ISTELive ContentTitle:
Improving Parent-Teacher Relationships by Building Customized GPTs to Solve School-Wide Communication Challenges
Content and Engagement:
Participants will learn how to build and customize AI-driven tools to transform parent-teacher communication and foster deeper relationships with families. The session will be highly interactive, guiding participants through the process of creating tailored communication solutions for their school environment. The session will use a mix of hands-on activities, collaborative peer discussions, and guided exercises to keep participants engaged.
Detailed Breakdown:
1. Introduction and Overview (10 minutes)
Content: Introduce the session’s goals, focusing on how building customized GPTs can revolutionize parent-teacher communication and improve relationships with families.
Engagement: Start with a poll to assess the audience’s current communication challenges and invite participants to share examples. This will help connect the content to real-world needs.
Process: Use live polling tools (e.g., Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere) to collect responses and immediately display results, fostering peer engagement.
2. Live Demos of Communication GPTs (20 minutes)
Content: Demonstrate key GPTs that participants will customize during the session, such as tools for parent-teacher conferences, progress updates, behavior tracking, and homework support.
Engagement: Participants will watch live demonstrations of how these GPTs generate automated, personalized communication, followed by a Q&A to discuss their functionality.
Process: Use live GPT demos via a shared screen to show real-time customization and generation of communication tools. Allow participants to ask questions about specific features and their school’s needs.
3. Hands-On Customization of GPTs (30 minutes)
Content: Participants will be guided step-by-step through building their own GPTs using pre-built templates. This will include setting up prompts for parent-teacher communication scenarios such as report card updates, behavior management discussions, and school event reminders.
Engagement: This is the core hands-on activity. Participants will work individually or in small groups to create GPTs based on their specific school communication challenges.
Process:
Provide customizable templates that participants can adapt.
Offer real-time assistance as participants work on their GPTs, encouraging peer-to-peer interaction.
Encourage participants to share their drafts with others in breakout groups to gather feedback and inspiration.
4. Scaling and Implementing GPTs School-Wide (15-20 minutes)
Content: Teach participants how to scale these tools for school-wide use, ensuring that communication is consistent across all grades and classrooms. Discuss strategies for implementing GPTs equitably, including language translation features and accessibility tools.
Engagement: Participants will engage in small group discussions to brainstorm how they can implement their GPTs across departments, schools, or districts.
Process: Use breakout rooms or discussion pods where participants can share ideas for scaling their tools and discuss how to overcome potential challenges (e.g., equity, access). Bring the group back together to share key takeaways from each discussion.
5. Reflection and Next Steps (10 minutes)
Content: Conclude by reflecting on how GPTs can transform parent-teacher relationships and improve school-wide communication. Provide resources for participants to continue building and refining their GPTs post-session.
Engagement: Ask participants to reflect on one key takeaway and how they plan to implement these tools in their schools. Use a digital whiteboard (e.g., Padlet) to collect and display responses.
Process: Invite participants to share their implementation plans or challenges they foresee, allowing the group to offer solutions and encouragement.
Time Breakdown:
Introduction and Overview – 10 minutes
Live Demos of Communication GPTs – 20 minutes
Hands-On Customization of GPTs – 30 minutes
Scaling and Implementing GPTs School-Wide – 15-20 minutes
Reflection and Next Steps – 10 minutes
Engagement Tactics:
Polls and Q&A: Real-time polls and live questions to assess participants' challenges and actively involve them.
Hands-On Creation: Participants will actively build GPTs using provided templates, experimenting with custom prompts.
Peer-to-Peer Interaction: Small group discussions and feedback loops will be used to encourage collaborative problem-solving and sharing of ideas.
Device-Based Activities: Participants will use their own devices to create, modify, and test their customized GPTs during the session.
Reflection and Sharing: Digital tools like Padlet or live chats will be used for participants to share takeaways and discuss next steps in their schools.
1. “Family Engagement Toolkit: Continuous Improvement Through an Equity Lens” (California Department of Education)
Overview: This toolkit emphasizes the importance of family engagement in schools and how equitable communication is essential for student success. It provides strategies for improving communication between schools and families, particularly for diverse communities.
Link: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/pf/documents/family-engagement-toolkit.pdf
2. “Parent and Family Involvement in Education: 2019” (National Center for Education Statistics)
Overview: This report highlights the critical role of family involvement in student outcomes and the need for better communication tools between parents and schools to support engagement.
Link: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2020/2020076.pdf
3. “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations” (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, 2021)
Overview: This report discusses how AI can support education by enhancing communication, providing timely feedback, and improving personalized learning, all of which are relevant to parent-teacher communication.
Link: https://tech.ed.gov/files/2021/06/Artificial-Intelligence-and-the-Future-of-Teaching-and-Learning.pdf
4. “The Impact of Effective Communication on Student Success” (National School Public Relations Association)
Overview: This resource explores how consistent, clear communication between parents and educators improves student outcomes, which directly supports the goals of your session.
Link: https://www.nspra.org/communications-matters
5. “Family Engagement and Technology: What’s Changed?” (Harvard Family Research Project)
Overview: This article examines how technology has transformed parent-school communication and engagement, offering insights into how AI tools like GPTs can further enhance these interactions.
Link: https://archive.globalfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/family-engagement-and-technology-what-s-changed
6. “Algorithmic Bias in Education” (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology)
Overview: This research provides an analysis of the risks and opportunities presented by AI in education, emphasizing the importance of equitable and bias-free AI tools, which aligns with the customizable GPTs you’re presenting.
Link: https://tech.ed.gov/AI-in-education/
7. “AI in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Data Privacy” (Center for Democracy and Technology)
Overview: This report underscores the need for transparent AI systems in schools that respect data privacy while supporting educators and parents with clear, accessible communication.
Link: https://cdt.org/insights/ai-in-education-challenges-and-opportunities-for-data-privacy/
8. “The Importance of Parent Engagement in Student Success” (National PTA)
Overview: This article discusses how increasing parent involvement through effective communication can have a significant impact on student achievement, underscoring the need for tools like customized GPTs to facilitate these relationships.
Link: https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/National-Standards-for-Family-School-Partnerships
9. “Artificial Intelligence in Education: Promises and Implications for Teaching and Learning” (Learning Policy Institute)
Overview: This paper delves into how AI can enhance various aspects of education, including personalized communication and support for teachers and families, aligning with the goals of your Learning Lab.
Link: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/Artificial_Intelligence_Education_REPORT.pdf
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