Artificial Intelligence�Practical Uses for Efficiency
Chris Chism�Superintendent – Pearl Public School District
662-549-0257
cchism@pearlk12.com
“The future is already here. It is just not evenly
distributed yet.” -William Gibson
Are we asking the right question?
“How do we teach students to USE AI?”
vs.
“How do we teach students to live in a world with AI?”
RECENT AI NEWS!!!
THIS IS HUGE!
HOW MUCH???
BIG NEWS�They have all been trading DEBT
From Copilot
To ChatGPT
To Claude
To Their Own
Released 6/9/2026
Usage Trends
This is what I typically get…
This is why the AI conversation is important.
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Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO
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Useful AI Tools
Meta Glasses
Plaud Note/Pin
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Create Presentations
Podcasts, Notes, & Study Guides
WHO is Using AI?
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In WHAT Industries?
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In WHAT Specific Occupations?
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Where are we?
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Rule-Based AI 1960s · 1st Gen
Didn’t work very well — only as good as the “rules” it was given.
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Context-Based AI 2nd Gen
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa. Uses its surrounding environment to predict user needs and make “informed decisions.”
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Narrow-Domain AI 3rd Gen
Masters specific tasks via algorithms — stock market (≈70% of trade volume), weather, elections, healthcare, insurance. AI combs images & data to help doctors decide.
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Cognitive Computing 2023 · 4th Gen
Understands pictures, language, audio, and video. Handles discussions and general information.
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Artificial General Intelligence 5th Gen · What’s Next?
Human-like cognitive abilities (knowledge & reasoning). Can UNDERSTAND – LEARN – APPLY.
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Super Intelligent AI 6th Gen
Improves, evolves, and adapts without any human input. Decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, wisdom & strategic planning.
Yes, there’s more!
7th Gen – Self-Aware AI�Use quantum algorithms to simulate human consciousness.
8th Gen – Transcendent AI�Could create new lifeforms (biological, digital, or ?)
9th Gen – Cosmic AI�Interstellar exploration�Understands everything from the quantum to cosmic scale
Sounds Star Trek-ish
Two Types of AI
GENERATIVE AI
This is REACTIVE
Prompt -> Generates
Text * Images * Video * Music *
Needs Human Intervention
AGENTIC AI
This system is PROACTIVE
Prompt -> Takes Action
Perceives -> Decides -> Executes -> Learns
Does NOT Need Human Intervention
LLM’s
Harnesses
We are well-past prompt generation. ��BUT BE CAREFUL
LLM’s Are Great – What’s Next???
THIS IS WILD
This is a social network for Openclaw Agents!
These AI Agents can talk/share with each other.
Created by Matt Schlicht
My OpenClaw Agent Workflow
I · TEXT NEO
NEO
Main Agent
Needs 2+ agents → hands off
EBONY
Subagent Coordinator · enforces skills
Single-agent task: Neo calls one directly
Kevin
Coder
Knight
Security
Amanda
Design
Young
Physics
Mangum
Chemistry
McCarty
ELA Expert
Vaughn
Science Expert
Susan
Math Expert
Sondra
Medical Expert
Skip
Legal Expert
+ 12 more specialist subagents under Ebony (24 agents total)
CHANGE SINCE MARCH – THIS IS SIGNIFICANT
Item Bank Development
Simulation Development
Type this in your computer/phone…
http://174.180.158.240:4213/admins
I created this to help SUPERS, ADMINS, and IT DIRECTORS keep up with this ever-changing landscape.��I may have to send this out again at some point if I lose power. I am hosting this locally.
According to OPENAI
This is the “NEW” INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.
Geoffrey Hinton
THE GODFATHER OF AI
Jensen Huang�CEO NVIDIA
I am asked this all the time-�Will AI replace humans?
SOME��REASONERS overlap 35% of current jobs. (Level 2)
AI will replace repetitive jobs.
People who USE AI will replace people who DO NOT USE AI.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Newest Unemployment Numbers….
Thought Experiment: The True Cost of Human Decisions
HUMAN DECISION TOKENS
AI MODEL COST
This should get your attention.
What jobs are in danger?
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Sources: Brookings 2026� WEF 2025
# | Job | Source | % Decline |
1 | Word Processors & Typists | BLS | -36% |
2 | Telephone Operators | BLS | -28% |
3 | Switchboard Operators | BLS | -26% |
4 | Data Entry Keyers | BLS | -26% |
5 | Telemarketers | BLS | -22% |
6 | Order Clerks | BLS | -17% |
7 | Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks | BLS | -17% |
8 | Print Binding & Finishing Workers | BLS | -16% |
9 | File Clerks | BLS | -16% |
10 | Office Machine Operators | BLS | -15% |
11 | Postal Service Clerks | WEF | fastest declining |
12 | Bank Tellers | WEF | fastest declining |
13 | Cashiers & Ticket Clerks | WEF | largest absolute decline |
14 | Admin Assistants & Exec Secretaries | WEF | largest absolute decline |
15 | Graphic Designers | WEF | newly added due to AI |
16 | Accountants & Auditors | WEF | declining |
17 | Printing & Related Trades Workers | WEF | declining |
18 | Travel Agents | WEF | declining |
19 | Prepress Technicians | BLS | -15% |
20 | Adult Basic Ed / ESL Instructors | BLS | -14% |
Fastest Growing Jobs by 2030
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Source: World Economic Forum 2025
Data Center Expansion – Capital Expenditures
Where is this going in 2026?
Continued…
SBI
Synthetic Biological Intelligence
The Power Problem
Silicon Meets Neuron
”Neurons that fire together – wire together.”
AI in Healthcare
Created their own LLM for this purpose focusing on detecting “tone” and communicating empathy.
Hippocratic’s AI
Has already passes 100+ exams including
Pharmacist License Exam
RN Exam
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam
Certified Professional Coder Exam
Obstetrics & Gynecology Exam
Urology Licensing Exam
Hospital Safety Training Exam
Registered Dietician Exam
Lactation Consultant
Health Compliance Officer
USMLE
AI in Healthcare NOW
Meanwhile….��In China
FIGURE 1 ROBOT
www.figure.ai
Figure 01 — 2024 demo. Figure ended its OpenAI partnership and moved to in-house AI in 2025.
Little Known Fact…
YOU have been training AI to use images for YEARS.
They also use public databases for images.
*This wasn’t the initial “intent” of
using CAPTCHA, but this is the
data being used to train these models
on pictures and video.
FIGURE 2 – Just released 8/6/24
BMW Update
Figure 03
There may be some issues soon…
As of late 2025, estimates suggest that over 50% of NEW articles online are written by AI. (Graphite, 2025)
Some estimates say 57% as of December 2025.
What can this cause?
”Model Collapse”
This is like making a copy of a copy of a copy.�The model eventually loses clarity.
Models become poisoned with their own projections.
Is There A Solution?
New companies using AI are working on the following:
“PHYSICAL AI” or EMBODIED INTELLIGENCE
1. Accelerating AI Training & Development
2. Bridging the Reality Gap
Combining simulation and real-world feedback creates�a closed-loop system that refines AI performance.�Think about “weather modeling”. �
3. Enabling Intelligent, Adaptive Systems
This is NOT just web scraping for curated text anymore.
If you want the MOST important piece of information today, hear this…
�100% OF AI IS DATA CONSUMPTION – You ARE the product.
This comes with some issues as well!
Safety and Reliability – These systems sometimes go off the script.
Accountability – Who is responsible if harm is caused?
Bias and Discrimination – Historical biases based on data
Privacy & Surveillance – Human activities and environments
Job Displacement & Economic Equality – Issues if no retraining of current staff occurs.
Loss of Human Connection & Empathy
Human Autonomy & Control – Coercion of human counterparts.
**This is why guidelines and boundaries are important.**
BIAS�How to MITIGATE
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Can you FORCE neutrality across models? �NO
What you CAN do is constrain bias, expose bias, and reduce bias.
HOW?
2. Neutrality is topic-sensitive
3. Design for bias detection with prompting.
“NEUTRALITY is not a ”switch”; it is a BEHAVIORAL property we need to manage.”
“I believe we are at an “inflection point” that will change humanity as we know it. AI will become a NEW DIGITAL SPECIES.”�-Mustafa Suleyman – CEO Microsoft AI
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.”
-Jurassic Park
How does AI (like ChatGPT) work?
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Gathering Knowledge (Training) –
Imagine students learning math. They would read books, get lessons, practice, and ultimately get feedback. AI uses text, images, and numbers.
Recognizing Patterns (Building Intelligence)
Students recognize patterns like 2+3=5. AI does the same. It understands “dog” because of seeing thousands of images.
Making Predictions (Using Knowledge)
Student then takes a test and applies knowledge based on those patterns. AI does the same. Probability of next word or phrase.
Continuous Improvement (Feedback Loop)
Student sees the answer was right or wrong and gets feedback. AI does the same. Engineers fine tune outputs based on feedback.
This service is NOT free. They USE your feedback
to make the program better.
What does that mean for us in EDUCATION?
THIS IS MACHINE LEARNING
AS SCHOOLS, WE HAVE THREE OPTIONS
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How do we mitigate this? (now)
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Let’s Be Specific
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✕
VAGUE ASSIGNMENT
“Write a 5-page paper on AI usage by students in college”
✓
BETTER ASSIGNMENT
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Free IS NOT “FREE”!
Privacy is not what you think it is - even when companies SAY your data is safe!
Check the small print…. They may COMPLY, but they still USE your data for training.
http://ollama.com
*Through Ollama, you can run it on your own machine.
Other Models We Use
DATA PRIVACY – FERPA Laws
Where are we now?
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ChatGPT 5.3 Instant IQ 150 �Claude Sonnet, Haiku, Opus IQ 130-160
Gemini 3.1 IQ 120-145�Grok4.1 IQ 140-155
Most models exposed to over 630 Billion Words
ChatGPT 5.5 Thinking & Pro IQ Est. 160 +
*ESTIMATES*
ChatGPT �5.3 Intstant (fast)�5.3 Thinking�5.4 Thinking�5.4 Pro�What’s New?
1 | Multimodality (text, images, voice, & video unified) & Personalities Added – Estimated 160 IQ |
2 | Extended Context Window 250—1M tokens�Handles Much Longer Documents |
3 | Persistent Memory – Recalls Prior Conversations |
4 | Enhanced Reasoning & Coding Prowess�Can Create Apps Via Prompting |
5 | Built-in “Fact Checker” Avoids Hallucinations |
6 | Model Variants (Standard, Mini, Nano, Pro)�Auto Model Selection |
Chat GPT 5.3�4o functionality is folded into this model
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Video and Audio included
232 Millisecond Response Time
It’s Conversational – use VOICE
Create & Edit Photos
”Memory” is much better
It’s FREE (for now)
5X More Token Limits
Summarize Videos
What to use for what???�“Never lock yourself into one!”
ChatGPT – All-Around -> Great with natural language – Includes images and video.
DeepSeek – Data Analysis, Scientific Research, and Coding – Cost efficient and fast.
Gemini – Large Data Sets – Has access to Google data. Includes video and images.
Claude – Strong in coding and long documents. Specializes in safe tones and conversations.
Grok – Witty & Specializes in real-time news and information. Tackles controversial questions.
Copilot – Coding and productivity – Integrated. Has a specialty in handling documents.
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Dec 2025 – Apr 2026 THE AI WARS ANTHROPIC vs. OPENAI
ANTHROPIC / CLAUDE
OPENAI / CHATGPT
Dec 9
PARTNER
Accenture Partnership
30K professionals trained on Claude; Claude Code as enterprise coding standard
Dec 18
FEATURE
Enterprise Skills Open Std
Reusable instruction sets; Notion, Canva, Figma integrations + open standard for portability
Late Jan
PRODUCT
Claude Cowork Preview
GUI task automation for non-developers — persistent agent threads across desktop & mobile
Feb 5
MODEL
Claude Opus 4.6
Agent teams, 1M token context, Claude in PowerPoint, 14.5-hr task horizon · $5/$25 per M tokens
Feb 17
MODEL
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Major coding leap, top computer use score (OSWorld), 1M context · $3/$15 per M tokens
Mar 9
PARTNER
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Latest Claude Sonnet available to all Microsoft 365 Copilot users globally
Mar 14
FEATURE
1M Token — No Surcharge
Full 1M context window at standard pricing; eliminates long-context premium tier
Mar
FEATURE
Inline Charts + Cowork GA
Custom inline visualizations in responses; self-serve Enterprise plan launched
Apr
MODEL
Claude Haiku 4.5
Fastest, most intelligent Haiku — near-frontier performance for high-volume deployments
Dec 11
MODEL
GPT-5.2 Released
Three variants: Instant, Thinking, Pro — response to Google Gemini 3 'Code Red'
Dec 16
FEATURE
GPT Image 1.5 + Adobe
4× faster image gen; Photoshop, Express & Acrobat accessible via natural language
Dec 19
FEATURE
Custom Personality Controls
Tune warmth, enthusiasm, header/list usage, emoji frequency per user
Jan 7
PRODUCT
ChatGPT Health
Dedicated health-focused conversation space, partnered with b.well
Jan 17
PRODUCT
Ads Testing Begins
Free tier ad testing starts for logged-in US adults — OpenAI moves to revenue diversification
Feb
MODEL
GPT-5.3-Codex
First unified Codex + GPT-5 stack; ~25% faster, new coding benchmark highs
Mar
MODEL
GPT-5.4 + Thinking Plans
Reasoning + coding + agentic workflows unified; mid-response plan display for steering
Mar
FEATURE
Interactive Learning Modules
Real-time formula/variable manipulation across 70+ math & science topics
Mar
FEATURE
Google/MS Write Actions
Draft Outlook emails, create Docs/Sheets, set meetings via conversation in ChatGPT
Model Release
Feature
Product
Partnership
Sources: Anthropic.com · OpenAI.com · Wikipedia · TechCrunch · Releasebot.io
Anthropic (Claude) Cowork/Code
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ChatGPT
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CODEX
CANVAS
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TOP AI IMAGING & VIDEO TOOLS
Note: SORA discontinued by OpenAI (April 2026)
Midjourney v7
IMAGE + VIDEO
• Best image quality overall
• Minimal prompting needed
• Now includes V1 video model
• Photorealism & artistic styles
$10–$120 / month
midjourney.com
Google Veo 3.1
VIDEO + AUDIO
• Best all-around video tool
• Generates video AND audio
• Strong prompt adherence
• Access via Google AI Studio
Free via Google AI Studio
aistudio.google.com
Runway Gen-4
VIDEO SUITE
• Full video production suite
• Multi-shot & audio generation
• “General World Model” tech
• Used by Hollywood studios
$15–$95 / month
runwayml.com
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WHAT DO I PAY FOR PERSONALLY?
ChatGPT
OpenAI • Pro Plan
$200 / month
Unlimited messages • All models • Agent mode
Claude
Anthropic • Pro Plan
$17 / month
Opus, Sonnet & Haiku • Long docs • Cowork
Gemini
Google • Free Tier
FREE
Large data sets • Google integration • Video & images
Grok
xAI • Free Tier
FREE
Real-time news • Witty & controversial • X integration
AUTOMATION
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N8N Combined with AI Agents�There are other companies as well.
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NEW 21st Century SKILLS
Three questions every educator must answer in the age of AI
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What do�
STUDENTS�
need?
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What do�
TEACHERS�
need?
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What are the NEW�
EMPLOYMENT�
skills needed?
It’s not just “prompting” — it’s CONTEXT generation. This is the KEY.
Just like applying math to chemistry — skills transfer across domains when you understand the underlying logic.
Other SKILLS NEEDED
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Basic Models ADVANCED USER 1
6 Inputs To Remember
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EXAMPLE
I am a 200 lb male looking to put on 10 lbs of muscle over the next 3 months.
I only have time to go to the gym twice a week for an hour each session.
You are an award-winning fitness and nutrition expert.
I have included a previous plan for reference.
Give me a 3-month training plan to follow that will accomplish my goals.
Put this plan into a chart for me.
NECESSARY
OPTIONAL
o1 & o3 ADVANCED USER 2
RISEN
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EXAMPLE
Role:�You are a 5th grade, Milken Award-Winning teacher focused on persuasive writing.
Instructions:�Use a familiar children’s story to teach students how to form a strong argument with clear reasons and evidence.
Steps:
End Goal:�Students will produce a single, well-structured persuasive paragraph.
Narrowing:
*Works fine for all models.
You are a 7th grade, Milken Award winning Mississippi English teacher creating a lesson plan aligned with RI7.2. ����Keep this plan under 300 words, and I want the plan aligned with the school district expectations while incorporating objectives, hands-on activities, and a multiple-choice assessment at the end of the lesson. ���I have uploaded a prior lesson plan as an example. I have also uploaded our lesson plan format. Please make your output match the examples given. ���Create a lesson plan that is a aligned with RI7.2. Please do research online to find the best way, statistically speaking, to teach this lesson. Make sure to include all aspects of our defined district lesson plan format in your response. ��Use a clear, professional tone suitable for educators. Please do not include any bias or hallucinations. If you use anything found on the internet, please give me a URL for each site used.
Context
Limitations
Examples
Actions
Response
METHOD #3 CLEAR
ChatGPT 5�Prompting �Guide
Write CLEAR and UNAMBIGUOUS instructions | It is sensitive to vague or contradictory prompts. The reasoning side will burn through tokens trying to resolve contradictions. |
Instructions should have a CLEAR Hierarchy. | Emergency actions should take over prior to the next step in the process. |
Tell it how much EFFORT to use. �5.1, 5.1Mini, 5.1 Thinking | “Act fast” or “think through the problem completely until the request is resolved” |
Think like an expert. | Create your own rubric or checklist for what a world-class answer would look like. Use the rubric to give the answer. |
Explain the plan and progress | Have it give you step-by-step instructions along the way. |
Metaprompting | Optimize prompt with GPT or others. Give it desired behaviors. |
MY ChatGPT (and others) Custom Instructions
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Two Different Prompting Approaches
Claude Chat / ChatGPT Chat vs. Claude Code / ChatGPT Codex
CHAT: Task-First Prompting
Guide the conversation step by step
Example prompt:
"Write a 5-paragraph essay about solar energy for 8th graders. Use a formal tone."
💬 Think of it like a conversation
You steer, the AI responds, you refine.
CODE / CODEX: Outcome-Based
Describe the end result you want
Example prompt:
"Build a Python app that reads a CSV of student grades, flags anyone below 70%, and emails a summary report to the teacher."
🛠 Think of it like a work order
You define success criteria, the AI figures out how.
VS
In the LEGAL field, what to know!
Ideas for Ethical Use
Summarize Briefs
Identify Key Arguments
Draft Initial Opinion Structure
Key Facts
Timelines
Case Details
Jury Instructions
Routine Correspondence
Docket Reviews
Scheduling Summaries
What’s NEXT?
The legal system has always relied on human JUDGEMENT, PRECEDENT, and TRUTH.
AI CHALLENGES all three – not by replacing them, but by making it hard to recognize them.
Become an ADVANCED USER part 3��TWO POWERFUL ALGORITHMS
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Click YOUR INITIALS
Click CUSTOMIZE CHATGPT
What TRAITS? This is your RESPONSE REQUEST
About You?
Very powerful algorithm
ADVANCED user Part 4 – Build Your OWN
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This is where EFFICIENCY truly begins!
Business & Industry
Summarize Reports
Email Summaries
Impact Analysis
Response to Inquiries
Predictive Analytics
Monitor Competitors
AI-Powered Chatbots
Note Taking and Transcription
Personalized Marketing Recommendations
Fraud Detection
Resume’ Screening
AI Training & Development
Compliance Monitoring
Learning & Research
Legislators & ChatGPT
Drafting Bills
Summarizing Legislation
Impact Analysis
Response to Inquiries
Town Hall Preparation
Policy Research
Comparative Analysis State-to-State
Speech Drafting
Talking Points
Stakeholder Analysis
Press Releases
Interview Preparation
Ethical Compliance
Market Research
TEACHERS
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PERSONALIZED LEARNING�Students AND Teachers
PRINCIPALS
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Superintendent
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STUDENTS
Let’s Take A Moment to Discuss…
Let’s try a few…
VAGUE vs. SPECIFIC
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STUDENTS
Let’s try planning a school event. Prom? Improving Study Habits? New School Club?
SCHOOL LEADERS/ADVISORS
Let’s try one of these - Reducing tardiness, improving teacher morale, enhancing parental involvement.
AT YOUR TABLES
One Person - Engineer a vague prompt – single sentence.
Everyone else – Engineer a prompt with CONTEXT.
Take 10 minutes to add your prompts.
Take 15 minutes to discuss your answers and outputs.
A Few More…
ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS
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AI For Personalized Learning
"Using AI to create personalized learning plans for students is beneficial and should be implemented in all schools to cater to individual learning needs. However, it raises concerns about privacy and the potential for data misuse."
AI In Student Assessment
"AI can grade student assignments and exams more efficiently and objectively than human teachers. This approach should be widely adopted to save time and reduce teacher bias."
AI As A Tool For Educational Equity
"AI has the potential to bridge the educational equity gap by providing high-quality, accessible learning resources to underprivileged students. However, the digital divide means that not all students have equal access to these technologies."
Try this…
Pick a partner – pick a topic
5 minutes to prepare a prompt – no discussion
10 minutes to discuss/compare prompt to output