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Jul-09-23 | A proposal to address a frequent request... |
Jul-10-23 | Tracking and positive accountability |
Jul-13-23 | Conversation about Social Annotation |
Jul-14-23 | Describing what Thinking Partners are... |
Jul-16-23 | Explaining Thinking Partners |
Okay, so ler's deal with my running goal first, I've said that I want to run five miles a day. What is the real deal here is that I want to get out for a run twice a day. With that, it's nothing to get to 5 miles: 2.5 miles each time. So yeah, I've clarified that for myself.
I wonder if there are other goals for the work -- of Noyce and LUTE-STEM... of releasing and promoting AI on NowComment and Youth Voices. That I could clarify in this same way by breaking down what needs to get done each day and breaking it in to a couple of sessions.
I think it all comes down to better planning of my days.
I'm worried about how we will be able to set up an accountable system with the Lehman students where we can track what they are doing. It's about self-assessment and personal, positive accoutnatility -- then a possibility of sharing what we are learning with each other.
Added July 09, 2023 at 1:00pm
by Paul Allison
Title: A proposal to address a frequent request...
I sent this to Jeremie today.
We are getting a lot of requests to be able to choose more than one paragraph to use AI with, something between "Paragraph" and "Document".
I think we would have to have comments referring to multiple paragraphs. Is this possible? I've been thinking about the most elegant way to do this... and you may have other ideas, but...
Could we add a Level on the Start a New Conversation box: a button for Multiple Paragraphs.
If select a small pop-up would appear to enter the paragraph range the is request (e.g. 13 - 15).
Everything would proceed as before, both with the commenting option and with the AI options, except that that number of paragraphs would be submitted to the OpenAI API.
The results of both the comment and the AI would appear with the first paragraph that was chosen with the heading saying Paragraphs 13-15 (for example).
What do you think? Would all of this work? Or do you have other suggestions?
Added July 10, 2023 at 5:12pm
by Paul Allison
Title: Tracking and positive accountability
So I set up a tracking system for the Noyce students and will for the LUTE-STEM ones as well. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l4Iwi07s8HBZ1cg5jehym-8mgycuOqSETyE9yNLuV7Q/edit?usp=sharing
In talking with Jill today, managing and finding student's work is really important. I think it is for positive accountability and transparancy of expectations. So there is all of that going on.
Ah... I need to get back to the group...
Added July 13, 2023 at 11:23am
by Paul Allison
Title: Conversation about Social Annotation
There's a "bucket" of interests that a conversation brought up for me today -- all about what to DO with annotations--all the ones we put on a document across documents... and in every which way. It's all data that rarely gets used. I'll say more when I get time.
Added July 14, 2023 at 5:35pm
by Paul Allison
Title: Describing what Thinking Partners are...
So I want to get to this public piece of writing,... but maybe doing it privately like this would be a good way to start. Okay, enough throat clearing.
I want to write:
Since March we have been making Thinking Partners to harness the power of AI... to shape the output of a Large Language Model into something that we can use to support our reading and writing.
Thinking Partners are our way of ... oh yeah... making concrete / personalizing / controling / creating with / making / using AI in creative and safe ways. Something like that.
Then I want to say (all of this on the front page of NowComment) In the first few
Added July 16, 2023 at 5:24pm
by Paul Allison
Title: Explaining Thinking Partners
I wrote this for the front page of NowComment. Even though it is public -- even publicity -- it is still all a draft... testing things out. I just need to do it in public.
With the click of a button, you can deploy OpenAI's Large Language Models (LLMs) next to any document on NowComment. You can select from a bevy of brilliant bots.
We have designed these bots to be Thinking Partners who are always available to be your personal mentor, tutor, coach, teammate, student, simulator, or tool. Thinking Partners don't just correct your writing or summarize a text; they help you to become a stronger writer and thoughtful reader.
NowComment's Thinking Partners shape and transform the output you receive from an LLM. This is a different experience than you get with the popular, off-the-shelf, product-oriented tools. You will be inspired by the control our Thinking Partners give you over how to integrate AI into your own creative and thinking processes.
There are over 30 Thinking Partners to choose from already (with more coming all the time)! And since there are so many, to guide your choice, we have organized them into the seven approaches for students that Dr. Ethan Mollick and Dr. Lilach Mollick describe in a recent paper, "Assigning AI," as briefly described in the next section, below.
We also invite you to make your own Thinking Partners. NowComment is a platform where we learn with and about Artificial Intelligence.
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Let’s use this Thinking Partner platform to generate an image that reflects three of these approaches: making and imagining together, iterative writing, and tech-infused problem-solving.
The image should be a reflective, textured subject which encompasses the themes of togetherness, creativity, and collaboration. For example, an image of a sun-dappled drafting desk with a hand-crafted wooden table and blue leather chair, with a vase of flowers propped next to a laptop and drawing compass. The image should be captured mid-morning, with high-contrast natural light, and a slightly elevated angle. Make sure the object of the image—the drafting desk—stays in focus. Remember, AI is just a Thinking Partner in this process. Be sure to edit this prompt to make it say what you want it to say. Copy and paste this prompt into an image generator like https://StableDiffusionWeb.com..
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For this text, three important themes are goal setting, time management, and personal accountability. An inanimate object that can embody this analogy is a timer. The visual prompt could read: A timer representing the need for goal setting, time management, and personal accountability, set against a bright, sunny summer backdrop, with a long-distance perspective looking up, in a minimalist poster style. Remember that AI is just a Thinking Partner in this process. Be sure to edit this prompt to make it say what you want it to say. Copy and paste this prompt into an image generator like https://StableDiffusionWeb.com..
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The three key themes are: running/fitness, educational goals, and accountability.
An analogy that brings all three of these themes together is an abacus – a counting device that can be used to both keep score of personal goals and track progress.
Create a picture prompt that captures this analogy:
Capture an abacus in the foreground of dusk that symbolizes three interconnected themes of running, educational goals, and accountability. Show the abacus from an elevated angle, lit by the soft glow of sunset. Render the image in the style of Jacob Lawrence.
Remember AI is just a Thinking Partner in this process. Be sure to edit this prompt to make it say what you want it to say. Copy and paste this prompt into an image generator like https://StableDiffusionWeb.com..
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Great, so it seems to me that you have identified two wicked problems in this text: 1) self-assessment and positive accountability, and 2) setting up an accountable system to track the progress of the Lehman students.
The first problem of self-assessment and positive accountability matters because it is essential for guiding and motivating oneself to reach their goals. Without self-assessment and accountability, completing goals and tasks can become difficult. As the text states, “It’s about self-assessment and personal, positive accountability.”
The second problem of setting up an accountable system that can track the progress of the Lehman students matters because it is important to understand the progress of any educational program in order to adapt and improve it. As the text states “I’m worried about how we will be able to set up an accountable system with the Lehman students where we can track what they are doing.”
Overall, the two “Wicked Problems” identified are difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements which can be hard to recognize. This is especially difficult for educational programs since they are dynamic and their needs change due to the needs of the specific learners in the program.
Based on what you have shared, do you see any other “Wicked Problems” in this text? Or, would you like to elaborate further on the ones I have identified?
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1. How can we better plan our days to ensure the effective implementation of AI projects in the classroom?
Quote from the text: “I think it all comes down to better planning of my days.”
Possible Solutions:
-Recording and tracking goals and successes in digital or physical diaries
-Mapping out each day’s tasks with a calendar tool or app
-Breaking tasks up into achievable chunks of work
-Creating rules with rewards and consequences for progress
2. How can we create an accountable system for students to track their AI projects?
Quote from the text: “It’s about self-assessment and personal, positive accoutnatility — then a possibility of sharing what we are learning with each other.”
Possible Solutions:
-Setting milestones for each step of the project
-Using digital tools to monitor progress and communicate with teachers and classmates
-Encouraging peer-feedback and encouragement
-Developing rewards or incentives for meeting goals
3. How can we promote AI on NowComment and Youth Voices?
Quote from the text: “I wonder if there are other goals for the work — of Noyce and LUTE-STEM… of releasing and promoting AI on NowComment and Youth Voices.”
Possible Solutions:
-Creating youth groups within NowComment and Youth Voices to form a learning community
-Writing articles that explain AI and its applications
-Providing tutorials about how to get started with AI on these websites
-Encouraging and supporting collaboration between students on AI projects
If you’re looking to find resources to help you develop solutions for these questions then try out the Solutions Story Tracker for AI in the classroom from Solutions Journalism; it has all the information and resources you need to get started! https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/storytracker
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1. How can I better plan my days to achieve goals in running and my work at Noyce and LUTE-STEM?
Quote from the text: “I think it all comes down to better planning of my days.”
Possible solutions:
Use a task management app, such as Trello, to break down and organize tasks and goals into achievable steps. Utilize a planner or calendar to set deadlines and track progress. Establish a routine and dedicate specific days to specific tasks and goals.
2. How can we set up an accountable system with Lehman students to track their progress and develop self-assessment?
Quote from the text: “It’s about self-assessment and personal, positive accountability — then a possibility of sharing what we are learning with each other.”
Possible solutions:
Encourage the students to set their own personal goals that they can be held accountable for. Utilize technology and tools such as Classroom, Flipgrid, or Seesaw to track progress and provide feedback. Create an online community or collaborative project where students can share their progress and progress together.
3. How can I promote the use of AI on NowComment and Youth Voices?
Quote from the text: “I wonder if there are other goals for the work — of Noyce and LUTE-STEM…of releasing and promoting AI on NowComment and Youth Voices.”
Possible solutions:
Create tutorials and resources to promote the use of AI, such as instructional videos or webinars. Develop partnerships with organizations that specialize in AI to provide support and resources. Encourage student participation by creating competitions and challenges related to the use of AI.
To find resources that might help you explore these questions and find possible solutions, I recommend checking out the Solutions Story Tracker, which is designed to help journalists “discover and craft stories with potential solutions to global challenges” (https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/storytracker).
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Burning Question 1: How can I better plan and manage my days to achieve my running and professional goals?
Quote from the text to explain why this would be a good question to find solutions for: “I think it all comes down to better planning of my days.”
Possible solutions:
—Creating a detailed to-do list and setting realistic deadlines
—Limiting distractions and ensuring that all tasks are meaningful and organized
—Using time-management apps to track progress and help plan the day
—Breaking down large tasks into smaller, more manageable objectives
Burning Question 2: How can I create and promote accountability among my students and colleagues?
Quote from the text to explain why this would be a good question to find solutions for: “It’s about self-assessment and personal, positive accoutnatility — then a possibility of sharing what we are learning with each other.”
Possible solutions:
—Creating a goal-tracking system and setting up deadlines and benchmarks
—Forming groups and holding each other accountable
—Using progress tracking tools to monitor progress
—Encouraging regular feedback from students and colleagues
Burning Question 3: How can I increase my motivation and morale throughout the day?
Quote from the text to explain why this would be a good question to find solutions for: “I’ve said that I want to run five miles a day. What is the real deal here is that I want to get out for a run twice a day.”
Possible solutions:
—Setting attainable goals
—Rotating work activities to keep engaged
—Creating positive reinforcement systems
—Taking regular breaks to rest and clear the mind
To help find more solutions to these questions, and any others you may have, the Solutions Story Tracker (https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/storytracker) can be your one-stop shop for finding researchers, programs, and news articles that present possible solutions.
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Burning question #1: How can I ensure self-assessment and personal, positive accountability within student groups to reach goals?
To explain why this is a good question to find solutions for, the text states: “I’m worried about how we will be able to set up an accountable system with the Lehman students where we can track what they are doing. It’s about self-assessment and personal, positive accountability—then a possibility of sharing what we are learning with each other.” Possible solutions include providing structure and guidance in goal-setting, setting clear expectations with students for both the learning activities and the character traits wanted, and building constructive relationships between students and faculty. Resources like websites, books, blogs, podcasts, and other research studies that are focused on researching and sharing best practices for fostering self-assessment and personal, positive accountability within student groups can be found on the Solutions Story Tracker website https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/storytracker..
Burning question #2: How can I more effectively manage my time and plan each day for the specific tasks I need to complete for my various goals?
As to why this is a good question to find solutions for, the text mentions: “It’s all about better planning of my days” and “I want to get out for a run twice a day.” Possible solutions to this question are tracking progress toward daily goals, studying the most effective practices in time management, breaking down tasks into manageable chunks, setting a realistic schedule, and facing challenges head-on. Solving this question can become much easier with the help of the Solutions Story Tracker, which has a wide range of resources like websites, books, podcasts, and research studies that are focused on researching and sharing best practices for time management. Be sure to check out the website https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/storytracker to find resources that can help you better manage your time and plan each day for the specific tasks you need to complete for your various goals.
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