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The game-changer in faculty training: simulated learning. Today, we were on-site with the faculty of the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine This marked Part 2 of our Curriculum Mapping training. The first session, we covered the theory and the "why" behind mapping. Today, we took a hands-on approach in a Medtrics. Here, faculty members created Sessions and mapped them manually and using AI. Lessons I've learned from training academic faculty over the years: 1. Clarity is Key: To engage and train faculty, we must first build clear processes and set expectations. It's not just about introducing a tool; it's about communicating 'why' it's necessary and 'how' it can be utilized effectively. 2. Practice Makes Perfect: Theoretical knowledge is beneficial, but hands-on experience in a simulated training environment is the game-changer. This approach enables faculty to create and map sample sessions themselves, thereby consolidating their understanding. 3. Engagement is Essential: The ultimate goal is not just to train but to engage faculty in the curriculum mapping process. It's about fostering a learning environment that inspires curiosity, encourages questions, and promotes active participation. There is nothing better than in-person collaboration for this. By involving faculty in the curriculum mapping process the school will build a strong academic foundation. Philip Ivory Rio Weber #MedEd # #CurriculumMapping #TechnologyInMedicine #FacultyDevelopment

Big news for AI educators, students, and educational institutions! Two separate AI education bills have been approved by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to be considered by the full House. See below for some details.

"🤖 Proud to have actively participated in the One Day Online Faculty Development Program on AI Tools for Teaching organized by the Star International Foundation for Research and Education (SIFRE) on 22nd June 2024. This program provided valuable insights into the integration of AI tools in education, enhancing both teaching methods and learning experiences. A big thanks to the organizers for this enriching opportunity! #AIinEducation #FacultyDevelopment #AIFortheFuture #TeachingTools #SIFRE #ProfessionalDevelopment"

👉🏼 Pedagogy and generative artificial intelligence: Applying the PICRAT model to Google NotebookLM 🤓 Neil Mehta 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/gGEp9H_9 🔍 Focus on data insights: - 📊 The PICRAT model serves as a framework for educators to assess and integrate GenAI tools effectively. - 🛠️ NotebookLM's features, particularly the auto-podcast generation, highlight innovative applications of AI in educational settings. - 🔄 Data-driven evaluation helps ensure that technology enhances pedagogical practices rather than detracts from them. 💡 Main outcomes and implications: - 🧑🏫 The integration of GenAI can lead to more personalized learning experiences in health professions education. - 📈 A standardized approach like PICRAT enables consistent evaluation of emerging technologies, fostering better adoption among educators. - 🚀 The automatic generation of content

🚀 Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence! 📚✨ Exciting news from UCLA: starting in Winter 2025, students will experience a groundbreaking comparative literature class featuring AI-generated textbooks, assignments, and teaching resources! Developed by Kudu—an innovative platform founded by a UCLA professor—these materials are crafted from the insights of past courses, promising to enhance student engagement and deliver a more consistent learning experience. This leap into AI-driven education not only tailors learning materials to meet diverse student needs but also showcases the incredible potential of artificial intelligence in transforming traditional teaching methods. 🌟 Are you ready to embrace the future of learning? #ArtificialIntelligence #AInews #EdTech #UCLA #InnovationInEducation #FutureOfLearning #AIInEducation #DigitalTransformation #ComparativeLiterature #StudentEngagement #Kudu

That concludes the final day of our November principals’ conference in Leeds- we had a packed agenda to get through, with topics ranging from the extended curriculum through to the power and impact of AI on our schools. Here's a recap: • Johanna Klinsky, Director of Strategic Improvement, Deborah McCarthy, Head of Curriculum, and Ian Taylor, Associate Director of 490, kick off the day with a session on enabling pupil success through the extended curriculum. They explain how the wider body of knowledge, skills and experiences that pupils gain beyond formal learning can impact future wellbeing and life chances, and how we can build on our existing extended curriculum provision for our school communities. • Next up, James Browning, Chief Operating Officer at Lift Schools, leads a session on AI, encouraging us to think about how it could transform and enhance our network. He shares our guiding principles for AI as a network, focusing on how it can personalise learning experiences and reduce teacher workload but reaffirms how it will always take a teacher and human connection to teach. The role of AI, James emphasises, is to support and enhance. • Alison Eynon presents on sense making, allowing our school leaders to reflect on the insights they’ve taken in over the last two days. She encourages us to identify what has challenged our usual thinking, and prompted new opportunities for deeper and more productive collaboration in the future. • Rebecca Boomer-Clark offers closing remarks. School leaders described how they had found the conference ‘thought provoking’ and collaborative, leaving with a renewed energy for the future. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made it happen. #EducationChangesLives #TalentDrivesPerformance

So looking forward to my two online professional development seminars with Candelaria Durruty !! Enrol now and get trained on how to write and how to produce using GENERATIVE AI #genai #playwright

📢 Exploring Resistance and Innovation in AI-Based Education Tools We are excited to announce an upcoming talk by Prof. Dr. Isabel Fischer, Associate Professor of Responsible Digital Innovation and Education at the University of Warwick. Prof. Fischer will share insights from her work on developing an AI-based formative feedback tool to support self-regulated learning in academic writing, using Action Design Research (ADR) across four iterative cycles from 2019 to 2024. Her research highlights the application of framing theory to diagnose challenges, propose solutions, and build trust for successful adoption. Drawing on mixed-methods empirical data and ethical principles, the study explores how educators and students can navigate resistance to innovation, offering valuable lessons for designing AI tools in disruptive educational contexts. Event Details 🗓 Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 📍 Location: Seminar Room 52-6120 #AIinEducation #DigitalInnovation #FormativeFeedback #SelfRegulatedLearning #ResponsibleAI

AI & Holistic Education: Shaping Global Citizens of Tomorrow In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for education to evolve beyond traditional methods. Holistic education, which nurtures a child's mind, body, and spirit, is the foundation for developing global citizens. It helps children understand their family, relationships, society, and co-existence with nature, creating compassionate and connected individuals. But how do we ensure personalized attention for every child when it's practically impossible for teachers to focus on each student individually? Enter IOAC – an AI-powered platform transforming education. IOAC learns each child's unique learning patterns, interests, and skills, providing detailed insights to teachers, empowering them to engage more deeply. From observing every activity to creating personalized digital portfolios, IOAC helps teachers focus on what matters most – the child’s development. In a world that's constantly changing, following outdated teaching methods no longer serves our children's future. It's time for schools to embrace advanced, AI-enhanced IOAC platform, and provide kids with the skills they need to thrive as global citizens. Let’s integrate AI in education today for a better tomorrow! #HolisticEducation #AIInEducation #GlobalCitizens #EdTech #IOAC #InnovationInEducation #FutureOfLearning #AIEnhancedTeaching #PersonalizedLearning

So many interesting ideas in this report, it's hard to know where to start! I am especially drawn to the recognition of the need to place more emphasis on teaching critical thinking, and excited about how this might be enhanced with AI.