AI Teacher Assistant: Empowering Educators with AI
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we responsibly design and implement an AI Teacher Assistant to enhance teaching practices while addressing ethical considerations and limitations?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How can AI be used to automate administrative tasks for teachers?
- What are the ethical considerations of using AI in education?
- How can AI personalize learning experiences for students?
- What are the limitations of using AI as a teacher assistant?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Understand AI's role in education.
- Explore ethical implications of AI in teaching.
- Develop an AI assistant prototype.
- Evaluate AI's impact on teachers' daily tasks.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsDesign Thinking for Teachers: Building AI Solutions That Matter
Challenge students to a design thinking workshop where they interview local teachers about their biggest pain points and time-consuming tasks. Using these insights, students prototype AI assistant solutions tailored to specific teacher needs. They then present their prototypes to the teachers for feedback, iterating on their designs based on real-world input.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.AI in Education: A Landscape Analysis
Students will research and write a report on the current applications of AI in education. This activity introduces them to the various ways AI is already being used and sets the stage for identifying potential areas for improvement or innovation.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed report summarizing AI's current applications in education, including examples and potential benefits.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Understand AI's role in education.The Ethics of AI Teaching: A Debate
Students will participate in a debate on the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in education. This activity challenges them to think critically about issues like data privacy, bias, and the impact on human interaction.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written reflection summarizing the debate, including key arguments and personal insights on the ethical implications of AI in education.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Explore ethical implications of AI in teaching.AI Assistant Design Challenge: Prototype Creation
Students will design and build a basic AI assistant prototype tailored to a specific teacher need identified during the entry event. This hands-on activity allows them to apply their knowledge of AI and design thinking to create a practical solution.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA functional AI assistant prototype that automates a specific teacher task, along with a presentation explaining its features and benefits.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Develop an AI assistant prototype.AI Assistant Mock Trial: Effectiveness Evaluation
Students will conduct a mock trial of their AI assistant prototype. In the trial, students will act as teachers and use the AI assistant, then provide feedback on its effectiveness and usability.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive evaluation report that analyzes the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability, including feedback from the mock trial and recommendations for improvement.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Evaluate AI's impact on teachers' daily tasks.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioAI Teacher Assistant Rubric
AI in Education Landscape Analysis
This category assesses the student's ability to research, summarize, and report on the current applications of AI in education.Research Depth
Depth of research into existing AI tools and applications in education
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates comprehensive research, covering a wide range of AI tools and applications with detailed examples.
Proficient
3 PointsDemonstrates thorough research, covering a variety of AI tools and applications with relevant examples.
Developing
2 PointsShows emerging research, covering some AI tools and applications with limited examples.
Beginning
1 PointsShows initial research, covering few AI tools and applications with minimal examples.
Clarity & Organization
Clarity and organization of the report summarizing AI tools and applications
Exemplary
4 PointsReport is exceptionally clear, well-organized, and easy to understand, with logical flow and compelling structure.
Proficient
3 PointsReport is clear, well-organized, and easy to understand, with a logical flow and clear structure.
Developing
2 PointsReport shows emerging clarity and organization, with some logical flow and structure.
Beginning
1 PointsReport lacks clarity and organization, with minimal logical flow and structure.
Comprehensiveness
Comprehensiveness of the report, including examples and potential benefits of AI in education
Exemplary
4 PointsReport is highly comprehensive, providing extensive examples and insightful analysis of the potential benefits of AI in education.
Proficient
3 PointsReport is comprehensive, providing clear examples and analysis of the potential benefits of AI in education.
Developing
2 PointsReport shows emerging comprehensiveness, providing some examples and a basic analysis of the potential benefits of AI in education.
Beginning
1 PointsReport lacks comprehensiveness, providing few examples and minimal analysis of the potential benefits of AI in education.
Ethics of AI Teaching Debate
This category assesses the student's ability to research, argue, and reflect on the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in education.Ethical Research
Thoroughness of research into ethical considerations related to AI in education (e.g., bias, privacy)
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates comprehensive research into a wide range of ethical considerations, including detailed analysis of bias and privacy.
Proficient
3 PointsDemonstrates thorough research into various ethical considerations, including clear analysis of bias and privacy.
Developing
2 PointsShows emerging research into some ethical considerations, including basic analysis of bias and privacy.
Beginning
1 PointsShows initial research into few ethical considerations, with minimal analysis of bias and privacy.
Argument Quality
Quality of arguments presented for and against the use of AI in education
Exemplary
4 PointsPresents exceptionally well-reasoned and persuasive arguments for and against the use of AI in education, demonstrating deep critical thinking.
Proficient
3 PointsPresents well-reasoned and persuasive arguments for and against the use of AI in education, demonstrating effective critical thinking.
Developing
2 PointsPresents emerging arguments for and against the use of AI in education, demonstrating basic critical thinking.
Beginning
1 PointsPresents weak arguments for and against the use of AI in education, demonstrating minimal critical thinking.
Reflection Depth
Depth of reflection on the debate, including key arguments and personal insights
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides a highly insightful and comprehensive reflection on the debate, demonstrating deep understanding of key arguments and personal insights.
Proficient
3 PointsProvides a clear and thorough reflection on the debate, demonstrating clear understanding of key arguments and personal insights.
Developing
2 PointsProvides an emerging reflection on the debate, demonstrating some understanding of key arguments and personal insights.
Beginning
1 PointsProvides a minimal reflection on the debate, demonstrating limited understanding of key arguments and personal insights.
AI Assistant Design Challenge
This category assesses the student's ability to design and build an AI assistant prototype tailored to a specific teacher need.Task Relevance
Relevance of the chosen teacher task to automate, based on needs identified in the entry event
Exemplary
4 PointsChooses a highly relevant teacher task that directly addresses significant needs identified in the entry event, demonstrating exceptional insight.
Proficient
3 PointsChooses a relevant teacher task that addresses clear needs identified in the entry event, demonstrating thorough understanding.
Developing
2 PointsChooses a somewhat relevant teacher task that addresses some needs identified in the entry event, demonstrating basic understanding.
Beginning
1 PointsChooses a teacher task that is not very relevant to the needs identified in the entry event, demonstrating limited understanding.
Design Quality
Quality of the AI assistant's functionality and user interface design
Exemplary
4 PointsDesigns highly innovative and user-friendly functionality and user interface, demonstrating exceptional creativity and design skills.
Proficient
3 PointsDesigns functional and user-friendly functionality and user interface, demonstrating clear creativity and design skills.
Developing
2 PointsDesigns basic functionality and user interface, demonstrating some creativity and design skills.
Beginning
1 PointsDesigns minimal functionality and user interface, demonstrating limited creativity and design skills.
Prototype Effectiveness
Effectiveness of the AI assistant prototype in automating the chosen teacher task
Exemplary
4 PointsCreates a highly effective AI assistant prototype that significantly automates the chosen teacher task, demonstrating advanced AI skills.
Proficient
3 PointsCreates an effective AI assistant prototype that clearly automates the chosen teacher task, demonstrating thorough AI skills.
Developing
2 PointsCreates a basic AI assistant prototype that somewhat automates the chosen teacher task, demonstrating some AI skills.
Beginning
1 PointsCreates a minimal AI assistant prototype that minimally automates the chosen teacher task, demonstrating limited AI skills.
Presentation Quality
Clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation explaining the prototype's features and benefits
Exemplary
4 PointsDelivers a highly clear and persuasive presentation, effectively communicating the prototype's features and benefits with exceptional clarity.
Proficient
3 PointsDelivers a clear and persuasive presentation, effectively communicating the prototype's features and benefits with clear articulation.
Developing
2 PointsDelivers a somewhat clear presentation, communicating the prototype's features and benefits with some articulation.
Beginning
1 PointsDelivers a minimal presentation, communicating the prototype's features and benefits with limited articulation.
AI Assistant Mock Trial
This category assesses the student's ability to conduct a mock trial, collect feedback, and evaluate the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability.Mock Trial Thoroughness
Thoroughness of the mock trial with students acting as teachers
Exemplary
4 PointsConducts a highly thorough mock trial, engaging students effectively and gathering extensive feedback on the AI assistant.
Proficient
3 PointsConducts a thorough mock trial, engaging students and gathering clear feedback on the AI assistant.
Developing
2 PointsConducts a basic mock trial, engaging some students and gathering some feedback on the AI assistant.
Beginning
1 PointsConducts a minimal mock trial, engaging few students and gathering limited feedback on the AI assistant.
Feedback Analysis
Quality of the analysis of feedback collected during the mock trial
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides a highly insightful and comprehensive analysis of the feedback, identifying key areas for improvement and offering innovative solutions.
Proficient
3 PointsProvides a clear and thorough analysis of the feedback, identifying key areas for improvement and offering practical solutions.
Developing
2 PointsProvides a basic analysis of the feedback, identifying some areas for improvement and offering basic solutions.
Beginning
1 PointsProvides a minimal analysis of the feedback, identifying limited areas for improvement and offering minimal solutions.
Report Effectiveness
Effectiveness of the evaluation report, including recommendations for improvement
Exemplary
4 PointsWrites a highly effective evaluation report with insightful and actionable recommendations for improving the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability.
Proficient
3 PointsWrites an effective evaluation report with clear and practical recommendations for improving the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability.
Developing
2 PointsWrites a basic evaluation report with some recommendations for improving the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability.
Beginning
1 PointsWrites a minimal evaluation report with limited recommendations for improving the AI assistant's effectiveness and usability.