AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 9 — Fostering Collaboration with AI

 

AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 9 — Fostering Collaboration with AI

Welcome to Day 9 of the 100-Day Journey!

Collaboration is an essential skill for students to develop, and AI can help foster teamwork through engaging and technology-driven activities. Today, we’ll explore how AI tools can support group projects, brainstorming, and collaborative learning in your classroom.

How AI Enhances Collaboration

  1. Shared Brainstorming Tools

    • Tool Example: Jamboard, Miro.
    • Use Case: Students can brainstorm ideas together in real-time, with AI suggesting connections or refining ideas.

  2. AI-Assisted Group Projects

    • Tool Example: ChatGPT, Notion.
    • Use Case: Groups can use AI to outline their projects, delegate tasks, or generate creative ideas.

  3. Interactive Peer Feedback

    • Tool Example: Peergrade, Google Docs with AI suggestions.
    • Use Case: Students can review each other’s work, with AI providing feedback templates or insights.

  4. Communication and Task Management

    • Tool Example: Trello, Microsoft Teams.
    • Use Case: AI helps track deadlines, assign roles, and send reminders to keep projects on track.

Practical Task: Use AI to Facilitate Collaboration

Choose one activity to try:

  1. Group Brainstorming: Set up a collaborative Jamboard or Miro board and ask AI to generate discussion prompts for the topic.
  2. Project Outline: Use ChatGPT to help students create a step-by-step plan for a group project.
  3. Peer Feedback: Ask students to review each other’s drafts using Google Docs, with AI-enabled suggestions to enhance their feedback.

Reflection Questions

  1. How did the AI tool enhance collaboration among students?
  2. What challenges did you notice when using AI for group activities?
  3. How might you adapt these tools for different age groups or subjects?

Pro Tip: Teach Collaborative Etiquette

Before starting AI-supported group work, set clear guidelines for effective teamwork, including communication, respecting others’ ideas, and sharing responsibilities.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow, we’ll explore how to use AI to engage students in creative writing. Get ready to unlock students’ imaginations with tools that support storytelling, poetry, and more!

Great work so far—your classroom is transforming into a hub of innovation. See you on Day 10! 🤝✨

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