Summer AI Series: How to Pick AI Tools for Your School

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How to Pick AI Tools for Your School with Leslie Eaves

Part of our summer series on SREB’s Guidance for the Use of AI in the K12 Classroom.

 In this final episode of our special AI series, Ashley Shaw is joined by Leslie Eaves to discuss the crucial “AI Checklist” – a practical guide for educators and leaders looking to implement artificial intelligence tools in their K-12 classrooms. This episode wraps up our deep dive into the “Guidance on AI and K-12 Instruction” report and its practical applications.

Topics covered

  • The Purpose of the AI Checklist: Understand how this checklist serves as an essential guide for evaluating and selecting AI tools, ensuring they align with your school’s needs and educational goals, much like you would any other new resource.
  • Beyond the Surface: Ethical and Effective Use: Discover the importance of moving past simply picking the “first tool you see.” The checklist helps you consider the ethical implications and practical effectiveness of AI in fostering student learning.
  • The Power of Collaboration: Learn the critical first step in adopting AI: building a diverse team that must include teachers. This collaborative approach ensures buy-in, addresses real classroom needs and leads to more successful implementation.
  • Connecting to the “Guidance on AI and K-12 Instruction” Report: This episode links back to the four pillars discussed in the earlier parts of the AI series, providing a comprehensive framework for responsible AI integration.

 Resources

This episode provides actionable advice for anyone ready to responsibly explore and integrate AI technology into their educational environment!

You can find this episode on AppleSpotify, YouTube PodcastsAmazon Music or wherever you listen to your podcasts.