VINE Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines for Schools

At the VINE Teaching with Technology day, hosted at Camberwell Grammar School, we had the pleasure of launching the VINE Generative AI Guidelines to member schools. The guidelines have been distributed as an open access document to VINE members and non-members, and are available on the VINE website here. During the session, we held an “AI round table” with some very rich discussions about what these technologies mean for the future of education. Image credit: Rob Flavell […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/11/20/vine-generative-artificial-intelligence-guidelines-for-schools/

Behind the scenes writing Practical AI Strategies

I used Gen AI to help write Practical AI Strategies, but not how you might think... Practical AI Strategies includes an entire section on GenAI policy and assessment. It is available from Amba Press It's release day! Practical AI Strategies is officially out today from Amba Press. You can also get the print and ebook copies at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Booktopia. When I spoke to my publisher about putting together Practical AI Strategies, it was with a certain amount of hesitancy. I […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/31/behind-the-scenes-writing-practical-ai-strategies/

Video: Understanding the Australian Framework for GenAI in Schools

The article introduces the Australian Framework for GenAI in Schools, aiming to clarify its purpose and scope. It emphasizes the need for professional development and ethical incorporation of AI into K-12 education, as well as resources aligned with the Framework. The included video provides a brief overview and invites further engagement with the topic.

https://leonfurze.com/2024/03/06/video-understanding-the-australian-framework-for-genai-in-schools/

Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 1

2024 will see GenAI powered apps, chatbots, and maybe even physical devices enter our classrooms - whether we ant them there or not. Since the release of ChatGPT, assessment and academic integrity have been among the highest concerns regarding GenAI in education. Whether or not that should be the case (and in other articles I've argued that focusing on the creative uses and ethical concerns of GenAI should be at least of equal priority), schools and universities should be looking for ways to […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/17/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-1/

Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 2

This is the second post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. In the previous post, I looked at Level 1: No AI. This time we move up a level and explore how students might deliberately incorporate Generative AI into the brainstorming, ideations and structuring of their work. Before I get into the kinds of tasks and assessments suitable at this level, just a reminder: the AIAS is a tool to discuss appropriate use of GenAI with students. It is not an assessment […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/22/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-2/

Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 3

This is the third post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. Click here for the previous posts on Level 1 and Level 2 of the Scale. Level 3: AI Editing I anticipate Level 3: AI Editing will be the most common way Generative Artificial Intelligence is used in assessments at both K-12 and tertiary level. It's already reaching a point where not using AI-assisted editing tools will be difficult in most major office software, including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/29/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-3/

Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 4

This is the fourth post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. In the previous posts, I looked at Level 1-3. This time we head towards a balanced use of AI and explore how students might deliberately incorporate Generative AI into their work at all levels. Just a reminder if you’ve missed any of this so far: the AIAS can be used before, during and after assessment and is a tool to provide clarity for both students and educators.  It’s not a way to […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/05/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-4/

Teaching Writing in the Age of AI

With Victoria the latest state to ban ChatGPT, teachers everywhere are grappling with the implications of the large language model and the impact it will have on the classroom. We know that banning and blocking technology is - at best - a temporary solution. Students will find ways around the blocks, and teachers will be faced with policing the technology and its use. Aside from the "cheating narrative", many teachers are also very hopeful of how the technology could be integrated into their […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/02/06/teaching-writing-in-the-age-of-ai/

Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Asking Questions

This is the third post in a series exploring how teaching writing will change in the face of Artificial Intelligence large language models. The first two posts explored the kinds of writing that can and can't be done with AI, and academic integrity. https://leonfurze.com/2023/02/06/teaching-writing-in-the-age-of-ai/ https://leonfurze.com/2023/02/07/teaching-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-talking-about-academic-integrity/ In my book Practical Reading Strategies, I covered six reading strategies […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/02/14/teaching-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-asking-questions/

Design Refine Create: A Framework for GenAI Curriculum Design

For the past few weeks, I've been exploring ways that educators can take back control of generative artificial intelligence. As part of curriculum design, I started with reflections on how I use multimodal generative AI myself when designing my blogs on education and resources. Then, I took a brief side step into EdTech application design to experiment with ways educators can build their own AI assistants. Last week, I finished up with a critique of both edtech lesson planning and education […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/08/19/design-refine-create-a-framework-for-genai-curriculum-design/