AI Think Tank Resources by Dawn L Marsh

Prompt Guide for Teachers with ChatGPT

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-13 15:58:37 UTC

Lots of great ideas in here with the prompts included.

Robby Tabor's Staff Training Slidedeck

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-13 16:00:21 UTC

Robby Tabor's "AI Tips for Teachers"

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-13 16:01:19 UTC

A Collaborative AI Padlet from CUE

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-13 16:02:16 UTC

Eric Curts' Training Doc with tons of AI Resources

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-13 16:02:58 UTC

Kahoot AI Question Generator

waylandl — 2023-06-13 17:39:23 UTC

Kahoot now has an AI Question Generator. It's in beta, but will probably help a lot of teachers next year, since many of us use Kahoot!

AI-Assisted Site for Educators

cherylc6 — 2023-06-13 18:19:18 UTC

AI4K12.org - Sparking Curiosity in AI

cherylc6 — 2023-06-13 18:23:52 UTC

The initiative is developing (1) national guidelines for AI education for K-12, (2) an online, curated resource Directory to facilitate AI instruction, and (3) a community of practitioners, researchers, resource and tool developers focused on the AI for K-12 audience. Check out the following information to learn about this initiative.

AI for STEM Education - Science Friday

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 00:46:34 UTC

Some AI related activities

Holly Clark Slide Deck

cherylc6 — 2023-06-15 01:28:52 UTC

From Week 1 of AI for Educators

cherylc6 — 2023-06-15 01:35:04 UTC

How to use Chat GPT in a positive manner during the writing process.

cherylc6 — 2023-06-15 01:47:25 UTC

Diffit.me

cherylc6 — 2023-06-15 02:14:49 UTC

Leveled resources for all.

Teachers use Diffit to instantly get leveled resources for any lesson, saving tons of time and helping all students access grade level content

ChatGPT time savers by 40 Hour Teacher Work Week's Angela Watson

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:13:48 UTC

AI's portrayal in pop culture

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:16:34 UTC

Something for us to be aware of, because these might be what people will think of when we say "AI." So, bring up Baymax, not the Terminator.

GPT's are GPT's - a scientific look on how jobs will be impacted by ChatGPT

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:18:26 UTC

It focused on what skills will be important and unimportant in the job force. It's a scientific research paper.

General ChatGPT prompt guide

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:21:42 UTC

Not necessarily corn teachers but there's a lot of stuff here.

Student AI use flowchart by Robby Tabor

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:23:18 UTC

I made this with the intent of being student-facing, presented by teachers, possibly posted in a classroom.

GPT 3.5 vs GPT 4

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:29:14 UTC

This goes along with the "GPTs are GPTs" paper. It's presented much nicer about how well they each do on standardized tests. This might be useful in showing teachers what its strengths are right now.

Robby's 4 pages of hand outs that go with his ChatGPT for educators presentation

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:35:07 UTC

I tried to make this super beginner friendly. It highlights the take-aways from the presentation, and gives a guide for how to start thinking about it.

Relevant Scene from Hidden Figures

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:38:32 UTC

Dorothy Vaughn realizes that the IBM will replace her, so she learns how to use the machine. With AI, the concern isn't that AI will replace your job; it's that someone USING AI will. We want to prepare our students for the future, not the past.

Alice KEELER 100 prompts for teachers

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:40:14 UTC

Pretty basic prompts, but good for a beginner.

PBL Unit I made with ChatGPT help

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 08:51:37 UTC

I made a 9 lesson unit that was entirely project based, complete with worksheets, using ChatGPT. It took a while to get it to be what I wanted it to be, but I eventually got something that was super student focused and standards aligned. I started making the slides with SlidesGo, but then switched to really basic formatting, using Midjourney to make clip art. I'm more than happy to talk about my process :) I'll have to hunt for my conversation with ChatGPT to show my workflow.

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 09:26:06 UTC

AI Video Tools – Free Resources

1. Opus.Pro – Long video into several short clips

2. Chat YouTube – Ask anything about a YouTube Video

AI Video Tools – Free Resources

3. Stable Diffusion – One-click image generation

4. Craiyon – No more old boring images

AI Writing Tools – Free Resources

5. ChatGPT – The most versatile AI chatbot at your service

6. Character.ai – Bring your characters to life

AI Quiz Tool – Free Resources

7. Quizalize – Create quizzes in seconds with the power of AI

AI “Outside School” Tools – Free Resources

8. Brain.fm – Boost your productivity after a long day

9. Super Meme – Who doesn’t like a meme?!

Beyond plagiarism. A huge exploration of how AI will change education and concerns we need to be aware of

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 09:33:45 UTC

Admittedly I didn't read this but this strikes me like something the board would like. It's a multifaceted exploration of the intersection of AI and education, and the future of democracy. Perhaps a little too large for our think tank? But still good to have as a reference to peruse.

Make lesson plans with ChatGPT

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 09:39:12 UTC

From New Edtech Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/live/QWVtN8S8_I0?feature=share
Making a 5E lesson plan

Table 5 analysis from GPTs are GPTs

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 09:47:53 UTC

Okay so I went a little overboard when I was trying to figure out what the "what skills will be important in the future" table in the GPTs are GPTs document. I synthesized the "important in the future" skills down to 4 skills: critical thinking, monitoring, learning, and scientific thinking. However I purposefully left out what skills are expected to be negatively impacted. This is my breakdown (color coded!) Of that table. See the tabs at the bottom to sort through each lens. The lens meaning is on the first page.

Check out NOLEJ Ai that was mentioned at the webinar. Looks very impressive!

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-15 14:53:53 UTC

Futuretools.Io

rtabor9 — 2023-06-15 18:27:58 UTC

This is a huge hub of AI resources. It's pretty much constantly updated. I enjoy browsing this every week :)

Speechify Text-To-Speech Chrome Extension

rtabor9 — 2023-06-17 16:36:48 UTC

A text-to-speech chrome extension one of my students' parents says she uses for her dyslexia. If it's not already, can we whitelist and maybe get the funds for a paid version for students who require TTS as part of their IEP/504)?

There are other TTS programs out there, too, but allowing for more accessibility options with AI is important.

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-21 16:14:07 UTC

Math Uses for AI

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-21 16:16:56 UTC

waylandl — 2023-06-21 20:14:54 UTC

This is from the AI Week 2 video. Didn't see it so I thought I'd put this here!

Conker.ai will create quizzes based off a simple prompt. You can easily export it to Google Forms

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-23 21:25:43 UTC

Amazing ai tool to generate lesson plans, content generator, student feedback on work and so much more! All Free!

dmarsh63 — 2023-06-23 22:05:23 UTC

Department of Ed on AI

rtabor9 — 2023-06-29 02:03:38 UTC

Recommendations (List generated using ChatGPT GPT-4 with Bing web browsing):

Emphasize Humans in the Loop: AI should not replace teachers. Humans need to be involved whenever AI is used in education.
Align AI Models to a Shared Vision for Education: The quality of edtech should be determined not only by outcomes but also by the alignment of AI tools and systems to a shared vision for teaching and learning.
Design Using Modern Learning Principles: Applications of AI should be based on established, modern learning principles, and should be inclusive of all students, including students with disabilities and English learners.
Prioritize Strengthening Trust: Trust in technology and AI is crucial. Efforts should be made to build trust and establish criteria for the responsible use of AI in education.

Twee

rtabor9 — 2023-06-30 02:23:10 UTC

Attach a resource (like a video) and it generates all sorts of questions for it. Focused on the English classroom, but useful for all subjects. Recommended in the Week 1 discussion.

https://aieducator.tools/

rtabor9 — 2023-06-30 07:19:18 UTC

A hub of tools! Apparently updated frequently (taken from discussion board week 2)

How ChatGPT works "under the hood"

rtabor9 — 2023-07-05 19:58:19 UTC

This is Kyle Hill, a science communicator. He does fast-paced explainer videos for advanced science topics. If you want to get a SUPER in-depth look at how a GPT's "transformer" works, then this is a great resource.

If I were to show this to others, I'd just show up to 8:05. Beyond that it gets pretty mathy.

Robby's AI Class Policy and Use Posters

rtabor9 — 2023-07-06 20:27:27 UTC

I made two posters using Canva. They're 8.5 x 11, which I'm planning on printing and posting in my room. The first page is about policies that I want students to follow. The second page is about ideas for use.

AI Prompt Library

cherylc6 — 2023-07-07 22:14:59 UTC

Making the shift in thought...

cherylc6 — 2023-07-07 22:19:49 UTC

Maybe this is something to post at sites to get the tomorrow glasses on for teachers?

Harvard's Generative AI Resources

rtabor9 — 2023-07-07 23:04:14 UTC

"This page contains links to resources that pertain to Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in the context of scholarship and learning at Harvard."
Some are AI tools, and some are discussions and other resources.

Harvard: "ChatGPT In Your Classroom" (includes policies ideas)

rtabor9 — 2023-07-07 23:27:46 UTC

This is a fantastic resource!!! It asks a lot of questions that will help us craft our district policies (and/or classroom policies)!

Certification for "Career Essentials in Generative AI" by Microsoft and LinkedIn (workplace skills we may want to teach our students)

rtabor9 — 2023-07-07 23:32:10 UTC

"Discover the skills needed to apply generative AI in your career. Learn the core concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI functionality.
- Develop an understanding of generative AI models.
- Learn the ethical considerations of using generative AI.
- Explore the impact of generative AI tools."

Robby's Checklist for Responsible AI Use in Class

rtabor9 — 2023-07-08 01:04:31 UTC

I made this to (1) remind me that I need to use AI, and (2) set a checklist for me to follow during class. That way I can model ethical and responsible AI use.

desireen — 2023-07-09 05:28:50 UTC

Here's a list of the Best 12 AI Tools in 2023

desireen — 2023-07-09 05:30:02 UTC

I screenshotted this list of the Best 12 AI Tools in 2023.

The "Resource Locker" from the Cohort

rtabor9 — 2023-07-10 07:27:18 UTC

This is Matt Miller's resource hub, given out after Week 4.

Claude - A New AI Chatbot

rtabor9 — 2023-07-13 09:04:29 UTC

This is being touted by some as a ChatGPT competitor. It's worth checking out and seeing which you like better. I haven't used it much yet.

Edit to add:
Here are some benefits that were summarized by an AI newsletter I follow:

Larger Context Window: Summarize up to 75,000 words at once! This dwarfs ChatGPT's 3,000-word input limit. (Robby Note: this is actually really awesome! It might mean it has a longer conversation memory than ChatGPT)

Knowledge Cutoff: Claude's knowledge cutoff is early 2023, making it more current than GPT-4. (Robby Note: it may be trained on a more narrow set of sources because Claude told me it doesn't get it info from internet scraping, so it may have gaps in its knowledge. Not necessarily a bad thing, assuming it doesn't decide to hallucinate for its answers)

Performance: It outperforms GPT-4 on certain benchmarks like GRE writing, HumanEval coding, and the Bar exam.

File Uploads: Claude's interface allows for multiple file uploads at once vs. ChatGPT's single-file upload limit. (Robby Note: that means you can analyze PDFs! ChatGPT can do this with the "plus" version, using a plugin, but I haven't tried with multiple files like Claude can apparently handle)

Cost-Effective: The API cost is 5x cheaper than GPT-4's. (Robby Note: This is irrelevant to us non-developers, but may bring down the cost of Claude-dependent 3rd party AI apps.)

NotebookLM by Google

rtabor9 — 2023-07-13 09:10:37 UTC

I'm not 100% sure... but it LOOKS like this is allows you to make a "personalized" AI Chatbot. It bases its responses on documents you provide, or sources you link. This might be good for research, note summarizing, turning texts into "interactive" conversations, and hopefully reduce the amount of hallucinations it produces because it can provide the source for its answers. It might be really good for digesting long documents, or finding connections between sources, or identifying patterns within texts.

I signed up for the wait-list.

Lots of great image AI tools here. https://clipdrop.co/tools

rtabor9 — 2023-07-14 17:17:28 UTC

This has a TON of things on it.:

- Stable Diffusion: a very good text to image generator (Robby Note: takes a while to generate on a free account)

- Uncrop: generate what's "outside" of the image you provide

- Reimagine XL: Create multiple variations from a single image

- Stable Doodle: Transform your doodles into real images in seconds (Robby Note: okay I LOVE this concept, especially for kids who say they can't draw! It combines text to image with a doodle you make as a starting point!)

- clean up: Remove object, defect, people, or text from your pictures (like Google's "magic eraser")

- Remove Background: very accurate BG remover. (Robby Note: I do this sort of thing all the time for things I paste into my slides)

- Replace Background: Teleport anything, anywhere with AI

- text remover: Remove text from any image (Robby Note: this could combine well with other image generators. Like you have the image generator come up with a fancy design for, like, a certificate. You like it, but it has nonsense text in it. You can use this to remove the nonsense text. Or you want to have students take a headline and replace it with a "better" one after reading the article. There are a lot of creative use cases for being able to remove text.)

- relight: Relight your photos & drawings in seconds

- image upscaler: Upscale, denoise and enhance your images in seconds (great for low resolution images you wish were bigger)

A good introductory video for ChatGPT's use for back to school

rtabor9 — 2023-07-17 17:44:05 UTC

1. Write a "meet the teacher" letter / introductory email, and translate it

2. Sparking ideas for 1st week of school activitities, making examples or lists, or like clues for scavenger hunt

3. Batch plan for the entire year (i.e. "morning meeting prompts") (good for prompting it by month). Warm-ups or "do now's" could apply too.

Tip: Save the links to the conversations so you can look at them later.

MagicSchool.ai

dmarsh63 — 2023-07-18 17:16:07 UTC

A site that creates lesson plans, rubrics, quizzes, subplans, and more, all for free!

Goblin.Tools

dmarsh63 — 2023-07-18 17:25:50 UTC

Great for breaking down steps of assignment. Great for accomodations.

Using AI to make teaching easier & more impactful

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 17:56:17 UTC

Strategy 1: AI-created examples

"I would like you to act as an example generator for students. When confronted with new and complex concepts, adding many and varied examples helps students better understand those concepts. I would like you to ask what concept I would like examples of, and what level of students I am teaching. You will provide me with four different and varied accurate examples of the concept in action."

Strategy 2: AI-created explanations

"You generate clear, accurate examples for students of concepts. I want you to ask me two questions: what concept do I want explained, and what the audience is for the explanation. Provide a clear, multiple paragraph explanation of the concept using specific example and give me five analogies I can use to understand the concept in different ways."

Strategy 3: Using AI to develop low-stakes tests

"You are a quiz creator of highly diagnostic quizzes. You will make good low-stakes tests and diagnostics. You will then ask me two questions. (1) First, what, specifically, should the quiz test. (2) Second, for which audience is the quiz. Once you have my answers you will construct several multiple choice questions to quiz the audience on that topic. The questions should be highly relevant and go beyond just facts. Multiple choice questions should include plausible, competitive alternate responses and should not include an "all of the above option." At the end of the quiz, you will provide an answer key and explain the right answer."

Strategy 4: Assessing what students know, and what they are confused by

"I am a teacher who wants to understand what students found most important about my class and what they are confused by. Review these responses and identify common themes and patterns in student responses. Summarize responses and list the 3 key points students found most important about the class and 3 areas of confusion: [Insert material here]"

Strategy 5: Distributed practice with AI

"You are an expert teacher who provides help with the concept of distributed practice. You will ask me to describe the current topic I am teaching and the past topic I want to include in distributed practice. You will also ask me the audience or grade level for the class. Then you will provide 4 ideas about how include the past topic into my current topic. You will also provide 2 questions I can ask the class to refresh their memory on the past topic."

"My class required AI. Here's what I've learned so far." (Spoiler alert: it has been very successful, but there are some lessons to be learned)

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 18:02:35 UTC

This teacher actually built in assignments that requires his students to use AI. This is how he used it, and what happened in his class. His justification is that AI use is an emerging skill, and when untrained, students use it incorrectly. Consider this reflection a case study.

A prompt to turn ChatGPT into a tutor for students

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 18:12:52 UTC

"You are an upbeat, encouraging tutor who helps students understand concepts by explaining ideas and asking students questions. Start by introducing yourself to the student as their AI-Tutor who is happy to help them with any questions. Only ask one question at a time. First, ask them what they would like to learn about. Wait for the response. Then ask them about their learning level: Are you a high school student, a college student or a professional? Wait for their response. Then ask them what they know already about the topic they have chosen. Wait for a response. Given this information, help students understand the topic by providing explanations, examples, analogies. These should be tailored to students learning level and prior knowledge or what they already know about the topic.
Give students explanations, examples, and analogies about the concept to help them understand. You should guide students in an open-ended way. Do not provide immediate answers or solutions to problems but help students generate their own answers by asking leading questions. Ask students to explain their thinking. If the student is struggling or gets the answer wrong, try asking them to do part of the task or remind the student of their goal and give them a hint. If students improve, then praise them and show excitement. If the student struggles, then be encouraging and give them some ideas to think about. When pushing students for information, try to end your responses with a question so that students have to keep generating ideas. Once a student shows an appropriate level of understanding given their learning level, ask them to explain the concept in their own words; this is the best way to show you know something, or ask them for examples. When a student demonstrates that they know the concept you can move the conversation to a close and tell them you’re here to help if they have further questions."

Taken from https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/how-to-use-ai-to-do-stuff-an-opinionated

How to make an AI hallucinate, and what to do if it does

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 18:18:33 UTC

I'm going to be using this to demonstrate AI limitations on my class, and also taking his advice about how to effectively use AI when I demonstrate it in front of the class.

AI Writing Assistant

dmarsh63 — 2023-07-18 19:48:42 UTC

AI Think Tank Meeting Notes 7/18/23

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 22:03:17 UTC

Summary Generated by ChatGPT GPT-4:

In the AI Think Tank Meeting on July 18, 2023, discussions focused on AI integration in education. The group stressed the importance of adapting to AI, understanding its potential benefits and potential misuse. Concerns were raised about traditional teaching practices like essay writing, contemplating if AI could bring changes in these areas.

Challenges included securing teacher buy-in and providing adequate AI training. The potential dark side of AI was also acknowledged, referencing a Black Mirror episode.

Action Items:

1. Compile examples of district AI use plans.
2. Curate AI resources on a Slide Deck.
3. Each member should identify their top 3 AI tools.
4. Continuously update the Padlet with new resources.
5. Utilize Matt Miller's basics for AI introductions.
6. Develop easy-to-understand AI content for the Digital Cafe.
7. Highlight both school and home applications of AI.
8. Develop a district-wide use policy, AI presentations, and a resource hub.
9. Design materials to appeal to different target groups.
10. Plan for teacher-focused collaboration in the next meeting.

The ultimate goal is to reduce AI-related fears, foster understanding of AI, and prepare students for a future where AI is prevalent.

Voice Summary of Summary Generated using ElevenLabs.io

rtabor9 — 2023-07-18 22:06:47 UTC

I took the meeting summary generated using ChatGPT, and plugged it into a text to speech generator

"The Homework Apocalypse" Fall is going to be very different this year. Educators need to be ready.

rtabor9 — 2023-07-19 21:49:32 UTC

This professor talks about how to address issues involving homework, given the fact that AI can basically do all of our old homework assignments.

Specifically, he talks about:
- The Essay
- Reading Assignments
- Problem Sets

He offers solutions for each type of homework, ranging from in "ban AI" to "embrace AI."

On the "Ban AI" side, he basically says that we can't detect current AI content, so we could switch to eliminating homework, or embracing flipped classrooms. He also talks about switching more to in-class discussions, and not disclosing the topics of reading discussions in advance. He also recommends inputting all questions into the latest AI (ChatGPT with GPT-4, Bing, and Bard) because it is surprising what it can do, even recognizing and solving geometry problems. Asking the AI like your students would could give you insight to what you need to watch out for, and what is obsolete.

On the "Embrace" side, he talks about requiring it for certain assignments, which is tricky to grade, but allowed for more ambitious assignments. He mentions encouraging students to check the AI for errors and expanding on the points it makes, using it basically as an untrustworthy partner or tutor.

AI Explained - YouTube

rtabor9 — 2023-07-19 21:56:01 UTC

This YouTuber uploads AMAZING videos that cover the cutting edge of AI developments. If you want to keep up with what AI can do and what's happening in the AI world, then I HIGHLY recommend you watch his channel.

One Useful Thing - Blog by Ethan Mollick

rtabor9 — 2023-07-19 22:07:26 UTC

Written by a professor who immediately embraced AI, he writes with an academic lens. His blogs are full of useful tips and strategies, as well as case studies for using AI.

"One Useful Thing" AI Policy Example

rtabor9 — 2023-07-19 22:08:10 UTC

Taken from https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/all-my-classes-suddenly-became-ai

Robby's AI Policy Draft

rtabor9 — 2023-07-19 22:19:19 UTC

I know Dawn sent this out before, but I wanted to put it here as a reference. I took a comment from the Matt Miller AI cohort and tweaked it. It's not as specific as it could be (e.g. What IS the appropriate way to document AI contributions? What happens if a student misses a factual error from the AI? What are analogies to that can be used to help connect it to existing academic codes of conduct regarding appropriate citation, cheating, and plagiarism? Etc.) But I wanted to focus on positively encouraging appropriate uses rather than focusing on what NOT to do.

Eric Curts' PD presentation on AI

dmarsh63 — 2023-07-22 17:30:35 UTC

Lots of great resources as usual from Eric. Talks about the AI integrations in many Google Applications such as Docs, Slides, Search and more.

Using text to image generators in class

rtabor9 — 2023-07-24 23:04:14 UTC

Eric Curtis uploaded this using Google's upcoming "Duet" AI suite of tools, but this can apply to any text to image generator, like Canva's.

OpenAI quietly shut down its AI detection tool due to inaccuracy.

rtabor9 — 2023-07-25 19:16:08 UTC

A warningfFor teachers who want a "turnitin.com" but for AI: even the maker of ChatGPT can't accurately detect AI generated content.

Eric Curts - Coding with AI

cherylc6 — 2023-07-25 20:12:21 UTC

AI Think Tank Meeting Notes 7/25/23

rtabor9 — 2023-07-25 23:38:09 UTC

Summary of AI Think Tank Meeting Notes 7/25/23:

The meeting focused on exploring the use of AI in education and how it could impact teachers and students. Attendees discussed the need to educate teachers about AI and its potential benefits. Matt Miller's "Plagiarism and Cheating" spectrum and AVID's AI professional development were highlighted as valuable resources.

The group compiled a Slide Deck of Favorite AI Tools. The next goal is to simplify the list down to five essential resources.

To ensure successful adoption, the meeting participants emphasized not overwhelming teachers with AI tools and offering support through consultation and co-teaching. They also agreed to present AI as a response to challenges, not as a replacement for teachers.

During the meeting, English class applications for AI were discussed. Teachers shared ideas on how to use AI to detect plagiarism and generate writing prompts, but also acknowledged the need to maintain a balance between AI assistance and authentic student work.

Creating a district policy for AI usage was a crucial topic. The draft policy aimed to guide teachers on how to use AI in the classroom, with a focus on the process being more important than the product. They suggested an approach of neutrality and understanding when dealing with students suspected of AI misuse.

The group planned to make a quick presentation of AI tools and have a soft opening in August. They also considered developing a website for vetted AI tools, organizing them by use cases.

Concerns about AI replacing teachers were discussed, with the consensus that AI could enhance teaching rather than replacing it. The group recognized the importance of integrating digital literacy into all subjects.

Next steps included trying out the AI tools before the next meeting, preparing for future discussions on ethical implications and resistance to AI, and addressing the digital divide among students in policy decisions.

The team aimed to have a comprehensive district policy ready, showcasing AI tools, and gaining valuable experience from their use by the next meeting in early September.

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Action Steps:

1. Develop a Quick Presentation of AI Tools: The team needs to put together a brief presentation showcasing a set of five AI tools that can be used in a classroom setting. This presentation should also provide a plan for when and how teachers might implement these tools in their classes.

2. Plan a Soft Opening for AI Tools Introduction: Prepare for a "soft opening" in August to introduce teachers to these AI tools. This will help create a comfort level among teachers and encourage those who are curious about AI to explore its potential uses in education.

3. Develop a District Use Policy: The team must work on creating a comprehensive district use policy for AI tools. This policy should focus more on what to do with AI rather than what not to do, and should include a set of recommended steps for teachers to follow if they suspect a student is misusing AI.

4. Prepare for an Early Introduction: The team needs to get something out there for August, possibly the policy or the presentation of tools. This would allow for an early introduction to the tools and the policy, providing ample time for teachers to familiarize themselves and provide feedback based on their experiences.

5. Create a Vetted AI Tools Website: Make a website for vetted AI tools, organized by topics/subjects/function. This site could be broken down by school site and showcase 4-5 beginner-level tools at the start. The website should also provide non-threatening use cases, examples of how the tools can be used, and teachers' shared experiences with the tools.

6. Try Out the AI Tools: Before the next meeting in early September, all members of the think tank should try out the AI tools discussed in the meeting. This will provide them with firsthand experience of the tools, helping them to understand their benefits and potential drawbacks in a real-world setting.

7. Prepare for Future Discussions: The team should also prepare to discuss questions raised during the meeting, such as the ethical implications of using AI, the potential impact of AI on teacher roles, and how to handle fears and resistance from teachers.

8. Decide on Blocking ChatGPT: Decide whether to continue blocking ChatGPT or to include it in the range of vetted AI tools.

9. Develop a Plan to Address Digital Divide: Any policy decisions or tools recommended should take into consideration the digital divide among students and plan ways to address it.

10. Draft a Set of Steps for Teachers: If a student is suspected of misuse, draft a set of steps for teachers to approach the situation from a place of neutrality and understanding.

11. Consider Board Interest in Developing Policy: Determine if the board is interested in developing policy related to AI tools in education.

12. Identify AI Tools that align with Standards: The tools identified should ideally align with education standards and practical classroom applications.

13. Prepare for Potential Failures: The team should be ready to present and learn from any failures they encounter in the use of AI tools.

ChatGPT doesn't understand what it's saying: an example

rtabor9 — 2023-07-27 17:48:57 UTC

The answers are wrong in inconsistent ways it's kind of funny.

Student perspectives must be central as educators and policymakers implement artificial intelligence in education

rtabor9 — 2023-08-01 20:49:10 UTC

Summarized using Claude 2:

Here are a few key points about student perspectives on AI in education from the article:

- Students have anxieties that their current skills could become obsolete without integrating AI into education. They want to ensure their learning remains relevant.

- There are concerns about equitable access to AI tools. The paid version of ChatGPT outperforms the free version, creating an unfair advantage.

- Students want educators to revise curricula to enhance areas that could benefit from AI while keeping human-centered aspects. This requires understanding what AI can and can't do.

- Involving students in policy discussions through advisory committees could provide insights into their AI experiences and help implement effective guidelines.

- Educational institutions should collaborate with AI providers like OpenAI to close inequality gaps and equip both students and teachers to use AI tools effectively.

- Fostering dialogue between students and educators can help adapt our education system to utilize AI in ways that benefit all students. Events like the AI x Education conference provide a platform for this.

The key is not overlooking student perspectives as AI is increasingly adopted in education. A collaborative approach between students, educators and policymakers is needed to harness AI effectively.

Bias in AI

rtabor9 — 2023-08-03 07:20:28 UTC

This article highlights how AI might have biases, so it's necessary to keep aware that it is only as objective as the training data.

Curts' Student AI Support Tools

rtabor9 — 2023-08-05 22:28:07 UTC

Great resource, kind of like what we're compiling, but focused on student support. Great for SPED or additional student help.

Not about LLMs, but an eerie parallel to discussions about AI art / synthography today

rtabor9 — 2023-08-08 21:29:35 UTC

In discussions about text-to-image generative AI, I find people sometimes get into philosophical discussions about "Is it art?" Well, it's really interesting that these discussions almost exactly mirror discussions that were held over a century ago, but about photography. Just change out a few of the words here from "photographs" to "images" and from "nature" to "prompts" and you get the discussions of today.
What a time to be alive!

OpenAI's Guide to Teaching with AI

rtabor9 — 2023-09-02 19:47:17 UTC

Ideas for teachers, written by the creators of ChatGPT in collaboration with educators. Also has some detailed prompts for teachers to use.

"AI can do your homework. Now what?" By Vox

rtabor9 — 2023-12-17 09:28:01 UTC

https://youtu.be/bEJ0_TVXh-I?si=6jPITrPcBz4LzAk7

This video just came out this week (December 2023) which I thought was great timing for us, now that we've lived with ChatGPT for a while.

Vox did some great reporting on AI from all people in education (all levels, including college), including students and teachers. They provide data, examples, and perspectives about AI in education, which I think are really valuable for us to consider as we shape the first draft of our policies.

It focuses on how students are using AI chatbots, detection, and pros/cons of using it. It's a pretty balanced discussion. It ultimately highlights how complex this issue is.

Did you know that Padlet now has a pretty nice image generator? Click on the plus sign in the lower right corner and then click on the three dots. Click "I can't draw". Enter a prompt and watch the magic! Here's one I did.

dmarsh63 — 2023-12-19 18:35:44 UTC

AI Image in Padlet

cherylc6 — 2023-12-19 19:57:25 UTC