How ChatGPT made my lessons more engaging – eSchool News
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.
Much of the education narrative around ChatGPT has focused on the potential downsides of the AI tool (think Skynet from “The Terminator”). But as a high school teacher who has experimented with the sophisticated word predictor app in my economics, U.S. History, and speech and debate classes, I’ve found that ChatGPT provides opportunities to engage the students in class activities. Here’s how I’ve harnessed a tool that is here to stay (no matter how many school districts try to block it).
I welcomed our first “speaker,” ChatGPT.
Our student learning is anchored around Harkness discussions, an educational approach in which students discuss class readings, course material, and other texts. Students learn how to prepare for a discussion, have difficult conversations, understand different perspectives, and meaningfully participate. While many students grasp the notion of voicing their ideas, teaching them to build upon another student’s point is more difficult.
In Economics, we spent one class analyzing the dot-com bubble at the turn of the millennium. To prepare, I asked ChatGPT what caused the bubble, and here was the response:
“The dot-com bubble was caused by a combination of factors, including:
Spencer Burrows is a history teacher and the 11th grade dean at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, California. He is a Teach Plus and Coro Lead LA alumnus. Burrows serves as education adjunct faculty at National University and on the Board of Directors of TEACH Public Schools in South Los Angeles.
Want to share a great resource? Let us know at submissions@eschoolmedia.com.
Stay up-to-date with the
INNOVATIONS
in K-12 Education Newsletter
The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.
In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and government tech initiatives.
Stay up-to-date with the latest edtech tools, trends, and best practices for classroom, school and district success.
Daily Monday-Friday.
Your source for IT solutions and innovations to support school-wide success.
Weekly on Wednesday.
About eSchool News
Privacy Policy
Contact eSchool News
Submissions
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
eSchool News uses cookies to improve your experience. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information.
SPIN TO WIN!
Spin to earn entries into the weekly $50 Gift Card Giveaway.
All entries count toward the Grand Prize Apple iPad.
Visit and Spin each day to earn more chances to win!
Spin to earn entries into the weekly $50 Gift Card Giveaway. All entries count toward the Grand Prize Apple iPad!
