What better way to kick off the school year then with high-quality, inspiring, professional development! Last spring, MAETL reached out to various ed tech committees across Canada who were doing similar work to our organization and, through this outreach, we connected with ATLE out of Alberta. Our friendship was solidified when they sent a fantastic group out to the Riding the Wave conference in Gimli in May and it was decided then and there that we could reciprocate a visit to their Convergence conference in October. Myself and Troy Sigvaldason (MAETL VP and IT-extraordinaire) are taking in the conference, as… Read More
AI in the Classroom – CONVERGENCE
Introduce Yourself to Artificial Intelligence AI In The Classroom – CONVERGENCE by Kirsten Cali The above video is a TED Talk parody designed by using AI content creation tools. Full details on how this was created is explained HERE. John Spencer, creator of the above video, has a trove of AI information available across their platforms. Some notable pieces I have found valuable include: The Future of Writing in a World of Artificial Intelligence #ChatGPT We Can’t Predict How A.I. Will Change Learning #ChatGPT In a World of AI, Our Students Need Project-Based Learning No, Artificial Intelligence Won’t Destroy High School… Read More
AI in the Classroom
Today I have an opportunity to share with the middle and high school admin team from Pembina Trails School Division on the topic of Artificial Intelligence and the role it can play in education. The following is a curated list of resources to support our discussion. Introduce Yourself to Artificial Intelligence AI In The Classroom – Fall 2023 – Pembina Trails by Kirsten Cali The above video is a TED Talk parody designed by using AI content creation tools. Full details on how this was created is explained HERE. John Spencer, creator of the above video, has a trove of… Read More
AI (Actual Intelligence) Before AI
On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. During the third session of #ETMOOC2 – AI and You, Krissy Venosdal shared the above quote. Well actually, she shared an aesthetically pleasing version that was created using AI-assisted graphic design (see embedded Tweet below). I think this message is so important. Like anything we see online, work generated by artifical intelligence still requires the user to think critically about what they see and evaluate it against a set of criteria to determine authenticity and suitability. It can be assumed that… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Koalluh AI
On Tuesdays I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. At our most recent #ETMOOC2 session I was introduced to Koalluh AI by Krissy Venosdale. If this program is new to you, their website describes it as: “Personalized, differentiated, and engaging stories — powered by A.I. With Koalluh, teachers can engage even the most reluctant readers — students create personalized, just-right stories based on their interests!” https://www.koalluh.com/ You can also check out the video introduction below:
#ETMOOC Session 3 – How is Generative AI Transforming and Disrupting Your Learning and Teaching?
Session 3 of #ETMOOC2 was held on May 17th. If you were unable to attend, the recording has been uploaded to YouTube (see embed below) and the slides notes are available via the Session 3 landing page. Session Notes John Spencer I have to admit I fan-girled a bit during this aspect of the night as, you know, John’s work is shared by myself quite a bit Teachers, and all users, are on a spectrum on their comfort-level with AI What does AI do well? synthesize information, generate fast responses It falls short at empathy and emotional intelligence, true voice, contextual… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – BYTE AI
On Tuesdays I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. If your newsfeed has been plagued with AI content but you are unsure of where to start, I definitely recommend BYTE AI! To introduce yourself to this tool check out the social media posts embedded below: I also went right to the source and asked BYTE AI, “How can teachers use BYTE AI in their classroom?” the response was as follows: There are many ways that teachers can use BYTE AI in their classroom! Here… Read More
The Growing Pains of AI
On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Calculators are going to ruin the foundational skills required for mathematics! Search engines are going to ruin the ability for student’s to find information in their libraries! Wikipedia is going to fill the world with misinformation! Are we sensing a theme here…… as we see troves of concerns along the lines of: AI is going to ruin all my assessment plans! In the words of John Finch (circa 2013), “we can either legislate out of the problem or educate out of… Read More
#ETMOOC Session 2 – AI and You: Ethics, Equity, and Accessibility
Session 2 of #ETMOOC2 was held on May 3rd. If you were unable to attend, the recording has been uploaded to YouTube (see embed below) and the slides note notes are available via the Session 2 landing page. Session Notes Unauthorized content generation could be a phrase used to describe academic concerns around AI Equity and the field of AI, it should value and respect diverse cultural backgrounds There is a layer of techno-colonization within this tool There is no integrity in a stance that presumes the worst in our students (re: a ban on AI related to perceived affects… Read More
#ETMOOC2 Session 1 – Chat GPT and Its Implications for Lifelong Learning
Session 1 of #ETMOOC2 was held on April 19th. If you were unable to attend, the recording has been uploaded to YouTube (see embed below) and the slides note notes are available via the Session 1 landing page. Identify at least three ways ChatGPT might be of benefit to you and those you serve in your section of our lifelong learning environment Provide a foundation for generalized writing Assist with implementation planning and critique existing plans for gaps Templates for lesson and activity planning Anticipate at least three challenges ChatGPT may pose to you and those you serve We still… Read More