Aloha and welcome back to a new school year! Kick off the semester with our engaging online workshop, "Back to School Tips for AI with Gabriel Yanagihara from 'Iolani School," happening on August 31st from 9 AM to 12 PM. This session is all about enhancing your teaching experience by introducing free, easy-to-use AI tools that can immediately make a difference in your classroom. Learn how to streamline repetitive tasks, enhance student interactions, and balance your workload more effectively. Join us for a morning of practical tips and friendly guidance to help you and your students thrive this year. Let's make this school year the most productive yet with the power of AI!

Back to School Tips for AI with Gabriel Yanagihara

Date: August 31, 2023
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM
Location: Online

About the Workshop: As we welcome another school year, it's time to embrace the tools that can make teaching not just effective but enjoyable. Join Gabriel Yanagihara from 'Iolani School in this exclusive online workshop designed specifically for educators like you. Discover how integrating free AI tools into your classroom can transform your teaching experience by reducing your administrative load, enhancing student engagement, and improving educational outcomes.

What You Will Learn:

• Streamlining Tasks: Dive into AI tools that automate first draft student feedback, emails, planning documents and other administrative tasks, giving you more time to focus on what you love—teaching.

• Enhancing Engagement: Explore how AI can help create more interactive and personalized learning experiences for your students while cutting back on your prep time.

• Balancing Workload: Get practical tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance by integrating efficient AI solutions into your daily routine.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for K-12 educators who are looking to reduce their workload and increase their classroom impact. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to digital tools, you'll find valuable insights and easy-to-implement strategies.

Register Now: Don’t miss this opportunity to start your school year on the right foot. Spots are limited, so secure your seat today through STEMworks and step into the new academic year with confidence and a suite of new AI tools at your disposal.

BRINGING FANTASY TO LIFE: HOW CHATGPT AND AI ILLUSTRATION ENRICHED MY 4TH GRADE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CREATIVE WRITING CLASS

In a world where education constantly evolves with technology, I've discovered an innovative way to nurture creativity in my 4th-grade classroom. By integrating ChatGPT and AI-powered illustration tools into our Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) creative writing sessions, we've embarked on a magical journey, transforming imaginative narratives into vivid, tangible experiences.

1. The Fusion of AI and Creative Writing:

Our adventure begins with descriptive writing exercises. Students are tasked with creating characters, settings, and scenarios fit for a D&D universe. But there’s a twist – each description is brought to life through AI-generated illustrations, using ChatGPT4.

2. From Words to Visual Wonders:

Students type their character descriptions into ChatGPT4, and the AI responds with stunning, illustrative interpretations. This visual feedback excites the students, giving them a tangible connection to their creations. It’s fascinating to see their faces light up as their words transform into detailed images, from valiant knights to mystical landscapes.

3. Enhancing Storytelling Skills:

The AI illustrations serve as a springboard for deeper storytelling. Students use their characters and settings as the foundation for crafting short stories. These stories are shared in the class, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where each narrative is celebrated.

4. Translating Tales into D&D Campaigns:

The real magic happens when these stories are fed back into ChatGPT. The AI tool takes these narratives and translates them into D&D campaigns, adjusted to a 5th-grade reading level. This not only makes the content accessible for our young writers but also introduces them to the structure and elements of game design.

5. The Role of D&D in Education:

Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game in our classroom. It's a tool that teaches problem-solving, teamwork, and narrative structure. By integrating it with AI, students learn the value of technology in creative expression and storytelling.

6. Witnessing Growth and Engagement:

One of the most rewarding aspects of this project is observing the students’ growth. Their descriptive writing skills have improved remarkably, and their ability to think critically and creatively has been enhanced. Moreover, the enthusiasm they show in each session is palpable – a testament to the engaging power of combining traditional storytelling with cutting-edge AI technology.

7. Preparing for a Tech-Forward Future:

This initiative is more than just a classroom activity; it's about preparing students for a future where technology and creativity intersect. By introducing them to AI tools like ChatGPT in a fun and educational setting, we're equipping them with the skills and confidence to navigate the digital world.

Our journey in blending AI with creative writing in a D&D-themed classroom has been nothing short of magical. As an educator, it’s thrilling to see how technology like ChatGPT can enhance learning, ignite imagination, and bring student creations to life in the most enchanting ways. In our class, every student is a storyteller, every story a gateway to new worlds, and every AI-generated illustration a bridge between imagination and reality.