Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the uptick (that was an easy statement). AI use in schools, by teachers in particular, has potential (and is on the increase). Here are a few links which may help.
AI ready to hit its stride in schools in 2025 – article from 12-31-2024.
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations – a 71-page PDF from ed.gov. Came out in May 2023.
Always Center Educators in Instructional Loops
To succeed with AI as an enhancement to learning and teaching, we need to always center educators (ACE). Practically speaking, practicing “ACE in AI” means keeping a humanistic view of teaching front and center. ACE leads the Department to confidently respond “no” when asked “will AI replace teachers?” ACE is not just about making teachers’ jobs easier but also making it possible to do what most teachers want to do.
- Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence: An Essential Guide for Developers – 49-page PDF from ed.gov. Came out in July 2024, based on the May 2023 report.
US Department of Education using AI Extensively – also from ed.gov
Teachers need to be AI literate, because student are and will be using it. Teachers need to effectively use AI, to do their job better (that is, help students learn).
Time article on Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer, Khan Academy – discusses use of AI in school and how Khan Academy is getting involved.
Khanmigo – an AI-powered assistant that functions as both a virtual tutor for students and a classroom assistant for teachers. Khan Academy partnered with ChatGPT in this initiative.
I am no longer in the math classroom. What is above appears to be preliminary (but on the uptick, as mentioned). My experience with ChatGPT has been very positive.