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ISTELive ContentNote: Specific K-5 AI apps and tools will be updated as we approach ISTE, ensuring that the session includes the most current resources and ideas from my ongoing classroom experiences. This will allow participants to benefit from the latest advancements and practical applications of AI in education.
Introduction and Session Goals (5 minutes)
Content: Welcome participants and introduce myself, highlighting my nearly 20 years of experience as an elementary public school teacher. Outline the session's objectives: to share practical ideas and strategies for enhancing K-5 student learning and engagement across all subjects using AI tools.
Engagement: Briefly discuss the importance of integrating AI in elementary education to enrich lessons and boost student involvement. Emphasize that the session will focus on practical applications that can be implemented immediately in reading, math, and writing.
Demystifying AI for Educators (10 minutes)
Content: Explain AI concepts in simple terms relevant to K-5 education, addressing common misconceptions. Clarify how AI differs from other technologies and its potential benefits in an elementary classroom setting.
Engagement: Share relatable examples of AI in everyday life and how similar technologies can be applied in teaching various subjects. Use anecdotes from my own classroom to illustrate these points.
Showcasing AI Tools for K-5 Classrooms (15 minutes)
Content: Introduce several AI tools suitable for young learners, demonstrating how they enhance learning in reading, math, writing, and other areas.
Engagement: Conduct live demonstrations of each tool, showcasing features that promote engagement and understanding. Discuss how these tools cater to different learning styles and can be adapted for small group or whole class instruction.
Practical Applications in Reading, Math, and Writing (15 minutes)
Content: Present specific lesson examples in reading, math, and writing that incorporate AI tools and strategies. Discuss how AI can support reading comprehension through interactive stories, enhance math lessons with adaptive problem sets, and inspire writing with AI-generated prompts.
Engagement: Share real-life classroom experiences and outcomes from using AI in these subject areas. Explain how these strategies have increased student engagement and mastery of content in my own teaching practice.
Activities: Encourage participants to reflect on how these ideas could be adapted for their own classrooms and invite questions for clarification.
Enhancing Teacher Productivity with AI (10 minutes)
Content: Share AI tools that streamline lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks, improving teacher creativity and productivity. Highlight tools that can generate customized lesson plans, automate grading for assessments, and assist with tracking student progress.
Engagement: Discuss real-life examples of how these tools have benefited my teaching, freeing up more time to focus on direct student interaction and personalized instruction. Emphasize the positive impact on work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Closing Remarks and Q&A (5 minutes)
Content: Summarize the key takeaways from the session, reinforcing how AI can be a practical resource to enhance learning and engagement across all K-5 subjects. Encourage participants to consider integrating AI into their teaching practices.
Engagement: Open the floor for any final questions or comments. Address any concerns and provide suggestions for next steps in exploring AI technologies.
Holmes, W., Tuomi, I., & Perez, A. I. (2022). "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Practices and Perspectives." Journal of Learning Analytics, 9(2), 4-17.
Description: This article examines practical applications of AI in education, discussing how AI tools can support teachers in enhancing student learning and engagement. It highlights strategies applicable to primary education. This aligns with the session by providing evidence on how AI can be used practically in K-5 classrooms to improve teaching outcomes.
URL: https://doi.org/10.18608/jla.2022.7670
Kasneci, E., Sessler, K., Küchemann, S., et al. (2023). "ChatGPT for Good? On Opportunities and Challenges of Large Language Models for Education." Learning and Individual Differences, 103.
Description: This article examines the opportunities and challenges of using large language models like ChatGPT in educational settings. It provides insights into how AI can support teachers in creating engaging learning experiences. This connects to the session by offering evidence on the practical application of AI tools to enhance creativity and productivity in K-5 teaching.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2023.102274
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."
Description: This study explores how generative AI models like ChatGPT can enhance teaching and learning processes. It discusses potential benefits such as personalized learning and increased student engagement. This connects to the session by highlighting practical ways AI tools can be integrated into K-5 classrooms to enrich lessons and support students in mastering content.
URL: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4337484
EdTech Magazine. (2022). "The Role of AI in Personalized Learning."
Description: The article explores how AI supports personalized learning in K-12 education, offering examples of AI applications that adapt to individual student needs. This connects to the session by illustrating practical ways AI can be used in K-5 classrooms to tailor instruction and enhance student learning.
URL: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/08/role-ai-personalized-learning
As far as specific apps, the AI landscape is changing so much that the ones I share will definitely change significantly between now and then. They will be linked on the session resources that I share with attendees, though.
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