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ASSIGNMENT
Part 1
Give two examples of how you can use some of the tools identified in this module to improve your own teaching, learning and assessment.
Part 2
Reflect on the potential classroom use of these examples and the other AI tools covered in Module 3 and how this can impact on future teaching, learning and assessment. Post a reflective piece (150 words min) to this Module forum as a Reply to this post. -
Give two examples of how you can use some of the tools identified in this module to improve your own teaching, learning and assessment.
This module was hugely beneficial there are some amazing tools here that will change and enhance my teaching in the future. The co pilot image creator used in the module to create the cover for Charlotte’s Web is so clever. Its use in helping the children visually see that the more descriptive and detailed their prompt is the clearer the image that is created. The reverse of that was even more beneficial to have the children create the prompt that would give the images previously created. This is such an effective way of teaching the descriptive writing process.
Diffit for teachers is also a great tool to allow for differentiation for the different learning needs for the students. I also loved Gamma for generating powerpoints or documents for any topic.
Reflect on the potential classroom use of these examples and the other AI tools covered in Module 3 and how this can impact on future teaching, learning and assessment.
This module has so many applications that will benefit my teaching in the future
As well as the Magic school Maths story word problems is a brilliant way for teaching/revision or assessment of topics such as long multiplication or long division, fractions etc.
I also loved the use of the Microsoft Learning Accelerators namely
Reading Coach : Which gives real time feedback on reading pronunciation, fluency etc,
Search Coach teaches children how to compose efficient search queries and evaluate their results. It also teaches them the importance of effective search strategies.
Speaker Coach which gives real time feedback and guidance on presentation if a speaker is being overly wordy or using culturally sensitive terms. It allows the speaker to practice in private and get suggestions for improvements.
Next year will be an opportunity to try out these and see what ones work best that I will continue to use long term.
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I am really looking forward to trying out Microsoft Reading Coach. In the past I have use Photostory to stimulate creativity and engagement in my students and I kind of see this as a similar but easier to use tool. I particularly like the idea of generating stories with the children’s input. I’m not entirely sure how I will use the reading function in a large class setting though and I fear it may be more suited to a SET setting.
I like the sound of Diffit and have had a quick look at it. It’s staggering how quick it generates material. I was a bit overwhelmed at the amount of content and I thought a lot of it was more appropriate for a different level then the one selected however. If I have an EAL child this year I think I will definitely use it though. I can also see myself using the auto generate subtitles function in YouTube and the questions generator in Twee.
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Hi Orla, Microsoft Reading Coach was one of the tools that really appealed to me too so I have spent some time checking it out. Microsoft Reading Coach has the potential to be a game-changer for young learners. Inside the classroom, it can be integrated into reading practice. Students can use the built-in library of leveled passages or bring in their own reading materials. The Coach’s AI features, like text-to-speech and personalised reading practice suggestions, can cater to different learning styles. Beyond the classroom, Reading Coach empowers independent practice which would be useful for SET.
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Part 1:
I like the uses of Microsoft Copilot Image Creator shown in the module. I think I could use it to really improve the children’s language development whether it be in being more specific and precise in their vocabulary or being more descriptive. Showing the picture and looking for the most accurate description to match is a very clever way of using the tool.
Magic School is probably the tool that has the most potential uses for me as it covers many different subject areas. Even from the homepage, the wide variety is obvious allowing you to create worksheets and different types of assessments e.g. multiple choice.Part 2
In addition to what I’ve written in part 1, in this section I’m going to focus on the Microsoft accelerator tools, Reading coach, Search coach and Speaker coach.
Reading coach is a useful tool for assisting children in reading and literacy activities. The feedback that it gives can be used to guide the teacher in selecting the follow-on content for the pupil. Search Coach probaby touches on one of the most important aspects of using AI tools in school which is undertaking a critical analysis of the findings of a search. Pupils will need to learn that not everything produced by the first attempt at a search is necessarily exactly what they are looking for.
Speaker coach as the audio said is likely to be as useful for school staff as it is to pupils and I think it would b good for pupils to see teachers using it simply for them to see that it isn’t a tool that is designed to catch them out. I agree that for pupils I would keep its use towards the upper end of the primary school as I think it could discourage sensitive, younger learners by drawing attention to areas where they need to improve their presentation skills.-
Thank you for telling us about your experiences using Microsoft tools like Reading Coach, Search Coach, and Speaker Coach. The Reading Coach can provide valuable guidance for literacy activities, whereas the Search Coach emphasises the significance of pertinent reflection during the course of research. The Speaker Coach can be helpful for both staff and students. Showing how to use it can make it more like a tool that helps instead of catching mistakes.
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Module 3 has given me an insight of beneficial AI can be in the classroom for both students and teachers. Diffit will save time for teachers when creating resources as one topic can be differentiated into many levels. Magic school is also great tool that can help assess students on topics covered whilst saving time on tasks for the teacher.
AI has great potential in the classrooom. I teach 3rd/4th class and Reader Coach and Speaker Coach will be utilised in the future when they are creating projects and have to present them to the class. Also, I plan on using it to help the children with assemblies and school plays. In addition to Speaker Coach, I believe Gamma is a great resource to help students create PowerPoints and presentations. With the help of both these resources, students willl develop confidence in their work as they will feel prepared. As a teacher, this can be a great way to assess their students’ knowledge. Furthermore, students will have developed the confidence for public speaking this will be beneficial in secondary school and university. I have taught EAL in the past and I have used YouTube auto translate for students who have English as an additional language. It was super useful when using videos to explain a topic.
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I found this module very beneficial and practical, it really show cased how AI tools can be integrated and used in the curriculum in a positive and creative way. Every single AI tool mentioned was new to me and I was impressed with how easy they are to use and can definitely see myself using a handful of them in the next academic year. Below are some example of how I plan on using some of the AI tools mentioned in this module in my teaching and learning.
Microsoft copilot image creator. This tool would be excellent in helping pupils visualise their ideas and new vocabulary. For example, if I was teaching my 3rd class about the Vikings, we could ask Microsoft co pilot image creator to create images of Vikings, their long boats, weapons, clothing etc. It would be particularly beneficial for children with language difficulties as it would help them connect an image to a word and hopefully build on their vocabulary.
Microsoft reading coach: This tool would be excellent when we are doing Narrative writing. It is more interactive and visual for children, and it can help them plan and write their story. The feedback feature at the end is very beneficial and the learning paths are very useful to guide children with the next steps of their learning. I particularly liked how the words the child struggled with are put back in the next passage. AI generated feedback at the end is great for assessment and saves the teacher so much time.
Microsoft speaker coach. This year I taught my students in 3rd and 4th class how to make a power point presentation, however I noticed when it came to presenting their slides to the class the majority found it very difficult and were naturally nervous. I will implement Microsoft speaker coach to assist children prepare for their presentation. It is time efficient, and it is personalised to each pupils presentation, they can do it in their own time and at home with their parents for homework. I would then introduce the students to Gamma and we would use this AI tool to generate a PowerPoint presentations about our next topic.
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You’ve outlined some great ideas here Kate. I especially like your use of copilot when teaching about the vikings. This could be a good jump off point for the children to produce their own art also. We often ask children to draw pictures to illustrate the areas in which we teach. Hopefully this use of copilot would encourage the children to overcome the blank page issue discussed in module one.
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I can absolutely see myself using Magic School going forward. The possibilities are endless. I will use it for writing social stories in SET and personalised stories in mainstream. Using Twee to generate questions on these stories is definitely working smarter. Combining two platforms is something I wouldn’t ever have though of.
I also will use Magic school to generate Maths activities for my class. With the new Primary Maths Curriculum, there is a move away from textbooks and therefore a need for more forward planning for teachers in terms of having appropriately engaging activities prepared for their students.
I think I will definitely utilise this in terms of writing personalised word problems for the children in my class.Many of our units of work in our school’s chosen SESE scheme are not substantial enough and I find that I often turn to YouTube for content to bulk out our lessons. Using YouTube with Twee I will save much of the hassle of starting and stopping videos and watching and rewatching to ensure that I haven’t missed anything. Twee will be an invaluable tool form me going forward.
Diffit is something else I will definitely use. It’s sometimes challenging to carve out the time to prepare appropriate, meaningful, differentiated tasks for each lesson and I often default to differentiation through oral questioning or by outcome/expectation. Diffit opens up a world of possibilities in terms of planning activities to make lessons engaging for all students , whatever their ability.
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Using YouTube and Twee together to streamline your lessons sounds really practical. I can see how this will save you time and ensure your lessons are comprehensive. And Diffit sounds perfect for creating differentiated tasks quickly and effectively. It’s great to see you exploring new tools to enhance your teaching. Keep up the great work!!!
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This module has been really beneficial and I feel as though there are many different tools which I could see myself implementing within my teaching for the coming year.
The use of Gamma for creating interesting PowerPoints and presenting ideas is exciting. I particularly like the way which you can edit the information to suit the audience which it is being presented to. It is definitely a resource I will be sharing with other teachers who wish to present information in an exciting, unique way.
Diffit is such a useful resource which could be so useful. It can sometimes be difficult to find/create differentiated tasks on a particular topic which suit all children within a class. Even within SET, I feel as though Diffit would be super beneficial. It allows for the creation of meaningful tasks which are appropriate to the specific needs of the student.
Speaker coach is another tool which would be very useful for students. Some students can find presenting their ideas in front of the whole class as daunting. The use of Speaker coach to assist them with their pace, while also keeping them on topic would be very helpful when completing a presentation in front of the class. I like the way it gives you immediate feedback and suggestions for improvements.
The use of Twee along with Youtube seems like such a useful resource. It is a great way to generate questions rather than having to watch the video multiple times and pause to create your own questions. I could see it being a real time saver going forward.
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This was the most exciting part of the course so far.
I really liked copilot, the idea of using it for creativve writing is so clever and something I will deffinitly use going forward. The other AI apps look fantastic too, I’ve signed up to Magic School as I think personalising reading passages and math questions would motivate students alot!
The only problem with some of these applications is the monetary aspect. It would be great if we got more funding to be able to subscribe to these amazing resources. Or have a school account. It is something I will be asking about when I return in September. I’m working in a special school where diffrentiation and creating our own resources is a huge amount of our work load so these reources would be hugely beneficial.
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The financial aspect is definitely a challenge I know this from personal experience in my school. Having more funding or a school-wide subscription would be ideal. It’s great that you’re planning to discuss this in September (something I will also be doing). In a special school setting, where differentiation and custom resources are very important, these tools could really help reduce the workload and enhance learning.
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I will definitely be testing and hopefully using Teachers are Magic and Diffit. I am hoping these tools will free up planning and resource generation time that I can then devote to classroom management.
I have always found that so much of my energy and time goes into having my plans up to date, researching resources and amending them, photocopying, buying, borrowing them that my ability to focus on the needs of individuals is compromised. By needs I mean, academically, behaviourally and socially.
I am reading a book by Rob Plevin called Take Control of the Noisy Class. I am experienced and a lot of the methods are common sense. However, because I am expecting a loud class next year and a class that has a wide range of issues that will need to be managed, I am finding the clear focus of the book really good. Then having these AI tools, I am hoping will really help me to reach both ends of the academic spectrum with ease and effectiveness and I can devote more energy and time to the interpersonal stuff that is incredibly important to a learning environment.
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The tools that I have identified to improve my teaching, learning and assessment are the Search Coach. I teach third class and use project work widely for example to research a European country. I found that I had to spend quite a lot of time teaching the children how to verify a source, how to search for information online, what search terms to use when seeking information etc. The search coach would be an invaluable tool for children to use independently when doing project work.
The speaker coach would also be excellent to prepare students to present their work. Teaching the children to speak well, to be aware of their pace and tone etc. is done throughout the year, having the speaker coach as an aide for individual students when they are preparing to present work would be very useful.
Diifit is the tool that I have spent most time exploring and can see many applications for its use. I tried the tool where you add an excerpt of writing. I added a descriptive piece about Mr Twits from the Twits by Roald Dahl and it generated a huge number of very engaging resources. I can see the children really enjoying the Jeopardy games. So much time is spent sourcing meaningful activities for differentiation of a topic, either for children who need more support or those who need more challenging activities, this tool seems to be easy to use and will save a lot of valuable time.-
The Search Coach can definitely help third graders with independent project work by teaching them how to verify sources and search effectively. The Speaker Coach sounds like a great aid for improving presentation skills. Diffit seems especially useful for creating engaging, differentiated resources, saving you time and enhancing student enjoyment.
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There is tremendous potential in many of these resources. I currently use ChatGPT to create content as I have a premium account. So, the obvious question for me is what kind of issues will I encounter with the limits of the free versions of the shared tools. For example, a clear outlier for me is the twee youtube questions creator as being able to combine new and interesting video with relevant questions that are quickly generated is huge. Still, again I won’t know how I feel about it until I’ve used it a while, so later in September. I will also be using Dall E 3 as a reverse prompt generator as per your suggestion since I have access to this and have used it before in class, so thank you kindly for this ingenious switch up for the pupils to write out what they think is the prompt, this is surely the greatest gift I have received from this c0ourse so far. I guess this whole process is a learning curve and it is important to remind ourselves of that along the way.
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Part 1
I found this module really interesting and practical. The first tool I will be implementing is Microsoft Speaker Coach. I though this was really interesting and as someone who can finds public speaking quite daunting, I though this was a fantastic tool that I could use. Certainly when I am doing Zoom calls and Parent Teacher meetings through zoom which we still do when requested I think this tool will be an excellent starting point for me to improve upon my presentation skills.
Magic School is another excellent tool from a planning point of view. There is so much options on this App. I work a lot in the area of integration of children with significant Complex Needs in the mainstream classroom and I use social stories daily. I found this tool really helpful for generating social stories quite quickly and I will need to spend a bit of time working out how to import my own specific photos of the school etc. This will a massive time saver.
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Co Pilot Image Creator: I especially liked this one and I think this would be a great tool to use in 1st class to elicit and encourage descriptive writing. In 1st class, it would be great to start this as a whole class, language lesson and as the children’s ability to read and write progresses, this lesson could be used in the classroom.
Reading Coach: I will definitely use this on an individual basis for some children initially and I think this will really support differentiation. Also, it will support homework differentiation for children especially children who are achieving highly. Sometimes it is a challenge to meet the needs of these children and AI can help me to meet their needs more effectively.
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As mentioned above, Diffit and Gamma are 2 tools I’ll definitely be implementing.
Developing differentiated tasks for students at various levels will be great as this is something I usually find difficult and time consuming, particularly in mixed-ability classrooms and where there may be special educational needs. This tool should help all to ensure the children in the class are engaged and progressing.
Again, Gamma for generating PowerPoint presentations (or at least giving me a strong foundation to develop from). I hope this will enable me to focus more on content delivery and student interaction.
I’d also like to add a bit about Microsoft Reading Coach and Copilot Image Creator. Cpens have been a real pain and unreliable in my experience but hopefully these tools will offer innovative ways to enhance literacy. Also, Copilot Image Creator can be used to generate visual aids that make lessons more engaging and comprehensible. Exciting times ahead to try these ideas out 🙂
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There was so much useful information on AI applications in this module, I will be using many of them this year.
One I could immediately see being very useful is the Microsoft reading coach – I teach in a large and diverse school, and we often have several children in the class who do not participate in religion lessons. I can see Microsoft reading coach being a fantastic tool for this time, it will be so easy to set children work that is productive, and easily differentiated, many of the children are EAL students and this would set work at an appropriate level and allow them to advance their fluency. I love how Microsoft reader will also allow the children a sense of independence over their learning, as they choose topics, see their own progress, and how words they struggle with are seamlessly included in the next passage, so they can revisit them without it denting their confidence. It is something I will be able to begin using immediately in September.
Diffit is another tool I am excited to explore and implement – in creating lessons on a topic I could never produce such variety and fun in my lessons as Diffit offers, my imagination cannot compete with AI! I feel it will make my teaching so much more engaging, not to mention leave me with more time and energy to dedicate to the children themselves, having saved it making the resources etc.
I feel like there are so many possible uses for AI in the classroom, in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment but it is going to take time and a lot of exploration to find what works best for me, how best to use prompts, or edit the results, and to find ways to incorporate it into my teaching.
I have used social stories often in the past with students, but I always find writing them time consuming as I start and restart, the social story generator will be invaluable to my teaching in the future. Copilot image generator is a tool I have spent far too much time exploring today, it is really fascinating – I love the idea of using it for descriptive writing lessons, and I cannot wait to find more uses for it. And I’m sure the school debating team will get great use out of the speaker coach.
And I may never write a word problem again!
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Hi Carrie,
Thanks for your post and for sharing your thoughts on various AI tools – I share your thoughts on Diffit and can attest that it is highly unlikely that any of our imaginations can keep up with the power of AI. It’s also great to have some ideas on different activities that can be completed with those who are exempt from religion / Gaeilge. You have listed Microsoft Reading Coach as a suitable tool for this, and many other AI tools could be used for this purpose also.
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This was a really engaging module with lots of practical ideas some of which I can see myself using in 4th class.
I really loved the idea of how questions can be created from a YouTube video using Twee. I often show my class YouTube videos around various topics particularly in the area of SESE to consolidate learning. The option of creating questions creates a purpose to watching the video and increases engagement. The questions can be multiple choice, open ended and true or false questions and this option really promotes listening skills and concentration.
I really liked the options available in Twee. Children can create a text on a certain topic which appeals to them. The reading material can be graded by level and length of text. There is also the option of creating various types of comprehension material based on the text. Children take ownership of the reading experience.
Gamma is another AI tool I will consider using. Creating powerpoints is very time consuming and even searching for appropriate powerpoints takes a while. I will certainly try this as it has the potential to be an invaluable tool in the classroom with the advantage of producing engaging powerpoints in little time.
Microsoft speaker coach looks very motivational for children. Having the confidence to speak in public and deliver presentations and opinions is an important life skill. Speaker coach can be an important tool in developing children’s ability to speak to a group with confidence. Similar to Kate my 4th class also created Powerpoints during the year and I can see now how some children would have benefitted from Microsoft Speaker Coach.
The YouTube translator function is also very useful. I am reminded of a colleague teaching 6th class recently who had two Ukrainian students in the class and can see how this option could benefit those students.
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Part 1.
The two AI tools I would be interested in trying out to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment in my 4th class would be Diffit and Magic School.
Diffit will allow me to create personalised reading materials, homework, and quizzes that cater to my students’ varying abilities. This would allow me to challenge advanced students while supporting those who need extra help, ensuring everyone is engaged at their level.
Magic School offers interactive tools that can make lessons more dynamic and engaging. I could use educational games, simulations, and collaborative projects to bring subjects like science and history to life. This would help students better understand and retain concepts through hands-on learning.
For assessment, Diffit would allow me to create differentiated tests and provide detailed feedback, helping me track progress and adjust my teaching strategies. Magic School also enables me to incorporate interactive elements into assessments, like digital projects, which allow students to showcase their understanding creatively.
These tools are especially helpful for supporting students with special educational needs, offering adapted content and engaging methods that suit different learning styles. By using Diffit and Magic School, I can create a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment while also streamlining my planning and assessment processes.
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As mentioned in part 1, Diffit is an excellent AI tool I can use to enhance personalised learning in my classroom. Diffit will allow me to create tailored reading materials, assignments, and assessments that match each student’s abilities. This will ensure that every student is appropriately challenged and supported, making differentiation more effective and manageable.
I can also use Magic School to make my lessons more engaging and interactive. With its range of tools, including games, simulations, and collaborative projects, I’ll be able to design lessons that bring subjects to life. This hands-on approach will help my students deepen their understanding and stay motivated to learn.
I am also very impressed with what I have read and seen in relation to the Microsoft accelerator tools. I had not previously heard of these prior to doing this course but could use them in the following ways:
Reading Coach can play a key role in developing my students’ literacy skills. By providing individualised reading support, it can help each student improve at their own pace. Reading Coach can identify areas where students need extra practice and offer targeted exercises, fostering their independent learning and confidence.
Search Coach is a great tool for teaching students how to research effectively. It can guide them in developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills, which are crucial for the remainder of their educational journey. With Search Coach, my students can learn how to find, evaluate, and use information efficiently.
Speaker Coach could be used to enhance my students’ oral communication skills. I can use it to provide real-time feedback during presentations, helping students improve their clarity, confidence, and delivery. It can also be used as an assessment tool, offering a new way to evaluate students’ speaking skills.
By integrating these AI tools into my teaching, I will create a more personalised, engaging, and effective learning while also being able to use them as real time assessment tools to gauge individual learning experiences.
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