AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 90 — AI for Developing Problem-Solving Challenges


 

AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 90 — AI for Developing Problem-Solving Challenges

Welcome to Day 90 of the 100-Day Journey!

Problem-solving is a critical skill for students, and AI can support the process by generating challenges, brainstorming solutions, and testing different approaches. Today, we’ll explore how AI fosters innovation and creative problem-solving in the classroom.

Why Use AI for Problem-Solving?

  • 🧠 Encourages Critical Thinking: AI prompts students to approach problems from multiple perspectives.
  • ⚡ Boosts Creativity: AI helps students brainstorm innovative solutions quickly.
  • 🔍 Supports Inquiry-Based Learning: AI generates problem-based learning scenarios tailored to student interests.

AI Tools for Creative Problem-Solving

  1. 📌 AI-Powered Brainstorming Assistants

    • Tool Example: ChatGPT, MindMeister AI, Ideaflip.
    • Purpose: AI generates ideas and refines concepts for creative problem-solving.

  2. 📌 AI for Scenario-Based Learning

    • Tool Example: Curipod, OpenAI Codex (for coding-based challenges).
    • Purpose: AI helps students design and interact with real-world problem scenarios.

  3. 📌 AI for Rapid Prototyping & Testing

    • Tool Example: Google AutoML, Figma AI.
    • Purpose: AI supports students in testing design and engineering-based solutions.

  4. 📌 AI for Collaborative Problem-Solving

    • Tool Example: Miro AI, Notion AI.
    • Purpose: AI structures group discussions and helps synthesize ideas into action plans.

Practical Task: AI-Driven Problem-Solving Activity

  1. Generate a Real-World Problem Using AI

    • Have AI create a challenge based on environmental, social, or STEM-related issues.

  2. Use AI for Idea Brainstorming

    • Students ask AI for multiple approaches to solving the problem.

  3. Prototype a Solution with AI Assistance

    • AI supports the refinement of plans, designs, or simulations.

  4. Reflect on AI’s Role in the Problem-Solving Process

    • Students discuss how AI helped shape their thinking and solution development.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does AI enhance creativity in the problem-solving process?
  2. What challenges arise when using AI for brainstorming and solution testing?
  3. How can AI be integrated into long-term problem-based learning projects?

Pro Tip: Balance AI with Human Creativity

AI is a powerful tool for brainstorming, but real-world problem-solving requires human intuition, teamwork, and adaptability.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow, we’ll explore how AI can enhance collaboration skills by facilitating teamwork and communication among students.

You're fostering future-ready problem solvers—keep challenging students to think critically and innovate! See you on Day 91! 🚀✨

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