The Six AI Use Case Families of Instructional Design — from drphilippahardman.substack.com by Dr. Phillipa Harman
Pushing AI beyond content creation
So what are the six families? Here’s the TLDR:
- Creative Ideation, aka using AI to spark novel ideas and innovative design concepts.
- Research & Analysis, aka using AI to rapidly gather and synthesise information from vast sources.
- Data-Driven Insights, aka using AI to extract meaningful patterns and predictions from complex datasets.
- …and more
Town Hall: Back to School with AI — from gettingsmart.com
Key Points
- AI can help educators focus more on human interaction and critical thinking by automating tasks that consume time but don’t require human empathy or creativity.
- Encouraging students to use AI as a tool for learning and creativity can significantly boost their engagement and self-confidence, as seen in examples from student experiences shared in the discussion.
The speakers discuss various aspects of AI, including its potential to augment human intelligence and the need to focus on uniquely human competencies in the face of technological advancements. They also emphasize the significance of student agency, with examples of student-led initiatives and feedback sessions that reveal how young learners are already engaging with AI in innovative ways. The episode underscores the necessity for educators and administrators to stay informed and actively participate in the ongoing dialogue about AI to ensure its effective and equitable implementation in schools.
The video below is from The Artifice of Twinning by Marc Watkins
How AI Knocks Down Classroom Barriers — from gettingsmart.com by Alyssa Faubion
Key Points
- AI can be a powerful tool to break down language, interest, and accessibility barriers in the classroom, making learning more inclusive and engaging.
- Incorporating AI tools in educational settings can help build essential skills that AI can’t replace, such as creativity and problem-solving, preparing students for future job markets.