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Empowering Student Feedback and Critical Thinking with AI

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Session description

Empower students by using their voice and explanation to foster critical thinking. Explore teacher-specific AI tools with interactive whiteboards, recording, and media integration to transform learning. Discover how these tools provide instant, continuous feedback on authentic student thinking, with inspiring examples across various content areas and grade levels.

Outline

Not sure how much time would be given, so I did this based on 60 minutes. Can adjust accordingly for sure!

Introduction (5 minutes)

Content: Brief overview of session objectives and AI's role in education with feedback and critical thinking.
Engagement: Quick icebreaker using a digital polling tool, like Menti.
Process: Encourage sharing experiences with AI using Canva for discussions in presentation mode.
Exploring AI Tools (10 minutes)

Content: Overview of AI tools with interactive whiteboards and media integration.
Engagement: Live demonstration with classroom examples.
Process: Conduct a brief Q&A with live polling for questions.

Hands-On Activity Design and Exploration (15 minutes)
Content: Guide participants in creating AI-based activities.
Engagement: Small group discussions to brainstorm and play with activities across different subjects.
Process: Use breakout rooms for focused collaboration and exploration.

Showcasing Real-world Examples (10 minutes)
Content: Present diverse examples showing AI impact.
Engagement: Analyze examples in pairs.
Process: Use a shared digital whiteboard for insights.
Empowering Student Voices and Reflection (10 minutes)

Content: Discuss strategies for integrating student voices.
Engagement: Participants draft a quick implementation plan and reflect on their learning.
Process: Share plans and reflections via a digital platform for feedback.
Conclusion and Q&A (10 minutes)

Content: Summarize key takeaways and open for questions.
Engagement: Encourage sharing of thoughts and feedback.
Process: Use a Wakelet to gather insights and reflections from participants.

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Supporting research

"Visible Learning" by John Hattie, research on the impact of various educational strategies, including feedback, on learning outcomes.

John Hattie & Helen Timperley: Visible Learning and Feedback

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Presenters

Blasia Dunham

Technology Integration Specialist

Northern Lehigh School District

Scott Pyne

Director of Ed. Tech., C & I

Northern Lehigh School District

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches:
Professional Learning Facilitator

Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback.

For Educators:
Facilitator

Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.
Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

TLPs:

Prioritize authentic experiences, Ignite Agency

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