AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 93: Reflection and Future Planning


 AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 93: Reflection and Future Planning

Reflecting on Your AI Journey

As we approach the final steps of the 100-day AI journey, it’s essential to pause, reflect, and plan for the future. Today’s practice focuses on evaluating the impact of AI on your teaching practices, identifying areas for further growth, and envisioning how AI will shape education moving forward.

Why Reflect and Plan?

  1. Consolidates Learning:

    • Reflecting helps solidify insights gained during the journey.

  2. Identifies Strengths and Areas for Growth:

    • Evaluates the effectiveness of AI tools in your practice.

  3. Sets Future Goals:

    • Guides the integration of AI in upcoming lessons and projects.

  4. Builds Confidence:

    • Reinforces the value of your efforts and motivates continued exploration.

Reflection Activity: Evaluating Your AI Practices

  1. Review Key Learnings:

    • Revisit topics covered during the journey.
    • Highlight tools, strategies, or practices that had the most impact.

  2. Assess Impact:

    • Consider how AI has influenced:
      • Classroom engagement
      • Time management
      • Student outcomes
      • Your teaching style

  3. Gather Feedback:

    • Ask colleagues or students for input on how AI-enhanced teaching impacted their experiences.

  4. Document Insights:

    • Create a summary of lessons learned and areas to explore further.

Planning Activity: Envisioning the Future

  1. Set Goals:

    • Define short-term and long-term objectives for integrating AI into your teaching.

  2. Prioritize Tools and Practices:

    • Focus on tools that align with your teaching style and students’ needs.

  3. Explore Professional Development:

    • Seek workshops, courses, or conferences to deepen your AI knowledge.

  4. Collaborate and Share:

    • Join communities of practice to share experiences and learn from peers.

Sample Workflow

Focus: Reflecting and Planning for AI Integration

  • Process:
    1. Use a digital tool like Google Docs or Notion to document key takeaways.
    2. Create a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of your AI journey.
    3. Develop a timeline for implementing new AI strategies.

Reflection Questions

  • Which AI tools had the most significant impact on your teaching practices?
  • How has your perspective on AI in education evolved?
  • What future goals will help you and your students thrive with AI?

Handy Tip: Keep an AI Journal

  • Use a dedicated space to track your ongoing experiences with AI, including successes, challenges, and new ideas.

Next Steps

  • Resource Suggestion: Explore AI-focused educator communities like ISTE or EdTech forums for ongoing learning.
  • Prepare for Day 94: AI for Creating Immersive Learning Experiences. Reflect on how AI tools can continue to shape innovative classroom practices.

Celebrate your progress and continue building a future-focused teaching practice with AI at the heart of your educational journey!

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