The Artificial Intelligence Playbook: Time-Saving Tools for Teachers that Make Learning More Engaging

by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey

Overview

Time Saving AI Tools that Make Learning More Engaging

Busy educators need tools that support their planning and provide them with more time with students. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution, it can only help if we’re willing to learn how to use it in ways that improve upon what we already do well. The Artificial Intelligence Playbook: Time Saving Tools that Make Learning More Engaging is here to empower teachers to explore AI’s potential and discover practical ways to implement it to enhance their planning and instruction. Two chapters and 6 “Educator Functions” guide teachers step-by-step through how to purposely use AI to:

• Compose Writing Prompts and Avoid Plagiarism
• Manage Content
• Foster Student Engagement
• Meet Students’ Instructional Needs
• Assess Student Learning
• Continue Lifelong Learning

Though AI has the potential to reduce workload for educators, it will never replace teachers. Your connection with students is irreplaceable—and greatly impacts their learning. Consider AI a valuable tool that provides you with more time to build and sustain those vital relationships with students and that can assist them in learning at the very same time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071949634
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/01/2024
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	152,164
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Meghan Hargrave is an experienced educator, with over 15 years in the field. After being a teacher leader in the classroom, she moved into education coaching and consulting where she supports hundreds of K-12 schools and districts worldwide. Her work has always focused on important instructional shifts in education and practical ways the educators she supports can embrace these shifts effectively, which has included the integration of Artificial Intelligence tools in the classroom. She is Chat GPT, Google AI, and AI for Education certified in addition to working closely with thousands of educators on how to implement these tools in the classroom. She is an international presenter, has taught preservice teachers at Columbia University’s Teachers College, regularly contributes to popular educational publications, and is known for sharing innovative and effective classroom strategies via social media @letmeknowhowitgoes.

Douglas Fisher is professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Doug was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is a credentialed teacher and leader in California. In 2022, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published widely on literacy, quality instruction, and assessment, as well as books such as Welcome to Teaching, PLC+, Teaching Students to Drive their Learning, and Student Assessment: Better Evidence, Better Decisions, Better Learning.

Nancy Frey is professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Nancy was a teacher, academic coach, and central office resource coordinator in Florida. She is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California. She is a member of the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Research Panel. She has published widely on literacy, quality instruction, and assessment, as well as books such as The Artificial Intelligences Playbook, How Scaffolding Works , How Teams Work , and The Vocabulary Playbook.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: Essentials
Chapter 1: Getting to Know AI
Chapter 2: Writing Prompts and Avoiding Plagiarism
Part 2: Why & How to Use AI
Educator Function #1: Managing Content
Educator Function #2: Fostering Student Engagement
Educator Function #3: Meeting Students’ Instructional Needs
Educator Function #4: Assessing Student Learning
Educator Function #5: Providing Effective Feedback
Educator Function #6: Lifelong Learning
Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

The Artificial Intelligence Playbook is a pivotal text that has come to us right during the time when it is most needed. Tackling the subject of AI in the classroom, this book gives us the solutions to what is currently affecting those of us in K-12 and Higher Education. A perfect guide to pedagogical and personal advancement!”

Darius Phelps

This book will give you the confidence you need to go forth and explore AI tools to enhance the instructional practices you already find most effective with your students. It is not just a book of ideas; it provides a foundation of research and pedagogy and shows how AI tools can build on that foundation.”

Brett Vogelsinger

The Artificial Intelligence Playbook addresses a much-needed gap in professional development. As educators become more aware of the potential impact of AI in education, there is worry that it will be misused. Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, and educators need to accept that and adapt. This book does an excellent job of making that transition painless – and even enjoyable. Who knew that AI could be used to take some of the burden off educators (planning, differentiating, teaching, assessing, etc.) while making learning more engaging and personalized for students?”

Ruthanne Munger

The Artificial Intelligence Playbook is topical, practical, and should serve as an important “go-to” introductory text on the subject of AI in Pre K-12 education.”

Carol S. Holzberg

Enter into the world of Artificial Intelligence through this playbook! We know the importance of clarity, feedback, and high-quality assessments on our students’ learning, but planning for each of these can be time-consuming. Use this playbook as a guide to learn practical ways AI can enhance your productivity as an educator so you can spend less time preparing and more time teaching and supporting your students.”

Alisa Barret