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Blog Post #5

I would say my opinion of blogging for this course has been generally positive, though I feel I’m not the most engaging blogger. I think it’s common for popular or well-established bloggers to have some sort of identifiable style. I think blogging still feels a little silly to me because it’s comparable to writing to a diary which is not something I have experience with. Blogging with prompts for each paragraph can feel restrictive at times so I’m not sure this blogging experience constitutes as traditional. However, for the purpose of this class is it helpful to have specific prompts because I think it induces a more active and reflective learning process.

My initial thoughts on AI in K-12 education were not great. I immediately thought about technological dependence and negative environmental aspects. However, after class discussion I am a tad more open minded. I think when used responsibly, AI has efficient capabilities that can help create lesson plans and more importantly adapt them, for students who may have language barriers or other barriers. While I still think it’s dangerous to over-rely on AI tools, I do understand that our society is without a doubt moving towards them. Rather than being indifferent or even opposed, I see the value in being educated on these tools.

Using Generative AI for Assignment 2 was a better experience than I had originally predicted. Through our class discussion I learned more about Gemini and how it is a secure site when using FSU ID. I had really only used ChatGPT previously and it’s not very succinct in its responses and I’ve found it’s often factually inaccurate. Gemini surprised me because the answer formatting was much more readable and, in my opinion, more organized. I only had to prompt 4-5 times before I got a lesson plan for writing poetry I was satisfied with. Gemini was able to take multiple requests at once, so I was able to have certain lines deleted and others added, making the lesson planning process quick and efficient. I was most impressed by Gemini’s ability to develop a student worksheet and insert lines and instructions where I asked. It also asked insightful follow-up questions, one where it inquired if I wanted a 3-question exit ticket. I was shocked at the strong grasp the technology had on lesson planning and human learning needs.

As I’ve been hinting towards, Generative AI is a tool I have difficulty envisioning myself using in a teaching role. This is partially because it’s not something I’m overly comfortable with yet. However, I do see its value to a higher degree following this past week of class. I think I could see myself using Generative AI in time-crunch scenarios where I might have to adjust a lesson plan for a student last minute. I do think there’s something special about creating a lesson plan or worksheet from scratch and maybe that’s what bothers me about AI. While it can be effective, AI is not human and while I’m sure it will improve in the near future, it’s still not something I can see myself using for my students on a daily basis. In terms of addressing ethical concerns, I suppose using it sparingly is an approach. Consulting with my network of fellow teachers before consulting AI could be a good practice.

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