Teaching
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in K-12 schools to improve teaching practices, but concerns around equity, privacy, and bias remain. A recent study found that 60% of K-12 teachers now use AI tools to plan lessons, communicate with […]
💻 Technology
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits The teacher shortage in Michigan is severe, with nearly 500 school districts reporting teaching vacancies in the fall of 2023, exceeding the national average. The shortage is attributed to low pay, heavy workloads, and a lack of ongoing professional support, as well as the COVID-19 […]
📚 Education
Future teachers want more guidance on AI
Future teachers want more guidance on AI Future teachers and professors are feeling unprepared to adopt generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their classrooms due to lack of guidance and training. A survey found that 48 out of 52 pre-service teachers had not used AI in their current classes, and 49 had received no training on […]
💻 Technology
Teachers’ Union Creates a National Academy for AI Instruction With $23M From Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic
Teachers’ Union Creates a National Academy for AI Instruction With $23M From Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has created a National Academy for AI Instruction with $23 million in funding from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The academy will offer hands-on workshops for teachers on how to use AI tools for […]
💻 Technology
Teacher uses artificial intelligence to inspire future generations
Teacher uses artificial intelligence to inspire future generations A teacher used AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT to create personalized images for her first-grade students. The images depicted each student in their dream career, showcasing their passions and interests. The teacher’s intention was to inspire and motivate the children, rather than simply creating a fun activity. The project […]
💻 Technology
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course BBC Studios has created a digital class called “Agatha Christie Writing” that teaches aspiring writers how to craft a perfect crime novel using AI-generated content. The class features Agatha Christie’s voice and likeness, recreated using real-life actor Vivien Keene and AI augmentation, with the goal […]
🎭 Entertainment
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’ Despite efforts to improve reading skills, two-thirds of US fourth-graders still struggle with basic literacy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that meets individual students’ needs. A balanced literacy framework combines phonics instruction with teacher-led […]
📚 Education
Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision Shark AI is an educational curriculum that uses fossil shark teeth to teach middle school students about paleontology and computer vision, aiming to make AI accessible to all teachers. The curriculum consists of five modules aligned with national […]
🔬 Science