AI for Student Success: Being Productive &amp; Learning Future Skills

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability

Claude is owned by Anthropic and may currently be one of the best AI tools when it comes to reasoning skills
It does not have any image creation ability
It does not have any internet access

‍AI Tools That Enhance Learning & Improve Study Skills

Grammarly - Grammarly uses AI to spot mistakes and give suggestions to make a student’s writing even better, helping them learn finer writing mechanics
Notion AI - Notion AI is a powerful note-taking tool that uses the ChatGPT API to help summarize notes and brainstorm ideas
Speechify - Speechify uses AI to convert textbooks, notes, and websites into audio, making studying easier for auditory learners
Quizlet - Quizlet utilizes AI to tailor flashcards and study sets, helping students master topics at their own pace
Khan Academy- Khanmigo allows students to ask questions about lessons as they go and get help with concepts they are struggling with
Duolingo - Duolingo employs AI to customize language lessons, adapting to each student's pace and progress

Prompts to Use ChatGPT as a Tutor

“I don’t understand this math problem [include the problem]. How do I work through the problem to find the right answer?”
“Explain to me why [historical event] was important.”
“I found the answer to this problem [include problem], but I don’t understand how I got it. Please explain.”
“Explain this problem to me in 4 different ways so I can see different ways to solve it.”
"Summarize the life of ___ in 50 words or less."
"Explain ____ to me like I am 5 years old."
"Compare and contrast [event in history, places, people]."
"What themes are in [this book]?"
"What steps do I need to take to solve this math problem: [insert math problem]?"
"Discuss the cause of [this event in history]."
"How does [this science concept] work in real life?"

Ways to Use AI Tools to Help Prioritize Your Time & Be More Efficient

Use the following prompt when you are overwhelmed with school assignments:
“I have the following assignments [include assignments, estimated length of time, and due dates]. Please help me create the most efficient plan to finish them over [time period]”
AI time-tracking tools can be used to help you determine where your time is being spent so you can make changes to be more efficient
Use AI tools to automate tasks such as scheduling, organization, and more
AI tools can help students proofread their work while teaching them ways to improve their writing
Students can use AI to summarize notes taken during class so they can pull out the most critical information

What Do Experts Say About AI Tools?

Monica Burns - Ed Tech Consultant

“If you are working side by side with your child at home and you don't know the answer to a question, or you're not quite sure how to explain something, AI tools can definitely come in handy. As a family you might come across things that you're just not quite sure how to explain or need a step-by-step guide or process on how to do something, so you can have ChatGPT generate an explanation. You can put qualifications in your prompt to say, "Give me a simple explanation” or “Give me an explanation for my third grader who hasn't had experience with this before”.

Jamie Lewsadder - Associate Superintendent of Technology Services, La Canada Unified

“There's this large fear about cheating. I would argue that cheating existed before ChatGPT. Yes, this is a shortcut tool for kids. But when I interviewed them and asked them about what they liked about it, they said things like, ‘it's faster than Google’, ‘I have a tutor now’, and ‘I can get answers when my teacher isn't available.’ So there are things that kids are seeing, not as a way to cheat, because these are students that want to do their best as learners. So we have to separate it. It's not just a tool for cheating. It's a tool that can enable a lot of really positive growth.”

Dan Carsen - 7th Grade English Teacher

"Using AI to brainstorm early in the process—that's probably safer; the earlier in the process, the better. I worry, however, about kids who are not confident in their writing. They're more likely to be like, 'Oh, this is what the computer spat back, and it looks really good. I'm going to maybe change one or two words.' To me, that's not creative. If you're really struggling for ideas, if your teacher gives you a prompt on the motivation of a certain character in a book that you have actually read, but you have no idea what the teacher is asking you, sure, I think it's okay to look at a computer-generated response to that. The only way to handle these admittedly very gray areas right now is through constant communication. As long as that communication is clear, AI-generated text can be useful in an early stage in all these processes."

‍More resources for parents, students, & educators

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Today’s world is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive part of that. New AI tools have many parents and educators concerned, but when used appropriately, these tools can help students increase their productivity and provide a more personalized education. National AI usage has drastically increased over the last 12 months and is only likely to continue to grow. It is important that parents and students learn to use these tools in ways that support education (Source: CNBC).

This guide will explore ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to improve time management, make study time more efficient, and help students get the help they need with an on-demand AI tutor.

Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)

Why should students learn how to use AI tools?

AI tools are being incorporated into more applications, including tools that students will need to use for school and future careers
Many career fields will require strong AI skills as job descriptions change to match current technologies
AI shouldn’t be used to cheat but it can be a study assistant to enhance learning and productivity. In many cases AI doesn’t give the answer without teaching how it was found
Teachers are beginning to recognize the role that AI tools and tools that incorporate AI can have in supporting the learning process. Many are beginning to use these tools more often in the classroom and allowing their use to support additional learning outside of the classroom

The Three Major AI Tools

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability

Claude is owned by Anthropic and may currently be one of the best AI tools when it comes to reasoning skills
It does not have any image creation ability
It does not have any internet access

‍AI Tools That Enhance Learning & Improve Study Skills

Grammarly - Grammarly uses AI to spot mistakes and give suggestions to make a student’s writing even better, helping them learn finer writing mechanics
Notion AI - Notion AI is a powerful note-taking tool that uses the ChatGPT API to help summarize notes and brainstorm ideas
Speechify - Speechify uses AI to convert textbooks, notes, and websites into audio, making studying easier for auditory learners
Quizlet - Quizlet utilizes AI to tailor flashcards and study sets, helping students master topics at their own pace
Khan Academy- Khanmigo allows students to ask questions about lessons as they go and get help with concepts they are struggling with
Duolingo - Duolingo employs AI to customize language lessons, adapting to each student's pace and progress

Prompts to Use ChatGPT as a Tutor

“I don’t understand this math problem [include the problem]. How do I work through the problem to find the right answer?”
“Explain to me why [historical event] was important.”
“I found the answer to this problem [include problem], but I don’t understand how I got it. Please explain.”
“Explain this problem to me in 4 different ways so I can see different ways to solve it.”
"Summarize the life of ___ in 50 words or less."
"Explain ____ to me like I am 5 years old."
"Compare and contrast [event in history, places, people]."
"What themes are in [this book]?"
"What steps do I need to take to solve this math problem: [insert math problem]?"
"Discuss the cause of [this event in history]."
"How does [this science concept] work in real life?"

Ways to Use AI Tools to Help Prioritize Your Time & Be More Efficient

Use the following prompt when you are overwhelmed with school assignments:
“I have the following assignments [include assignments, estimated length of time, and due dates]. Please help me create the most efficient plan to finish them over [time period]”
AI time-tracking tools can be used to help you determine where your time is being spent so you can make changes to be more efficient
Use AI tools to automate tasks such as scheduling, organization, and more
AI tools can help students proofread their work while teaching them ways to improve their writing
Students can use AI to summarize notes taken during class so they can pull out the most critical information

What Do Experts Say About AI Tools?

Monica Burns - Ed Tech Consultant

“If you are working side by side with your child at home and you don't know the answer to a question, or you're not quite sure how to explain something, AI tools can definitely come in handy. As a family you might come across things that you're just not quite sure how to explain or need a step-by-step guide or process on how to do something, so you can have ChatGPT generate an explanation. You can put qualifications in your prompt to say, "Give me a simple explanation” or “Give me an explanation for my third grader who hasn't had experience with this before”.

Jamie Lewsadder - Associate Superintendent of Technology Services, La Canada Unified

“There's this large fear about cheating. I would argue that cheating existed before ChatGPT. Yes, this is a shortcut tool for kids. But when I interviewed them and asked them about what they liked about it, they said things like, ‘it's faster than Google’, ‘I have a tutor now’, and ‘I can get answers when my teacher isn't available.’ So there are things that kids are seeing, not as a way to cheat, because these are students that want to do their best as learners. So we have to separate it. It's not just a tool for cheating. It's a tool that can enable a lot of really positive growth.”

Dan Carsen - 7th Grade English Teacher

"Using AI to brainstorm early in the process—that's probably safer; the earlier in the process, the better. I worry, however, about kids who are not confident in their writing. They're more likely to be like, 'Oh, this is what the computer spat back, and it looks really good. I'm going to maybe change one or two words.' To me, that's not creative. If you're really struggling for ideas, if your teacher gives you a prompt on the motivation of a certain character in a book that you have actually read, but you have no idea what the teacher is asking you, sure, I think it's okay to look at a computer-generated response to that. The only way to handle these admittedly very gray areas right now is through constant communication. As long as that communication is clear, AI-generated text can be useful in an early stage in all these processes."

‍More resources for parents, students, & educators

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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Full Event Replay - AI for Student Success with Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. and Phil Edwards

Using AI in the Early Stages of Writing (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Knowing What’s Okay
What have your teachers told you about what they do or don’t allow when it comes to using AI for writing assignments?

Igniting Creativity
‍How can you take AI-generated responses to writing prompts and use them as a springboard for your writing instead of a substitute for using your own creativity?

Walking the Line
How would you know if you’re using AI when writing in a way that it undermines your own creativity?

Looking Elsewhere for Ideas
What are some alternative ways you can find ideas for writing assignments without using AI if your teacher discourages it?

‍Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Knowing What’s Okay
What have your teachers told you about what they do or don’t allow when it comes to using AI for writing assignments?

Igniting Creativity
‍How can you take AI-generated responses to writing prompts and use them as a springboard for your writing instead of a substitute for using your own creativity?

Walking the Line
How would you know if you’re using AI when writing in a way that it undermines your own creativity?

Looking Elsewhere for Ideas
What are some alternative ways you can find ideas for writing assignments without using AI if your teacher discourages it?

‍Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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Using AI in the Early Stages of Writing (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

How to Turn off Photo Access to Meta AI (For Parents)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Prying Eyes
Why is it a good idea, in general, not to keep photos you’d never want anyone to see stored on your device?

Privacy vs. Progress?
How comfortable are you with Meta AI accessing your personal photos to help improve the technology?

I’m Not Meta’s Guinea Pig
Why would you want to prevent Meta AI (or other AI technologies) from accessing your private photos?

Knowing Your Options
Why or why not would you decide to turn off photo access to Meta AI?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Prying Eyes
Why is it a good idea, in general, not to keep photos you’d never want anyone to see stored on your device?

Privacy vs. Progress?
How comfortable are you with Meta AI accessing your personal photos to help improve the technology?

I’m Not Meta’s Guinea Pig
Why would you want to prevent Meta AI (or other AI technologies) from accessing your private photos?

Knowing Your Options
Why or why not would you decide to turn off photo access to Meta AI?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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How to Turn off Photo Access to Meta AI (For Parents)

Google Gemini: Your Free AI Companion (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Creative Questions
What is the most bizarre fact you’d like to know that you could ask Gemini?

Your Personal, 24/7 Tutor
Say you’re studying for a quiz. How could you use Gemini to help you learn and memorize information?

Learning on the Go
What topics would you like to learn more about during your spare time, like if you’re out jogging or riding in the car?

Fact-checking Gemini
How can you check Gemini’s answers against reliable sources when looking for important information?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Creative Questions
What is the most bizarre fact you’d like to know that you could ask Gemini?

Your Personal, 24/7 Tutor
Say you’re studying for a quiz. How could you use Gemini to help you learn and memorize information?

Learning on the Go
What topics would you like to learn more about during your spare time, like if you’re out jogging or riding in the car?

Fact-checking Gemini
How can you check Gemini’s answers against reliable sources when looking for important information?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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Google Gemini: Your Free AI Companion (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

ChatGPT as a Tutor (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

What Does This Mean?
If you’re struggling to understand a difficult concept, how could you use ChatGPT to make the information more accessible?

Aiming for Mastery
If ChatGPT provides you with a helpful, alternate explanation for something you’re struggling to understand, how can you take it a step further to ensure you understand it at the level your teacher expects?

Ethical AI Use
What’s the difference between using an AI Chatbot to help you study and using it to cheat?

When in Doubt, Ask
What is your school’s policy on using AI when writing papers or doing other schoolwork?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

What Does This Mean?
If you’re struggling to understand a difficult concept, how could you use ChatGPT to make the information more accessible?

Aiming for Mastery
If ChatGPT provides you with a helpful, alternate explanation for something you’re struggling to understand, how can you take it a step further to ensure you understand it at the level your teacher expects?

Ethical AI Use
What’s the difference between using an AI Chatbot to help you study and using it to cheat?

When in Doubt, Ask
What is your school’s policy on using AI when writing papers or doing other schoolwork?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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ChatGPT as a Tutor (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

using screen time in a positive way

October 2, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI and Creativity
How could using AI chatbots when writing change the creative process?

Getting Unstuck
Can you think of a specific type of writing assignment where using ChatGPT would be particularly helpful?

That’s Close, but…
How can asking ChatGPT to help brainstorm be helpful even if you don’t end up using the suggestions it presents?

A Tool, Not a Crutch
How do you find the fine line between using AI tools to help with writing and using these tools to avoid doing work that’s your own?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI and Creativity
How could using AI chatbots when writing change the creative process?

Getting Unstuck
Can you think of a specific type of writing assignment where using ChatGPT would be particularly helpful?

That’s Close, but…
How can asking ChatGPT to help brainstorm be helpful even if you don’t end up using the suggestions it presents?

A Tool, Not a Crutch
How do you find the fine line between using AI tools to help with writing and using these tools to avoid doing work that’s your own?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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using screen time in a positive way

Dangers Parents Should Know About AI Companions (For Parents)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Fake Friends?
I’ve heard some kids are creating their own AI-generated friends. What do you think would motivate someone to create an AI-generated person and spend time communicating with it?

Programmed to Please
What might make an AI “friend” an easy go-to for conversation and a sense of communication?

Unhealthy Distractions
How could a chatbot “friend” become a distraction from real-life activities or even school?

Nothing like the Real Thing
Why do you think an AI-generated friend might be a poor substitute for cultivating and enjoying real friendships?

‍Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Fake Friends?
I’ve heard some kids are creating their own AI-generated friends. What do you think would motivate someone to create an AI-generated person and spend time communicating with it?

Programmed to Please
What might make an AI “friend” an easy go-to for conversation and a sense of communication?

Unhealthy Distractions
How could a chatbot “friend” become a distraction from real-life activities or even school?

Nothing like the Real Thing
Why do you think an AI-generated friend might be a poor substitute for cultivating and enjoying real friendships?

‍Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Dangers Parents Should Know About AI Companions (For Parents)

5 Things Not to Share with AI Tools (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

September 30, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

What’s the Harm?
Why would you want to protect personal information from AI?

TMI on AI
Aside from the 5 things mentioned in the video, what other private or identifying details might you want to avoid entering into an AI chatbot?

How Your Photos Are Used
Can you tell me specific reasons you wouldn’t want to share personal photos with Meta AI?

Spare the Details
How can you work around sharing personal information like your name, number, school name, etc. on an AI platform like ChatGPT?

Conclusion

AI is improving all the time with tools like ChatGPT that can help users be more productive, master difficult concepts, and explore new topics. However, students should be careful about disclosing personal information or photos when using AI, because it’s hard to control where that information ends up.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

What’s the Harm?
Why would you want to protect personal information from AI?

TMI on AI
Aside from the 5 things mentioned in the video, what other private or identifying details might you want to avoid entering into an AI chatbot?

How Your Photos Are Used
Can you tell me specific reasons you wouldn’t want to share personal photos with Meta AI?

Spare the Details
How can you work around sharing personal information like your name, number, school name, etc. on an AI platform like ChatGPT?

Conclusion

AI is improving all the time with tools like ChatGPT that can help users be more productive, master difficult concepts, and explore new topics. However, students should be careful about disclosing personal information or photos when using AI, because it’s hard to control where that information ends up.

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5 Things Not to Share with AI Tools (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

Students Explain AI/ChatGPT (For Students, Parents & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Best Practices
Name an example of a positive way to use ChatGPT in schoolwork.

Asking the Right Questions
When using AI, how can refining your prompts help you learn better than if you just accepted the first answer it gives?

Keeping Learning Top of Mind
How could AI inhibit learning rather than enhance it if used the wrong way?

Give-and-Take
How can you interact with a tool like ChatGPT to get better answers or a better understanding of a topic than it initially provides?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Best Practices
Name an example of a positive way to use ChatGPT in schoolwork.

Asking the Right Questions
When using AI, how can refining your prompts help you learn better than if you just accepted the first answer it gives?

Keeping Learning Top of Mind
How could AI inhibit learning rather than enhance it if used the wrong way?

Give-and-Take
How can you interact with a tool like ChatGPT to get better answers or a better understanding of a topic than it initially provides?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Students Explain AI/ChatGPT (For Students, Parents & Educators)

Turning ChatGPT into a Tutor and Learning Assistant (For Students, Parents & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Identifying Uses
What are some subjects where you think AI tools such as ChatGPT could help you learn?

24/7 Homework Hotline
How would you compare using ChatGPT to getting help from a tutor?

Prompt Engineering
If ChatGPT isn’t giving you the answers you need, how can you tweak your prompts to get more relevant results?

Fact-Checking
What are the best ways to confirm the information ChatGPT gives you is correct?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Identifying Uses
What are some subjects where you think AI tools such as ChatGPT could help you learn?

24/7 Homework Hotline
How would you compare using ChatGPT to getting help from a tutor?

Prompt Engineering
If ChatGPT isn’t giving you the answers you need, how can you tweak your prompts to get more relevant results?

Fact-Checking
What are the best ways to confirm the information ChatGPT gives you is correct?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Turning ChatGPT into a Tutor and Learning Assistant (For Students, Parents & Educators)

How to Use AI to Increase Productivity (For Students, Parents & Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Scared of AI?
Why do you think some people are uncomfortable with the idea of AI, even though they’ve probably been using it in different ways for years?

Views on AI
In what ways, if any, did the information presented in the video change your understanding of AI and how it can be used for school?

Making the Most of Your Time
How can you use AI to study more productively?

Evolving Technology
What are some careers where AI is likely to be an important tool to increase productivity?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Scared of AI?
Why do you think some people are uncomfortable with the idea of AI, even though they’ve probably been using it in different ways for years?

Views on AI
In what ways, if any, did the information presented in the video change your understanding of AI and how it can be used for school?

Making the Most of Your Time
How can you use AI to study more productively?

Evolving Technology
What are some careers where AI is likely to be an important tool to increase productivity?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

How to Use AI to Increase Productivity (For Students, Parents & Educators)

Expert Video - Using ChatGPT and AI in the Real World (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

October 2, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Skills for the Future
How can you practice using AI so you’ll be ahead of the game when you grow up and start a career?

Planning for the Future
How could AI help you in your personal dream job?

Learning with AI
How can AI enhance your learning process, beyond just providing answers?

Tool vs. Crutch
One of the experts in the video said that AI should be a tool for students and workers, not a “crutch.” How can you tell the difference?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Skills for the Future
How can you practice using AI so you’ll be ahead of the game when you grow up and start a career?

Planning for the Future
How could AI help you in your personal dream job?

Learning with AI
How can AI enhance your learning process, beyond just providing answers?

Tool vs. Crutch
One of the experts in the video said that AI should be a tool for students and workers, not a “crutch.” How can you tell the difference?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Expert Video - Using ChatGPT and AI in the Real World (For Students, Parents, & Educators)

Expert Video - ChatGPT to Support Student Learning (For Parents)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI as a Partner
How can you use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other chatbots in your homework or other projects in a way that’s active rather than passive?

A Virtual Partner
If you think of ChatGPT or another chatbot as a partner in your work, how would you describe its job and then your job when it comes to completing a task?

Getting the Most Out of AI
How can you use ChatGPT as a tool to enhance your understanding rather than just a source of information?

Building Critical Thinking Skills
How can asking and fine-tuning questions or prompts with an AI tool help you build critical thinking skills?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI as a Partner
How can you use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other chatbots in your homework or other projects in a way that’s active rather than passive?

A Virtual Partner
If you think of ChatGPT or another chatbot as a partner in your work, how would you describe its job and then your job when it comes to completing a task?

Getting the Most Out of AI
How can you use ChatGPT as a tool to enhance your understanding rather than just a source of information?

Building Critical Thinking Skills
How can asking and fine-tuning questions or prompts with an AI tool help you build critical thinking skills?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Expert Video - ChatGPT to Support Student Learning (For Parents)

Expert Video - ChatGPT and Cheating (For Parents)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI and Cheating
Do you agree that students can use AI or chatbot technology in their schoolwork without cheating, and why?

Thinking Critically
What does it mean to be a critical thinker when using an AI chatbot?

Misusing the Technology
How could a student undermine their own learning by misusing AI technology?

Consider the Source
One expert in the video discussed the risk of cultural or other biases reflected in a chatbot’s answers. How can you identify bias in a chatbot response?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

AI and Cheating
Do you agree that students can use AI or chatbot technology in their schoolwork without cheating, and why?

Thinking Critically
What does it mean to be a critical thinker when using an AI chatbot?

Misusing the Technology
How could a student undermine their own learning by misusing AI technology?

Consider the Source
One expert in the video discussed the risk of cultural or other biases reflected in a chatbot’s answers. How can you identify bias in a chatbot response?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Expert Video - ChatGPT and Cheating (For Parents)

Expert Video - Using AI and ChatGPT as a Tutor (For Parents)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Understanding AI
How would you describe what chatbots like ChatGPT do best?

Help without Cheating
Can you suggest some tips for making AI work best for students in their schoolwork without crossing the line into cheating?

ChatGPT as a Tutor
Compare the ways ChatGPT and similar programs can serve as tutors to how a human tutor would help you.

AI in the Workplace
How do you think this technology will continue to be a valuable tool for you in the future?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Understanding AI
How would you describe what chatbots like ChatGPT do best?

Help without Cheating
Can you suggest some tips for making AI work best for students in their schoolwork without crossing the line into cheating?

ChatGPT as a Tutor
Compare the ways ChatGPT and similar programs can serve as tutors to how a human tutor would help you.

AI in the Workplace
How do you think this technology will continue to be a valuable tool for you in the future?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Expert Video - Using AI and ChatGPT as a Tutor (For Parents)

How students are using ChatGPT/AI (For Students, Parents, and Educators)

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Tell Me Your Experience
Have you used ChatGPT or other AI technology to help you study, and if so, how?

Using the Technology
What are some ways you can make ChatGPT more effective as a study aid?

Ethical Use
What would be an example of a way someone might use ChatGPT for schoolwork that could be considered cheating?
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What Would You Like to Know?
What are some creative topics you can use chatbots like ChatGPT to research outside of school?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Student Discussion Topics

Tell Me Your Experience
Have you used ChatGPT or other AI technology to help you study, and if so, how?

Using the Technology
What are some ways you can make ChatGPT more effective as a study aid?

Ethical Use
What would be an example of a way someone might use ChatGPT for schoolwork that could be considered cheating?
‍
What Would You Like to Know?
What are some creative topics you can use chatbots like ChatGPT to research outside of school?

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

How students are using ChatGPT/AI (For Students, Parents, and Educators)

Full Event Replay - AI For Student Success with Rob Clayton

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Today’s world is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive part of that. New AI tools have many parents and educators concerned, but when used appropriately, these tools can help students increase their productivity and provide a more personalized education. National AI usage has drastically increased over the last 12 months and is only likely to continue to grow. It is important that parents and students learn to use these tools in ways that support education (Source: CNBC).

This guide will explore ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to improve time management, make study time more efficient, and help students get the help they need with an on-demand AI tutor.

Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)

Why should students learn how to use AI tools?

AI tools are being incorporated into more applications, including tools that students will need to use for school and future careers
Many career fields will require strong AI skills as job descriptions change to match current technologies
AI shouldn’t be used to cheat but it can be a study assistant to enhance learning and productivity. In many cases AI doesn’t give the answer without teaching how it was found
Teachers are beginning to recognize the role that AI tools and tools that incorporate AI can have in supporting the learning process. Many are beginning to use these tools more often in the classroom and allowing their use to support additional learning outside of the classroom

The Three Major AI Tools

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability

Claude is owned by Anthropic and may currently be one of the best AI tools when it comes to reasoning skills
It does not have any image creation ability
It does not have any internet access

‍AI Tools That Enhance Learning & Improve Study Skills

Grammarly - Grammarly uses AI to spot mistakes and give suggestions to make a student’s writing even better, helping them learn finer writing mechanics
Notion AI - Notion AI is a powerful note-taking tool that uses the ChatGPT API to help summarize notes and brainstorm ideas
Speechify - Speechify uses AI to convert textbooks, notes, and websites into audio, making studying easier for auditory learners
Quizlet - Quizlet utilizes AI to tailor flashcards and study sets, helping students master topics at their own pace
Khan Academy- Khanmigo allows students to ask questions about lessons as they go and get help with concepts they are struggling with
Duolingo - Duolingo employs AI to customize language lessons, adapting to each student's pace and progress

Prompts to Use ChatGPT as a Tutor

“I don’t understand this math problem [include the problem]. How do I work through the problem to find the right answer?”
“Explain to me why [historical event] was important.”
“I found the answer to this problem [include problem], but I don’t understand how I got it. Please explain.”
“Explain this problem to me in 4 different ways so I can see different ways to solve it.”
"Summarize the life of ___ in 50 words or less."
"Explain ____ to me like I am 5 years old."
"Compare and contrast [event in history, places, people]."
"What themes are in [this book]?"
"What steps do I need to take to solve this math problem: [insert math problem]?"
"Discuss the cause of [this event in history]."
"How does [this science concept] work in real life?"

Ways to Use AI Tools to Help Prioritize Your Time & Be More Efficient

Use the following prompt when you are overwhelmed with school assignments:
“I have the following assignments [include assignments, estimated length of time, and due dates]. Please help me create the most efficient plan to finish them over [time period]”
AI time-tracking tools can be used to help you determine where your time is being spent so you can make changes to be more efficient
Use AI tools to automate tasks such as scheduling, organization, and more
AI tools can help students proofread their work while teaching them ways to improve their writing
Students can use AI to summarize notes taken during class so they can pull out the most critical information

What Do Experts Say About AI Tools?

Monica Burns - Ed Tech Consultant

“If you are working side by side with your child at home and you don't know the answer to a question, or you're not quite sure how to explain something, AI tools can definitely come in handy. As a family you might come across things that you're just not quite sure how to explain or need a step-by-step guide or process on how to do something, so you can have ChatGPT generate an explanation. You can put qualifications in your prompt to say, "Give me a simple explanation” or “Give me an explanation for my third grader who hasn't had experience with this before”.

Jamie Lewsadder - Associate Superintendent of Technology Services, La Canada Unified

“There's this large fear about cheating. I would argue that cheating existed before ChatGPT. Yes, this is a shortcut tool for kids. But when I interviewed them and asked them about what they liked about it, they said things like, ‘it's faster than Google’, ‘I have a tutor now’, and ‘I can get answers when my teacher isn't available.’ So there are things that kids are seeing, not as a way to cheat, because these are students that want to do their best as learners. So we have to separate it. It's not just a tool for cheating. It's a tool that can enable a lot of really positive growth.”

Dan Carsen - 7th Grade English Teacher

"Using AI to brainstorm early in the process—that's probably safer; the earlier in the process, the better. I worry, however, about kids who are not confident in their writing. They're more likely to be like, 'Oh, this is what the computer spat back, and it looks really good. I'm going to maybe change one or two words.' To me, that's not creative. If you're really struggling for ideas, if your teacher gives you a prompt on the motivation of a certain character in a book that you have actually read, but you have no idea what the teacher is asking you, sure, I think it's okay to look at a computer-generated response to that. The only way to handle these admittedly very gray areas right now is through constant communication. As long as that communication is clear, AI-generated text can be useful in an early stage in all these processes."

‍More resources for parents, students, & educators

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Today’s world is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive part of that. New AI tools have many parents and educators concerned, but when used appropriately, these tools can help students increase their productivity and provide a more personalized education. National AI usage has drastically increased over the last 12 months and is only likely to continue to grow. It is important that parents and students learn to use these tools in ways that support education (Source: CNBC).

This guide will explore ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to improve time management, make study time more efficient, and help students get the help they need with an on-demand AI tutor.

Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)

Why should students learn how to use AI tools?

AI tools are being incorporated into more applications, including tools that students will need to use for school and future careers
Many career fields will require strong AI skills as job descriptions change to match current technologies
AI shouldn’t be used to cheat but it can be a study assistant to enhance learning and productivity. In many cases AI doesn’t give the answer without teaching how it was found
Teachers are beginning to recognize the role that AI tools and tools that incorporate AI can have in supporting the learning process. Many are beginning to use these tools more often in the classroom and allowing their use to support additional learning outside of the classroom

The Three Major AI Tools

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability

Claude is owned by Anthropic and may currently be one of the best AI tools when it comes to reasoning skills
It does not have any image creation ability
It does not have any internet access

‍AI Tools That Enhance Learning & Improve Study Skills

Grammarly - Grammarly uses AI to spot mistakes and give suggestions to make a student’s writing even better, helping them learn finer writing mechanics
Notion AI - Notion AI is a powerful note-taking tool that uses the ChatGPT API to help summarize notes and brainstorm ideas
Speechify - Speechify uses AI to convert textbooks, notes, and websites into audio, making studying easier for auditory learners
Quizlet - Quizlet utilizes AI to tailor flashcards and study sets, helping students master topics at their own pace
Khan Academy- Khanmigo allows students to ask questions about lessons as they go and get help with concepts they are struggling with
Duolingo - Duolingo employs AI to customize language lessons, adapting to each student's pace and progress

Prompts to Use ChatGPT as a Tutor

“I don’t understand this math problem [include the problem]. How do I work through the problem to find the right answer?”
“Explain to me why [historical event] was important.”
“I found the answer to this problem [include problem], but I don’t understand how I got it. Please explain.”
“Explain this problem to me in 4 different ways so I can see different ways to solve it.”
"Summarize the life of ___ in 50 words or less."
"Explain ____ to me like I am 5 years old."
"Compare and contrast [event in history, places, people]."
"What themes are in [this book]?"
"What steps do I need to take to solve this math problem: [insert math problem]?"
"Discuss the cause of [this event in history]."
"How does [this science concept] work in real life?"

Ways to Use AI Tools to Help Prioritize Your Time & Be More Efficient

Use the following prompt when you are overwhelmed with school assignments:
“I have the following assignments [include assignments, estimated length of time, and due dates]. Please help me create the most efficient plan to finish them over [time period]”
AI time-tracking tools can be used to help you determine where your time is being spent so you can make changes to be more efficient
Use AI tools to automate tasks such as scheduling, organization, and more
AI tools can help students proofread their work while teaching them ways to improve their writing
Students can use AI to summarize notes taken during class so they can pull out the most critical information

What Do Experts Say About AI Tools?

Monica Burns - Ed Tech Consultant

“If you are working side by side with your child at home and you don't know the answer to a question, or you're not quite sure how to explain something, AI tools can definitely come in handy. As a family you might come across things that you're just not quite sure how to explain or need a step-by-step guide or process on how to do something, so you can have ChatGPT generate an explanation. You can put qualifications in your prompt to say, "Give me a simple explanation” or “Give me an explanation for my third grader who hasn't had experience with this before”.

Jamie Lewsadder - Associate Superintendent of Technology Services, La Canada Unified

“There's this large fear about cheating. I would argue that cheating existed before ChatGPT. Yes, this is a shortcut tool for kids. But when I interviewed them and asked them about what they liked about it, they said things like, ‘it's faster than Google’, ‘I have a tutor now’, and ‘I can get answers when my teacher isn't available.’ So there are things that kids are seeing, not as a way to cheat, because these are students that want to do their best as learners. So we have to separate it. It's not just a tool for cheating. It's a tool that can enable a lot of really positive growth.”

Dan Carsen - 7th Grade English Teacher

"Using AI to brainstorm early in the process—that's probably safer; the earlier in the process, the better. I worry, however, about kids who are not confident in their writing. They're more likely to be like, 'Oh, this is what the computer spat back, and it looks really good. I'm going to maybe change one or two words.' To me, that's not creative. If you're really struggling for ideas, if your teacher gives you a prompt on the motivation of a certain character in a book that you have actually read, but you have no idea what the teacher is asking you, sure, I think it's okay to look at a computer-generated response to that. The only way to handle these admittedly very gray areas right now is through constant communication. As long as that communication is clear, AI-generated text can be useful in an early stage in all these processes."

‍More resources for parents, students, & educators

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

Full Event Replay - AI For Student Success with Rob Clayton

Full Event Replay - AI for Student Success with Dr. David Miyashiro

September 10, 2024

‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Today’s world is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive part of that. New AI tools have many parents and educators concerned, but when used appropriately, these tools can help students increase their productivity and provide a more personalized education. National AI usage has drastically increased over the last 12 months and is only likely to continue to grow. It is important that parents and students learn to use these tools in ways that support education (Source: CNBC).

This guide will explore ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to improve time management, make study time more efficient, and help students get the help they need with an on-demand AI tutor.

Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)

Why should students learn how to use AI tools?

AI tools are being incorporated into more applications, including tools that students will need to use for school and future careers
Many career fields will require strong AI skills as job descriptions change to match current technologies
AI shouldn’t be used to cheat but it can be a study assistant to enhance learning and productivity. In many cases AI doesn’t give the answer without teaching how it was found
Teachers are beginning to recognize the role that AI tools and tools that incorporate AI can have in supporting the learning process. Many are beginning to use these tools more often in the classroom and allowing their use to support additional learning outside of the classroom

The Three Major AI Tools

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability

Claude is owned by Anthropic and may currently be one of the best AI tools when it comes to reasoning skills
It does not have any image creation ability
It does not have any internet access

‍AI Tools That Enhance Learning & Improve Study Skills

Grammarly - Grammarly uses AI to spot mistakes and give suggestions to make a student’s writing even better, helping them learn finer writing mechanics
Notion AI - Notion AI is a powerful note-taking tool that uses the ChatGPT API to help summarize notes and brainstorm ideas
Speechify - Speechify uses AI to convert textbooks, notes, and websites into audio, making studying easier for auditory learners
Quizlet - Quizlet utilizes AI to tailor flashcards and study sets, helping students master topics at their own pace
Khan Academy- Khanmigo allows students to ask questions about lessons as they go and get help with concepts they are struggling with
Duolingo - Duolingo employs AI to customize language lessons, adapting to each student's pace and progress

Prompts to Use ChatGPT as a Tutor

“I don’t understand this math problem [include the problem]. How do I work through the problem to find the right answer?”
“Explain to me why [historical event] was important.”
“I found the answer to this problem [include problem], but I don’t understand how I got it. Please explain.”
“Explain this problem to me in 4 different ways so I can see different ways to solve it.”
"Summarize the life of ___ in 50 words or less."
"Explain ____ to me like I am 5 years old."
"Compare and contrast [event in history, places, people]."
"What themes are in [this book]?"
"What steps do I need to take to solve this math problem: [insert math problem]?"
"Discuss the cause of [this event in history]."
"How does [this science concept] work in real life?"

Ways to Use AI Tools to Help Prioritize Your Time & Be More Efficient

Use the following prompt when you are overwhelmed with school assignments:
“I have the following assignments [include assignments, estimated length of time, and due dates]. Please help me create the most efficient plan to finish them over [time period]”
AI time-tracking tools can be used to help you determine where your time is being spent so you can make changes to be more efficient
Use AI tools to automate tasks such as scheduling, organization, and more
AI tools can help students proofread their work while teaching them ways to improve their writing
Students can use AI to summarize notes taken during class so they can pull out the most critical information

What Do Experts Say About AI Tools?

Monica Burns - Ed Tech Consultant

“If you are working side by side with your child at home and you don't know the answer to a question, or you're not quite sure how to explain something, AI tools can definitely come in handy. As a family you might come across things that you're just not quite sure how to explain or need a step-by-step guide or process on how to do something, so you can have ChatGPT generate an explanation. You can put qualifications in your prompt to say, "Give me a simple explanation” or “Give me an explanation for my third grader who hasn't had experience with this before”.

Jamie Lewsadder - Associate Superintendent of Technology Services, La Canada Unified

“There's this large fear about cheating. I would argue that cheating existed before ChatGPT. Yes, this is a shortcut tool for kids. But when I interviewed them and asked them about what they liked about it, they said things like, ‘it's faster than Google’, ‘I have a tutor now’, and ‘I can get answers when my teacher isn't available.’ So there are things that kids are seeing, not as a way to cheat, because these are students that want to do their best as learners. So we have to separate it. It's not just a tool for cheating. It's a tool that can enable a lot of really positive growth.”

Dan Carsen - 7th Grade English Teacher

"Using AI to brainstorm early in the process—that's probably safer; the earlier in the process, the better. I worry, however, about kids who are not confident in their writing. They're more likely to be like, 'Oh, this is what the computer spat back, and it looks really good. I'm going to maybe change one or two words.' To me, that's not creative. If you're really struggling for ideas, if your teacher gives you a prompt on the motivation of a certain character in a book that you have actually read, but you have no idea what the teacher is asking you, sure, I think it's okay to look at a computer-generated response to that. The only way to handle these admittedly very gray areas right now is through constant communication. As long as that communication is clear, AI-generated text can be useful in an early stage in all these processes."

‍More resources for parents, students, & educators

Conclusion

It’s understandable that many parents and educators may be hesitant to embrace new AI tools, but artificial intelligence technologies are here to stay. Students need to learn how to use AI tools in an academically honest way to gain important skills they may need in their future career field. When used correctly, AI tools can help students be more productive and allow them to have a personalized tutoring experience on demand.

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‍Teachers and Educators: View the AI for Student Success Short Video Slide Deck Here

Today’s world is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive part of that. New AI tools have many parents and educators concerned, but when used appropriately, these tools can help students increase their productivity and provide a more personalized education. National AI usage has drastically increased over the last 12 months and is only likely to continue to grow. It is important that parents and students learn to use these tools in ways that support education (Source: CNBC).

This guide will explore ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to improve time management, make study time more efficient, and help students get the help they need with an on-demand AI tutor.

Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)

Why should students learn how to use AI tools?

AI tools are being incorporated into more applications, including tools that students will need to use for school and future careers
Many career fields will require strong AI skills as job descriptions change to match current technologies
AI shouldn’t be used to cheat but it can be a study assistant to enhance learning and productivity. In many cases AI doesn’t give the answer without teaching how it was found
Teachers are beginning to recognize the role that AI tools and tools that incorporate AI can have in supporting the learning process. Many are beginning to use these tools more often in the classroom and allowing their use to support additional learning outside of the classroom

The Three Major AI Tools

ChatGPT is owned by openai.com and is the original AI tool
It can access the web in most circumstances
It has the ability to create images

Gemini is owned by Google and is quickly gaining popularity
It has full access to the web
Gemini has limited image creation ability