Listen and learn: Edtalk 
Recorded Session
Technology tools I will share are: Kurzweil 3000 and Read the Web, Texthelp’s Read&Write, Glean electronic note taking, Chrome Voice Typing, Google Slides Captioning, EducationCopilot AI, MagicSchool, HyperWrite, Speechify, Goblin Tools, DiffIT, EduAide, ReadBit, and Twee.
I have used all of these tools with and for students that I have been working with this year. There may be new tools that I find in the next few months that I will add, as they are being developed so quickly.
I will give pricing and information on each tool that I share.
I. Understanding AI in the Special Education Classroom:
A. Definition and Overview of AI:
- Introduction to the concept of Artificial Intelligence and its application in education.
B. Benefits of AI in Special Education:
- Highlighting the advantages of AI in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
C. Overview of AI-powered Assistive Technology Tools:
- Exploring various assistive technology tools that utilize AI for inclusive learning experiences.
II. Assistive Technology and AI:
A. AI-assisted Communication Tools:
- Discussing how AI-powered communication tools can facilitate effective communication for students with speech impairments.
B. AI-powered Learning Platforms:
- Demonstrating how AI can adapt and personalize learning materials based on individual student needs, enabling differentiated instruction.
III. Leveraging AI for Summarization and Lexile Changes:
A. AI-powered Summarization Tools:
- Showcasing AI-driven tools that can summarize complex texts, providing accessible learning materials for students with reading difficulties.
B. Adapting Lexile Levels using AI:
- Illustrating how AI algorithms can adjust reading levels to accommodate individual student abilities, promoting inclusive and engaging reading experiences.
IV. Differentiation and Personalization with AI:
A. AI-driven Adaptive Learning Platforms:
- Exploring adaptive learning platforms that utilize AI to provide customized learning pathways based on students' strengths and weaknesses.
B. AI-guided Learning Analytics:
- Highlighting the role of AI in analyzing student data to identify learning gaps, enabling targeted interventions for improved outcomes.
V. Practical Implementation and Best Practices:
A. Integrating AI into the Special Education Curriculum:
- Providing strategies and examples for effectively incorporating AI tools into lesson plans and educational activities.
B. Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy:
- Addressing potential concerns related to the use of AI in special education and discussing best practices for ensuring data privacy and ethical implementation.
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If you choose to change my session to a more interactive or hands-on session, I would select a few of the free tools for participants to sign up for ahead of time and have them bring some materials to work with using these tools.
If a participant wants to try things, I would suggest they sign up for a free MagicSchool account.
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