Event Information
Introduction: What is Synthetic Media? (10 mins)
We will define synthetic media with engaging examples of images, videos, and audio.
Pose the question: What are the positive implications of effective synthetic media use in the classroom? (Amplifying creativity, enhancing learning experiences)
Pose the question: What are the potential negative consequences of inappropriate synthetic media use? (Bias, misinformation, manipulation)
Define key terms: deepfakes, misinformation, disinformation, malinformation (using LLM as a media literacy teacher)
Exploring the Challenges and Impact (15 mins)
Question: Where can synthetic media pose problems in schools?
Scenario Analysis: Discuss the provided scenario or introduce a new one relevant to school leadership (e.g., deepfake of a principal/athletic director).
Broader Implications: Explore how these issues extend beyond education and into everyday life.
Pandora's Box Dilemma: Discuss the pros and cons of educating students about synthetic media.
Classroom Experiences and Strategies (20 mins)
Matt's Perspective: Matt will share experiences using AI-generated images in the classroom, emphasizing "teaching AI without teaching AI," spotting "AI weirdness," and incorporating "by the way" lessons.
Dee's Perspective: Dee will highlight his culturally responsive teaching strategies, connecting to hip-hop examples and fostering Freirean-style class debates to engage students in critical discussions about AI.
Historical Context: Discuss how data gathering has evolved over time, and AI advancements are leveraging this data in new ways (e.g., Google-411 and Google Voice).
Addressing Concerns and Finding Balance (15 mins)
Open Discussion: Address concerns like the psychological impact on students, erosion of trust, cheating, bias, disruption, energy consumption, and intellectual property rights.
Finding a Balance: Facilitate a discussion on responsible AI use, weighing concerns against potential benefits. Encourage participants to share their perspectives and experiences.
Conclusion: We will emphasize the importance of informed decision-making and ongoing critical evaluation when using AI in education.
Media Literacy Resources - “Media Literacy Resources.” California Department of Education, 16 Apr. 2024, www.cde.ca.gov/Ci/cr/ml/index.asp
AD frames Principal with Deepfake-
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/pikesville-principal-maryland-deepfake-cec/index.html
Digital Literacy Textbook - LaGarde, Jennifer, and Darren Hudgins. Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the ‘Fake News’ Era. International Society for Technology in Education, 2021
AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future by Matt Miller, 2023
The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered The Chat
by Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier, 2024
ChatGPT- https://openai.com/chatgpt/
Microsoft Copilot- https://copilot.microsoft.com/
Adobe Firefly- https://firefly.adobe.com/inspire/images
Google Gemini- https://gemini.google.com/
Google NotebookLM- https://notebooklm.google.com/