Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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