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Are we all just Pirates adrift when it comes to AI in education?

October 14, 2024 by Amber 2 Comments

I recently watched a talk by Mo Gawdat that got me thinking about the pirates I serve. His comparison was to frogs (although I thought the original analogy was lobsters) in a pot of water that begins to boil, but by the time they realize it what trouble they are in, it’s too late to jump out.

As I sit outside on an actual “feels like fall” day in Texas, I started to think about how timely this video to my world. I had the opportunity to deliver the keynote to our regional service center, and their ed tech conference a week or so ago. It was a room filled with people who generally think like me, since they voluntarily attended in Ed Tech conference, but there were still hesitancies when it came to sharing how or why they were ( or weren’t!) using AI in their lines of work.

Taking Mo’s talk and aligning it with my role… our educators are like pirates on a ship, drifting in calm seas, not realizing the storm that’s approaching.  Yes, there are a number of issues in public education that we are all aware of… I don’t know if we realize how very disruptive this technology could be to how and what we do. We’re so used to the gentle waves of regular stress that we don’t see the potential

The seas are getting rougher (AI is here), and many of us are either too comfortable on deck or too afraid to take the wheel and steer toward change.

Truthfully, we’re already facing the storm, but we can still navigate through it and adjust our course. To emphasize this, I came up with an acronym to introduce to our leadership team, and then eventually staff: PIRATES.

•   P: Pause, allow for innovative possibilities in your teaching
•   I: Ignoring new approaches and thinking is dangerous
•   R: Rely on flexibility, rather than static teaching
•   A: Anchor to WHAT we teach, not how
•   T: Teach while adapting to future needs
•   E: Encourage engagement that is future focused
•   S: Stop settling for stagnant student preparation

We can’t just sit on deck and hope we’ll sail through the storm untouched. AI is like the wind in our sails—it’s not here to replace us, but to propel us forward. One of my favorite George Couros quotes is that innovation isn’t doing something different, it’s doing something different and better. AI can allow that in so many ways! But if we don’t take the helm and steer our way to the “new” and potentially scary, we’re at risk of losing our direction, letting down both our students and ourselves.

What do you think? How do we take the helm and steer toward a future that keeps us ahead of the storm? Is this something that we try to address after it becomes mainstream, or do we need to hijack this ship even sooner?

Pirately &

 

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ChatGPT takes on Thanksgiving: Use AI for meals and more!

November 11, 2023 by Amber 1 Comment

I’ve told you before that I think ChatGPT cuts my anxiety thinking down…I use it every darn day, ya’ll! What are the ways I am going to use it for this Thanksgiving??

  1. Recipe Ideas: Ask ChatGPT for unique Thanksgiving recipes to impress your family with a twist on the traditional turkey, stuffing, or pumpkin pie.
  2. Thanksgiving Trivia: Challenge your friends with Thanksgiving-themed trivia questions generated by ChatGPT and see who knows the most about the holiday’s history and fun facts.
  3. Gratitude Prompts: Use ChatGPT to come up with creative prompts for your family to share what they’re thankful for this year.
  4. Table Games: Get ChatGPT to create a Thanksgiving-themed word search or crossword puzzle that you can print out for everyone to play together.
  5. Turkey Talk: Have ChatGPT write a funny monologue from the turkey’s point of view about Thanksgiving to share a laugh with everyone.
  6. Decoration DIYs: Ask ChatGPT for easy DIY Thanksgiving decoration ideas that you can make with simple items around the house.
  7. Thanksgiving Jokes: Lighten up the mood by sharing Thanksgiving jokes or puns from ChatGPT with your dinner guests.
  8. Personalized Stories: Create a custom Thanksgiving story featuring your family members as characters with the help of ChatGPT, and read it aloud for some holiday entertainment.

What about meal prep and meal planning?

  1. Meal Planning Assistant: ChatGPT can help you plan your Thanksgiving menu, taking into account different dietary preferences and restrictions to ensure everyone at your table has something delicious to enjoy.
  2. Grocery List Generator: Share with ChatGPT the dishes you plan to prepare, and it can generate a detailed shopping list, helping you get organized before heading to the grocery store.
  3. Cooking Timeline Scheduler: Tell ChatGPT what dishes you’re preparing, and it can create a cooking schedule for you. This way, you’ll know exactly when to start each dish so that everything is ready to be served hot at the same time.

  4. Leftover Magic: Ask ChatGPT for creative recipes to reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers, turning them into exciting new meals for the weekend.
  5. Dish Pairing: If you’re considering wine or beverage pairings, ChatGPT can suggest which drinks would complement the flavors of your Thanksgiving dishes perfectly.

And if you’re going to be the hostess with the mostest?

  1. Family Favorites Poll: Use ChatGPT to create a poll of potential dishes and let your family vote on what they’d like to see on the Thanksgiving table. It’s a great way to make everyone feel included in the meal planning.
  2. Task Delegator: Ask ChatGPT to help you delegate tasks by creating a list of “Who’s Doing What” for Thanksgiving prep, so every family member can contribute according to their abilities and preferences.
  3. Peacekeeper Tips: ChatGPT can offer advice on how to manage any family tensions that might arise. From conversation starters to steer away from sensitive topics, to fun group activities that can lighten the mood. (Politics Panic Prevention!!)
  4. Thanksgiving Playlists: Let ChatGPT help you put together a family-friendly playlist to set the mood for cooking, eating, and enjoying each other’s company. You can ask it to take into account ages, popular songs, or certain genres!

Telling ya…the uses are ENDLESS!! Have you dove into the AI waters?? Tell me how!

 

Gobble gobbleN &

Amber

 

Seen my other ChatGPT posts?

ChatGPT resources for educators- a round up!

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