Using AI in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Two Teachers

Classroom Technology Video

Using AI in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Two Teachers

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. How to make it work for the classroom

By Jaclyn Borowski, Elizabeth Rich & Vanessa Solis 鈥� January 11, 2024 1 min read

AI is here to stay. How educators can maximize it in the classroom for the benefit of all.

Save to favorites
Print

Copy URL

In recent months, AI has become a sticky topic of conversation (and consternation) for educators as they consider how to prepare for its inevitability: What do they need to know? What do their students need to know? How can teachers educate their students about the dangers AI poses? How can students鈥�and teachers鈥攎aximize AI to their benefit?

In this animated video, high school ELA teachers Larry Ferlazzo (who also hosts an EdWeek Opinion blog) and Katie Hull Sypnieski offer their best-practice advice for any educator who is either intrigued by, intimated by, or deeply comfortable with the use of AI. Whether it鈥檚 how to refresh a lesson plan, differentiate instruction, create high-interest reading materials, or leverage assistive technology鈥擣erlazzo and Hull Sypnieski provide their guidance.

Jaclyn Borowski

Director of Photography & Videography, 澳门跑狗论坛

Jaclyn Borowski is the director of photography and videography for 澳门跑狗论坛.

Elizabeth Rich

Assistant Managing Editor, Opinion, 澳门跑狗论坛

Elizabeth Rich is the assistant managing editor, opinion for 澳门跑狗论坛.

Vanessa Solis

Associate Design Director, 澳门跑狗论坛

Vanessa Solis is the associate design director for 澳门跑狗论坛 and leads the design of the opinion section.

Larry Ferlazzo has taught English, social studies, and IB classes at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., for more than 20 years. He has authored or edited 13 education-related books, including The Student Motivation Handbook. With Katie Hull Sypnieski, he co-authored The ESL/ELL Teacher鈥檚 Survival Guide and The ELL Teacher鈥檚 Toolbox. He hosts the popular EdWeek Opinion blog .

Katie Hull Sypnieski teaches high school English-learners and English-proficient students in Sacramento, Calif. She is a teacher consultant with the Area 3 Writing Project at the University of California, Davis. She is a co-author with Larry Ferlazzo of The ELL Teacher鈥檚 Toolbox and the ESL/ELL Teacher鈥檚 Survival Guide.