With the winter break just around the corner, we would like to share a curated reading list on AI in Education for this issue of the newsletter. The selected readings are designed to offer space for reflection and exploration during the break, covering both foundational ideas and emerging practices around AI in teaching and learning. We hope these resources provide timely insights and spark new ideas as you prepare for the upcoming semester.
Whether you're an AI novice or a tech-savvy educator, this guide offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to transform your teaching practice.
You'll discover:
Packed with hands-on examples and practical tips, this handbook doesn’t just explain AI—it shows you how to harness its power to enhance lesson planning, streamline administrative tasks, and create more engaging learning experiences.
From understanding the basics to developing a school-wide AI strategy, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the evolving role of AI in education.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, impacting and challenging ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.
By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues.
In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, educators can equip students with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This book serves as a compass, guiding educators through the uncharted territory of AI-powered education and the future of teaching and learning.
Generative AI has the potential to transform teaching by reducing workload, enhancing learning, and fostering creativity. It also poses significant challenges and raises important questions. This book is for teachers who want to know more about generative AI: how it works, the ethical questions it raises and what it can do for them and their students.
The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day-to-day life as a teacher.
AI in Education: A Roadmap for Teacher-Led Transformation" offers K-12 administrators a comprehensive guide to navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education. Drawing from over 20 years of combined experience, authors Mike Kentz and Nick Potkalitsky provide practical insights for integrating AI into schools while preserving core educational values.
"AI in Education" emphasizes a teacher-first approach, positioning educators as architects of learning who can leverage AI to enhance their expertise. It's an essential resource for K-12 administrators, curriculum designers, teachers, and anyone interested in shaping the future of education in the AI age.
By offering a balanced, thoughtful approach to AI integration, Kentz and Potkalitsky provide a roadmap for creating technologically advanced yet meaningful learning environments that prepare students for an AI-driven world without losing sight of the human elements essential to education.
This guide is for individual educators who are exploring the use of AI for their own use and for those who are developing their colleagues’ skills and awareness as they return back-to-school.
The six parts of this guide include:
Artificial intelligence may change the world more than the iPhone, the internet, or even electricity.
It’s bound to change education. (It already has.) But how?
AI for Educators is a readable guide for educators.
• It translates AI through a teacher lens.
• It provides practical ideas you can use in class right away.
• It unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.
It also paints a picture of the future our students will face—and provides questions you can help them grapple with.
We can use AI to empower teaching and learning. And it can start today.
Amid the discourse surrounding the controversial role of generative AI in education, Practical AI Strategies goes beyond the hype to explore the opportunities and challenges of the technology in K-tertiary education. The book looks past individual applications to explore the broader landscape of generative AI, offering educators invaluable insights into its workings and ethical considerations. Divided into six parts, Practical AI Strategies guides readers through the construction and ethics of generative AI technologies, navigates policy landscapes and provides practical strategies for using these technologies in education. Detailed sections on text and image generation provide a solid foundation for using generative AI, and prepare educators for multimodal technologies on the near horizon including video, audio and 3D generation. Leon Furze prompts educators to engage critically with generative AI and consider the near future of this rapidly developing technology. He encourages readers to navigate this terrain with an open mind and a discerning eye, and stresses the need for educators to have the fundamental skills to work with generative AI.
Generative AI Prompts for Support Staff is your go-to guide for leveraging Generative AI in education to enhance productivity and streamline everyday tasks. Whether you're part of administration, marketing, finance, or development teams, this book provides tailored AI solutions designed to help support staff work smarter, not harder.
Inside, you'll discover:
A clear introduction to Generative AI and how it can be utilised to reduce workload in educational institutions
Step-by-step advice on creating AI prompts that work seamlessly with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
Customised prompts designed for different departments, such as AI for support staff in finance, marketing, and communications, helping you improve efficiency and focus on strategic work
Practical insights into how AI tools can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time for critical thinking and creativity
A guide to AI prompt design using the STAIR framework to craft effective, actionable prompts that deliver impactful results
Tips on improving productivity with AI by collaborating with AI tools to enhance the quality and speed of your outputs
This book will help you harness the potential of Generative AI to improve your role in education. Whether you're looking to streamline workload reduction, improve alumni engagement, or generate insightful data reports, Generative AI Prompts for Support Staff provides you with the resources to make the most of these powerful tools.
Take the first step towards transforming your productivity with this essential guide to AI solutions for the modern educational environment!
This book, When AI Goes to School, invites readers into a visionary journey, transforming K-12 classrooms into spaces where every student's potential is unleashed and curiosity flourishes. Through innovative AI strategies, it promises a future in which education transcends traditional boundaries, inspired by successful implementations in regions like the Middle East and beyond.
The book offers a roadmap for educators, parents, and policymakers to harness AI’s transformative power to tailor learning experiences to individual students, promoting engagement, personal growth, and preparation for a tech-driven world. Each chapter unveils strategies that make this transformation not only feasible but essential.
While the promise of AI in education is powerful, the book also addresses inherent challenges, including ethical concerns, technological limitations, and the resistance to change. However, these obstacles are framed as opportunities to rethink education’s purpose and impact.
We hope the winter break offers you time to rest, reflect, and explore new ideas at your own pace. As AI continues to evolve, these readings are meant to support thoughtful engagement rather than immediate adoption. We look forward to reconnecting in the new semester and continuing our shared exploration of how AI can meaningfully support teaching and learning.