Amidst Chalkboards and Chatbots: The Changing Identity of the 21st-Century Educator | Transform.Ed Briefing #124
Inside the Briefing: From real-world classroom applications of Gen AI to reflections on the deeper pedagogical shifts, highlighting emerging insights, research, & tools that support today's educators.
Big Ideas 💡
On the Development of Global Citizenship: Tools, Experiences, Goals, and Reflection
By Dr. Lane Graves Perry III | .ed Magazine
Teachers and Technology: What Can We Do to Support Educators to Prepare Students for the Future?
By Amy Jo Pentecost, Cheryl Ann Fernando | GPE
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “What, in your opinion, would most help you integrate everyday citizenship into your teaching?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
About 43 percent of the respondents opted for a flexible curriculum, 29 percent for more classroom time, while the remaining were evenly split between ready-to-use resources, and school and community support.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Research Working Paper >> From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Evaluating the Impact of Generative AI on Learning Outcomes in Nigeria
By Martín De Simone, Federico Tiberti, Maria Barron Rodriguez, Federico Manolio, Wuraola Mosuro, Eliot Jolomi Dikoru | World Bank Group
This study looked at how using AI-powered virtual tutors could help high school students in Nigeria learn English better. The program used Microsoft Copilot (which runs on GPT-4) to tutor first-year senior secondary students in English for six weeks.
The results showed a promising improvement of 0.23 standard deviations in their English test scores for students who used the virtual tutor. Girls showed the biggest improvements, while students who were already doing well at the start also gained more. It highlighted that the AI-powered tutoring can make a big difference, especially in places with limited resources, if it’s carefully planned and used in the right way.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Jun 09 | FREE ENTRY >> 4 Keys to High-Quality Math Instruction
This is an Online Event hosted by the edWeb.
Jun 12 | FREE ENTRY >> Inquiry-based Learning
This is an Online Event hosted by Eventbrite.
Jun 18 | FREE ENTRY >> A Seat at the Table: Math & Technology: Finding the Recipe for Student Success
This is an Online Event hosted by the Education Week.
Jun 23 | FREE ENTRY >> Education & Schooling Series: Overcoming the Three Barriers to Study
This is an Online Event hosted by Eventbrite.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » Hidden Figures
This follows the true story of three brilliant African American women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, who played pivotal roles at NASA during the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. It highlights the value of human touch amid growing automation, while also addressing the discrimination they faced.
Documentary » Life in a Day
This feature film, made from 80,000 video clips submitted by people in 192 countries, captures everyday life on July 24, 2020, showing how the internet can connect the world into one shared, inspiring story.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » An Essential Guide to AI for Educators
By AI for Education
Books 📚
Practical AI Strategies: Engaging with Generative AI in Education
By Leon Furze
Community Connect 💭
In what ways has the integration of technology influenced your teaching philosophy, reshaped how you design learning experiences, and altered the dynamics of your classroom community?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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