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    Linkshare: ChatGPT EDU for Higher Ed

    ChatGPT Edu, a version of ChatGPT built for universities to responsibly deploy AI to students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations. Powered by GPT-4o, ChatGPT Edu can reason across text and vision and use advanced tools such as data analysis. This new offering includes enterprise-level security and controls and is affordable for educational institutions.

    via OpenAI

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    AI Tools List #AItools EdTech #tceajmg

    Exploring the world of AI tools is like diving into a treasure chest of drill bits! 💡 From lesson planning to email management, there’s a tool for every need. Want to know my top picks? Scroll to the end of the blog! Bookmark for daily updates on the latest in AI. 🔖

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    DALL-E: Edit #AI Images in ChatGPT #tcea #tceajmg

    Take advantage of ChatGPT’s DALL-E image editor to generate images. Use text prompts to easily add, remove, and make changes! Ready to take your AI-generated artwork to the next level? If you pay for ChatGPT Plus, you have access to OpenAI’s DALL-E. This image generator now enables you to edit images without even leaving ChatGPT. What’s more, you can change them with a typed description. Let’s explore some of the new functionalities of DALL-E generated images in ChatGPT.

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    Eduaide and MagicSchool: Compare Two Top #AI Tools for #Teachers #tcea #tceajmg


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    Discover two top AI tools for teachers: MagicSchool and Eduaide. Explore how they’re alike and different, and see what they can do for you! Are you on the hunt for the perfect AI assistant to lighten your lesson planning load? There are many choices available. Let’s take a look at two exciting AI tools for teacher, Eduaide and MagicSchool. Let’s explore how these platforms can transform the teaching and learning experience.

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    AI Notes: Comparing GPTs

    Analysis and notes by AI:

    Based on the provided source, here is a chart comparing the features of GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo:

    Feature GPT-4 GPT-4 Turbo
    Release Date March 2023 November 2023
    Cost More expensive Cheaper
    Speed Standard Faster
    Context Length 128k tokens 128k tokens
    Availability Available to ChatGPT Plus users Available to ChatGPT Plus users
    Usage General-purpose AI model Optimized for cost and speed

    The chart highlights the key differences and similarities between GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo, focusing on aspects such as cost, speed, and context length[1].

    Sources

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    Event: AI Educators Conference

    Ready to master AI? Join the AI for Educators Conference this summer! 🌞 Learn about AI ethics, privacy, new tools, and tips to wow your students and colleagues. Don’t miss this virtual event! 🌐 #tcea #tceajmg #edtech

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    60+ Education-Friendly AI Prompt Suggestions: A Compilation #tceajmg #edtech

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    There are a lot of amazing education focused uses for AI chatbots. This list below may be helpful to you, if you only have access to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Poe AIs that may be free. Of course, the prompt suggestions will also work in the paid versions of the AI chatbots.

    Helpful Blog Entries

    You may find these TCEA blog entries helpful:

    Online Courses

    You may also want to sign up for AI courses:

    Ok, let’s take a look at the prompt suggestions (and check out this list).

    The List of Prompt Suggestions

    This list adapts ideas from education AI chatbots (e.g. Brisk, Diffit, EduAide, MagicSchool, SchoolAI, and other; see list here). I’ll be adding to it over time. While it’s no replacement for those amazing AI tools, you can use these prompts to get you started.

    Function Description Sample AI Chatbot Prompt
    3D Science Evaluator Create a 3D science assessment based on NGSS or new Science TEKS. “Create a three-dimensional science assessment for a middle school unit on ecosystems using [NGSS] or [new Science TEKS].”
    5E Lesson Designer Create a science lesson using the 5E instructional model. Develop a 5E lesson plan on [SCIENCE TOPIC] for grade [LEVEL]. Outline a hook activity to Engage, a hands-on activity to Explore, direct instruction to Explain, an extension task to Elaborate, and an assessment to Evaluate understanding. Aim for a 60-minute lesson.
    Academic Content Maker Produce custom academic content based on specified criteria. Create a study guide on [TOPIC] for my [COURSE NAME] students. It should summarize the key information from [CHAPTERS/UNITS]. Use bullet points and tables to organize the information.
    Accommodation Advisor Suggest accommodations for students needing support. I have a student with [LEARNING DISABILITY/CHALLENGE]. What are some accommodations I can provide to support their learning and success in the classroom? Consider recommendations for instructional, assessment, environmental and social-emotional accommodations.
    AI-Proof Assignments Get ideas for making assignments AI-proof. “How can I design an assignment on Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ that is difficult for AI chatbots to complete?”
    Appreciation Composer Write an appreciation note. Draft a thank you note to [PERSON] for [REASON]. Express my sincere appreciation and mention [SPECIFIC THING] that I’m especially grateful for. Use a warm, heartfelt tone.
    Assignment Decomposer Break down an assignment into manageable steps. Here is an assignment I want to scaffold for my students: [DESCRIBE ASSIGNMENT] Break it down into 5-6 more manageable sub-tasks or steps to help them tackle it independently. Provide a suggested timeline or checkpoint for each step to keep them on track.
    Behavior Intervention Strategist Recommend behavior interventions based on observed student behaviors. I have a student who is struggling with these behaviors: [DESCRIBE BEHAVIORS] What are some strategies I can try to support the student and encourage more positive behavior? Consider recommendations for class-wide preventive practices, targeted behavioral interventions, and ways to respond when the challenging behaviors occur.
    Behavior Contract Crafter Generate a Student Behavior Contract. “Suggest a Behavior Contract for a student exhibiting [list of behaviors] who may also experience [conditions such as ADHD].”
    Choice Board Architect Design a choice board aligned with UDL principles. Design a choice board for a [SUBJECT/TOPIC] assignment that allows students to demonstrate their learning in various ways, aligned with UDL principles. Include 9 options, with varying formats, media, and levels of complexity to support all learners. The options should all assess the same key objectives: [LIST OBJECTIVES]
    Clarity Enhancer Clarify and simplify instructions for students. “Rewrite these instructions to be clearer and more concise for 5th-grade students: [insert instructions].”
    Coach’s Practice Planner Plan a sports practice session. “Create a one-hour soccer practice plan for 10-year-olds.”
    Concept Connector Brainstorm ways to make content relevant to students. “Generate ideas to make a lesson on the water cycle relevant to high school students.”
    Conceptual Understanding Builder Suggest ways to build conceptual understanding. “Provide strategies to help students build a conceptual understanding of algebra.”
    Content Translator Write a family update email in multiple languages. Draft an email update to send to my students' families about [TOPIC/EVENT]. Aim for 2-3 short paragraphs hitting the key points. Then translate the email into [LANGUAGE] as well.
    Copyedit Text Proofread and edit text. Proofread and edit the following text to fix any spelling, grammar or punctuation errors and improve clarity and concision where needed: [PASTE TEXT]
    Custom Chatbot Maker Create a chatbot based on custom criteria. Let’s create an AI chatbot assistant to help [GRADE/SUBJECT] students with [TOPIC]. The chatbot should be able to: [LIST KEY CAPABILITIES, e.g. answer questions, provide explanations, give examples…] It should communicate in a friendly, encouraging tone while breaking down concepts step-by-step as needed.
    Data Analysis Designer Create a data table and questions for analysis. Create a data table showing [DESCRIBE DATA SET] and write 4-5 questions that ask students to analyze and draw conclusions from the data. The questions should require reading the table, performing calculations, and critical thinking. Include an answer key.
    Decodable Story Crafter Write a decodable text to support early literacy. Write a short decodable passage for early [GRADE] readers that focuses on the phonics pattern [XYZ]. Use simple, repetitive sentence structures and common sight words. Aim for 50-80 words. The passage can be about [TOPIC].
    DOK Question Generator Create questions at different Depth of Knowledge levels. Create a series of questions on [TOPIC] that span the DOK levels: 1 Level 1 question, 2 Level 2 questions, 2 Level 3 questions, and 1 Level 4 question. Provide an answer key.
    Email Reply Composer Compose a reply to an email. I received this email from a parent: [PASTE EMAIL] Draft a professional response addressing their concerns and questions. Keep the tone positive and empathetic. Aim for 2-3 concise paragraphs.
    Exemplar Illustrator Provide exemplar and non-exemplar work samples. Here is the prompt for a writing assignment I gave my [GRADE] students: [PASTE PROMPT] Generate an exemplar response that fully meets expectations and a non-example that would not yet meet expectations. Annotate each response explaining what makes it strong or weak.
    Formative Assessment Creator Generate a multiple choice assessment. Create a multiple choice assessment on [TOPIC] that covers the following standards: [LIST STANDARDS]. Include 20 questions with 4 answer choices each.
    Gifting Guru Suggest gift ideas for teachers to give. “Suggest gifts for a teacher to give to colleagues and students.”
    Group Activity Designer Create a group work activity. Design a 30-minute collaborative learning activity on [TOPIC] for [GRADE] students working in groups of 3-4. The activity should be engaging and hands-on, addressing this learning objective: [STATE OBJECTIVE] Provide instructions for what each group should do and the expected deliverable.
    IEP Drafter Draft an Individualized Education Program. Generate an IEP draft for a [GRADE] student with [DISABILITY]. The IEP should include goals and accommodations in the areas of [NEED AREAS]. Use the standard IEP template and language.
    Informational Text Composer Write a custom informational text. Write a 500 word informational article for [GRADE LEVEL] students on the topic of [TOPIC]. Explain the key concepts in student-friendly language. Include relevant examples, diagrams or illustrations.
    Jeopardy Game Maker Make a Jeopardy-style review game. Create a Jeopardy-style review game for my [SUBJECT/UNIT] class. Develop 5 categories with 4 questions each of increasing difficulty. The questions should assess knowledge of: [LIST KEY TOPICS] Provide the answers in the form of a question.
    Lab Investigation Designer Design a science investigation. Design a hands-on science investigation for [GRADE] on [TOPIC] aligned with this standard: [PASTE STANDARD] The lab should take 30-45 min and use readily available materials. Provide a materials list, procedures, and 3-4 follow-up questions for students to answer.
    Lesson Plan Crafter Develop a lesson plan. Create a 60-minute lesson plan for teaching [TOPIC] to [GRADE LEVEL]. The objective is for students to [OBJECTIVE]. Include an engaging intro activity, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
    Letter of Recommendation Writer Draft a letter of recommendation. I’m writing a college recommendation letter for a student. Here are key details about their academic record, character traits, accomplishments and my relationship to them: [LIST DETAILS] Draft a compelling letter highlighting their strengths and why they’d be a great fit for [COLLEGE NAME].
    Math Review Spiraler Create a spiral review of math problems. Create a 10-question math spiral review for [GRADE] covering these topics: [LIST TOPICS] Include questions in a range of formats (multiple choice, fill-in-blank, short answer) and difficulty levels. Provide an answer key.
    Math Storyteller Compose a math word problem with a story context. Create an engaging word problem to help [GRADE] students practice [MATH CONCEPT]. Set the problem in the context of a story about [TOPIC]. Solution should require [SKILL/OPERATION].
    Misconception Buster Identify and address common misconceptions about a topic. “List common misconceptions about photosynthesis and how to correct them.”
    Multilingual Explainer Provide several ways to explain a concept. Provide 2-3 different ways to explain the concept of [TOPIC] to [GRADE/SUBJECT] students who are struggling to understand it. The explanations should build on prior knowledge, use relatable analogies or examples, and address common misconceptions. Aim for concise, student-friendly language.
    PBL Unit Planner Plan a PBL unit. Design a PBL unit for [GRADE/SUBJECT] on the topic of [TOPIC]. Start with the driving question and identify key learning objectives. Then outline the major components, deliverables and timeline for the project. Aim for a 2-3 week project.
    Professional Email Drafter Write a professional email. Draft a professional email to [RECIPIENT] about [TOPIC]. Strike a friendly but respectful tone and keep the email concise. Proofread it for any errors before sending.
    Reading Level Adapter Adapt a text to a different reading level. Adapt this text to an appropriate reading level for [GRADE] students: [PASTE ORIGINAL TEXT]. Simplify vocabulary and sentence structures as needed while preserving the main ideas.
    **Real-World Connector ** Give real-world examples connected to content. Brainstorm 3-4 relevant real-world examples or applications of [TOPIC] that would help [GRADE/SUBJECT] students understand the importance of this concept and how it connects to their lives. The examples should be age-appropriate and engaging.
    Recommendation Wordsmith Draft a letter of recommendation. I’m writing a college recommendation letter for a student. Here are key details about their academic record, character traits, accomplishments and my relationship to them: [LIST DETAILS] Draft a compelling letter highlighting their strengths and why they’d be a great fit for [COLLEGE NAME].
    Report Card Commentator Produce report card comments. Write end-of-term report card comments for a student, highlighting their top strengths and 2-3 key areas they should focus on improving next term.
    Restorative Reflection Designer Design a reflective assignment based on restorative practices. “Design a restorative reflection assignment for a student who disrupted the class.”
    Revising Writing Rewrite text based on specific criteria. Here is a paragraph from a student’s essay: [TEXT] Rewrite it to improve the clarity and flow while varying the sentence structures more.
    Rubric Maker Create a rubric for an assignment. Create a rubric table for evaluating student [PROJECTS/ESSAYS] on [TOPIC]. The rubric should assess [CRITERIA]. Include 4 performance levels with clear descriptions for each.
    SAT Passage Creator Generate an SAT-style reading practice test. “Generate a practice SAT reading test with passages and questions.”
    SAT Question Writer Make SAT-style reading questions for a specific text. “Create SAT-style reading questions based on the text from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen.”
    Science Lab Designer Design a science investigation. Design a hands-on science investigation for [GRADE] on [TOPIC] aligned with this standard: [PASTE STANDARD] The lab should take 30-45 min and use readily available materials. Provide a materials list, procedures, and 3-4 follow-up questions for students to answer.
    Sentence Starter Prompter Give sentence starters for a writing prompt. Generate 5-6 sentence starters to help [GRADE/SUBJECT] students begin writing in response to this prompt: [PASTE PROMPT] The starters should use academic language related to the topic and help students frame claims or topic sentences.
    Social Story Maker Write a social story for an event or situation. Write a social story to help a student prepare for [EVENT/SITUATION]. Describe what will happen sequentially using simple language and positive tone. Incorporate strategies the student can use if they feel anxious or overwhelmed. Aim for roughly 250 words.
    Song Lyrics Rewriter Rewrite lyrics to a song to teach content. Rewrite the lyrics to the song “[SONG NAME]” to teach students about [TOPIC]. Keep a similar rhyme and meter to the original. Aim for 2 verses and a chorus.
    Standard Deconstructor Break down a standard into its components. Break down this [SUBJECT] standard into the key skills and concepts students need to know and be able to do: [PASTE STANDARD] Explain what each component part means in simple terms.
    Student Feedback Provider Give feedback on a student work sample. Here is a piece of student work: [PASTE WORK OR LINK] Analyze the work and identify 2-3 key strengths and 2 areas where the student could improve. Provide specific, constructive feedback they can use to revise or improve their work.
    Student Text Scaffolder Scaffold a text for struggling readers. “Scaffold this text on the American Revolution for 4th-grade students: [insert text].”
    Syllabus Outliner Create a class syllabus. “Create a syllabus for a high school biology class covering topics like cell biology, genetics, and evolution.”
    Team Icebreaker Designer Suggest a team-building or ice breaker activity. What’s a fun 5-10 minute ice breaker activity I can use to help my [GRADE/SUBJECT] students get to know each other better and build community? It should be easy to explain and something all students can participate in regardless of skill level. Ideally the activity reveals something interesting about each student.
    Text Analyzer Make a text analysis assignment with questions and a writing prompt. Create a text analysis assignment on this passage: [PASTE PASSAGE] Include 5-8 text-dependent questions that scaffold students in analyzing the passage and a writing prompt that asks them to synthesize their understanding. The questions and prompt should assess [READING SKILL/STANDARD].
    Text Questioner Write questions that require close reading of a text. Here is a key passage from the text we’re analyzing in class: [PASTE EXCERPT] Generate 5 text-dependent questions that will require students to re-examine and think critically about this part of the text. Include an answer key.
    Text Summarizer Summarize a text to a specified length. Summarize the main points of the following [ARTICLE/CHAPTER/REPORT] in roughly 100 words: [PASTE TEXT]
    Text Translator Translate text into a different language. Translate the following text from English into [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE ENGLISH TEXT]
    Unit Planner Produce a unit plan. Create a unit plan for teaching [TOPIC] to [GRADE/SUBJECT]. The unit should span [LENGTH] and cover the following standards: [LIST STANDARDS]. Include objectives, key activities and assessments.
    Video Guide Creator Create questions to go with a YouTube video. I’m assigning my students to watch this YouTube video: [VIDEO LINK]. Generate a list of 5-7 questions for them to answer while watching that will guide their viewing and check their understanding.
    Video Summarizer Summarize the key points of a YouTube video. Summarize the key points covered in this YouTube video: [LINK] Aim for a 200-250 word summary that captures the main ideas, skipping over minor details.
    Vocabulary Definer Generate a list of vocabulary words. Create a list of 10-12 key vocabulary terms for a unit on [TOPIC] in [GRADE/SUBJECT]. Provide a simple definition and example sentence for each term.
    Vocabulary Storyteller Write a story using vocabulary words. Here is a list of vocabulary words my [GRADE] students are learning: [LIST 8-10 WORDS] Write a 200-300 word story for kids that incorporates each of these words in context. Bold each vocabulary word and aim for a 3rd-4th grade reading level.
    Worksheet Maker Make a worksheet for any topic. Generate a worksheet for my students on [TOPIC]. Include a variety of question types and an answer key.
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    ChatGPT Feature Added - Connect to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive

    Cool, ChatGPT now enables you to connect to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive to load files and information in. For example, if you wanted to add a Google Sheet, you wouldn’t have to first export the sheet as XLSx or CSV, then import into ChatGPT. Now, you can simply connect your Google Drive and point to the data in the Google file.

    That will certainly save a few clicks!

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    Prompt Engineering #TCEA #tceajmg #CAPE #RETO

    Ready to get started with prompt engineering? Use the handy TCEA Prompt guide. Or, use any of the other assorted prompt engineering acronyms. It’s amazing what AI chatbots can generate when you ask nicely. Learn more about prompt engineering with the Read more link or sign up for TCEA’s ChatGPT for Educator online course.

    All were generated using Perplexity ai Pro and/or Claude.ai Pro.

    TCEA Prompt Engineering

    Examples

    RETO Prompt Engineering

    CAPE Prompt Engineering Acronym

    Learn more AND sign up for TCEA’s ChatGPT for Educator online course.

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    LinkShare: Improving AI-powered math tutoring

    A brief overview of Microsoft and Khanmigo announcements, “Enhancing the future of education with Khan Academy” on the Microsoft Education Blog appears below.

    Get Free Access U.S. Teachers

    AI Summary of Article

    • Microsoft and Khan Academy have announced a new partnership to enhance the role of AI in education.
    • Microsoft is enabling Khan Academy to provide free access to Khanmigo for Teachers to all US educators.
    • The partnership includes efforts to improve AI-powered math tutoring with a new open-source small language model.
    • The collaboration aims to bring high-quality education experiences to more learners by integrating more Khan Academy content into Microsoft products like Copilot and Microsoft Teams for Education.
    • The partnership aims to address challenges such as accuracy, overreliance, cost, connectivity, efficacy, and support for educators.
    • Khan Academy’s content library covers a wide range of subjects from PreK-12 through early college.
    • Khan Academy has added a new “Share to Teams” feature in its platform to enable easy sharing and application of Khan Academy content in student assignments.
    • Khanmigo for Teachers is powered by Azure OpenAI Service and is currently available in the US.
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    AI Tools for K-12 School District IT and Technology

    This is an interesting take on how AI can help out with K-12 school district IT and technology management. I’m not exactly sure this aligns to my experiences as a tech director, so I’m going to have to revisit this list after brainstorming a list of topics. In the meantime, I’m dropping this list here to save it some place. You may find it helpful.

    Need Category AI Tool/Chatbot Description Suggested Uses
    1. Cybersecurity ChatGPT Assists in writing code for security orchestration, automation, and response tools. Generate security policies, create high-quality phishing email tests, and automate security tasks[1][16].
    Claude Generates human-like responses and can be used for security code generation and vulnerability scanning. Create and test security code, analyze security threats, and automate incident responses[1][16].
    Perplexity Provides accurate, cited responses and can summarize security-related information. Summarize security patches, explain changelogs, and provide detailed security reports[1][16].
    2. Predictive Maintenance ChatGPT Analyzes data from IoT sensors to predict equipment failures. Predict maintenance needs, analyze machine data, and recommend maintenance strategies[1][16].
    Claude Handles large datasets and provides accurate predictions for equipment maintenance. Analyze complex data, predict equipment failures, and optimize maintenance schedules[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes data and provides insights from multiple sources. Provide detailed maintenance reports and summarize equipment performance data[1][16].
    3. Chatbots and Virtual Assistants ChatGPT Provides 24/7 support and handles routine inquiries from students, parents, and staff. Automate responses to common queries, assist with scheduling, and provide real-time support[1][16].
    Claude Offers conversational responses and can handle complex queries. Assist with student and parent engagement, automate customer service, and provide detailed information[1][16].
    Perplexity Engages in conversational interactions and provides accurate information. Answer complex queries, provide detailed explanations, and assist with information retrieval[1][16].
    4. Data Analytics ChatGPT Processes and analyzes large datasets quickly. Generate data-driven insights, identify trends, and improve decision-making[1][16].
    Claude Handles large text inputs and provides accurate data analysis. Analyze large datasets, provide detailed reports, and identify patterns in data[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes and analyzes data from multiple sources. Provide comprehensive data reports, summarize key findings, and offer data-driven recommendations[1][16].
    5. Automation of Routine Tasks ChatGPT Automates repetitive tasks such as system updates and data backups. Automate IT tasks, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort[1][16].
    Claude Automates decision-making processes and handles routine tasks efficiently. Automate maintenance tasks, optimize resource allocation, and improve efficiency[1][16].
    Perplexity Provides detailed instructions and automates information retrieval. Automate report generation, provide step-by-step guides, and streamline administrative tasks[1][16].
    6. Fraud Detection ChatGPT Identifies unusual patterns in data to detect fraudulent activities. Detect and prevent fraud, analyze financial transactions, and flag suspicious activities[1][16].
    Claude Provides accurate analysis of data to identify fraud. Analyze transaction data, detect anomalies, and prevent fraudulent activities[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes and analyzes data to identify potential fraud. Provide detailed fraud reports, summarize suspicious activities, and recommend preventive measures[1][16].
    7. Personalized Services ChatGPT Analyzes student data to provide personalized recommendations and services. Improve student engagement, offer personalized learning paths, and enhance user satisfaction[1][16].
    Claude Provides tailored responses based on user data. Offer personalized recommendations, improve service delivery, and enhance user experience[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes user data and provides personalized insights. Provide detailed student reports, offer personalized suggestions, and improve engagement[1][16].
    8. Smart School Applications ChatGPT Optimizes school operations, energy management, and safety. Analyze real-time data, improve school management, and enhance safety measures[1][16].
    Claude Handles large datasets and provides accurate predictions for school management. Optimize school systems, manage resources, and improve safety measures[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes real-time data and provides actionable insights. Provide detailed school management reports, summarize key data points, and recommend improvements[1][16].
    9. Document Processing ChatGPT Automates the processing and analysis of various documents. Process permits, contracts, and reports, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency[1][16].
    Claude Generates and processes documents efficiently. Automate document analysis, generate summaries, and streamline document workflows[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes and analyzes documents accurately. Provide detailed document summaries, analyze key information, and improve document management[1][16].
    10. IT Service Management ChatGPT Streamlines IT service management processes. Automate incident management, categorize and prioritize tickets, and suggest solutions[1][16].
    Claude Provides accurate analysis and recommendations for IT service management. Optimize IT workflows, improve service delivery, and enhance efficiency[1][16].
    Perplexity Summarizes IT service data and provides actionable insights. Provide detailed IT service reports, summarize key issues, and recommend improvements[1][16].

    This table provides a clear and organized overview of the recommended AI tools and chatbots, along with their descriptions and suggested uses to support the various needs of K-12 school district IT and technology management.

    Citations: [1] tea.texas.gov/academics… [2] www.hurix.com/how-ai-is… [3] www.forbes.com/sites/nei… [4] elearningindustry.com/how-ai-is… [5] www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-… [6] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic… [7] www2.ed.gov/documents… [8] www.k12insight.com/solutions… [9] www.linkedin.com/advice/0/… [10] www.tidio.com/blog/ai-c… [11] www.edweek.org/technolog… [12] hub.teamdynamix.com/industry-… [13] www.instructure.com/resources… [14] www.k12six.org/essential… [15] er.educause.edu/articles/… [16] www.cisa.gov/K12Cybers… [17] www.salesforce.com/service/c… [18] www.cisa.gov/online-to… [19] www.ada.cx [20] www.teamdynamix.com/5-reasons…

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    LinkShare: OpenAI Teaching with AI Guide #AI #tcea #tceajmg

    Not sure how I missed this OpenAI Teaching with AI Guide:

    …a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias.

    You can find additional resources here.

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    Prompts for Lesson Planning with ChatGPT #EmilyHorn #tcea #tceajmg

    Get an editable ChatGPT prompt for lesson planning and see prompt examples for activities, ideas, and differentiation. Since I started using ChatGPT, I’ve been amazed at its capabilities. It has limitless potential for saving educators hours and hours of time. When I was in the classroom, I’d spend so much time online, searching for quality resources, activities, lessons, materials, ideas, and more to help me piece together engaging units of study for my students. I know other teachers who do the same and others who rely on teacher guides, workbooks, and more. The way I see it, ChatGPT offers the possibility to create resources for yourself, to further tailor and adapt resources you already have to better meet your needs and your students’ needs, or to act as a brainstorming buddy for incorporating new activities and learning stations into lessons.

    Read more by Emily Horn

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    3-2-1: GPT4o (GPT4 Omni)

    The following is a summary of information about OpenAI’s GPT4o, which was announced in May, 2024. This summary (below the line) is AI generated. The AI generating it is Perplexity AI Pro. You can find video links in the citations at the end of the blog entry.

    During the live demonstration, GPT-4o showcased its ability to read bedtime stories, solve math problems, and interpret facial expressions, highlighting its advanced capabilities in real-time interaction and emotional expressiveness (source: Perplexity AI summary, 05/17/2024)

    I have tried ChatGPT voice on smartphone and it’s pretty amazing, providing real-time translation in a conversation. I am looking forward to what else we may see, hoping I won’t regret it. ;-)

    3 Quotes

    1. “OpenAI has introduced its latest GPT-4o model, which supports interactions through both voice and video” [3].
    2. “GPT-4o features a 128K context window, allowing it to handle larger and more complex inputs without losing context” [1].
    3. “The model is 2x faster and 50% cheaper compared to its predecessor, GPT-4 Turbo” [1].

    2 Facts

    1. GPT-4o can process and reason across text, vision, and audio in real time, making it a significant advancement in AI technology [1][2][3].
    2. The model is available for free to all users, with higher message limits for Plus and Team subscribers [2][10][11].

    1 Question

    • How will the introduction of GPT-4o impact the current usage and adoption of AI in various sectors such as education and customer service?

    Citations:

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    DALL-E: Edit AI Images in ChatGPT #AI #tcea #tceajmg #art #images

    Ready to take your AI-generated artwork to the next level? If you pay for ChatGPT Plus, you have access to OpenAI’s DALL-E. This image generator now enables you to edit images without even leaving ChatGPT. What’s more, you can change them with a typed description. Let’s explore some of the new functionalities of DALL-E generated images in ChatGPT.

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    Linkshare: AI Detectors are Silicon Snake Oil

    AI detectors…so, what is research on these?

    “I wish commercial “AI Detectors” would show just a little more integrity and stop selling us the snake oil. They must know for sure that their claims are bogus, because AI-generated text is not a valid construct to be measured”

    Via AICZAR

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    Coaching, Building Relationships, and Brain Engagement #tcea #tceajmg #coaching #teaching #education #edtech

    Looking for ideas to build coach-to-teacher relationships that serve as the foundational obstacle to success? This blog entry can help.

    Are you an instructional coach supporting teachers with instruction or technology questions? You may find this collection of tips and resources worth pondering for next year.

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    Enroll in the ChatGPT for Educators #TCEA Course #Testimonials

    Want to learn more about AI chatbots? Give the TCEA online, self-paced ChatGPT for Educators course a spin. Even though it says, “ChatGPT” in the title, there’s a LOT more to the course than that. See benefits for course enrollment at end.

    Testimonials from Students Completing Course

    Richard says:

    Chat GPT for Educators offers a great overview and framework for educators to learn about AI. It will offer you best practices that will let you stand on the giant shoulders of this new technology and help you be the professional educator that the 21st century demands.

    Kelley says:

    This course was fantastic! I thought I was pretty proficient after using AI heavily for the last year, but I loved learning about new tools, and having the expert evaluation of them to save me time and money.

    Amy says:

    I enjoyed the course a great deal. I also noticed updates to it as I moved through it which is important because AI is changing rapidly. I liked that the course was more than just ChatGPT. You might expand the title of the course because I was expecting it to be more limited, but was happy to see differently.

    Justin says:

    There are so many awesome AI Bots to learn about and choose from! I picked up four viable AI Bots that I can immediately transfer into my own teaching and learning, as well as share with my colleagues for their benefit as well.

    Gregory says

    Exploring AI tools like ChatGPT has been a game-changer for me as a teacher. It’s revolutionized how I approach lesson planning, allowing me to create dynamic and interactive learning experiences that resonate with my students. Embracing AI in the classroom has not only enhanced engagement but also deepened my understanding of technology’s potential to empower education.

    Benefits

    In addition to all that you learn in this course, you also get:

    • Digital badge and certificate from TCEA.org upon completion
    • Free membership in TCEA.org organization, a non-profit education association
    • 12 CPE hours
    • Access (via the free membership) to hundreds of Lunch and Learn webinars (recordings available for you)

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    Course Modules

    Here’s a listing of what’s covered in the five course modules. Not included below are all the updates that continue to be added since the course was published in early 2024.

    Module Title Description
    Module 1 Understanding ChatGPT and Similar Tools Begin your learning journey by understanding what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and where ChatGPT fits in the AI universe. You’ll also discover ChatGPT’s limits and discover similar tools and when you might want to use them instead. Finally, you’ll create a free account and access it on your computer and mobile devices. You will also find breaking news, ChatGPT Mobile, fun activities, chatbot comparisons and smackdowns, as well as an AI app smashing guide.
    Module 2 Personal Uses for ChatGPT In this module, you’ll enter the exciting world of prompts and learn how to craft the best question format. You’ll play with having ChatGPT assume different roles, tones, and styles in its responses and how to have it return its answers in table format. See how to create a custom GPT as a travel agent or coaching mentor. Use AI to write greeting cards, book reviews, too.
    Module 3 Professional Uses for ChatGPT ChatGPT is especially powerful when you use it professionally to improve your writing, update your resume, and create lesson plans, rubrics, and formative assessments. Discover all of this in this module, as well as how and when to cite its usage. Learn how to crunch numbers and analyze data, as well as boost public relations (great for PR professionals).
    Module 4 Using ChatGPT with Students Like any other technology tool, ChatGPT can be engaging when used with students. But it’s important to understand its age restrictions, as well as your district’s policy on its use. You’ll learn more about both of those in this module, as well as how to teach students how and when ChatGPT should be used for learning and what safeguards they should take. Finally, you’ll gain experience in creating a lesson plan that has your students using the platform for writing or research. Find a ton of sample ChatGPT prompts, learn how to edit AI-generated images in ChatGPT, too. Explore how to use ChatGPT in educational settings, and evaluate AI generated content via a six-step process.
    Module 5 Other Tools Related to ChatGPT ChatGPT is just the beginning! There are several other notable tools that you may want to use that have been built on its platform. You’ll practice with these and decide where they might fit into your teaching and learning. Explore AI-powered browser extensions, and get a comprehensive list of free and paid AI tools to start your productivity and creativity engine.
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