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Session description

Educators discover how to electrify social studies lessons by enhancing traditional wax museums with chatbots and AI, making them personalized for each student. Guide students in selecting and researching historical figures, adapting reading levels, and creating songs. Gain dynamic strategies for transforming social studies into an engaging adventure.

Outline

Introduction with Student-Created Songs (10 minutes)
Content: Play a selection of student-created songs about historical figures to set the stage.
Engagement: Discuss the impact of these projects on student engagement and learning.
Process: Invite participants to reflect on how these examples could impact their own classrooms.

Step 1: Selecting Historical Figures with Chatbots (10 minutes)
Content: Demonstrate how students use chatbots to explore and select historical figures based on their interests.
Engagement: Participants try out a chatbot simulation to experience the selection process firsthand.
Process: Small group discussion on the benefits and potential challenges of implementing this step.

Step 2: Research and Personalization with AI Tools (15 minutes)
Content: Show how AI tools assist students in researching figures and adapting content to various reading levels.
Engagement: Participants use an AI tool to curate information and adjust text complexity.
Process: Hands-on activity where participants personalize a short research assignment.

Step 3: Creating Songs and Projects (15 minutes)
Content: Guide participants through the process of turning research into creative songs.
Engagement: Participants brainstorm and draft a simple song or project outline related to a chosen figure.
Process: Pair participants to share and refine ideas, enhancing collaborative learning.

Step 4: Compiling and Sharing Projects (5 minutes)
Content: Discuss how to compile student projects into a cohesive format, like an album or presentation.
Engagement: Share best practices for showcasing student work and celebrating their achievements.
Process: Quick brainstorming session on potential platforms and formats for sharing.

Q&A and Reflection (5 minutes)
Content: Open floor for questions and participant reflections on the session experience.
Engagement: Encourage sharing of insights and plans for implementing these strategies.
Process: Facilitate a final group discussion to reinforce learning and community building.

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Supporting research

"Innovate Inside the Box" by George Couros and Katie Novak

"Personalized Learning: What Does the Research Say?" by Benjamin Herold and published by Education Week.

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Presenters

Heather Brown

Math Interventionist/STEAM Teacher

East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School

Session specifications

Topic:

Early Childhood/Elementary

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-5

Audience:

Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Social Studies or History

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

Facilitator

Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

For Students:
Knowledge Constructor

Evaluate the accuracy, validity, bias, origin, and relevance of digital content.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Spark Curiosity