Innovation arcade: Exploration lab 
Purpose:
The workshop aims to introduce teachers to the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, focusing on tools like ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, Magicschool.ai, Conkers.ai, and similar resources. Participants will explore these tools hands-on and discover how AI can optimize their teaching processes, ultimately saving time and enhancing classroom experiences.
Objectives - Participant Outcomes:
AI Familiarity: Participants will gain a better understanding of AI concepts, terminology, and its potential impact on education.
Tool Exploration: Teachers will explore ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, Magicschool.ai, Conkers.ai, and similar tools, understanding their functionalities and potential applications.
Demonstrations: Through live demos, participants will witness practical uses of these AI tools in lesson planning, content creation, and classroom engagement.
Hands-on Experience: Teachers will have hands-on experience using the tools to create or adapt educational content, fostering confidence in integrating AI into their teaching practices.
Time Optimization: Participants will learn how AI tools can streamline tasks, saving time on lesson planning, grading, and administrative duties.
Integration Strategies: Teachers will develop strategies to seamlessly integrate AI resources into their curriculum, enhancing both in-person and virtual teaching environments.
Educational Challenge:
Teachers face the challenge of time constraints in lesson planning, adapting materials, and addressing individual student needs. The workshop addresses this challenge by introducing AI tools that can automate certain tasks, allowing educators to focus more on personalized instruction.
Technology Intervention:
The workshop features hands-on exploration of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bard , Claude (demonstrating prompt writing intended for teachers), Magicschool.ai (designed especially for educators), Conkers.ai (for personalizing assessments as well as differentiating those assessments), and similar resources tailored to educational contexts.
Lesson Plans/Activities/Strategies:
Introduction to AI in Education: Overview of AI concepts and its potential impact on teaching.
Tool Exploration Stations: Hands-on exploration of ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, Magicschool.ai, Conkers.ai, etc.
Live Demonstrations: Practical demonstrations of AI tools applied to lesson planning, content creation, and collaboration.
Interactive Session: Participants engage in discussions on effective integration strategies and share insights.
Evidence of Success:
Success will be measured through participant feedback, gauging their confidence in using AI tools, perceived time savings, and the development of personalized strategies for integrating AI into their teaching practices. Additionally, anecdotal evidence from participants sharing successful AI-integrated lessons will be collected.
I. Welcome and Introduction 2 min
II. Using Gimkit's This or That to assess what participants know about AI.
-Using Plickers, the participants will be asked on they using AI currently. This is
a trick questions as I will show them apps they are currently using in their
personal life that use AI (such as Amazon, Gmail, Facebook, Apple Maps,
itunes, etc. 5 min
III. A quick at look at key vocabulary used in AI 5 min
IV. What is ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and Claude 2? 10 min
-Generative AI
-Prompts
-Will demo some but most will be done in the "Uses" section
V. Teacher Specific AI Tools 10 min
-Magicschool.ai
-Eduaide.ai
VI. Uses/Applications 20 min
-Majority of the time will be spent here
-Differentiation
-Personalized Learning
-Generating Lessons
-Behavior Intervention
-Teachers will be given time to explore during this time
VII. Final Thoughts 5 mine
At this time, research on the use of AI for and by teachers is very limited at this time. I have compiled a list of articles and books that I used to design my presentation.
"A Majority of New Teachers Aren't Prepared to Teach With Technology. What's the Fix?" https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-majority-of-new-teachers-arent-prepared-to-teach-with-technology-whats-the-fix/2023/09
"Claude 2 vs Bard vs ChatGPT" https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/claude-2-vs-bard-vs-chatgpt/
"ChatGPT Glossary: 41 AI Terms Everyone Should Know" https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/chatgpt-glossary-41-ai-terms-that-everyone-should-know/
"AI for Teachers" by Matt Miller
"20 ChatGPT Prompts for ELA Teachers" https://classtechtips.com/2023/07/30/prompts-for-ela-teachers/
"Generative AI is Coming for the Classroom, Whether Teachers Like It or Not. Here's Why Many in Education Think it Should be Embraced Rather Than Shunned" https://www.businessinsider.com/education-experts-teachers-generative-ai-chatgpt-classroom-2023-1
"How ChatGPT Can Improve Education, Not Threaten It" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-chatgpt-can-improve-education-not-threaten-it/
"What Will ChatGPT Mean for Teaching?" https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-01-03-what-will-chatgpt-mean-for-teaching?utm_campaign=ISTESproutSocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com
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