Hurdles of a Teacher

A Call to Educational Leaders As educational leaders, we are facing a reality that many schools have not fully acknowledged: artificial intelligence aka AI, is already in our classrooms. Students are using AI tools to brainstorm ideas, summarize information, generate study guides, and even complete assignments. Teachers are using AI to create lesson plans, differentiate instruction, draft parent communications, and analyze data. Whether our organizations have formal AI policies or not, AI is already influencing teaching and learning. One challenge I have observed is that many educators are expected to navigate AI independently. While schools may have acceptable use policies, policies alone are not enough. A list of rules cannot prepare teachers to make informed decisions about when AI enhances learning, when it creates risks, or how to teach students to use these tools responsibly. Effective leadership requires a workforce that understands both the opportunities and limitations of AI. ...

Using ChatGPT to Increase Student Engagement in the Elementary Classroom With artificial intelligence changing rapidly it is continuously changing education, and one AI tool I have explored that has strong potential to improve student motivation and engagement is ChatGPT. As a future elementary teacher, I see tremendous value in using ChatGPT to create personalized learning experiences that meet students where they are academically while also connecting learning to their interests. Rather than serving as a replacement for instruction, ChatGPT can function as a supportive learning partner that helps teachers differentiate instruction and increase student participation.   Although many educators see ChatGPT as a form of cheating and thinking that students will use it as a shortcut from actually doing their own work. I think this will enhance students thinking and with proper instruction can use it as a way to engage more in their work. ChatGPT is an AI-powered chat-bot that generates...

Artificial intelligence is becoming a regular part of education, and one framework that I find helpful is the AI Literacy Framework. This framework helps educators and students understand not only how AI works, but also how to use it responsibly, ethically, and critically. Rather than focusing solely on learning new technology tools, AI literacy emphasizes the skills people need to make informed decisions when interacting with AI-generated content. What interests me most is how quickly students have begun using AI for learning. Many students are already using AI tools to brainstorm ideas, summarize information, answer questions, and support writing tasks. While these tools can be incredibly helpful, I have observed that students often trust AI-generated responses without questioning their accuracy. In some cases, students assume that if an answer sounds professional or confident, it must be correct. Teachers are facing a similar challenge as they try to determine how AI can support lea...

 Here is a link to access my student portfolio along with some lesson plans, teaching philosophy, and an introduction about myself.  https://sites.google.com/view/shaperoflittleminds/content

 Teaching and technology can't be done without each other in the classroom. With all the changes happening in the world it's important to stay on top of being educated when it comes to technology. Which means being educated and properly trained in technology access, which is something that I strongly believe in.  As a current substitute teacher, I see how advanced children are with technology and how they tend to learn more from it than being distracted by it. As a future educator, I plan on incorporating technology into my classroom efficiently so every student can benefit from the amount of knowledge that comes from any device.  When I first started studying to be a teacher, I had no idea how to use many technology applications an LMS in the classroom. As my studies advance so does my love for technology, and wanting to become a teacher already just so I can show all the students the wonderful things that can be done online.  In my classroom I will incorporate Goog...

 When it comes to a learning management system it can be difficult to manage especially if you don't know what exactly to do. When I first started, I wasn't sure what to do, I was stuck figuring out how to upload assignments and announcements. What helped me was having different resources that guided me through the LMS.  First when building my LMS I was able to customize to my liking and make it more welcoming for the students. I used Google Classroom, so after watching videos was easy to navigate, especially for new teachers. My lesson focused primarily on the topic of plants for second graders, and it was interesting to learn that I can input many different things into the LMS. For the instruction portion I decided to make an interactive PowerPoint using Pear Deck which is great to keep the students engaged during the lesson. Then for the assignment I ended up making a fill in the blank on Canvas so the kids can be more interactive with their assignments and incorporate tech...