AI in Education: Understanding and Implementation

Kristen Deso, Chief Learning Officer at KH Academy, discusses the importance of AI in education. She highlights the current lack of AI knowledge among teachers and students, and the need for professional development. The talk covers the benefits and risks of AI, such as time-saving tools and potential biases. Deso introduces a consortium working on AI education policies and outlines a three-stage approach to implementing AI in schools. She emphasizes the importance of AI literacy, academic integrity, and maintaining human decision-making. Practical applications of AI, like personalized learning and immediate feedback, are also discussed.

What percentage of teachers believe their students know how to use AI effectively?

• 16%

• 18%

• 43%

• 66%

Which organization is part of the TJI Consortium?

• Apple

• Google

• Code.org

• Microsoft

What is one potential benefit of AI in education?

• Reduced teacher-student interaction

• Increased administrative tasks

• Decreased creativity

• Time-saving tools

What is a key concern regarding AI in education?

• Increased critical thinking

• Improved teacher accountability

• Plagiarism and academic dishonesty

• Enhanced student privacy

Which principle emphasizes the importance of not relying solely on technology for decision-making?

• Promoting AI literacy

• Maintaining human decision-making

• Adhering to existing policies

• Balancing benefits and risks

What is the first principle for integrating AI in education?

• Promoting AI literacy

• Maintaining human decision-making

• Adhering to existing policies

• Helping all students achieve educational goals

What is a key feature of Kigo in supporting students?

• Offering step-by-step guidance

• Focusing on administrative tasks

• Providing direct answers to questions

• Replacing teachers in classrooms

How does Kigo maintain academic integrity?

• By giving students the answers

• By allowing students to bypass difficult questions

• By providing transcripts to teachers and parents

• By focusing on administrative efficiency

What is the role of prompt engineering in Kigo?

• To focus on administrative tasks

• To provide direct answers

• To instruct the model not to give answers

• To replace human tutors

What is a common question teachers ask regarding student motivation?

• How can I replace human interaction?

• How can I increase administrative tasks?

• How can I keep my kids motivated?

• How can I reduce student workload?