What is AI and why is it beneficial?
AI is a powerful tool to harness information. As a traditionally trained and taught student and teacher, I think first, is anything original anymore? But, if there is a tool to help students and teachers dive deeper into learner by facilitating processes, then why not? Through AI, you can open up ideas to students, give them a bigger and more diverse vocabulary and help them to edit and revise writing, thus imparting these skills to them. AI can be abused and it is important to explicitly teach students and teachers how to use this powerful tool.
Why should librarians be on the frontline of the capabilities of AI?
Librarians are the leaders of information in the school and community. As technologies advances continue to transform at an amazing rate, it is our jobs to make clarity of these digital tools. If students do not learn the what, how and why from us, these tools can be misused, abused and not utilized to their potential.
While completing an assignment for a Digital Technology class, ChatGPT blew me away. Admittedly, I have not wanted to dive into AI because it is one more thing I have to learn. But, what a tool to learn! My search criteria was: "Make a newsletter presenting a summer reading program for kindergarten students." The information that was queued included a title, program highlights, notes, benefits of the program and how to stay connected. The information was valid and useful to the specific age and could be tweaked and edited so easily to fit your specific needs. I had a revelation that is has to be taught to teachers and can save so much time and headspace in many different ways. I am excited to check out of AI resources.
Check out the basic newsletter that was generated:
Summer Reading Adventures for
Kindergarten Stars!
Your Passport to Summer Learning –
June 3, 2024
Librarian’s Note
Hello and welcome, little bookworms!
We're thrilled to launch our Summer Reading Adventures program designed
especially for kindergarten students like you. Get ready to embark on a journey
through stories, imagination, and fun activities that will make your summer
unforgettable!
Program Highlights
- Reading Challenges: Join our reading challenge and
earn badges for every book you read. Can you complete all the challenges
and become a Summer Reading Superstar?
- Additional Ideas: Additional ideas for reading
supplementation over the Summer will be offered.
- Virtual Storytime: Tune in weekly for interactive
virtual story time sessions. Meet new friends, share your favorite books,
and enjoy lively storytelling.
Benefits of Summer Reading
- Expand Vocabulary: Discover new words and phrases
that will boost your language skills.
- Fuel Imagination: Let your imagination soar with
stories that transport you to magical places and exciting adventures.
- Build Confidence: Become a more confident reader
and storyteller as you explore different genres and authors.
Stay Connected
Follow us on social media for updates,
book recommendations, and to share your child's reading journey with us!
Facebook: /SummerReadingAdventures
Instagram: @SummerReadingAdventures
Twitter: @ReadSummerFun
I too was a little hesitant, but then how are we going to be in this industry without trying anything new! LOL! I do agree with you, I felt it could be a game changer in the classroom to cut some time, we all know how we are all given things last minute! It can be utilized professionally, but yes this could easily be abused and will have to be taught to students to be utilized responsibly.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I was also hesitant towards trying AI at first. But I am so glad we did, it really could be such a big help and time saver. I will still make a point to read through and make sure it reflects my ideas, but I'm excited to see how it can be utilized at work!
ReplyDeleteI agree that educators need to test the waters and see how beneficial AI can be time-wise.
ReplyDeleteI like your comment about librarians needing to be on the frontline and clarifying to students how to use this technology. I completely agree with you. If we are not showing students how this technology works, they will probably misuse it and fail to utilize it to its potential.
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