AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 81 — Building a Personal AI Professional Development Plan
Welcome to Day 81 of the 100-Day Journey!
AI in education is rapidly evolving, and continuous learning is essential for teachers to stay ahead. Today, we’ll explore how to create a structured AI professional development plan tailored to your teaching needs.
Why Create a Personal AI PD Plan?
- Ensures Ongoing Growth: Helps educators stay updated on AI trends in education.
- Targets Specific Teaching Needs: Focuses on AI applications relevant to individual classrooms.
- Promotes Ethical and Effective AI Use: Encourages responsible AI integration.
Steps to Build Your AI Professional Development Plan
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📌 Identify Your AI Learning Goals
- Do you want to use AI for lesson planning, student engagement, or assessment?
- Example: “Learn how to use AI for personalized learning in my classroom.”
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📌 Select AI Learning Resources
- AI Courses: Google AI for Education, ISTE AI in Education workshops.
- AI Communities: Join AI in Education forums or teacher groups.
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📌 Set a Learning Timeline
- Plan weekly or monthly AI learning sessions.
- Example: “Attend an AI webinar every month and test a new AI tool biweekly.”
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📌 Test AI Tools in the Classroom
- Apply AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Edpuzzle AI to lesson planning.
- Reflect on what works and adjust your approach.
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📌 Reflect and Adapt
- Keep a journal or digital log of AI strategies that enhance teaching.
- Share experiences with colleagues for collaborative learning.
Practical Task: Create Your AI PD Plan
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Draft Your AI Learning Roadmap
- Write down three AI skills or tools you want to master this year.
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Choose One AI Course or Webinar
- Enroll in an AI education webinar or course this month.
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Test One AI Tool This Week
- Apply an AI tool to lesson planning or assessment and reflect on its impact.
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Join an AI Teacher Community
- Connect with other educators in an online AI education group.
Reflection Questions
- What AI skills or tools do you want to focus on in your professional development?
- How can you integrate AI learning into your existing teaching schedule?
- What challenges might arise, and how can you address them?
Pro Tip: Make AI Learning Manageable
Start small—choose one AI focus area at a time and gradually expand your expertise.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, we’ll explore how to create an AI-integrated lesson plan portfolio, showcasing AI-powered teaching strategies.
You’re investing in your future as an AI-savvy educator—keep learning! See you on Day 82! 🚀✨