Tools & Resources: Educators Exchange Resources and Express Anxiety Concerning AI
Some teachers are describing how AI is becoming increasingly embedded in common classroom practices. They are also sharing best practices and tips for using the tools. Many educators are participating in crowdsourcing efforts to create lists of recommended tools to share with peers who may not feel as confident using AI – but some teachers are expressing anxiety about the potential downsides of increased use of AI tools.
- “A1) Given what little I know and understand about AI, I do think the evaluation of student writing (based on a past #sschat hosted by @scottmpetri) with speedy feedback as well as additional skill and content review could be pretty helpful. #engsschat” —Social Studies Teacher in Indiana
- “I’m building an AI resource hub. It’s got a long way to go. What tools should I add? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FK7xRjUSN6GHWVfB9WWXXwqj3bRJUq0hE33W-Eejd9s/edit#gid=0 #engsschat” —English Teacher in Illinois
- “Just added a bunch of prompts to my growing collection of ChatGPT prompts for teachers and students. Most recent additions are prompts Guiding Coalitions can use to support their work.” —Teacher in North Carolina
- “Books have always held a special place in my heart. As an avid reader and AI enthusiast, I have curated a list of books on artificial intelligence specifically tailored for educators.” —Educator, N/A
- “These books delve into the realms of AI, exploring its applications, ethical considerations, and its impact on education. Share your suggestions and let me know which books you would like to see included on this list.” —Educator, N/A
- “I am 🧡the AI feedback generators in @curipodofficial. I can get feedback to a class of 30 in less time than it takes to type this reply. Has really helped me see understanding in students.” —High School Teacher
- “Use ChatGPT as your feedback sidekick. Its insights helped me provide personalized feedback to my students! REMEMBER: ChatBots do not know your students better than you. Trust yourself more than what a robot has to say! Education and AI, a powerful mix!” —Math Teacher in Kansas
- “Who’s afraid? It’s a terrible tool, built and sustained on oppressive labor, stolen IP and people’s earnest work, waste of earth’s resources, bad results often. Lesson planning isn’t hard nor very time consuming. Stop pushing this junk. It’s $ for techbros and not good teaching.” —Educator in California
- “I’m personally not afraid of AI because every time I try to ask it to do something it always gives me incorrect information or fails at the task requested. I am definitely smarter as a teacher than artificial intelligence is.” —ELA Teacher, N/A