AI and ChatGPT

in the Classroom 2023

• A work in progress

Shannon McNeice, David St.Germain and Melissa Thom

West Hartford Public Schools

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Which of the following describes your current feelings toward AI/ChatGPT?

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Add the number next to your choice in the chat.�(You may have more than 1!)

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What is AI?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI): the creation of machines that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, learning, and perception. (Spencer)

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There are several subsets of AI. �These include:

• Generative AI - creates new and original content: images, music, text - that is similar to what humans can produce
• Machine Learning - training machines to make decision or predictions based on data
• Deep Learning - a subset of Machine Learning - it analyzes complex data to make predictions or decisions using neural networks without training

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What is ChatGPT?

• ChatGPT (Generative pre-trained transformer) is an API chatbot.
• API - Application Programming Interface - software that allows other software to communicate
• Chatbot - program that simulates human conversation
• It is a form of Machine Learning - it uses data from the internet and algorithms to respond to user queries.
• Developed by OpenAI - released November 2022
• In 2 months it had over 100 million users �To compare: this took TikTok about nine months and Instagram 2-1/2 years, �according to data from Sensor Tower.(Reuters)
• Currently free but there are paid versions.
• Where can I find it? www.openai.com sign up and chat.

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How can I tell if a student used ChatGPT / AI to do their work?

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• AI Detectors - From Ditch that Textbook Daily Newsletter today

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• AI Text Classifier by OpenAI: A tool released this week by the creators of ChatGPT.
• GPTZero: A tool created by a college student to help educators.
• Fictitious.ai: An AI detector that integrates with Canvas LMS.
• AI Writing Check: A free service provided by Quill and CommonLit.
• Writer's AI Content Detector: Created for web designers by available to anyone.
• Writer: Check your own writing before you publish.
• Winston: AI generated text detection tool. Claims to be able to detect plagiarism and AI generated copy with a 99% accuracy including ChatGPT.

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How can I prevent this?

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• Talk with the students. Explain the potential negative impact on grades, overall understanding of content and development of skills.

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• Have them create drafts in their own handwriting during class.

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• Use Version History in Google Workspace to see content that was written vs. copied and pasted.

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• Ask students to hyperlink evidence from any text to online sources they used.

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• Have students record their screens as they write (Screencastify) and share it with you.

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• Rethink your assignments - are there ways to make them cheat proof?

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• Have kids write a process reflection where they explain how they created the assignment and what the challenges were.

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Should I prevent this?

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Doonesbury - by Gary Trudeau

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May 7, 2023

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Probably not.

Future workers will need to know how to use AI by effectively using key terms, crafting targeted queries, using data, becoming skilled editors, and much more.

Critical thinking will be critical.

Rather than block, WE will need to adapt and adopt.

• David St.Germain

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In other words…

In order to thrive in a world where AI is increasingly prevalent, future workers will need to develop new skills, such as key term proficiency, data analysis, critical thinking, and editing. Rather than blocking access to AI, we need to embrace it and prioritize education and training on how to use it effectively.

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• ChatGPT (when asked to clean up Dave’s phrasing)

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Not to mention…

• Information and Media Literacy Skills, such as those taught by the library media specialists, and increasing critical.
• News literacy / Media literacy - the ability to navigate real from fake sources of information. Videos, images, articles, social media posts, etc. To identify news sources from other information.
• Information literacy - choosing the best sources for your academic need. Professional vs. Amatuer, Database vs. Free Web, etc.

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How do I get started?

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Note:

Student privacy laws

May prevent us from using AI with students in school at this time…

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AI for TEACHERS

The next few slides introduce videos and links to how teachers can use AI to help with their own classrooms and curriculum.

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Put AI to work for you!

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Create a quiz, discussion questions, vocab lists, worksheets, newsletter content, fix grammar errors or generate grammar errors with explanations, write a dialogue, provide differentiation ideas, outline anything, provide essay prompts, sample writing at different levels, lesson plans from standards, write an email, create a rubric, write a lesson plan or unit with standards

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What are ways to integrate its use into the curriculum?

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Question Well AI

Question Well AI https://www.questionwell.org/ (Free)

“Add any text, and this AI generates an endless supply of questions so teachers can focus on what matters.”

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Export to Kahoot, Quizzz, GimKit, Blooket, Google Forms, Quizlet, docx, moodle, Canvas

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Explainer Video https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.tudor15/video/7231319589018389806

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Conker AI

Conker AI https://www.conker.ai/ (Free)

“Fast and easy to use tools for creating quizzes and formative assessments in a flash.”

Export to Google Forms or copy share link

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Explainer Video https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.tudor15/video/7231247179594108202

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Curipod AI

Curipod Ai (Free) https://curipod.com/

Generate Interactive Lessons

Customizable, Built in Brain Breaks

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Explainer video https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.tudor15/video/7231605952926010666

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Twee

Twee (Free) https://app.twee.com/tools

Create questions from a YouTube video, YouTube video to text, Summaries for YouTube video and MORE!

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Explainer Videos

Mr. Tudor https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.tudor15/video/7231682776766991658

Bee in the Library https://www.tiktok.com/@bee_in_the_library/video/7231689987035614510?lang=en

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EduAide.AI

EduAide.AI https://www.eduaide.ai/app/assistant

Teaching Assistant

Sub Planner, Evidence-based Interventions, Lesson/Unit generator, SEL, Mindfulness, and Team Building Activities

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Explainer Video https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkarle/video/7230947064392322347?lang=en

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Parlay Genie

Parlay Genie https://new.parlayideas.com/

It can create grade level discussion questions from a prompt. I played around and it's pretty good. (Ms.Cooper)

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Explainer Video https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.tudor15/video/7233517394440817962

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Quizalize

Quizalize https://www.quizalize.com/

Turn any quiz into an epic classroom game! Engage your class with fun gamified quizzes. Get instant data and help students grow with personalized teaching - get started in minutes.

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Explainer Video https://www.tiktok.com/@cottentechcoach/video/7170051999843781930

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SlidesAI.io

SlidesAI.io https://www.slidesai.io/

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Start with a title or topic and it will generate a presentation for you. It’s an extension that needs to be installedl.

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Explainer Video

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Google Bard

https://bard.google.com/

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Whimsical AI (Mind Maps)

https://whimsical.com/ai-mind-maps

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What about AI and Students?

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Generative AI to try with Students

Adobe Firefly https://firefly.adobe.com/

Art generator

Adobe Express Animate from Audio https://express.adobe.com/express-apps/animate-from-audio/

Add your voice to animate cartoon images

Canva Magic Design AI https://www.canva.com/magic-design/

Add a photo and Canva will suggest designs

Chat for Kids https://www.codebreakeredu.com/chat/

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Botframe - students create their own chatbot

https://botframe.com/editor/new

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How can this enhance the writing process for students?

Students/Teachers can use chatbots to:

• Brainstorm ideas for essays
• Explain writing concepts
• Provide samples of writing at different levels
• Generate essay outlines
• Reword Thesis Statements
• Organize information in an intro or conclusion that the student has written
• Check for grammar, spelling, and clarity of expression
• Suggest options for more sophisticated forms of expression

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Why continue to teach research/essay writing if this exists?

Every writer has a voice! Good writing goes beyond putting ideas on the page.

We teach students about author’s craft, tone, audience, academic vs narrative, persuasion, etc.

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The writing process is an exercise for the brain, a playground for thinking skills.

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AI creates formulaic responses to prompts, but stumbles (for now…) on complex writing tasks.

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ALSO:

• ChatGPT seems to make up a lot of the information it gives us.
• Quotes from books are misworded, or completely fabricated.
• Facts are often attributed to sources that don’t exist and Wikis are among the resources used
• Showing students these weaknesses will help them see the limitations of use.

See:

ChatGPT will fundamentally change how we teach writing; that’s a good thing

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How is AI Changing How We Write and Create?

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Shannon’s Recent Use of AI

Add YouTube Transcript to QuestionWell - exported questions to Blooket

Novel Discussion Questions based on Summary

I took a summary of a book from GoodReads and had ChatGPT create a list of discussion questions for my book club! Most were great questions.

Lists of quotes for Social Media

I use these quotes to do a bulk create in Canva to create social media posts.

Library Ideas

I think this was generated by a CASL member (@technojohnson) about all ways librarians could use it.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Trying to write a new statement, asked ChatGPT for help!

MS Curriculum Document

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Making AI work for you

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There are 100s of AI tools and so many ways to use them ?� - here are some articles, videos and apps to check out:

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• How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education - video - Sal Khan (TED)
• Using AI to teach writing article
• ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education and �30 AI Tools for the Classroom From Ditch that Textbook
• Copilot - Generates handouts and lesson plans
• Character.ai - have conversations with historical figures, fictional characters - great for story starters, teaching perspective, creative writing…
• Poem Writer https://www.aipoemgenerator.org/
• 10 AI Tools Beyond ChatGPT That Can Save Teachers Time - from Tech&Learning
• Do a search! - AI Music Generators, AI Art, AI Voice
• Follow people like John Spencer, Matt Miller and Alice Keeler

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The Negative of AI

Is ChatGPT (AI) Racist? Yes. Which voices are not represented in large language models? Which voices are amplified? White, male, etc.

The Dangers of AI (and it’s not cheating)

Mr. ChatGPT goes to Washington: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before Congress on AI risks

What Exactly Are the Dangers Posed by A.I.?

Microsoft Economist Warns Bad Actors Will Use AI to Cause Damage

2020 Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: Unintended Consequences Lurk, Report Warns

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Consider…

“In a world of AI,our students will need to become REALLY GOOD at what AI can’t do and REALLY DIFFERENT with what it can do.” –Spencer, p. 49

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Additional Resources

AI Wakelet of AI Articles and Tools

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