289: Grappling with the great idea of gaming for good

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  Tricia and Jeff discuss the final week of their May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge, focusing on AI and executive function. They highlight the importance of executive function skills in enacting learning and provide three mega prompts to support the development of these skills. Tricia shares her experience using generative AI for gardening and landscaping, while Jeff explores the use of AI for project management. They also announce their upcoming summer mini-series on the power of play.         Takeaways   Executive function skills are crucial for organizing and enacting learning.  Generative AI can be used for gardening and landscaping, providing information on plant identification and growth predictions.  AI can support project management by generating frameworks and motivational phrases.  The May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge offers a variety of prompts to explore different AI applications.  The upcoming summer mini-series will focus on the power of play and its impact on learning and well-being.   Ready to get the free guide they discuss today? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/micro-menu-part-3-and-4/ Explore our new course Foundational AI Literacy https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/ai-foundation Huge thanks to our amazing sponsor Lebra! https://www.lebrahq.com/ Take $25 off with special promo code 'SSPOD25' Tell us more about your thoughts on our guide: info@shiftingschools.com  

340: AI’s Role in Strengthening Executive Function

Jeff Utecht and Tricia discuss the importance of AI literacy and introduce their AI literacy course. They also talk about the recent updates from OpenAI and Google in the field of AI. They highlight the significance of AI in social-emotional learning. They also explore the power of play and share prompts for creating interactive stories using AI. They emphasize the importance of involving parents in AI conversations and providing them with prompts to engage their children in learning over the summer. Ready to get the free guide they discuss today? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/micro-menu-part-3-and-4/ Explore our new course Foundational AI Literacy https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/ai-foundation Huge thanks to our amazing sponsor Lebra! https://www.lebrahq.com/ Take $25 off with special promo code 'SSPOD25' Tell us more about your thoughts on our guide: info@shiftingschools.com What are some of the big ideas inside this conversation? AI literacy is important for educators and students to navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI.  Updates from OpenAI and Google highlight the potential of AI in various domains.  AI can support social-emotional learning and provide companionship for students.  Creating interactive stories using AI prompts can engage students and foster creativity.  Involving parents in AI conversations and providing prompts can promote learning over the summer.    

339: Can generative AI help my learners boost the power of play?

Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the second menu for the May Micro Menu Challenge. They provide prompts and resources to help educators experiment with AI literacy. They also address common questions, such as how to keep up with AI developments and whether to upgrade to the paid version of ChatGPT. They emphasize the importance of community-based learning and the need to prioritize privacy when using AI tools. In this conversation, Jeff and Tricia discuss the limitations of generative AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities. They emphasize the need for educators to have an organizing principle, such as the Drive framework, to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI. They also explore the power of prompt crafting and provide a feedback prompt template for effective feedback in the classroom. They encourage educators to experiment with different prompts and share their experiences with their colleagues. The conversation concludes with a reminder to save $25 on Shifting Schools' asynchronous workshops using the code SSPOD25. Ready to explore the menus? Download them free: https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/may-micro-menu-1/ Thank you to our sponsor! Learn more about Lebra today: https://www.lebrahq.com/    

338: Can generative AI help me rethink feedback in the classroom?

Jeff and Tricia introduce their new micro menu for the month of May, which focuses on experimenting with generative AI in different contexts. They emphasize the importance of actually interacting with AI tools and the power of collaborative conversations about the output. They also mention their sponsor, Lebra, and answer questions about handling change and choosing the right generative AI tool. In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the importance of getting familiar with and using generative AI tools, specifically ChatGPT. This episode also will introduce the Drive Framework, which stands for dialogue, re-imagine, interdependence, verify, and executive functioning. The framework provides a roadmap for educators to navigate AI literacy and leverage technology for deeper learning. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the Building Community prompt in the Mega Menu, highlighting the power of word choice and the importance of customization and critical thinking when using generative AI tools. Ready to get your Micro Menu for May free guide? 

337: Micro Menu Month Launches: AI Literacy for Teams

 This week Tricia interviews two of her alltime fav librarians about the role of librarians in cultivating AI literacy. Karina  and Allie  discuss the responsibility of librarians in fostering AI literacy, curating resources, and teaching AI ethics. They also explore the impact of social media algorithms on readers' preferences and the importance of providing guidance in book recommendations. The librarians share their favorite AI tools, such as Magic School, Diffit, and Curipod, and emphasize the need for librarians to experiment and find tools that work best for them. They also discuss the influence of TikTok and Bookstagram in promoting reading and recommend books they are excited to read. Ready to learn more about our amazing guests this week? https://www.tiktok.com/@alliethelibrarian https://www.instagram.com/alliethelibrarian/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cuethelibrarian/ https://cuethelibrarian.weebly.com/about.html Chapters 06:22 Curating Resources and Teaching AI Ethics 11:13 The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on Readers' Preferences 15:43 Favorite AI Tools for Librarians 28:46 Guiding Readers in Book Recommendations Huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting our podcast Learn more about  Lebra Gamestorm EDU

289: Grappling with the great idea of gaming for good

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