AI for Education

We believe that educator voices must be elevated at this important juncture where policymakers are working towards the US's approach to AI adoption. Which is why we are proud co-signers of the EDSAFE AI Alliance and SIIA letter to Majority Leader Schumer, Senators Heinrich, Rounds, and Young that calls on the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group to convene an AI Insights Forum focused on education. AI for Education, along with the 27 co-signing organizations, believe it's crucial to engage the right stakeholders in shaping how AI can advance equitable outcomes for all learners and enhance educators' work experiences. This is one of the best ways we can ensure AI’s potential benefits in education are realized at the same time we are able to address the key risks to privacy, civil rights, and equity that these technologies also present. You can read the letter at the link in the comments. #AIforEducation #AIpolicy #BipartisanLeadership #ResponsibleAI

Google recently released Notebook LM, it’s experimental free AI research assistant, which we first saw demoed last year at EdTech week. Our team has had a lot of fun playing around with the tool and can really see the potential value for schools.   Check out my demo and review, where I walk through some of the key features for educators, and of course, some of the limitations and things to watch out for!   Key highlights:   - Recently moved from beta to experiment mode, now available to everyone for free - Uses Gemini, a large language model with a 1.5 million token window - Allows users to synthesize and interact with large amounts of content - Can create notebooks using various input methods (Google Docs, links, pasted text) - Supports up to 50 sources in various formats (PDF, text, markdown, audio) - Can process audio from YouTube videos - Has a citation feature, which links information to specific sources - Still prone to some hallucinations and misinformation - May sometimes flatten or exaggerate differences between documents   Use Cases for Educators:   - Creating study guides, FAQs, table of contents, briefing docs, and timelines on research papers, curriculum, and other sources - Generating podcast-like conversations to reinforce important content - Help for students studying or researchers synthesizing information from multiple sources Let us know what you think/how you've tried out the tool! AI for Education #google #GenAI #AI #ailiteracy

AI for Education's latest webinar, Jumpstart Your School's AI Journey: The 3x3 GenAI Roadmap Challenge introduced a practical framework for implementing AI inspired by Arizona's 3-in-3 AI Adoption Challenge. The panel showcased real-world examples of how three essential tasks can set schools and districts on the path to responsible and effective GenAI integration (look out for a full launch of the Challenge next week). As always, we had a super engaged audience that shared a wealth of resources in the chat including examples of AI guidance from schools and districts all over the world. We also appreciated this feedback: “Thank you for this webinar! You can't see me but I have been nodding the whole time!” Key topics we covered included: -The importance of AI literacy for educators and students in the 2024-2025 school year -A step-by-step guide to completing the 3x3 GenAI Roadmap Challenge, including resources and tools to support your AI adoption journey -District- and state-level experiences and real world lessons learned from Arizona Institute for Education & the Economy's 3-in-3 initiative -Strategies for gathering stakeholder input and creating a cross-functional AI working group -Practical approaches to developing an AI implementation plan tailored to your institution's needs -How the 3x3 initiative can protect your institution from unwanted issues like data privacy breaches, cybersecurity risks, or academic integrity concerns Thanks to our guests LeeAnn Lindsey, Ed.D. and Emily Marshall! Link to the recording and resources in the comments! #aiforeducation #responsibleAI #ailiteracy #GenAI #AI

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, it's crucial to address the serious policy questions it poses, particularly in the field of education. To help address these issues, the Federation of American Scientists hosted an AI Legislation Policy Sprint to crowdsource, develop, and publish a set of creative AI-focused ideas that could aid government agencies in regulating the use and development of AI technology. The final slate of 15 policy memos were authored by AI experts who applied their experience in critical sectors such as healthcare, R&D, and education to propose targeted legislative policy solutions, with the theme of AI in education making up the largest share of ideas. Join us Wednesday Oct. 2 for our next free webinar as we delve into these diverse and forward-thinking perspectives with a panel of experts including Anastasia Betts, Ph.D., Nicole Fuller (Jurewicz), and AI for Education's own Mandy DePriest. We’ll discuss and guide you through these innovative policy solutions that could shape the future of AI in education and beyond. Key Topics Include: 🔹 Highlights of the major concepts emerging from the FAS AI Legislation Policy Sprint 🔹 The goals and methodology behind this unique crowdsourcing initiative 🔹 Challenges and limitations identified in current AI policy, particularly in education 🔹 Actionable steps for policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders Link in the comments to learn more or register! Can't make the time? Recordings and resources are always emailed to all registrants. #aiforeducation #aipolicy #airegulations #aineducation #aigovernance

To support the district level GenAI PLCs we are running this school year, we've pulled together a timeline of important AI and education moments from this summer. From big releases from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Apple to new research that indicates the increasing need for AI literacy, a lot has happened over the past few months. Which is why we wanted to share with our LI community. Let us know what you would add or that we missed (e.g, ChatGPT finally releasing Voice to paying customers over the next week). Thanks to Mandy DePriest and our AI for Education team for pulling this together and all the great research work being done at SEDTA and other organizations in the space. #aieducation #genAI #AI #ailiteracy

As we begin the 2024-25 school year and GenAI continues to transform the educational landscape, it's crucial for schools and districts to develop a strategic approach to AI integration. Is your school or district ready to take the next step? Join us for tomorrow's webinar, where we'll introduce a practical framework for implementing AI in your institution inspired by Arizona's 3-in-3 AI Adoption Challenge. You'll hear from LeeAnn Lindsey, Ed.D., who led the development of Arizona's state AI guidance, and Emily Marshall, Assistant Director of Education Technology at Vail School District. In the webinar we'll showcase real-world examples and share a number of free resources as we guide you through the three essential tasks to complete within the next three months that'll set you on the path to responsible and effective GenAI integration. Key topics include: -The importance of AI literacy for educators and students in the 2024-2025 school year -A step-by-step guide to completing the 3x3 GenAI Roadmap Challenge, including resources and tools to support your AI adoption journey -Strategies for gathering stakeholder input and creating a cross-functional AI working group -Practical approaches to developing an AI implementation plan tailored to your institution's needs -District experiences and real world lessons learned from Arizona Institute for Education & the Economy's 3-in-3 initiative -How the 3x3 initiative can protect your institution from unwanted issues like data privacy breaches, cybersecurity risks, or academic integrity concerns -Can't make the time? Recording and resources will be sent to all registrants! Link to register or learn more in the comments! AI for Education #aieducation #responsibleAI #webinar

This week we’ve had a great time working with districts and schools around the world on developing their AI guidance, diving deep with their teams to create responsible frameworks for AI adoption across their communities. It was the highlight of our week partnering with 5 districts in Winnetka, IL, the Randolph Township School District in NJ, and 23 schools from the AMISA network of international schools in the Americas. Thanks to Patrick Dawson, Jennifer Fano, and Adam Slaton and their teams for bringing us out to do this important work And for schools and districts that are looking to engage in this work but might not be exactly sure where to start, we’ve created a Guide to Developing an AI Policy to help get your started. Featured in the guide are: 1️. Guiding Questions to Ask Your School Community 2️. Key Steps for Creating the Policy 3️. What The Policy Should Include 4️. Common Issues with AI to Cover in the Policy 5️. Strategies for Introducing the Policy to your Faculty, School Community, and Students Link in the comments to download the full PDF version! AI for Education #aiforeducation #ailitearcy #responsibleai #AI

Today Common Sense Media released their new white paper on "Generative AI in K–12 Education: Challenges and Opportunities." It takes a deep dive into the complexities of AI adoption in education and I was fortunate to share some of our experiences from AI for Education's work in schools and districts with one of the authors, Bene Cipolla . The white paper is definitely worth a read and we love the emphasis on responsible implementation, the importance of building AI literacy, and the need for clear guidelines to ensure AI enhances rather than undermines learning experiences. Key Highlights: Current State of AI in Education: • Though familiarity is increasing, there is still a lack of fundamental AI literacy • Only 5% of districts have specific generative AI policies, which reflects what we have seen in the field • Students are using AI tools, often without clear guidelines Opportunities for AI adoption: •  Student-focused: Adaptive learning, creativity enhancement, project-based learning, and collaborative support •  Teacher-focused: Lesson planning assistance, feedback on teaching, and productivity gains •  System-focused: Data interoperability, parent engagement, and communication Risks and Challenges: •  Inaccuracies and misinformation in GenAI outputs •  Bias and lack of representation in AI systems •  Privacy and data security concerns •  Potential for cheating and plagiarism •  Risk of overreliance on technology and loss of critical thinking skills What Students Want: •  Clear guidelines on AI use, not outright bans •  Recognition of both potential benefits and ethical concerns of the technology •  More education on AI's capabilities and limitations Recommendations: •  Invest in AI literacy for educators, students, and families •  Develop standardized guidelines for AI use in schools •  Adopt procurement standards for AI tools in education •  Use participatory design to include diverse voices in AI development •  Center equity in AI development and implementation •  Proceed cautiously given the experimental nature of the technology Make sure to check out the full report and let us know what you think - link in the comments! And shoutout to all of our EDSAFE AI Alliance and TeachAI steering committee members featured in the white paper. #aieducation #GenAI #ailiteracy #responsibleAI

As part of our ongoing series on the impact of AI on assessment, we hosted a webinar called, "Stop Grading Essays, Start Grading Chats: Reimagining Assessment" last week. This webinar explored innovative approaches to assessment in the era of GenAI, featuring teacher-turned-entreprenuer Mike Kentz's experiences and insights from a year of experimenting with grading AI chats in his ninth-grade English classroom. We love the approach of evaluating students GenAI use as an integral part of building students' AI literacy. Check out the full recording and all the resources at the link in the comments! AI for Education #aieducation #genAI #teachingwithAI #ailiteracy