Tom's Takes: AI Tools and AI Views

Nov 02 2023 11 ep. 15 mins 8
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Teachers are curious about ChatGPT and AI, but don't know what tools they should use and where to find them. In this podcast I introduce and review AI tools for education and offer strategies for incorporating them. I am an international expert in pedagogical innovation with technology and an award-winning educator with over 30 years experience. I taught high school in Canada, France, Switzerland, and the U.S. and have presented on education technology topics to over 10,000 educators around the world. Multilingual, I present in English, Spanish, and French

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AI in K12 Classrooms: Where are we? Where are we headed?

Nov 02 2023 16 mins  
According to the recent HEM Educator Confidence Report, only 1 in 10 teachers have used AI in their classrooms. Furthermore, most teachers envision AI as a tool simply for creating worksheets, lesson plans, and writing prompts - essentially to streamline their tasks. But the true potential of AI is its ability to personalize learning, adapting to each student's unique needs, st

Great Uses of ChatGPT Voice and Vision Features

Nov 02 2023 10 mins  
ChatGPT is rolling out a voice conversation feature and the ability to upload pictures. These two new features create great opportunities for students to use ChatGPT as a verbal tutor, a language partner, a historical colleague, and more. Check out this episode for some new and exciting learning possibilities!

Are teachers in danger of being replaced by robots in the AI revolution?

Sep 26 2023 23 mins  
News outlets are reporting that teaching occupations are “the most in danger" of being taken over by robots in the A.I. revolution. Are they right? In this podcast I point out that “high exposure" to AI might actually result in many teachers doing their jobs better, rather than replace them, but that there are currents afloat that pose challenges to the teaching profe

AI Lesson Plan Generators: Consideration and Recommendations

Sep 18 2023 16 mins  
AI lesson plan generators have emerged as a popular tool in the K-12 landscape, helping teachers streamline the lesson planning process. If you're an educator thinking about using a lesson plan generator, this podcast outlines key features to keep in mind and describes three outstanding options: Eduaide, MagicSchool.ai, and Curipod.

Exciting New AI in Quiz Tools

Sep 01 2023 7 mins  
Popular quiz and flashcard tools like Quizlet, Quizizz, and Kahoot introduced powerful AI features this summer to enhance their products. Additionally, there are new AI quiz tools emerging with unique features. In this podcast you'll learn about these exciting AI developments.

ChatGPT y como navegar a través de la Inteligencia Artificial en las Escuelas

Mar 07 2023 14 mins  
Conversando sobre Inteligencia Artificial específicamente ChatGPT, con mi esposa Edith Milena quien es abogada; si quieres saber más sobre este tema te invito a visitar mi sitio Web: https://www.tomdaccord.com/ai-machine-learning 

ChatGPT, AI & Forging a Productive Response

Jan 26 2023 18 mins  
ChatGPT is an advanced AI chatbot that can write student essays, solve their math problems, and more. It's causing significant angst in schools and many have opted to ban its use. In this podcast, I advocate for analyzing ChatGPT / AI content with students to understand what it is, what it does well, where it lacks human capacities, and discuss how we might forge a productive respo

Anonymous Feedback, Technology & Social-Emotional Health

Oct 15 2021 18 mins  
Tom Daccord of EdTechTeacher explains the importance of anonymous feedback from students not only to gauge their academic progress, but also to identify underlying social and emotional issues that might impede learning. He provides strategic prompts, illustrative stories, and useful tools to assist educators in assisting the whole child.

Leading Innovation: Identifying a Target of Difficulty

Aug 03 2021 2 mins  
Learn how to identify a “Target of Difficulty," an entry point into pedagogical innovation for classroom teachers.

Redefining Assessment in an Age of Remote Learning

Jun 30 2020 26 mins  
In this episode, Tom Daccord and Caitlin McClemore discuss how assessment and grading are being redefined in an age of remote learning. Tom and Caitlin reconsider the balance of formative and summative assessment, reflect on the qualities of effective formative assessment, and explore several tools that can be used to create effective assessment strategies.