AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 44: AI for Student-Led Learning


 AI Practice for Teacher Educators Day 44: AI for Student-Led Learning

Empowering Students to Take the Lead with AI Tools

AI tools can foster student-led learning by providing resources, scaffolding independent exploration, and encouraging creativity. Today, we’ll explore how to use AI to empower students to take ownership of their learning.

Why Use AI for Student-Led Learning?

  1. Encourages Independence:

    • AI tools guide students through self-paced learning.

  2. Supports Inquiry-Based Learning:

    • Facilitates research and exploration of student-driven questions.

  3. Enhances Creativity:

    • Provides platforms for students to create and showcase their work.

  4. Builds Confidence:

    • Offers personalized support, enabling students to overcome challenges on their own.

AI Tools for Student-Led Learning

  1. Khan Academy:

    • Provides self-paced lessons with instant feedback.

  2. ChatGPT:

    • Assists with brainstorming, research, and drafting projects.

  3. Scratch with AI Extensions:

    • Encourages creative coding projects with AI-enhanced features.

  4. Flipgrid:

    • Allows students to share their learning through video presentations.

  5. Wakelet:

    • Helps students organize and present research and project portfolios.

Practical Activity: Plan a Student-Led Learning Task

  1. Define the Task:

    • Choose a project or activity where students can explore their interests (e.g., research papers, presentations, coding projects).

  2. Select AI Tools:

    • Example: Use Khan Academy for self-paced skill building.
    • Example: Use Wakelet to curate and showcase research findings.

  3. Provide Guidance:

    • Introduce tools and set expectations for the project timeline and deliverables.

  4. Reflect and Present:

    • Have students share their learning process and outcomes with peers.

Sample Workflow

Task: Exploring a Global Issue

  • Tools: ChatGPT and Wakelet
  • Process:
    1. Students choose a global issue they are passionate about (e.g., climate change, education inequality).
    2. Use ChatGPT to generate research questions and draft outlines.
    3. Curate research findings and create a presentation using Wakelet.
    4. Share projects in a class showcase.

Reflection Questions

  • How did AI tools empower students in their learning process?
  • What skills did students develop through this activity?

Handy Tip: Encourage Peer Feedback

  • Foster collaboration and growth by integrating peer review into student-led projects.

Next Steps

  • Resource Suggestion: Explore "Student-Centered Learning with AI" by EdTech Magazine for more ideas.
  • Prepare for Day 45: AI for Professional Learning Networks. Reflect on how student-led learning experiences can inform professional growth.

Empower students to lead their learning journeys with AI, cultivating independence, curiosity, and creativity!

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