Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is revolutionizing the learning environment, creating new possibilities for personalized and effective teaching approaches. This section offers carefully selected AI resources and strategies designed to empower adult education agencies, their staff, and adult learners.
Professional Development
Knowledge Bytes Series: AI-Powered Teaching: Educate, Elevate, Differentiate Series
This series of five (5) interactive workshops was designed to equip educators, administrators, and lifelong learners with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of AI in adult education. Each workshop combines expert insights, hands-on activities, and open discussions to foster a dynamic learning environment. By the end of the series, participants will be well-equipped to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of AI in adult education and harness its potential to create meaningful, personalized learning experiences. This workshop series will empower you to embrace AI's role in shaping the future of learning. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation!
Please note that the AI Tools used in these sessions were free or had a free version as of the time of the session. We invite you to schedule a tech implementation and support session for assistance in replicating any of these strategies across updated or additional AI tools.
Session 1 | AI-Powered Teaching: What Teachers Need to Know in the Age of AI
Audience: Administrators, Program Facilitators, Teachers
Presentation | Slides
Session 2 | AI Basics: From Beginner to Pro with Prompt Engineering
Audience: All Staff
Presentation | Slides | AI Tools used in this session: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Bard (now known as Gemini)
Session 3 | AI in Curriculum Development and Content Creation
Audience: All Staff
Presentation | Slides | AI Tools used in this session: MagicSchool.AI & Canva
Session 4 | AI for Student Engagement and Assessment
Audience: All Staff
Presentation | Slides I AI Tools used in this session: Diffit & Twee
Session 5 | AI Tools for Personalized Learning
Audience: All Staff
Presentation | Slides | AI Tools used in this session: Curipod
The following chart lists the AI tools used in the Knowledge Bytes Series, including scenarios that align with the goals you aim to achieve when using these tools.
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Resources
Discover AI in Daily Life | Google Applied Digital Skills Lesson
This lesson covers how AI is used in your day-to-day activities. A great introductory lesson to understand what is AI, how you already use AI, and how to efficiently use AI as a tool throughout daily activities. Excellent for adult education staff and learners.
EdTech's Open Prompt Book from CampGPT | Website
In CampGPT, educators experimented with generative AI-enabled tools like chatbots and image generators to learn and explore together. Their work and insights have been compiled in the Open Prompt Book from CampGPT. Throughout this prompt book, you’ll learn more about generative AI, what educators use it for, and key tips and tricks.
AI Integration Framework | Website
This framework from Workforce EdTech serves as a guide for integrating AI in education and training with diverse adult learners and workers. It covers six key dimensions, addressing educational goals, biases, ethics, and privacy. Each dimension includes targeted questions and resources to ensure a thorough, human-centered evaluation of AI use, promoting informed decision-making. A spreadsheet is also available for a comprehensive view of all questions and considerations.