AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 20: Reflection and Sharing

 AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 20: Reflection and Sharing



Looking Back on 20 Days of AI Exploration

Congratulations on reaching Day 20 of your 100-day AI practice journey! Today, we focus on reflecting on the progress you’ve made, the challenges you’ve encountered, and the ways you’ve integrated AI into your teaching practices. Sharing your experiences can inspire others and solidify your learning.


Why Reflect and Share?

  1. Reinforce Learning:

    • Reflecting on your journey helps you identify key takeaways and areas for growth.
  2. Inspire Others:

    • Sharing your experiences can encourage colleagues to explore AI tools.
  3. Build a Community:

    • Connecting with peers fosters collaboration and innovation.
  4. Plan Next Steps:

    • Reflection provides clarity on how to expand your AI practice in the future.

Reflection Prompts

  1. Achievements:

    • What new skills or knowledge have you gained?
    • How has AI changed your approach to teaching?
  2. Challenges:

    • What obstacles did you face when integrating AI?
    • How did you overcome these challenges?
  3. Student Impact:

    • How have students responded to the AI tools you’ve introduced?
    • What improvements or feedback have you noticed?
  4. Personal Growth:

    • How has this journey shaped your perspective on technology in education?

Practical Activity: Share Your Journey

  1. Choose a Platform:

    • Select a medium to share your experience, such as a blog post, presentation, or social media.
  2. Highlight Key Moments:

    • Summarize the most impactful tools, activities, and insights from the past 20 days.
  3. Engage Your Audience:

    • Include questions or prompts to encourage dialogue with your peers.
  4. Invite Collaboration:

    • Suggest ways to co-create or experiment with AI tools as a group.

Sample Sharing Outline

Format: Blog Post

  • Title: "20 Days of AI Practice: Reflections from a Teacher Educator"
  • Sections:
    1. Introduction: Why I Started This Journey
    2. Top 3 AI Tools I Explored
    3. Successes and Challenges
    4. Student Feedback and Outcomes
    5. Next Steps and Goals

Reflection Questions

  • What has been the most transformative aspect of this journey so far?
  • How can you continue to integrate AI into your professional practice?
  • Who might benefit from learning about your experience, and how will you share it?

Handy Tip: Keep It Authentic

  • Focus on your unique experiences and insights—your authenticity will resonate with others.

Next Steps

  • Resource Suggestion: Check out "Reflective Practice for Educators" by Brookfield for more on reflective teaching.
  • Prepare for Day 21: Exploring AI for Real-Time Feedback. Reflect on how immediate insights can transform your classroom.

Celebrate your progress and inspire others with your AI journey!