Sparked by The Rundown’s workflow on June 24:
| I am a special education teacher who has used AI to make learning accessible for my students…I used to spend hours developing activities. Now I can use AI as a brainstorming partner to develop and improve instructional lessons and activities. |
| Also, tabulating data is a big part of monitoring student success. Now, I can use AI not only to develop data collection systems but also to analyze and present data in a way that is meaningful and accessible to parents. I also used to have to coordinate individual learning for my disabled students. Now I can enter a specific target skill or level and develop lessons specific to that need. |
AI as a thought partner is well-trod ground; but the idea of presenting data to parents in accessible way makes a great deal of sense. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for parent conferences is the preparation and communication. Often times, parents might struggle to understand the relevant testing data or assessment results. AI can “translate” that into approachable terms.
In addition, AI can simplify teacher prep as well. Providing checklists of what to include or not include. It can provide anticipated questions or problematic topics to avoid being blind-sided. It can also be a conversation partner to practice difficult topics. These should be set up to be mindful of student data privacy, but provide an extra resource for teachers to be at their best when they meet with families (or students).
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