Artificial intelligence (AI) is like teaching your computer to do human things—except it never complains it’s tired or needs coffee breaks! From recognizing your voice to deciding what videos you binge-watch next, AI is that smart friend who knows everything ... and sometimes a little too much. When I started looking into AI, I had no idea that personal-use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini store data. That is troublesome for educators and many businesses. It doesn’t really make sense why anyone would put personal data into a ChatBot but I’m sure it happens.
I have used AI a little bit since I started my journal for my MLIS, however AI has been changing the world by leaps and bounds. AI enables machines to automate complex tasks, enhance efficiency, and provide intelligent solutions across industries like healthcare, education, finance, and more. Here’s a few AI tool I explored:
ChatGPT- When I first found out about ChatGPT from my husband, I was instantly blown away. My
husband and his twin brother own and operate Sonic Drive-Ins in the Chicago-land area. He started using it to develop better interview questions for hiring candidates. I started using it as an idea springboard for my writing. I struggle with starting to write with a blank page. Having an example or two is always helpful, however not always an option. ChatGPT has helped me with many ideas. The bad thing is, this ChatBot is so good that I can’t use it too often because after reading what it wrote, everything I write is garbage. However, I will continue to use this as long as it is free.
I am a 1:1 paraprofessional for a 3rd grader who has very difficult behaviors in the classroom. I have used the “Behavior Intervention Suggestions” a few times. Unfortunately, I haven’t received much help because I already implement all the suggestions made. However, the other tools are fantastic. Teachers can use the “Text Leveler” feature and take any text and adapt it for any grade level to fit a student's reading level. With the “DOK Questions” button educators can generate questions based on topic or standard for each of the 4 Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels. And one feature I think we could all use is “Clear Directions.” This makes your directions more concise and sequential so they’re easier to understand for your students. MagicShool also offers a version for students to help them engage with AI in a controlled, educational manner. This service is free for educators with the option of a paid subscription.
Gemini- Gemini is Google's AI project. One thing I found really cool about Gemini is that it was designed to handle more than just text. Gemini can be used to process and generate content that involves images,
sounds, and potentially video or other media. For example, you can use it to create a custom background image for your Google Meet or a slide in a Google Slide deck. It seems relatively new but I think it is an AI front runner with all its multimodal capabilities.
Otter AI- Otter.ai is a web-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to help with meetings, interviews, and lectures. Watch this video to learn more.
AI continues to evolve, offering transformative possibilities in how we interact with technology and the world around us. It’s the technology that can play chess like a grandmaster, drive cars (without road rage), and might even help you figure out what to have for dinner. Basically, it’s the closest we’ve got to a brainy robot sidekick—just minus the snarky one-liners. For now.
I have used AI a little bit since I started my journal for my MLIS, however AI has been changing the world by leaps and bounds. AI enables machines to automate complex tasks, enhance efficiency, and provide intelligent solutions across industries like healthcare, education, finance, and more. Here’s a few AI tool I explored:
ChatGPT- When I first found out about ChatGPT from my husband, I was instantly blown away. My
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MagicSchool- MagicSchool AI is an AI-powered platform designed to help K-12 teachers streamline their work and personalize learning experiences in the classroom. This particular AI platform is focused on education.
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Microsoft Copilot- Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that integrates with various Microsoft
products to help users be more productive. It assists with tasks across applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. I am not a Microsoft user so I have never needed this nor did I even want to sign up for an account to explore it. I can see the incredible use for it for those businesses that do and I may need it in the future however I use all Google applications for work and personal use.
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Gemini- Gemini is Google's AI project. One thing I found really cool about Gemini is that it was designed to handle more than just text. Gemini can be used to process and generate content that involves images,
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sounds, and potentially video or other media. For example, you can use it to create a custom background image for your Google Meet or a slide in a Google Slide deck. It seems relatively new but I think it is an AI front runner with all its multimodal capabilities.
Otter AI- Otter.ai is a web-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to help with meetings, interviews, and lectures. Watch this video to learn more.
AI continues to evolve, offering transformative possibilities in how we interact with technology and the world around us. It’s the technology that can play chess like a grandmaster, drive cars (without road rage), and might even help you figure out what to have for dinner. Basically, it’s the closest we’ve got to a brainy robot sidekick—just minus the snarky one-liners. For now.
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