From AI to A+! Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT to Create Dynamic Lessons and Raise Student Engagement

Concurrent Session 3

Session Materials

Brief Abstract

The presentation From AI to A+! Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT to Create Dynamic Lessons and Raise Student Engagement is focused on leveraging the capabilities of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, to create engaging and effective lessons and activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes with a focus on gamification and differentiation.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Jessica Lyons, Perry Township Schools

I am an instructional coach in Indiana. I have served as a department head and a PLC leader during my twenty-year teaching career. I wear several hats during my day; besides being a coach, I am a mother and a writer. My passion for language and storytelling has always been a driving force in my life, and my experience in the classroom gives me a unique perspective on how to communicate ideas effectively while still remembering what it is like in the classroom. I hold a Master's in English from Arizona State University, along with a Master's in Curriculum Design from Indiana Wesleyan University, along with my administrator’s license.

Extended Abstract

The presentation "From AI to A+! Harnessing the Power of Language Models to Create Dynamic Lessons and Activities" is focused on leveraging the capabilities of an advanced AI language model to create engaging and effective lessons and activities.

The session will begin with an overview of the benefits of using interactive lessons and activities to enhance student engagement and learning. I will then introduce the language model and demonstrate how educators can use it to create dynamic and personalized lessons and activities that cater to individual learning needs.

The presentation will cover key topics such as natural language processing, gamifying lessons, and differentiating and how these can be integrated into lessons and activities using the language model. I will provide examples of different types of activities created using the language model, such as quizzes, lessons, and open-ended responses.

One specific example that I will highlight Is how the language model can be utilized to create different questions, passages, and assessments which can enhance students' knowledge of concepts and raise engagement.
For example, if the topic is history, I will demonstrate how the language model can automatically generate questions that are specifically tailored to the level that students are at in the classroom, taking into account factors such as prior knowledge, reading level, and learning style. This type of questioning not only helps to reinforce students' understanding of the content but also encourages critical thinking, recall skills, and metacognition.

Another example I will highlight is the creation of gamifying lessons. With the language model's natural language generation capabilities, teachers can generate lessons that are gamified based on the content of the lesson or video, making it an interactive and engaging learning experience for students.

For instance, if the topic is literature, I will demonstrate how the language model can generate games that prompt students to analyze characters' motivations, evaluate the themes, make connections to their own lives, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. The games can take different forms, such as interactive quizzes, story-based role-playing scenarios, or online group discussions. These games foster creativity, enhance communication and collaboration skills, and encourage students to think critically and express their unique perspectives. The language model can also provide real-time feedback and support to students as they engage in the games, helping them identify areas for improvement and providing personalized guidance and resources.

 

I will also discuss how the language model's natural language generation capabilities can be used by educators to create personalized learning experiences, tailoring questions to individual student's interests, strengths, and weaknesses.

Lastly, the presentation will cover how machine learning algorithms can be leveraged to assess student performance in activities, providing valuable feedback to both students and teachers to inform instruction and improve learning outcomes.

The presentation will provide practical examples and strategies for integrating the language model into lessons and activities to enhance student engagement, learning, and assessment.

Participants will also learn about best practices for creating effective activities using the language model, including optimizing question quality and diversity, using natural language generation to create personalized learning experiences, and leveraging machine learning algorithms to assess student performance.

By the end of the presentation, participants will better understand how to harness the power of language models to create dynamic and effective lessons and activities that can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.