Crandall ISD

Where AI once seemed like something coming in the future, it’s clear the future is now. Educators need to be at the forefront of how this technology is evaluated and used.

Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform operations by vastly speeding up processes, creating efficiencies and making jobs easier for administrators and educators. This technology is not about replacing human judgment but augmenting it. It provides tools that can handle routine tasks with lightning speed and precision, freeing up valuable time for educators to focus on what matters most: students.

aieducatorAI Educator Tools - a repository of AI tools for teachers

AI Essential Vocabulary - twenty-eight AI terms, definitions, and what it means to education.

AI Glossary - website of critical concepts that drive generative AI.

Diffit - Re-level, translate, add images and more. Then, export your content into student-ready activities. Watch this 6-min. introductory video.

Goblin Tools - "Formalizer" writing assistance

Knowt - AI flashcard maker for students (Free alternative to Quizlet)

⭐ Magic School IMagicSchool.AI - the magic of AI to help teachers with lesson planning, text leveling, translation, differentiation, rubrics, and so much more. available for CISD educators

QuestionWell - Unlimited AI-generated standards-aligned questions in seconds for free! Export to your favorite platforms! Export to Quizizz, Microsoft Word/Forms, Google Slides/Forms, Kahoot, and more!

20 Ways to use ChatGPT in the Classroom - ideas and strategies curated by Matt Miller.

When using an artificial intelligence tool, you get out what you put in. Here is a formula to consider when entering prompts  and getting the desired results. 

• Role
  Specify the persona you want the AI tool to adopt (e.g., a particular type of professional or individual).

• Context
  Describe why you need this response and how you intend to use it.

• Examples
  Provide one or more examples of the kind of response you're looking for.

• Style
  Indicate the tone, voice, or writing style you want the tool to use in the response.

• Format
  Specify the desired format (e.g., bullet points) and any word count guidelines.

⭐Chat GPT resources for Educators (CISD Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, Dr. Amber Teamann)

ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education (Matt Miller)

4 Time-Saving AI Tools for Teachers (Edutopia) 

How AI Can Enhance Education (TCEA)

Artificial Intelligence in Education - Putting Educators and Students in the Driver's Seat (ISTE)

How To Improve Your Search Results With ChatGPT (TCEA)

ChatGPT Is Going To Change Education, Not Destroy It (MIT Technology Review)

By Turn It In: Guide for Approaching AI-generated text in your classroom 

AI Misuse Rubric

AI Misuse Checklist

Webinars

(Holly Clark) What Effect with ChatGPT Have on Writing in Schools?

(Future Ready Schools) Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in Education

AI for EducationPreparing Students for an AI-Powered Future

Formative Feedback with AI: Opportunities & Risks

AI and Supporting Students with Disabilities

Authentic Assessment with AI

Top Mistakes Educators Make When Using AI… and How to Avoid Them!

Prompt Engineering for Educators

Learning with AI: A Student Perspective

Harnessing AI in Special Education - Part 4

Harnessing AI in Special Education - Part 3

Harnessing AI in Special Education - Part 2

Harnessing AI in Special Education - Part 1

Using AI for Differentiated Instruction

Podcast

Podcast (Holly Clark and Matt Miller): How ChatGPT and AI assistants Can Save Us Time

Presentations

Slideshow (Holly Clark): Chat GPT and AI in Education Resources

Bookcreator (Holly Clark): What Effect Will ChatGPT Have on Writing in Schools?

✨AI is a tool, not a replacement for your thinking: See AI content as a starting point and not a final solution.

✨Monitor for Bias and Accuracy: AI might occasionally produce biased or incorrect content. Always double-check outputs.

✨Protect Privacy: Don’t include personal details like names or addresses.

(Reference: Magic School AI)

CISD Digital Citizenship: Being committed to digital citizenship keeps us inclusive, informed, engaged, balanced, and alert about our use of digital tools.

• Generative AI for Educators - 2-hour, self-paced course by Google's Applied Digital Skills 
• AI 101 Self-Paced Professional Learning for Educators - create a code.org account (we suggest signing in with Google using your CISD email), work through 5 units, 60 min each
• Watch the DLT webinar on this page titled "Opportunities for ChatGPT in Education".
• Contact our technology department for PLC/staff meeting opportunities

Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers (Common Sense Media)

5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Generative AI (Video, 1:52 min)

5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Generative AI (Article) 

1. Talk about the benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence
2. Try out AI tools together
3. Talk about biases in tech
4. Have conversations about plagiarism and cheating
5. Ask your child's teachers and school for support