AI Developments in Elementary Education

AI Developments in Elementary Education

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the developments of AI in elementary education and evaluate the suitability of online tooling for your work.

Explain to students the main goal of the lesson and what they can expect to learn from it.

What do you already know about AI in education?

What is AI?

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is the ability of machines to learn and perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

Introduce the concept of AI to students and provide examples of how it is used in different industries.

AI in Education

AI is being used in education to personalize learning, assess student progress, and provide feedback to teachers.

Explain to students the benefits of AI in education and how it can improve the learning experience for both students and teachers.

Online Tooling

There are many online tools available that use AI to assist teachers in lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. Examples include Edmentum, DreamBox, and Nearpod.

Introduce students to some of the popular online tools that use AI in education.

Experimenting with Online Tooling

Take some time to experiment with one or more of the online tools introduced and evaluate whether or not it is suitable for your line of work.

Provide students with instructions on how to access and use the online tools. Encourage them to take notes on their experience and evaluate the tool's effectiveness for their specific needs.

Evaluating Online Tooling

When evaluating online tooling, consider factors such as ease of use, effectiveness, and whether or not it aligns with your teaching style and curriculum goals.

Guide students through the process of evaluating the online tools they experimented with. Encourage them to share their thoughts and experiences with the class.

Benefits and Limitations

While online tooling can be a great asset for teachers, it is important to recognize its limitations and not rely on it as a substitute for human interaction and personalized teaching.

Discuss with students the benefits and limitations of using AI and online tooling in education. Encourage them to think critically about when and how it is appropriate to use these tools.

Wrap-Up

In conclusion, AI and online tooling have the potential to greatly enhance the learning experience in elementary education. However, it is important to approach these tools with a critical eye and evaluate their suitability for your specific needs.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage students to continue exploring the use of AI and online tooling in education.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.