Search Results: 'Yoder'
T1-02 Webster 8:30 am - 9:20 am |
ChatGPT and AI: Ban it? No. Detect it? Maybe. Embrace it? Yes! Maureen Yoder, Professor, Lesley University |
* Level: All levels Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
Not since banning calculators has an innovative technology caused as much concern to educators. Will it lead to massive cheating and impact the teaching of writing? Many large public school systems have banned it. Turnitin, and others, immediately began developing methods to detect it. A real challenge, and opportunity, for educators, is to learn to use it thoughtfully, ramp up media literacy programs, and develop assignments that result in original and creative work by students.You will leave with specific suggestions for classroom use, many relevant resources, and thought provoking questions. The term "Electronic Constructivism" was coined by this presenter, who will link these technologies to what it is all about: Good Teaching. Updated with recent news items, possible government regulation, and issues calling for debate, this session will be a fast-moving summary of the challenges and benefits of this powerful tool. You will receive a link to all of the tools and resources to explore in more detail later. The session will end with a raffle for techy prizes. |
W2-02 Webster 9:50 am - 10:40 am |
Twenty-four for '24:Inspiring and Promising Trends, Technologies, and Tools Maureen Yoder, Professor, Lesley University |
* Level: All levels Grades: All |
This will be a fast-paced session that will highlight twenty-four timely trends, innovative technologies, and useful tools. Artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, will be explained, and strategies for addressing the challenges and benefits of teaching with them will be included. You will see free tools you can master quickly, an update on virtual and augmented reality apps, the largest collections of free authentic artifacts, outstanding video and audio archives, and inexpensive little drones and robots. Hear about technologies and innovative ideas that do not yet exist at the time this session was proposed. The term "Electronic Constructivism" was coined by this presenter who will link these technologies to what it is all about: Good Teaching. No experience necessary - just your curiosity and your enthusiasm about teaching. The agenda is packed, but you'll receive links to all resources to explore later. The session ends with a raffle for techy door prizes. |