Blog Journal #5

 My experience with blogging so far has been great. I knew nothing about blogging before this, other than having read other people's blogs. I have enjoyed the creative freedom and learning how to use a new platform rather than a typical Canvas assignment. It feels catered toward personal audience--readers, and there is something special about that. Sometimes, I struggle with creativity and free writing, but I feel like working through that struggle reinforces my free writing skills. 

I think there is a complicated relationship with AI in K-12 education. It is great for all that it provides to help teachers and students, but people must be cautious with it. It has the potential to support personalized learning, provide instant feedback, and help teachers manage certain tasks more efficiently. I am also aware of the many challenges, such as an over reliance on technology, loss of critical thinking, and the need for digital literacy in students and educators. My short answer is that while AI can be a valuable tool in the K-12 setting, it must be implemented thoughtfully and not replace traditional teaching methods. 

My experience with generative AI has been very experimental and helpful. I have used it to help me with ideas for assignments, prompts for writing, and to summarize information. It works extremely well in quickly providing structured content and creative suggestions as to save time and spark creativity. What doesn't work is when AI produces content that sounds too generic or lacks context that is needed. I found that it is best to provide as much detail as possible in order to refine the results. 

I envision using Generative AI in my future teaching career to enhance my instruction and ideas for lessons, as to support student learning. I could use it to refine lesson plans, generate writing prompts, and provide feedback on student work. In terms of ethical concerns, I would make sure students use AI as a supportive tool rather than replacing their critical thinking. I would carefully monitor my students' work and encourage them to be transparent in its use. My goal will be to integrate it in my classroom in a way that enriches learning while upholding academic integrity. 

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