Blog #5

     Blogging has been a new and interesting experience for me. I like that it gives me somewhere to reflect on what I’m learning and to organize my thoughts in a creative way. It feels more personal than just writing an essay because I can include my own opinions and experiences. One thing I don’t love is that it can take time to make my writing sound natural while still being professional, but overall I’ve learned that blogging is a good tool for communication and sharing ideas in education.

    Artificial intelligence in education seems like a good tool with a lot of potential. My first thought is that it can make learning more personalized and help teachers save time on tasks like grading or lesson planning. However, I also think it’s important to make sure students don’t become too dependent on it or use it in ways that take away from critical thinking. If used the right way, AI could make classrooms more engaging and accessible for all learners.

    For my experience with Generative AI in the Participation Portfolio, I tried using it to create lesson plans and educational materials. It worked really well for giving me ideas and organizing information quickly, but sometimes the responses needed to be adjusted to sound more natural for younger students. I also noticed that the AI didn’t always know the exact state standards, so I had to double-check that part myself. Next time, I’d use it more as a brainstorming partner rather than the main creator, so I can make sure the final product fits my teaching goals.

    In my future teaching practice, I see myself using Generative AI as a supportive tool. I could use it to create worksheets and lesson ideas. To address ethical concerns, I would make sure students understand how AI works and teach them to use it responsibly without relying on it completely. I’d also ensure that any AI use follows school guidelines and protects student privacy.

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