In my classroom, assignments are set up to ensure that students aren't focused on just memorizing facts instead I work to have students better prepared for the real world by ensuring that lessons are project-based and focused on developing critical thinking, demonstrating problem-solving and communication. I want my students to understand that while AI is a powerful we will need to better understand how they can use it in everyday life to enhance their work. In a prior AI course I learned that putting more focus on the process, not just the final product it allows students to demonstrate their thinking process, not just a finalized AI report. Use of in-class debates, presentations and discussions would allow students to articulate their understanding of concepts and defend their ideas (this would allow for genuine back-and-forth conversation that students wouldn't be able to "fake". Lastly including more open-ended business case studies/simulations will allow for my students to not only apply the learned concepts but to think creatively and to justify their choices as AI can only assist - not replace the human aspects. Each semester I take time to review my class policies regarding academic integrity, cheating and use of AI and what is acceptable vs. unacceptable use of AI.
The tech tools that I have already used are: ChatGPT, MagicSchool.ai, Brisk Teaching, Diffit, Gemini, SchoolAI, Perplexity, Grouper, Canva Magic Studio, EduAide.ai just to name a few. I'm all about embracing new technology that can allow students to learn and better understand content. Initially stepping into the world of AI, can be overwhelming as there are just so many options - setting realistic goals about adding AI into the classroom routine. I made a list of what I felt that I was spending "too much" time on. From there I took time to find the right AI tool to help with that one issue. Early on I signed up for a few AI platforms and spent sometime getting comfortable with the functions that if offered. There was trial and error as not all prompts I wrote generated what I was seeking and as a result it took additional time to get the final product I was seeking. It has been great in automating some of the tedious tasks like revisiting rubrics, creating quizzes and review worksheets, and drafting communications. It allows me to save time and become more creative.
The tech tools that I have already used are: ChatGPT, MagicSchool.ai, Brisk Teaching, Diffit, Gemini, SchoolAI, Perplexity, Grouper, Canva Magic Studio, EduAide.ai just to name a few. I'm all about embracing new technology that can allow students to learn and better understand content. Initially stepping into the world of AI, can be overwhelming as there are just so many options - setting realistic goals about adding AI into the classroom routine. I made a list of what I felt that I was spending "too much" time on. From there I took time to find the right AI tool to help with that one issue. Early on I signed up for a few AI platforms and spent sometime getting comfortable with the functions that if offered. There was trial and error as not all prompts I wrote generated what I was seeking and as a result it took additional time to get the final product I was seeking. It has been great in automating some of the tedious tasks like revisiting rubrics, creating quizzes and review worksheets, and drafting communications. It allows me to save time and become more creative.