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Tip of the AI-ceberg Episode 1 of a 3 part series on AI in Education

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Today's introduction is composed by ChatGPT...

"Today we're delving into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence in Education. AI is transforming the way we learn and teach, and we're here to explore the potential, challenges, and opportunities it brings to our educational landscape. In this episode, we'll discuss how AI is personalizing learning, enhancing classroom experiences, and even changing the role of educators. So, whether you're an AI enthusiast, an educator looking to stay ahead of the curve, or a even a student curious about the future of learning, stay tuned because we've got a lot to uncover." 

The Rundown

01:24 - Moment of Zen 

“Machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” - Alan Turing

 

04:21 - What is AI? What is ChatGPT?

  • AI is here to stay, and will only get more powerful
  • Students can use it to write essays and do other classwork
  • AI Detectors are not great Detecting AI may be impossible. That's a big problem for teachers. 
  • AI will cause us to rethink traditional assignments. What assignments/practices need to be changed, adjusted, or thrown out?
  • In the near future, AI will be seamless - it’s foolish to think it wont touch every aspect of our work 

    • 06:54 - AI and cheating - not a simple correlation - how can it support teaching and learning?

    • AI can save teachers time (complete mundane administrative tasks)
  • AI can create first drafts (students and teachers)
  • AI can summarize content, create presentations, suggest ways to demonstrate understanding 
  • AI can create examples, non-examples
  • AI can add perspective, context, and ideas to the classroom (can take on a persona)

    • 11:29 - Favorite AI tools for teachers:

    • Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com/ 
  • https://www.perplexity.ai/ 
  • Heypi.com
  • https://firefly.adobe.com/ 
  • Canva - magic features - https://www.canva.com/magic-design/ 

    • 18:29 - Tech Tool of the Week:

    Diffit.me - Use it to align intervention materials with what is being covered in class

    https://web.diffit.me/ explains more about what it can do

     

    Thanks again for listening and inspiring!

     

    Links to the Socials coming soon!

     

    Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden

    Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

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