For the Purpose Of...

The second episode of our AI Series focuses in on How Generative AI Works. Join Keith, Sarah and Katherine as they discuss what it is, how it’s different than other types of AI, how it works, its limitations, real-life applications, and a special resource for you!

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Correction: In this episode Keith refers to Photobucket having 20 million photos, the actual number referenced in the Reuters article is 13 billion. Source.

Generative AI

Resources and References

Tools

Professional Learning

REMC SAVE

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Podcast PDx

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For SCECHs: What is one metaphor you have for generative AI?

For Fun: What are your responses to the love it or leave it segment?

Turkey dinner

Holiday decorations before December

Black Friday shopping

Sweater weather

Daylight saving time

Pumpkin spice

Crisp fall leaves or bare trees

Fall baking

Fall sports

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The first episode of our AI Series focuses on AI Literacy. Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they unpack what AI literacy is, why it’s important, and how teachers can support their students' AI Literacy. 

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AI Literacy - a person’s ability to understand, evaluate, and use AI systems safely, efficiently, and ethically. It can be broken down into 4 parts:

Resources and References

Teaching About AI

Studies

CNBC - Job postings mentioning AI have more than doubled in two years, LinkedIn data shows

Microsoft - AI at Work Is Here. Now comes the Hard Part

Microsoft - AI in Education Report

Professional Learning

Kent ISD’s EdTech Cheer

Kent ISD’s AI for Educators Workshops

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For SCECHs: What’s resonating the most with you about this episode? What is one small way you can support your learner’s AI literacy?

For Fun: What’s your favorite fall activity?

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper.

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Resources and References

Digital Citizenship Week - October 14-18

Digital Citizenship Competencies

Sarah's Shark Week Resources

Michael Phelps vs. Shark

1000 Hours Outside

Protect Young Eyes

Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Device Free Dinner

Blue Light Before Bed

AI Ethics

Computer Science Impacts of Computing

Our Kent ISD Equity Statements

Professional Learning

EdTech Cheer

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Podcast PDx

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For SCECHs: What was one aspect of digital citizenship discussed in this episode that resonated with you? Why did it resonate? 

For Fun: Describe a modern-day object using references from 1745 using 3-4 bullet points.

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Snowflake by BatchBug

Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they share strategies for starting the year out right. They’ll also share the weirdest things they have in their workspace and respond to a listener’s predictions. 

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Resources and References

Funko Pop

Lego Succulents

Social Contracts

Love and Logic

AI Literacy

AI Expectations

Zedonk

Professional Learning

CSforMichigan Conference - October 3-4

MACUL25 Call for Speakers

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For SCECHs: What do you do to kick off your school year on the right foot?

For Fun: What weird or quirky items do you have in your workspace or backpack?

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Easy Love by Hotham

Chop Chops by Alex Productions

Join Ron, Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they revisit their predictions for last year, share their predictions for this school year and talk about their favorite canadianisms. 

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Resources and References

Loaded All Dressed Chips

Milk in a Bag

MiLEAP

AI Hype Cycle

SCRIPT Workshops

West Michigan Teacher Collaborative

Edutopia Cell Phone Bans Article

Professional Learning

Kent ISD’s AI for Educators Workshops

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For SCECHs: What are your predictions for the 2024-25 school year?

For Fun: What is your favorite Canadianism or Canada experience?

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Join Keith on this special episode as he interviews STEM Consultant Du Bui about Esports in K-12 education. Learn about how Esports supports STEM learning, core classrooms, SEL and career paths. 

Our Special Guest

Du Bui

STEM Consultant

Kent ISD

[email protected]

Resources

Du’s Article 

Michigan High School Esports Federation (MiHSEF)

Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)

REMC Esports Amplified

Kent County Cup

Du’s STEM & Esports Website

August 9 Coaches Summit

Professional Learning

For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx Season 4

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For SCECHs: What is one thing from the interview with Du that is sticking with you? How would you see it benefitting your learners?

For Fun: What is your favorite video game?

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Episode 3.10 - Moral Panic and The Anxious Generation

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Ron, Keith and Sarah discuss perspectives surrounding the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: Our changing definition of play, cell phone bans, screen time, social media and the impact of technology on mental health. 

Resources

Polymaker Filament

Flexible 3D Printing Base

The Anxious Generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness by Jonathan Haidt

The mental health benefits of nature: Spending time outdoors to refresh your mind - Sara Youngblood Gregory, Mayo Clinic

Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) - Cleveland Clinic

Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature: They may prefer to stick to their screens, but here's why getting outdoors matters - Child Mind Institute

The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? - Candice L. Odgers, UC Irvine

The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World - Jordan Shapiro, Sesame Workshop, Brookings Institution 

The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life - Anya Kamenitz - NPR and Fast Company

Principals Know a TikTok Ban Won’t Solve All Their Problems. But Many Still Want One. - Olina Banerji, EdWeek 

Professional Learning

Touch Some Grass Technology ConferencePodcast PDx

Register for Season 4 (2024-25) of Podcast PDxPodcast PDx Survey

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For SCECHs: What are some ideas that stood out to you? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

For Fun: What is your favorite creation tool that you are using lately?

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Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use.

Resources

MACUL Conference

Cornelius Minor

Gartner Hype Cycle

SchoolAI

Magic School

ChatGPT

Anthropic Claude

Perplexity

Neeva

Google and Apple Partner to Power Siri

Djo - End of Beginning

Michigan Learning Channel

3DuxDesign

MakeDo

Adobe Firefly

Professional LearningTouch Some GrassPodcast PDx

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For SCECHs:What trends do you notice in education right now? How do they relate to the technologies you’ve heard on this podcast?

For Fun: Where do you keep up with trends? Technology, education or otherwise.

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Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult Learners

Join Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference. 

Resources

Duolingo

Mango Languages

Kent District Library

Grand Rapids Public Library

Kahoot

Blooket

Quizziz

Notability

Goblin.tools

Linkedin Learning

GCF Learning

Trello

Google Keep

Bullet Journal - How to Craft a Better To-Do List

Professional Learning

The Kent ISD K-12 AI Summit - Save the Date for April 29, 2024! 

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For SCECHs: What are some tools or strategies that you use in your own learning as an adult?  

For Fun: Where do you fall in your birth order? What were the best and worst parts of that?

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Join Sarah, Ron and Keith to discuss the ways learning materials can be designed to be more accessible for learners. Hear about the teachers that had a significant impact in their lives and the first ever Sarah's Rant. 

Resources

Accessible Design Quicksheet

comicsanscriminal.com

Professional Learning

Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM)

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For SCECHs: Which accessible design idea sticks out to you? How do you see it impacting your classroom?

For Fun: Who is one teacher who had an impact on you? Why?
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