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I plan to incorporate AI into the classroom through various methods- planning, quizizz, magic school, Gamma and Diffit. The following lesson below is an example of how AI can I be introduced and explored.
Lesson Plan: Evolution of Machines and the Role of AI Technology
Lesson Overview:
This lesson aims to teach children aged 10 about how machines have evolved over time, focusing on key historical milestones and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern machines. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will understand the impact of technological advancements on daily life.
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will identify key historical milestones in the development of machines.
2.Students will explain how machines have evolved from simple tools to complex systems incorporating AI.
3.Students will illustrate examples of how modern AI technology is used in everyday machines.
4. Students will compare and contrast machines from the past with contemporary AI-driven machines.
Materials Needed:
– Whiteboard and markers
– Projector and computer/tablet
– Images/videos of historical and modern machines
– Worksheets for activities
– Tablets/computers for interactive AI demonstrations
– Craft supplies for building simple machine models
Plan:
Introduction (10 minutes)
– Show a short video (3-4 minutes) showcasing the evolution of machines from the wheel to modern AI-driven robots.
– Brief discussion: “What machines do you use daily? How do you think they were different 100 years ago?”
Historical Timeline Activity (15 minutes)
– Present a timeline on the board with key milestones: the invention of the wheel, steam engines, electric motors, early computers, and modern AI.
– Students will receive images of different machines to place on the timeline.
– Discuss each milestone briefly and its significance.
Group Activity: Building Simple Machines (20 minutes)
– Divide students into small groups.
– Provide materials for students to create models of simple machines (e.g., levers, pulleys).
– Each group will explain how their simple machine works and how it might have been used in the past.
Introduction to AI Technology (15 minutes)
– Explain what AI is in simple terms: “AI is when machines can learn and make decisions like humans.”
– Show examples of AI in action: voice assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa), self-driving cars, and recommendation systems (e.g., Netflix, YouTube).
Interactive AI Demonstration (15 minutes)
– Use tablets/computers to demonstrate AI applications: simple coding apps (e.g., Scratch with AI extensions), image recognition games, or chatbot interactions.
– Allow students to explore and interact with these AI technologies in small groups.
Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)
– Gather students and discuss: “How do you think AI makes our lives easier? What are some concerns or questions you have about AI?”
– Encourage students to share their thoughts and write down one thing they learned and one question they have about machines and AI.
Differentiation:
– For advanced learners: Provide additional resources such as articles or videos on advanced AI applications. Challenge them to think about future machine innovations.
– For learners needing support: Offer one-on-one assistance during activities, simplify explanations, and use more visuals and hands-on activities to reinforce concepts.
Assessment
– Create a quiz using Quizizz:Evaluate understanding through a short quiz.
The above lesson plan allows students to explore AI and how it can benefit them in school and at home. It highlights the importance of using AI appropriately and effectively.
The application that I am going to focus on for this Module is Chat GPT. I was really intrigued by the way it can demonstrate bias to the students. Students can consider how bias can be formed or created depending on the viewpoint of the creater (students will be able to understand how their input affects the output). When studying the Vikings, the teacher can create articles from different perspectives exploring life as a Viking. Students can then work in groups/pairs to decipher what viewpoint the article was written in and check for bias. These would be great foundations when forming a debate lesson. The output can be used as a starting point, instead of the input as students need to work together to idenifty which perspective it was written in. Similarly, students can be given a AI generated photograph (prompted by the teacher) and have to idenitify what the photograph portrays and what viewpoint was the photograph taken. This lessson can be adapted to many different topics covered in the SESE curriculum.
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.
Having worked recently as a Special Educational Teacher and as a Mainstream Teacher in the past, I can find many uses for AI within the classroom. Using Immersive Reader in the classroom would be very beneficial to students with Dyslexia. Currently, we are using a screen for their books and activities to help them read, but Immersive Reader would promote confidence and independence among the students. During SET, students can learn how to use Immersive Reader correctly. Students being able to set the reading speed, change the background colour and using the line-by-line reading could be life-changing for these students. In addition, using AI for early detection would ensure that they are receiving the correct support early to close any gaps in their learning.
There are many challenges however. Schools in rural Ireland or in disadvantaged areas may struggle to ensure they have enough access to laptops/tablets for each class or even to share. Also, with budget restrictions they may not be able to afford any additional AI platforms that could enhance the learning journey of their students. Furthermore, schools need to ensure they have the correct policies in place to protect the privacy of the students in the school.
Module 1 has broadened my understanding of AI. AI has many uses within a classroom setting that are beneficial to teachers and students. It can allow students to have more time with their teachers and as a result improve their quality of learning.
-lesson planning: I have used Chat gbt before when planning a poetry lesson, but I never heard of any of the other AI platforms. Using AI platforms to help generate lessons plans using detailed prompts reduces teacher’s workload, reduce stress and anxiety around certain topics and improve quality of lessons being taught.
-Differentiation: Teachers have more time to create personalised lessons and activities for individual students. Using AI, teachers can create a selection of resources tailored to the needs of their students and use AI for open-ended questions in real time.
-Immediate, Effective Feedback: AI can be used to create quizzes through Microsoft/Google Forms. Students can receive immediate feedback on the work they have completed.