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I'm excited to be at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill for Educators for Excellence's event briefing the findings of their Voices from the Classroom Survey, a report featuring insight from a nationally representative sample of more than 1,000 educators. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) kicked things off with a call to continue investing in schools and teachers. Among the report findings: 1) 46% report the profession should be collaborative and enable teachers to learn from one another; 2) 50% favor the idea of team teaching; 3) Only 42% are satisfied with efforts to provide high-quality professional development; 4) Just 25% of teachers in districts that have adopted new curricular materials aligned to science of reading believe instructional practice has shifted as a result; 5) 17% of teachers are already confidently using AI, and 2/3 state that they need additional training and support. #TeacherSurvey https://lnkd.in/e7dQcAY3

In 2024 schools have been asked to address the new Australian Gen AI Framework. Make that journey less confusing and less effort and get resources free for you to use. Join us at a Webinar on Thursday Feb 1st at 3:30 https://lnkd.in/gaKsMHwn or reach out to me directly. The new Australian Framework for AI in Schools a great contribution with 6 thoughtful guiding principles. However, the implementation of such a framework can be a daunting task, potentially shifting focus away from your core mission of teaching and learning. That's where we come in. Over three months of collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, our team has developed a model that simplifies the adoption of this framework, making it easier for your school to integrate AI into your current policy and strategy. With our resources, you can quickly formulate your 2024 AI plan, saving weeks of work on developing policies, teacher guidance, and professional learning strategies. If want the AI framework quick start but you cant make it just DM me on linked-in. #aieducation, Bede Ritchie, Leon Furze, Matthew Deeble, Dr Nick Jackson, Jim Hayden, Louka Parry, Stuart Mitchell, Chris Harte

Today turned out to be one of those fortunate days where I found myself at home, and guess what? It happened to be my son Anay's last day at school before the summer break. As soon as he saw me, he was bubbling with excitement, eager to recount every detail of his final day. But amidst his chatter, a thought clouded his joy - the looming guilt that while he basked in holiday glory, his poor teachers were stuck at school, drowning in paperwork. To lift his spirits, I tossed out a wild notion: "Hey, what if your teachers had super-smart AI helpers to tackle all that grading and organising?" His eyes sparked with intrigue, and in no time, he was off in a flurry of imagination, envisioning a future where AI ruled the school smoothly. In Anay's world, forget about those pesky ID cards - iris scanners would do the trick, effortlessly tracking attendance and absences. And as for those dreaded mischief-makers? No more scapegoating under the watchful eye of AI. Teachers could swap roll calls for rousing discussions, and instead of policing haircuts and nail lengths, they'd focus on sparking curiosity. It's astonishing how tech-savvy these kids are these days! Back in my school days, my wildest daydreams involved flooded bridges granting a spontaneous day off at school. Oh, how times have changed! #TechSavvyKids #FutureOfEducation #AIinSchools #InnovativeIdeas #ParentingJourney #SchoolDays #ChangingTimes

Are students relying heavily on AI-powered tools to complete their homework? #AIinEducation, #EdTech, #FutureOfEducation, #EducationTechnology, #LearningAndDevelopment, #TeachingAndLearning, #ArtificialIntelligence, #MachineLearning, #DeepLearning, #Pedagogy, #TeachingMethods, #LearningDesign, #InstructionalDesign, #CurriculumDevelopment, #TeacherTraining, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #TeachingStrategies https://lnkd.in/gpEuKAUA

It’s no secret that many schools are cautious about adopting AI tools like GPT. The hesitation is understandable—districts and educators need to ensure that these tools are not only safe but also truly enhance learning in a meaningful way. That’s why what Adeel Khan and MagicSchool AI are doing is so impressive—and why they’re so growing rapidly. They’ve figured out how to put AI into classrooms in a way that makes teachers and administrators comfortable—helping educators fight burnout and giving students the chance to build AI literacy safely and responsibly. So cool! And by the way, Adeel’s journey from educator to innovator shows what’s possible when curiosity and resourcefulness meet real problems—listen to his story in this podcast episode where he shares how he brought his vision for AI-driven solutions to life. The EdTech Bites, episode 196 🔗 ttps://https://lnkd.in/gujJQAEk

Some might ask why SCOTs will consult for classes outside of their respective majors. Here is the answer: Consultants outside the discipline of the requesting faculty member provide un-biased perspectives and contributions as observers and collaborators. Minimal course-related knowledge from the SCOT enhances a focus on data collection rather than course content, where necessary. Photo credentials Generated with AI ∙ May 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM #datacollection #studentpedagogicalpartnerships #SCOTS #BYUI #teacher #teaching #studentperspective #consulting #highereducation #dataanalysis

The education community continues to face post-pandemic challenges, including staffing shortages. However, increased technology use in the classroom is viewed as a positive way to attract more teachers to the profession. Read more in our 2024 K-12 Educator + AI Survey: https://bit.ly/3LUSMKZ

In case you missed it, here is my segment from yesterday on Good Morning Texas. If you would like to learn more about how you can AI-Proof your kids, you can grab my free ebook that I wrote to go with this segment at www.aiproofkids.com Is your child prepared for an AI-dominated future? In this informative conversation with AI expert Larry Roberts, we dive into what parents need to know. - The mixed reactions parents have towards their children growing up in an AI-driven world. - The future of careers such as engineering and medicine in the face of AI advancements. - Why continuous learning and adaptability are crucial skills for children to develop. - Recommendations for AI-related tools and resources appropriate for elementary to high school students.

According to CNBC, "The percentage of K-12 students and teachers who say they are using AI and approve of it has risen sharply over the past year, according to a new poll conducted by Impact Research for the Walton Family Foundation." The poll found almost half of U.S. teachers and K-12 students say they are using ChatGPT weekly, while just 20% of students say they're using it weekly. Source: https://lnkd.in/e4s6tEX5 But how are they using it and is that use aligned to and/or advancing the instructional vision of their schools? Those are some of the questions Leading Educators and The Learning Accelerator seek to answer by assembling the inaugural School Teams AI Collaborative cohort. This new year-long pilot will equip school-based teams to be at the forefront of developing schoolwide best practices for AI-enabled instruction that expand possibilities for teaching and learning amid society’s next era of digital transformation. Together, you and other cohort members will gain access to common learning and development from industry leaders, investigate new applications for AI in the classroom, and collectively build a hub of resources and guidance for other educators around the world. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebYvWngP

SKIES got a shoutout at the Spring CUE 2024! Loved hearing this panel delve deep into how they're crafting AI school policy, and the benefits for teachers, students, and the broader school community staff. Want to explore more about how AI can make your life easier while benefiting your classroom? Reach out to us! #CUEmmunity #sgusd #aiineducation #edtech