More AI CPD coming to you ... plus beating feedback block!

Hello everyone, and welcome my latest @aiteachingguru newsletter. In this

update, we look at:

ChatGPT's Guide Teaching with AI

Beating feedback block

More AI CPD on the way

GhatGPT's guide to Teaching with AI?

OpenAI has released a "Teaching with AI guide"to help educators integrate ChatGPT into classrooms. I believe it's a must read for all educators.

As well as prompt examples, it offers practical suggestions like generating lesson plans and advice on differentiation.

The guide also comes with a very helpful Educator FAQ. Questions include;

However, it also highlights the limitations of AI in educational settings. It acknowledges the flaws in plagiarism detection tools, which have been criticised for their inaccuracy and bias against non-native English speakers.

Recently OpenAI itself had to withdraw its own AI-based plagiarism detector due to low accuracy.

OpenAI notes; "While some (including OpenAI) have released tools that purport to detect AI-generated content, none of these have proven to reliably distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content."

On assessent it states "It is inadvisable and against our Usage Policies to rely on models for assessment decision purposes without a 'human in the loop'.

Educators are advised to remain actively involved in the assessment process, using AI as a supplementary tool rather than allowing it to make critical decisions autonomously.

Let's now see what this looks like.

Have you ever got feedback block?

Ever had one of those days? Those 27 essays won't correct themselves. Help is on the way!

We've all heard of "writer's block".

"Feedback Block" is the mental roadblock teachers may experience when they're fatigued or uninspired, leading to repetitive or even unhelpful feedback. During these times, teachers might find it challenging to provide insightful, personalised comments, which can be both frustrating and time-consuming. I hate it when it happens.

Having a pre-compiled comments can be a highly effective tool for educators, particularly when giving feedback on long essays or other assignments.

What I demonstrate here can be a real time-saver, allowing you to provide immediate and consistent feedback. It can be especially useful during busy assessment periods or when you're juggling multiple responsibilities.

Here's an example:

My prompt:

Chat's Responses...

1. Excellent Work Your article is exceptional. The depth of research and the eloquence with which you've described the Irish weather is commendable. Well done.
2. Highly Effective Your writing is both engaging and informative. You've managed to capture the essence of the Irish weather while maintaining a coherent structure.
3. Strong Performance You've done a good job of balancing facts with narrative elements. Your article is both enjoyable and educational.
4. Above Average Your article is well-structured and mostly accurate. However, consider adding more local anecdotes to make it more relatable.
5. Good Effort Your article is informative but lacks a bit of flair. Try to incorporate more descriptive language to make it more engaging.
6. Satisfactory Your article covers the basics but could benefit from more depth. Consider adding more statistics or historical context.
7. Needs More Detail You've touched on some good points, but your article could be improved by adding more details and examples.
8. Lacking Structure Your article has some good information but lacks a coherent structure. Consider revising to improve flow.
9. Inconsistent Tone Your tone fluctuates throughout the article, making it hard to follow. Aim for a more consistent style.
10. Factual Errors Your article contains some inaccuracies. Make sure to double-check your facts before submitting.
11. Vague Language Your use of language is too vague and doesn't convey a clear understanding of the Irish weather. Be more specific.
12. Repetitive Your article is repetitive and doesn't offer new insights after the first few paragraphs. Consider revising.
13. Lacking Focus Your article seems to lack a clear focus. Decide on a specific angle about the Irish weather and stick to it.
14. Needs Substantial Revision Your article is disjointed and contains multiple errors. It needs a substantial revision to meet the assignment's requirements.
15. Unsatisfactory Unfortunately, your article doesn't meet the basic criteria for this assignment. Consider revisiting the guidelines and starting afresh.

Please note!

However, it's important to note that while a comment bank can streamline the feedback process, the comments should and MUST be personalised to fit the individual performance and needs of each individual student.

Of course, variations of this prompt can be used across both primary and post-primary levels, as well as in different subjects, making it a versatile tool for report writing.

Visit my new website

I am delighted to annouce that this week I launched my new website offering a growing range of resources, lesson plans, expert advice, and opportunities for CPD.

Many schools, ranging from primary to post-primary and extending to adult education, have shown a keen interest in AI training. This has led me to offer CPD courses specifically designed for educators in this field. These courses can be taken either onsite or online, depending on your preference and needs (and of course my availability!).

If you're interested in

• enhancing your teaching techniques through the use of AI
• Meaningful differentiation for all students
• Streamlining your work as a principal, deputy principal or post-holder
• Getting the work-life balance finally right

I encourage you to visit the website and complete the registration form on the homepage to avail of these opportunities.

Wishing you all the best on your AI journey.

Patrick.

Patrick Hickey is a current post-primary teacher of History and English, with a focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence into the classroom. Known for his effective and "keeping it real" teaching methods, Patrick has been featured on Irish media outlets such as RTé, TV3's "Tonight Show," and Newstalk Radio on the area of AI. Patrick has also collaborated with schools as far afield as Switzerland.

Contact Patrick at [email protected]?for any requests for training, webinars, workshops or keynote speaking.