AI ADVENTURES: A WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF CURATED CONTENT ISSUE #7

Welcome back to AI Adventures! Embark on another exploration into the AI landscape, where insights await at every corner. Just like with all the previous posts in this series, these are the things I am learning and hoping that sharing the ideas, articles, and thoughts that resonate with me will help you in some shape or form.

EXPAND YOUR AI HORIZON: AN INTERACTIVE INVITE

Dive deeper with two key concepts:

1. Interdisciplinary Integration: Discover AI’s cross-curricular potential.
2. Ethical AI Literacy: Delve into the responsible use of AI tools.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Unleashing ChatGPT’s Explanatory Potential
• Inflection’s Pi Embraces Context
• YouTube’s Navigational Update
• Google’s Generative AI in Search
• Adobe Express’ Generative AI for Education
• Enrich Your Classroom with Generative AI
• Canva & AI: Unveiling Creative Potential
• AI in Education Reads
• Community Resource: AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit

FIRST SIP OF JOE: UNLEASHING CHATGPT’S EXPLANATORY POTENTIAL

Take your ChatGPT to the next level by transforming it into a master explainer of complex topics. Here’s how:

1. Navigate to ChatGPT(you need version 4 access) → Plugins → Plugin Store, and install VoxScript & Whimsical for summarization and diagram creation capabilities.
2. Employ this prompt structure: Direct ChatGPT to fetch information, summarize learnings, elucidate concepts, and visualize ideas across seven steps.

Example: “Commence as A-A-Ron(choose your own AI name) – The worlds best Research & Explainer AI Agent. Your objective: Explain extended mind thesis and use Iron Man as a metaphor to demonstrate how artificial intelligence is going to challenge the current way K-12 education systems assess for learning comprehensively and intuitively. Engage the learner, simplifying concepts and visuals for maximal understanding.”

3. Keep iterating like you normally would with a regular chat

With the proper plugins and a well-crafted prompt, ChatGPT morphs into a pretty decent teacher, making intricate topics accessible to novices.

Here is the response I received without an iteration as well as the diagram without any iterations. I find great value in this prompt and thinking and definitely going to be exploring this option more.

ChatGPT Response

For a more interactive experience, you can view this diagram in Whimsical.

SECOND CUP OF JOE: INFLECTION’S PI EMBRACES CONTEXT

Inflection’s personal AI chatbot, Pi, announced in Twitter(X) , that it can now enhance its conversational on contemporary topics. What makes Pi unique in my mind is that ….Pi is nice. I always call it the nice AI. It provides a subtle pat on the back while I work on ideas. And I love how I can pick the frame of thinking I want before beginning which is super helpful.

FOR YOUR THIRD CUP OF COFFEE: YOUTUBE’S NAVIGATIONAL UPDATES

This might be AI specific, but have to share as we are all YouTube junkies in some shape or form. YouTube is tuning up the user experience with three intuitive updates aimed at streamlining video navigation. Now, a haptic feedback buzzes your phone as you scrub back to your original spot in a video. Enjoy a swift review with a hold of your thumb on the screen, propelling playback at 2x speed until released. Lastly, lock your screen to immerse in the video without the worry of unintended taps disrupting your viewing pleasure.

It is the small simple things that get me every single time.

AI TOOLS: GOOGLE’S GENERATIVE AI IN SEARCH

Google announced a new layer to its Search experience with the introduction of generative AI-powered image creation. Exclusive to SGE opt-ins(see slidedeck of presentation below to learn how to activate) I see this as Google become one step closer to a complete packaged interface instead of the current realities for various tools, links, etc. AI will just be in the interface of everything and as I share with educators, you won’t be able to block it then so how are we preparing for the bigger concept of an AI infused world vs. the short term panic of blocking a site here and there?

Here is my sample prompt – “draw an image of a kangaroo drinking coffee cooking breakfast”

And here is what was generated

And here is my latest Bodacious Bard presentation talking about these features.

COMMUNITY INSIGHTS: ADOBE EXPRESS’ GENERATIVE AI FOR EDUCATION

Adobe Express continues with more generative AI features, unlocking a new canvas of visual creativity for students. Engage with expert educators Brian Johnsrud and Valentina Arismendi in a 30-minute course, brimming with practical tips, lesson blueprints, and adaptable templates to enrich your teaching narrative. I am joining as Adobe continues to wow me in all they are doing for creative expression.

TEACHING RESOURCES: ENRICH YOUR CLASSROOM WITH GENERATIVE AI

Andi f you want to learn more, gain access to lessons, tutorials and more, then explore the the generative AI resources tailored for your classroom. This collection is engineered to ignite student engagement and elevate your teaching narrative through Adobe Express Text Effects and Text to Image features. Discover fun, user-friendly tools that seamlessly blend with your lesson plans.

CANVA & AI: UNVEILING CREATIVE POTENTIAL

Explore the massive realm of Canva’s AI-powered features, even without a Pro account.(there is so much!) From Magic Switch’s instant translations to Magic Design for Video’s storytelling prowess, carve out some time to get into a suite of tools that enhance your creative journey. While Pro account holders enjoy a tailored Brand Voice, free users too can revel in features like Magic Edit and Text to Image. Venture beyond the conventional with Canva, crafting captivating visuals and narratives.

I am still not good with Canva so I need to explore this more, but I do enjoy the possibilities. I just need more time! I had fun generating AI videos in Canva that you can see in previous newsletter.

AI IN EDUCATION READS

After presenting on AI to educators at ITEC I have started to seek out new perspectives and ideas based on the excellent questions and conversations. I am sharing below two articles and would love to hear your thoughts about AI’s interplay in education with these reads:

1. Pandora’s Box: Artificial Intelligence in Education (The Varsity):
   • Debate on Large Language Models (LLMs) in education.
   • Balancing originality with AI-enhanced learning.
   • Adapting educational approaches for LLMs’ advancement.
2. Magic School AI (PC Guide):
   • Transformative potential of Magic School AI.
   • LLMs as effective teaching assistants.
   • AI’s role in elevating human intelligence.

Reflect and Respond:

1. How do you envision the blend of originality and AI-enhanced learning in modern classrooms?
2. What are the potential challenges and benefits of integrating LLMs as teaching assistants?

COMMUNITY RESOURCE: AI GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS TOOLKIT

Discover the newly launched AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit aiming to bridge the AI guidance gap in schools:

• Co-authored by prominent organizations like Code.org and Digital Promise.
• Framework for AI incorporation in education with real-world policy examples.
• Downloadable version with AI guidance, policy considerations, and more.

Reflect and Respond:

1. How can your school or institution utilize this toolkit for a safer AI integration?
2. In what ways can this toolkit promote equity in educational AI applications?
3. How might the real-world policy examples inspire your institution’s AI guidelines?

Share your thoughts. Would love to hear from you. And as always, stay awesome friends.