Back-to-School AI: Explore Cutting-Edge Tools, Ethical Insights, and Educational Innovations
After taking most of the summer off to recharge and enjoy my time in France at the Olympics, I am excited to be back and share with you all things AI. This year, I’m switching things up by adding some new weekly features:
AI Tool of the Week: Highlighting AI tools that educators and librarians can use in their work.
AI Ethics Corner: Discussing ethical considerations surrounding AI, such as data privacy, bias, and the implications of AI in education.
AI Reading List: Sharing interesting news and ideas I’ve found.
I would also like to add the following features but need your help to make them happen:
AI in the Classroom Spotlight: I want to feature teachers and librarians who have successfully implemented AI in their classrooms or libraries. Please contact me if you'd like to do a guest post.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) on AI: Submit your AI-related questions, and I’ll answer them in the newsletter. Here is a Google form for submissions.
AI Tool of the Week - Newsletter Generators
With the school year starting, I like to send a newsletter to teachers, introducing myself and reminding them about important information regarding the library. I prefer using Smore for its great templates and analytics, but AI tools like Khamigo & Magic AI can also help create newsletters. Below are examples of what the chatbots look like for both:
Khanmigo
MagicSchool
AI Ethics Corner: Manipulating Chatbots
Kevin Roose's article this week in the NY Times explores the ethics and risks of manipulating AI chatbots to improve personal or corporate reputations. He discusses how AI models can develop biases based on past interactions, potentially labeling individuals as "enemies." Roose highlights the practice of "AI Optimization" (AIO) and using strategic text sequences to alter chatbot responses, raising concerns about the trustworthiness of AI systems as they integrate into decision-making processes. This manipulation could undermine the credibility and fairness of AI, leading to broader societal implications.
AI Reading List
9 AI Tools for Back to School by IdaMae Craddock
This article from School Library Journal highlights nine AI tools educators can use for various purposes during the back-to-school season, such as content creation, classroom instruction, research, and grading. For more details, you can visit the full article here.
5 Ways My Students Learn and Create with AI by Tim Needles
This article outlines five ways students can learn and create with AI, emphasizing its integration into education. Methods include using AI tools for creative writing, generating art, conducting research, personalizing learning, and fostering critical thinking. For more details, you can visit the full article here.
I’m thrilled about these new additions and look forward to engaging with you more deeply as we explore the evolving world of AI together. Your insights and contributions are invaluable, so please reach out with your stories and questions. Let’s make this a year of discovery and innovation!
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