721 – AI, and More AI

Tune in to this episode of WELSTech for a discussion of ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist teachers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) plans. We also talk about AI policy for schools and evaluating AI tools. The Newline C series is an affordable new interactive flat panel with no operating system on board. And Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announced a new Christian Authors Live series.

The discussion

UDL + Tools – This season’s WELSTech book discussion of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox, and Brad Weinstein continues. Martin and Sallie are joined by edtech extraordinaries, Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt, and we talk about AI’s sweet spot with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as well as tips for wading through the myriad AI tools available for teachers and students.

• UDL guidelines from Cast.org
• Draft AI policies from Oshkosh Area School District for students and teachers
• 8 Tips for Schools to Avoid Chaos in the Age of AI from EdWeek
• A Comprehensive Guide for Evaluating AI Tools for Classroom Use from Shake Up Learning

Ministry resource

Rachel put together an AI Tool Repository with links, tutorials, and Terms of Use for the AI tools mentioned in Chapter 9 of The AI Classroom

Picks of the week

• Common Sense Education’s AI Literacy Lessons – Grades 6-12 (& adults)
• Ludia from Poe – An AI-powered UDL partner
• Fax Plus
• Use Apple Calendar Like A Pro

Community feedback & events

• Newline C series interactive flat panel with no operating system
• Christian Authors Live event featuring Dr. Michael Berg – April 25

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