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:
- OpenAI's Guide to Chat GPT (How to use Chat GPT effectively, from the creators of Chat GPT)
- Getting Smart's Whitepaper on A.I. in Education (Overview of AI and various tools; to be updated periodically)
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations--report from the US Dept. of Education, Office of Educational Technology, May 2023. This report addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks.
- Using Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom by the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative, licensed under the BY-NC 4.0 license. This document offers suggestions for issues to consider when using AI in the classroom. Last updated Jan. 31, 2023.
- Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools, collated by Lance Eaton. This Google Doc includes links to AI policies from various organizations, esp. universities.
- AI and Education: Guidance for Policy-makers, UNESCO, 2021.
- Artificial Intelligence Policy in Secondary Schools by Leon Furze, Feb. 23, 2023. This blog post includes an outline and sample verbiage for key sections of an AI policy.
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:
- Harnessing the Power of New AI Tools: The Future Is Here
- ONE WAY TO SOLVE READING PROBLEMS with ChatGPT
HOW TO USE AI TO ENHANCE INSTRUCTION:
- OpenAI's Guide to Chat GPT (How to use Chat GPT effectively, from the creators of Chat GPT)
- "Mastering Prompt Engineering or the Art of AI Whispering" by Sahbi Chaieb, 3/5/23. This piece discusses the importance of prompt engineering, provides practical examples of prompt engineering, and offers resources and tools for prompt engineering.
- "Using AI to Implement Effective Teaching Strategies in Classrooms: Five Strategies, Including Prompts" by Ethan R. Mollick and Lilach Mollick, UPenn-Wharton, 3/17/23. Research-based, practical suggestions for how to use AI effectively.
- "The Principal's Role in Supporting New Tech" by Matt Renwick, MiddleWeb, 4/30/23. Practical tips for principals.
- WATCH "The Amazing A.I. Super Tutor for Students and Teachers" by Sal Khan, TED Talk, TED 2023 (April). 15 mins. MIND-BLOWING demos of Khanmigo, which provides super-helpful tutoring (and asks questions instead of giving students the answers)!
- WATCH "How to Save Hours as a Teacher Using A.I. Tools" by A.J. Juliani, Learning with A.I. Tools, 4/24/23. 10 mins. Stunning demo of how to create a 6th-grade history/science project and rubric and materials in 2 minutes!
- "The Complete Guide to Using AI in Project-Based Learning and Genius Hour" by A.J. Juliani, from his blog, 5/10/23. Very comprehensive, as promised.
CAUTIONARY NOTES:
- "Can ChatGPT-4 Help with History Research? I Think I'll Pass" by John Norton, MiddleWeb, 3/18/23. Chat GPT sometimes makes stuff up.
- WATCH "The A.I. Dilemma" on YouTube (March 9, 2023). This 1-hour video should be REQUIRED VIEWING for every citizen!!! More than 50% of people who work in AI think there's a 10% chance that AI will destroy civilization as we know it.
- WATCH "Artificial Intelligence Revolution," 60 Minutes, 4/19/23. This 29-min CBS TV segment gives a useful overview of what we know about AI as of April, 2023.
- Wondering how effective AI is at creating plausible images? Check out WhichFaceIsReal.com.
OPINIONS:
- "Chat GPT Is Here to Stay. Testing & Curriculum Must Adapt for Students to Succeed" by Andy Canales, The 74, 4/17/23.
- For helpful context, see "'This Changes Everything': How A.I. Is About to Upend Teaching and Learning" by Robin Lake, The 74, 4/27/23.
- "AI Chatbots Will Help Students Learn Nothing Better Than Ever" by Dan Meyers, Substack, 5/11/23.
