I hope you had an amazing Spring Break reading on a sunny beach somewhere or watching your athlete compete in a warm location! Last week I was in the office at the Worthington Education Center and took the extra time to build my own knowledge of how Artificial Intelligence will be utilized in the K-12 environment. I worked to earn a certificate from Microsoft on the essentials of generative AI and took a course on prompt generation for generative AI. I spent time reading articles on AI, and I entered this week with a better understanding of what’s available and what may be coming. It’s just the beginning of the AI revolution in K-12 and so I personally have miles and miles to go in my learning.
That said, for this post, I provided a prompt to OpenAI ChatGPT 3.5
Prompt: “You are a highly experienced school district superintendent who writes concise and readable text without stop words, filler words or jargon. I want you to give me a summary of current academic thinking around the field of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education, highlighting the most important concepts in under 300 words. Deliver this as a list of bullet points and follow it with a one-sentence summary.”
Response
- AI in K-12 education is seen as a tool to personalize learning experiences based on students’ needs and abilities.
- Adaptive learning systems utilize AI algorithms to adjust content and pace according to individual student progress.
- AI-driven tutoring systems offer personalized support, providing immediate feedback and scaffolding.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) enhances language learning by analyzing students’ responses and providing targeted feedback.
- AI assists in automating administrative tasks, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and student support.
- Data analytics powered by AI help educators track student performance, identify trends, and inform instructional decisions.
- Ethical considerations around AI usage in education include data privacy, algorithm bias, and equity issues.
- AI-based tools can aid in identifying at-risk students and providing timely interventions.
- Collaborative robots (cobots) facilitate interactive learning experiences, promoting engagement and collaboration.
- AI fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive simulations and games.
Summary: Artificial Intelligence in K-12 education enables personalized learning, data-driven decision-making, and the development of essential skills while raising ethical considerations regarding privacy and equity.
Here are some resources you may find interesting:
Ohio’s AI Toolkit: https://innovateohio.gov/aitoolkit/ai-toolkit
https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ai-tools-that-help-teachers-work-more-efficiently
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/ai-guidance-school-responsible-use-in-education
https://tech.ed.gov/ai-future-of-teaching-and-learning
-Trent Bowers, Superintendent
Absolute Excellence 