Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset

EDT114 Adam Sparks Part 1: Should we use AI-Detection tools?


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Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process.  We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings.

#EduDuctTape Episode 114

  • Today's Sponsors
    • VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake
    • Swivl - MirrorTalk.ai
  • SoapBox Moment - “Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools”
    • “The Basement Tapes” from the Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell - pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-basement-tapes
    • Adam Spark’s blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the
  • Today’s Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing  tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI.
  • Contact Info:   Email: [email protected], Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social
  • 2 Truths & 1 Lie
    • “Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need
  • Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI? Also, should we use AI-Detection Tools?
    • First, why not use AI Detection tools?
      • NAEP Scores
      • Adam’ blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the
      • Debora Weber-Wulff’s article - arxiv.org/abs/2306.15666
      • U of Maryland study - “Is AI-Generated Content Actually Detectable?” - cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/ai-generated-content-actually-detectable
      • Open AI blog post - help.openai.com/en/articles/8313351-how-can-educators-respond-to-students-presenting-ai-generated-content-as-their-own
    • Free Alternatives
      • Revision History
      • Draftback - chromewebstore.google.com/detail/draftback/nnajoiemfpldioamchanognpjmocgkbg?hl=en-US&pli=1
      • Brisk - briskteaching.com/ai-tools/inspect-writing
    • Clear classroom policies
      • AI Assessment scale webinar with Leon Furze & Mike Perkins: myshortanswer.com/assessing-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-the-case-for-assessment-scales
      • AI use scale (red, yellow, green, for example)
      • “Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need
      • Anna Mills on Blue Sky - bsky.app/profile/annamillsoer.bsky.social
      • Academic integrity
    • Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writing
      • Dylan William
      • Short Answer - myshortanswer.com
      • Dylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam
  • Edu News I’ve Got My Peepers On:
    • AI-Generated Lessons in Pear Deck - Stacey Roshan’s tutorial - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=5qdVPI41pofK-LHh&t=42
    • Canva Dream Lab - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024
    • New Google Forms Control Options - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/12/add-granular-control-to-google-forms.html
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