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A.I. TIPS

We're living in a WILD NEW WORLD, with AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots and other tools that can be used for good or ill.  This page is devoted to sharing ideas about how to use AI to make your job easier and help strengthen students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Because there is so much to comb through, in addition to selecting materials carefully, I also annotate them so you can see what they're about.


If you're a school leader looking for PD on A.I. implementation, please check out this page for more information.

 

NOTE: I update this page CONSTANTLY.  If you have any tips to share, please Email me at literacycookbook AT gmail.com

 

RECOMMENDED A.I. TOOLS:

Chat GPT: See below for resources that explain how to maximize the incredible time-saving benefits of this tool.

Chat Forefront: "Converse" with various personas, including historical figures, celebrities, and fictional characters.

Diffit:  Search for OR drop in texts (or links to texts) that you want to differentiate.  The platform not only rewords the text on your selected grade level but also provides a summary, recommended vocabulary, multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, and more.  ALSO: It can TRANSLATE the text into dozens of languages! #ESLsupport

 

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom by Dan Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox, and Brad Weinstein, TeacherGoals Publishing, 3/30/23.  Lots of practical tools and templates for how to get the most out of AI.  For more info, check out this TLC Blog post.

 

TOOLS FOR CREATING AI POLICIES:


WAYS TO STAY INFORMED (besides by referring to this Webpage):

  • Consider joining the group "Learning with A.I. Tools," led by A.J. Juliani, to participate in discussions and find resources and explainers.
  • Consider joining the group "Learning Revolution," led by Steve Hargadon, for resources and events (esp. his very helpful Chat GPT Bootcamp with resources here).

 

TLC BLOGS ON AI:


HOW TO USE AI TO ENHANCE INSTRUCTION:

 

CAUTIONARY NOTES:


OPINIONS:

 

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