drbruceellis #aiineducation #edutwitter #educhat https://t.co/3fgq3aAuYd

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

https://t.co/NUo0abNF8n
@drbruceellis #aiineducation #edutwitter #educhat https://t.co/3fgq3aAuYd

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to your classroom than you think! Explore how AI can support student learning in impactful ways.

https://t.co/NUo0abNF8n
@drbruceellis #aiineducation #edutwitter #educhat

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Discover the many ways that AI can enhance education, from personalized learning and automated grading to increased accessibility and more.

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Are you ready for an event that's as exciting as a cheetah's sprint? We're on the hunt for participants to share some quick smack talk about their favorite AI tools and how they use them in the classroom or with fellow educators. To spice things up, you’ll be munching on chips and salsa and sharing your salsa recipe with everyone.  Sept 19 5pm

Landing page: https://bobbie.my.canva.site/aisalsaslam

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Hey Amigos & Amigas, Are you ready for an event that's as exciting as a cheetah's sprint? ​We're on the hunt for participants to share some quick smack talk ​about their favorite AI tools and how they use them in the ​classroom or with fellow educators.

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Eric Curts

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I am excited and honored to once again present at the 2024 CFISD Digital Learning Conference this year.

This year the CFISD Digital Learning Conference is

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting for the 2024 CFISD Digital Learning Conference, along with any associated resources and the live stream links for each session. I look forward to sharing and learning with you!

📅 THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

🖐️ Active Learning with Google Tools and EduProtocols

Time: 10:00am - 10:50am CST (11:00am - 11:50am EST)

Description: EduProtocols are instructional templates that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, in any subject or grade level. In this session you will see how engaging these can be for students by trying out several hands-on activities with Google tools such as Sketch and Tell, Iron Chef, Tier List, Thin Slides, and more.

Session Resources: http://bit.ly/curts-active

Conference Page: Resource link

Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J2piMqtwlJ8

Time: 11:00am - 11:50am CST (12:00pm - 12:50pm EST)

Description: Google Sheets is easily one of the most powerful tools in the Google Workspace suite of programs. Unfortunately many people can feel intimidated by spreadsheets and all of their features. In this session we will take the mystery out of Google Sheets as we cover topics including view options, freezing rows and columns, sorting data, filtering data, formulas, charts and graphs, sparklines, conditional formatting, data validation, pivot tables, mail merge, and more.

Session Resources: http://bit.ly/curts-data

Conference Page: Resource link

Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/J2piMqtwlJ8

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My 2024 CFISD Digital Learning Conference Sessions

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𝗧𝗖𝗘𝗔 Next Up: AI for EDU Conference (@TCEA) posted at 6:15 PM on Sat, Jul 13, 2024:
Student-Led Discussion Strategies for Whole Class Discussion
https://t.co/abKFfiUtmI via @lindsayannlearn
#teachingtips #teacherlife #education https://t.co/jYi8xK7iGb

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Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog

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Student Led Discussion Strategies for Whole Class Discussion

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Every English language arts teacher needs a variety of successful, student led discussion strategies that will provide opportunities for student learning.

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Monica Burns
Check out my new article on @Edutopia about using AI to support vocabulary instruction! Practical tips for teachers: https://t.co/6qb3yy9MJS

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Seeing AI-generated images of the words they're learning can help boost elementary students' engagement.

Whether you're introducing new vocabulary words while kicking off a science unit or helping elementary students better understand the setting of a book, there are many ways students interact with new vocabulary over the course of the school day. How do you help them understand new words? This upcoming school year, consider using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support your cross-curricular literacy goals.

The past two years I've worked with educators across the country to help them harness the power of AI as an instructional planning tool and assistant. Vocabulary instruction is just one area where AI tools can help teachers save time by creating supplemental resources that address the varied needs of their students.

You can use a chatbot like Gemini or ChatGPT to gather a list of ideas for an upcoming lesson, but let's take a look at how you can use generative AI tools to create images that help bring vocabulary to life. It's a topic I've covered on my blog and podcast, and I recently had the chance to work with elementary educators in New York to put these ideas into action in their classrooms.

Setting a purpose

If you've ever spent time searching for the "perfect" image to support a lesson, you know a Google Search can only get you so far. You can use an AI tool to create an image to share with your students to explain a concept or illustrate a vocabulary word.

Where should you start? Identify the vocabulary words you anticipate students having difficulty with or that are crucial for an upcoming lesson. When trying this strategy with a group of elementary teachers this spring, I simply asked them to start off by jotting down a list of words related to an upcoming reading lesson.

For example, you could list words that are important for reading comprehension related to a short passage you'll read aloud to your class. Alternatively, you might make a list of words related to an upcoming lesson in a social studies class where students are learning about communities.

Choosing an AI tool

This year my go-to tool for creating images with generative AI has been Adobe Firefly. I've done some work with the Adobe Education team and am super-impressed with the quality of Adobe Firefly. It might be my favorite, but it's not the only option. Ideogram and Microsoft Copilot Designer are just two more examples that essentially perform the same function. These tools do not do substantially different things, at least not in the use cases featured in this blog post. However, there are a few things to consider when deciding on which tool to use.

That you already use, with these AI features (like how Adobe Express includes Adobe Firefly technology)

That makes it easy for you to log in (such as using Google's single sign-on)

That has free options for getting started (you can always upgrade later)

I would suggest you choose a tool:

Crafting a prompt

If you have explored chatbots this school year, you may already have experience with prompt engineering. When writing a prompt in any generative AI tool, you want to be clear and specific. Imagine you want to introduce the vocabulary word lighthouse to students. You can create an engaging scene for students that includes your vocabulary word.

Similar to a task or set of instructions you might give a chatbot, where you want a text-based response (like a list or lesson plan), in a tool used to create an image you'll want to choose your words carefully. For example, you might combine a subject with an action item and add a description of the setting, such as something like the following:
AI-generated image created with Adobe Firefly
A puppy in a raincoat dancing in front of a lighthouse on a rainy day.
A cartoon AI-generated image created with Adobe Firefly puppy in a neon raincoat dancing in front of a lighthouse An isthmus shown from above surrounded by bright blue water. set far away in the background on a rainy, A cartoon isthmus shown from above surrounded by bright blue water gloomy day. AI-generated image created with Adobe Firefly
Some tools have filters or other formatting options to choose from, such as the color palette or positioning of the subject. You can also add more text to your prompt, like this:

You can continue to tweak your prompt until it gets closer to the desired image. It may take a few tries to get something that is close to your own vision. The output might not be perfect, but I've found much more success using these types of tools than in searching for a just-right picture in a Google Image search.

More prompt examples

Imagine you are introducing landforms to students and want a visual that illustrates the word. Although you might have a particular place in mind and opt to share a photograph of that place, you can also create an image that places more emphasis on one aspect to help spark a conversation using a new vocabulary word, such as this:

You could also choose to add an additional instruction to your prompt that will influence the output, like this:

An isthmus shown from above surrounded by bright blue water; photorealistic

Although you might find that it is easiest to create images that feature a noun (e.g., a lighthouse or isthmus), you can also create images that depict the setting of a book or a subject taking an action. These can reference a set of vocabulary words or spark a conversation where you want students to use a particular vocabulary word in context.

For example, you might try this prompt if talking about a book like Charlotte's Web:

The kitchen of a small farmhouse with breakfast on the stove and fresh coffee being brewed.

Or you might try this prompt to introduce the word underneath or beneath to students:

A table with a laundry basket, pair of shoes, and purse on the floor underneath it.

Sharing with students

One question I often get when talking about AI-generated images with teachers is how to give credit and acknowledge an AI tool's role as a cocreator of content. When sharing images you've created, you have the perfect opportunity to introduce the concept of AI. Here are some things you might focus your conversation on:

The logistics of sharing your images with students may vary. For example, you might add your image to a slide deck and display it on the board for students. Or you might create a game for students to introduce or review the vocabulary word. When working with the group of teachers I mentioned earlier, I used images I created with the AI tool Adobe Firefly to create a matching game in Nearpod.

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An edtech expert offers tips on using AI generated images to teach vocabulary to elementary students so they can better understand the words.

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AI App Smashing

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AI to help students with Science Fair ideas

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Science Fair Project Brainstormer - Space