Let’s take a minute to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). The Terminator, Blade Runner, and The Matrix warned everyone about the dangers of AI, but it’s been unleashed on an unsuspecting world, and we need to navigate it. At first, we struggled to keep it in check: students turned in horrific AI-generated essays, and teachers lamented the loss of … read more »
Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today. Robert McKee Storytelling isn’t just for language arts class anymore. It adapts well as a teaching tool for math classrooms. As educators recently celebrated Math Storytelling Day on September 25, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how this powerful tool can … read more »
Recognizing and analyzing bias is an important skill to teach students. Teaching about bias helps to expand critical thinking skills, develop empathy, and support understanding of diverse viewpoints. As we learn to use artificial intelligence tools, it is vital to understand that generative tools demonstrate bias in different ways, and we need to look for … read more »
August is American Artist Appreciation Month, an opportunity to share and celebrate the history and diversity of American poets, dancers, painters, sculptors, and musicians. It is also an opportunity to integrate the study of artists into other curriculum areas, including history, social studies, and language arts. Perhaps you want to acknowledge and celebrate American artists … read more »
In part one of this post, we explored the world of prompt engineering frameworks and tips for crafting effective prompts for AI chatbots and image generators. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into how to use prompts effectively to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Generative AI tools provide suggested activities and lesson ideas that you … read more »