AI in Education

This month I continue to deliver sessions on AI in Education. Things continue to move fast in this area and teachers are learning about the impact on education. There are so many great resources and educators navigating this new era of learning!

- https://spencerauthor.com/ai-education

- @askMsQ Sabba  https://designingschools.org/blog/

-Eric Hudson https://erichudson.substack.com/p/back-to-school-with-ai-part-3-competency?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

- Wakelet resources https://bit.ly/aichatgptandmore

That’s a wrap - retirement

Today was my last day of school after 25 years in public education and tomorrow starts day one of retirement! I have been consulting and working as an adjunct for over 20 years and plan to continue with delivering PD on a limited basis. 

I had a great week celebrating with colleagues this month!

AI, ChatGPT and other tools Spring 2023

What does ChatGPT mean for education?
ChatGPT—the GPT stands for “generative pretrained transformer”—was launched by OpenAI in November 2022. It reached one million users in five days, according to OpenAI's cofounder Sam Altman, and surpassed 100 million after two months, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history.

AI and ChatGPT - Wakelet Collection https://bit.ly/aichatgptandmore   

Other NEWS

New Canva Features - Earlier this week we dropped 10 unopened gifts onto the Canva homepage of 120 million people across the globe. Today, we unwrapped them on the stage at #CanvaCreate

What did we unbox? Tap the link to find out. https://canva.me/10Gifts

Google New Features coming
- https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-updates-2023/   
- https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/03/15-updates-to-make-google-better.html  

Checkout the newsletter Curriculum & Technology Integration Newsletter 
bit.ly/techintegrationnewsletter 2022-2023

New courses, workshops and recertification's for 2023!

 We kicked off the new year by developing and offering four new classes for FSU CPS recertification https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/center-professional-studies/teacher-licensure-recertification-courses. 

Winter offerings SEI and SPED offering in January / February coming in MAY 2023 

3. Getting Started: Canva for Education  PDPs: This course contains content needed to fulfill the DESE Individual Professional Development plan requirement of at least 15 PDPs in a content area of training related to renewal of licensure. Fitchburg State University’s Center for Professional Studies is a DESE-approved PDP provider.  Description: Canva for Education is a powerful design tool, allowing teachers and students to create visually stunning designs for any subject or age level. Whether a user decides to create their own designs, or select from a free to use library full of templates, there is something for everyone. The possibilities are truly endless - from presentations, posters, and infographics, to worksheets, project-based learning, and lesson plans. This course will help participants get started with exploring several key features of Canva for Education - focusing on student engagement strategies. This course will allow you to differentiate your instruction, no matter the content/subject. We will explore a variety of student engagement strategies. You will leave this session feeling confident in using Canva in your classroom. Participants will also learn how to integrate the tool with Google Classroom. Come learn how to bring some assignments and tasks to life!

NEW
4. Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT and Emerging Technologies to Enhance Learning
This course will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT and emerging technologies impact on education. We will explore and use a variety of AI-powered technologies to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Participants will explore a variety of tools to help differentiate instruction, create lessons, and revise existing curriculum.  We will take a deeper dive into the role of AI in education from both a teaching and student perspective. Participants will learn how AI can support all students, including English Learners and special education. AI ethics will also be discussed. AI is here. Come join the conversation of using AI intentionally and purposefully.
PDPs This course contains content needed to fulfill the DESE Individual Professional Development plan requirement of at least 15 PDPs in a content area of training related to renewal of licensure. Fitchburg State University’s Center for Professional Studies is a DESE-approved PDP provider.
May 23, 4 – 6 p.m. May 30, 4– 6 p.m. and  June 6, 4 – 6 p.m.

More here https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/center-professional-studies

Kicking off 2023

 What better way to kick off the new year than with intentions, goals and communications.  Here area a few ideas we will be sharing.

Google Slides Activity 

Canva 

Planning for Professional Development & Tech Tastings next month. 

Communicating with Wakelet Newsletter & post https://blog.wakelet.com/2022/08/30/building-a-school-community-with-wakelet/

Kickiing off the new year with four new classes for FSU CPS recertification https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/center-professional-studies/teacher-licensure-recertification-courses. 

WINTER January  February 2023 for Recertification 
1. Using Technology to Support Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) in the Classroom
PDPs: This course contains content needed to fulfill the DESE Individual Professional Development plan requirement of at least 15 PDPs in the area of training related to SEI or English as a Second Language (for renewal of licensure).  Fitchburg State University’s Center for Professional Studies is a DESE-approved PDP provider.   Description: This course will focus on how technology tools and applications support SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) students in the classroom. We will use a wide range of tools, applications and concepts focusing on Google Workspace for Education, Google Classroom and other web-based tools. Each session will involve multiple modalities of learning, readings, videos, recordings and podcasts. Students will explore tools to differentiate instruction to accommodate for ELL and ESL learners in their content area.  Dates: January 10, 17, and 24, 2023 (synchronous/online in Google Meet with asynchronous assignments specified in syllabus)

2.  Using Technology to Support Students with Disabilities: Special Education in the Classroom
PDPs: This course contains content needed to fulfill the DESE Individual Professional Development plan requirement of at least 15 PDPs in the area of training related to teaching students with disabilities (for renewal of licensure). Fitchburg State University’s Center for Professional Studies is a DESE-approved PDP provider. Description: This course will focus on how technology tools and applications support students with disabilities in the classroom. A wide range of tools, applications and concepts focusing on Google Workspace for Education, Google Classroom and other web-based tools. Each session will involve multiple modalities of learning, readings, videos, recordings and podcasts. Students will explore tools to differentiate instruction to accommodate students with disabilities to meet the needs of all learners.

Spring May 2023 coming soon
CANVA for Educators and AI/ChatGPT for Learing

Closing out 2022 and challenges for 2023

Thinking  ahead to 2023-2024 school year, updated classes and teacher recertifications https://twitter.com/mmarotta/status/1605735806173270016?s=46&t=oeAGvO48-l_wAaKT61D84g

Reflecting on 2022 with Canva & other predictions for 2023

Reflecting on 2022 with Canva for Education with templates  #ResourceRoundup! Happy New Year! 🎆

Do you have anything special planned to celebrate the new year with your students? Share your templates and plans with us. 👇

Here are the links to the templates featured in our design:

• https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAExLun7bS8-blue-and-pink-creative-new-year-video/

• https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAExVWTvhYg-new-year-resolutions-worksheet/

• https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE-eU3d8CI-simple-black-and-white-student-end-of-year-writing-reflection-worksheet/

• https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAEyNsiqzig-new-year-fireworks-fine-motor-skill-tracing-worksheet/

•. https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAEwemlWmhA-happy-new-year-acrostic-poetry-worksheet/

•. https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFPfbMsbU4-cream-simple-happy-new-year-instagram-post/

• https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAE0TRBq2d0-blue-minimalist-cheerful-illusttration-happy-new-year-2022-instagram-post/

FYI from https://twitter.com/ajjuliani video https://youtu.be/6K1l6rBg9Kg

Prediction #1: Artificial Intelligence goes mainstream https://chat.openai.com/chat

Prediction #2; Archaic systems unravel fairly quickly https://twitter.com/ajjuliani/status/...

Prediction #3: Archaic practices fight back 

Prediction #4: Accessibility is a must-have https://www.edvative.com/accessibilit...

Prediction #5; PBL Finally Has It’s Day https://www.edutopia.org/article/new-...

Prediction #6: Then try to box in PBL 

Prediction #7: Performance Tasks are the new “Standards” https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/its...

Prediction #8: Ground-Up Innovation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Prediction #9: Personalization for the adults too https://www.pdpass.com/

Prediction #10: The Creator Economy continues to grow