Blended ContentThe presentation will include the following components:
1. Overview of AI in Education (5 minutes): We will begin by reviewing AI fundamentals, including key concepts and terminology. Moreover, we will review AI4K12 Initiative’s organizing framework for the national AI in K-12 education guidelines, the Five Big Ideas in AI: perception, representation and reasoning, learning, natural interaction, and societal impact. We will offer a brief dicussion of current research on AI in the classroom in order to provide a theoretical framework to guide attendees as they work to conceptualize how they can implement AI in their local institutions. During this portion of the presentation, we will distribute an extensive annotated bibliography of supportive AI technologies that we use to support students, teachers, and school leaders in their work.
2. Virtual Gallery Walk (10 minutes): During this portion of the presentation, attendees will use their devices to engage in an interactive gallery walk where they will explore AI-driven artifacts created by students, teachers, and school leaders. In addition, they will gain exposure to a wide range of AI tools such as Genei, Mindgrasp, Study Fetch, Eduaide, Fetchy, and Brisk AI. In doing so, participants will gather instructional materials that they can use to educate others in their schools about ethical considerations regarding AI as well as strategies to support the thoughtful integration of AI. While attendees engage in the gallery walk, attendees will be able to preview the creation stations that they will be using later in the session.
3. Exploration of AI Tools & Teaching Resources (10 minutes): We will provide an overview of digital platforms that can be used to support the work of students, teachers, and school leaders and will model how to utilize various tools. We will also provide concrete examples of AI implementation in our schools and showcase the impacts of AI on our students and staff alike.
3. Interactive Design of AI-Driven Products (25 minutes): Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the creation of artifacts that fit their school, curriculum, or diverse student needs and interests. During this time, they will have hands-on experience using the digital AI tools and platforms reviewed and will be able to work on their respective projects with the assistance of the presenters. Presenters will provide tutorials on how to use each platform and will have supports specifically geared towards each stakeholder’s unique needs. This portion of the presentation will embrace the structure of a makerspace and therefore attendees will have the opportunity to explore their own interests and become innovative designers with the support and coaching of the presenters.
4. Virtual Sharing and Exploration of Learning Artifacts (5 minutes): After designing an artifact using an AI tool of their choosing, each participant will generate a link or QR code to share out their work. Session participants will have an opportunity to explore one another’s final products and network with one another.
5. Roundtable Question and Answer (5 minutes): We will provide time at the end of our presentation for a roundtable question and answer session where participants can engage in peer-to-peer interaction to discuss how they can integrate AI tools at the classroom, school, or district level in a manner that suits their school goals as well as students’ interests and needs. During this time, attendees will receive digital resources that include technology tutorials and AI instructional materials that they can adapt for use within their schools.
Alshater, M. (2022). Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing academic performance: A case study of ChatGPT. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4312358 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4312358
Baidoo-anu, D. & Owusu Ansah, L. (2023). Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Understanding the Potential Benefits of ChatGPT in Promoting Teaching and Learning . Journal of AI , 7 (1) , 52-62 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jai/issue/77844/1337500
Chen, Y., Jensen, S., Albert, L.J. (2023). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Assistants in the Classroom: Designing Chatbots to Support Student Success. Inf Syst Front 25, 161–182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-022-10291-4
Crawford, J., Cowling, M., & Allen, K. (2023). Leadership is needed for ethical ChatGPT: Character, assessment, and learning using artificial intelligence (AI). Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.53761/1.20.3.02
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, Washington, DC, 2023.
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