With new technology, comes new training. We don't want to use something so advanced in our schools without first training our district leaders, administrators, and teachers. Before we can potentially streamline AI with our students, we have to develop policies for it's usage. There are many trainings available online for teachers to participate in. This year, I participated in the ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators training through Common Sense Media. AI in schools is a scary topic and looking to those who have already piloted the platforms can make it a little less overwhelming. Some schools have already piloted different AI platforms in the classroom, for example, a middle school in Newark Public Schools has used Khan Academy's AI Khanmigo.
In my opinion, I think that when we learn how to use AI correctly in education, then it will be instrumental in our students' learning paths. AI can be use in many resourceful ways including administrative tasks, such as social media responses (Jones & Kennedy, 2023, p.36). AI-driven platforms automatically analyze individual learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses and tailor a learning path that fit for each individual student (Ejjami, 2024). Many educators do not realize that they are already indirectly using AI in the classroom. Diagnostics, like i-Ready, are creating personalized learning paths for each student after taking the assessment. This is one way that AI is shaping the future of education. Cardona, et al (2023) emphasize that AI can help teachers provide extra support to students when there isn't enough time in the day (p.2).
AI is something that is not going away and will continue to gain momentum. School districts need to begin planning for professional development within their schools to prepare their teachers.
References
Cardona, M., Rodríguez, R. J., Ishmael, K., & U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Artificial intelligence and the future of teaching and learning. https://www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf
Ejjami, R. (2024). The Future of Learning: AI-Based Curriculum development. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 6(4), 1–2. https://jngr5.com/public/blog/The%20Future%20of%20Learning.pdf
Jones, L., & Kennedy, E. (2023). Effective technology tools for school leadership: Understanding Digital and Data-Driven Strategies. Taylor & Francis.
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As AI continues to be integrated into education, it is important to be knowledgeable about AI. Thank you for sharing about your experiences in the ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators through Common Sense Media-- this sounds like an amazing way to familarize yourself with AI. Researcher Walter (2024) discusses the importance of AI education when he concludes, "AI literacy is identified as crucial, encompassing an understanding of AI technologies and their broader societal impacts" (para. 1). When teachers and students are educated on how to use AI in helpful and beneficial ways, AI can change the world of education!
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Walter, Y. (2024). Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00448-3