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Lessons Learned from Putting Generative AI in the Hands of Students

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom IV

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Director of Digital Innovation
Western Springs, District 101
@teach42
@Teach42
Steve Dembo is the middle school Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence Teacher and Director of Technology at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL. He is the co-author of the book Untangling the Web: 20 Tools to Power Up Your Teaching and the president of the Skokie/Morton Grove District 69 School Board, serving his third term. Dembo is a dynamic speaker on the capabilities of social networking, the power of educational technologies and the potential for digital content to empower teachers to improve student outcomes.

Session description

Generative AI like ChatGPT has rocked the world of education. While many people are hypothesizing what would happen when students get their hands on this technology, we decided to test it out! During this session, we'll share what AI looks like when put in the hands of middle schoolers!

Purpose & objective

Attendees will learn about first-hand experiences of students using AI in the classroom.
Attendees will discuss ethical considerations when using AI with students.
Attendees will explore a variety of AI powered tools that can be used to supercharge their own lessons.

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Outline

AI Introduction and Resources: 10 minutes
The Greater World of AI, outside of recent updates: 5 minutes
ChatGPT, Bing and Bard, understanding text based generative AI: 10 minutes
Experiences using AI in the classroom with students: 10 minutes
What comes next: $10 minutes
Q&A

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Supporting research

First hand experience
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-chatgpt-teachers-weigh-in-on-how-to-manage-the-new-ai-chatbot/2023/01
The AI Classroom: https://www.amazon.com/Classroom-Artificial-Intelligence-Education-Hitchhikers/dp/1959419110/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O7P7I5LQKLSM

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Session specifications

Topic:
Artificial Intelligence
Grade level:
6-8
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Subject area:
Computer science, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Empowered Learner
  • Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
  • Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
Digital Citizen
  • Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.