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Navigating the Future: AI Issues in the Middle School Classroom

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Join us for this exciting journey into the future of education, where educators know how to navigate the challenges and issues around AI and AI becomes an invaluable ally in shaping young minds. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world, it’s crucial to understand its implications, especially in the classroom. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have insights into addressing the issues and empowering your students for success in a tech-driven world! NOTE: session co-developed with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

ChatGPT on AI in Classroom pdfDownload

What ChatGPT suggested I include in this presentation:

AI and “Student Cheating”:

AI in the Classroom:

  • Khanmigo – AI tutor for Khan Academy – A one-of-a-kind AI seamlessly integrated in Khan Academy’s world-class content.What could you learn with a 24/7 tutor personalized for you? Unleash your potential with Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered tutor.
  • AI for Oceans – Code.org – Learn about machine learning and ethical use of AI.
  • GPT4Teachers – Teacher resources for using ChatGPT4 in the classroom.
  • 100 Prompts for Teachers – Alice Keeler – ChatGPT and AI models are going to be everywhere. Like Google changed how we get information. AI is going to change how we work. The trick is how to ask ChatGPT questions that will help you get the most use out of an AI chatbot. Here are some prompts you might want to ask ChatGPT to help you with teaching.
  • Teaching with AI – OpenAI – A guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias.
  • Game-changing AI Tools for Every Classroom – Gary Stager – The whitepaper includes overviews of four amazing AI-enhanced software tools that you can use today. Gary Stager shares features for teachers, features for students, educational opportunities and benefits, applications for K-12 education, and additional reading recommendations.

Existing Policy/Regulatory Framework (thank you, Drummond Woodsum):

  • Students
    • Computer and Internet Use Policy and Procedure (IJNDB/IJNDB-R)
    • Student Code of Conduct (JIC) / Academic Honesty Rules
    • Disciplinary Policies (e.g., Student Discipline (JK))
    • Classroom Rules
  • Staff
    • Computer and Internet Use Policy and Procedure (GCSA/GCSA-R)
    • Student Records and Information (i.e. FERPA) Policy (JRA) 
    • Copyright Policy and Procedure (EGAD/EGAD-R)
    • Programs for Students with Limited English Proficiency Policy (IHBEA) / Lau Plan
    • Selection of Educational Materials Policy (IJJ)
    • Records Retention Policy (EHB)

Guidance on Leading for AI in School:

  • Bringing AI to School: Tips For School Leaders – ISTE – Artificial Intelligence is having a major impact on education. Whether you are excited or concerned about AI, as a school leader you have a responsibility to ensure AI is approached thoughtfully and appropriately in your school community and informs your vision for teaching and learning. This guide will help you quickly gain the background you need as a learning leader in an AI infused world.
  • How to Create a Responsible Use Policy for AI – TCEA TechNotes – It’s become more and more apparent that artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our everyday lives. But there are benefits and risks involved, especially when it comes to data privacy and ethical use. Many schools and districts are considering or developing AI policy.
  • Guide to Developing an AI Policy For Your School – AI for Education – The most important first step in adopting Generative AI is to develop a practical AI academic integrity policy. That’s why we have created this guide, which aims to provide guidance to school leaders starting this critical work.
  • UNESCO: Governments must quickly regulate Generative AI in schools – As pupils in part of the world return to school after the summer break, UNESCO is calling on governments to implement appropriate regulations and teacher training, to ensure a human-centred approach to using Generative AI in education. To this end, UNESCO publishes the first-ever global Guidance on Generative AI in Education and Research, designed to address the disruptions caused by Generative AI technologies.
    • AI and Education: Guidance for Policy-Makers – UNESCO – This publication offers guidance for policy-makers on how best to leverage the opportunities and address AI in education is the risks, presented by the growing connection expected to be worth between AI and education.

More AI Resources:

  • The State of Al in Maine! – The Roux Institute & The Institute for Experiential AI – This inaugural event united businesses, educators, data scientists, policy makers, and others leading the state into a new era of AI. The State of AI in Maine celebrated the release of a report by the Roux Institute and the Institute for Experiential AI (EAI) at Northeastern University exploring Maine’s early and surprising AI breakthroughs.
  • Demystifying AI: A FREE Webinar Series for Maine Educators – Maine Math and Science Alliance – This free-to-attend, four-part AI panel series during the 2023-2024 school year comprises virtual events, each offering a deeper dive into AI in the classroom. MMSA will leverage existing partnerships with leading researchers in the field to bring this topic to life for educators.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education – ISTE.org – lots of resources and guides for educators and school leaders on the role of AI in education.
  • Artificial Intelligence – US Dept of Ed – The Office of Educational Technology is working to develop policies and supports focused on the effective, safe, and fair use of AI-enabled educational technology.
  • What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers – Childnet – Launched on 30th November 2022, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot which can be found online. Similarly to a robotic customer service often found on the corner of a website or app, ChatGPT generates content and answers based on a user’s question.
  • What is AI? – Code.org
  • Learn With AI – University of Maine New Media – Rather than try to ban this technology from classrooms outright, the Learning With AI initiative from the University of Maine asks if this moment offers an opportunity to introduce students to the ethical and economic questions wreaked by these new tools, as well as to experiment with progressive forms of pedagogy that can exploit them. Tons of resources and recorded webinars.

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