05.03.2024 23:00
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Video: Understanding the Australian Framework for GenAI in Schools

The article introduces the Australian Framework for GenAI in Schools, aiming to clarify its purpose and scope. It emphasizes the need for professional development and ethical incorporation of AI into K-12 education, as well as resources aligned with the Framework. The included video provides a brief overview and invites further engagement with the topic.

https://leonfurze.com/2024/03/06/video-understanding-the-australian-framework-for-genai-in-schools/

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03.03.2024 23:00
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Teaching AI Writing: Collaboration

This is the fifth post in a series exploring how Generative AI can be incorporated into the writing cycle from our book Practical Writing Strategies. Check out the previous stages of the writing cycle: Purpose, Exploration, Ideas, and Skills. Collaboration in the Writing Cycle By the time students reach this stage in the writing cycle, they will no doubt have collaborated on various aspects. For example: brainstorming ideas in groups, annotating mentor texts with a partner, and classroom […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/03/04/teaching-ai-writing-collaboration/

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25.02.2024 23:00
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Teaching AI Writing: Skills

This is the fourth post in a series exploring how generative artificial intelligence can be used as part of the writing cycle. If you haven't already, check out the previous posts on purpose, exploration and ideas. In the writing cycle that we wrote about in Practical Writing Strategies we break out "skills" as separate from the other stages, but of course there's always going to be some overlap. You could use also these exercises as part of the exploration of mentor texts or alongside […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/26/teaching-ai-writing-skills/

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20.02.2024 23:00
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The Myth of the AI First Draft

I write daily, often for hours at a time. I'm an author of fiction and nonfiction, and even when I'm not writing something for publication I fill notebooks with ideas and frequently illegible scribbles. I've also taught writing for almost two decades, and I understand that not everyone loves writing as much as I do. Yet, even as a lover of writing and a writing teacher, I find the value education places on the ability to write often does more harm than good. This position sometimes gets me […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/21/the-myth-of-the-ai-first-draft/

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18.02.2024 23:00
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Teaching AI Writing: Ideas

This is the third post in a series exploring how generative artificial intelligence tools can be a part of the writing cycle to help students improve their writing technique, style, and structure. For the previous post on the 'exploration' stage, click here. Idea generation can of course happen at any time during the writing process, with inspiration striking at the most unexpected moments. Sometimes, I start writing without a clear idea in mind, only discovering what I'm writing about […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/19/teaching-ai-writing-ideas/

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13.02.2024 23:00
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Teaching AI Writing: Exploration

This is the second post in the series, focusing on how generative artificial intelligence tools, such as text and image generation, can support the writing process. It follows the writing cycle outlined in our book Practical Writing Strategies, emphasising how generative AI can enhance writing skills without relying entirely on technology. For the previous post on stage one: Purpose, click here. Exploration Before getting into the exploration stage, writers establish the purpose, audience, […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/14/teaching-ai-writing-exploration/

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11.02.2024 23:00
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Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 5

This is the fifth and final post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale in more detail. The previous posts can all be found here: Level 1: No AI Level 2: Ideas and Structure Level 3: AI Editing Level 4: AI Completion, AI Evaluation Level 5: Full AI This is the final level of the Scale and the one which permits the most use of AI - essentially, students can use any GenAI tool while completing the assessment. This level, and the previous with a 50/50 split of human/AI, is probably […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/12/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-5/

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06.02.2024 23:54
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Teaching AI Writing: Purpose

This is the first post in a series exploring how multimodal generative AI (genAI) writing tools can be applied to all stages of the writing cycle, from purpose through to publication. The six stages of the writing cycle, taken from the book Practical Writing Strategies co-authored by myself and Benjamin White, encourage writers to explore the craft of writing through high-quality mentor texts and lots of practice. In this series, I'll explore how genAI can be used by writers to sharpen their […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/07/teaching-ai-writing-purpose/

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05.02.2024 04:59
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Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 4

This is the fourth post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. In the previous posts, I looked at Level 1-3. This time we head towards a balanced use of AI and explore how students might deliberately incorporate Generative AI into their work at all levels. Just a reminder if you’ve missed any of this so far: the AIAS can be used before, during and after assessment and is a tool to provide clarity for both students and educators.  It’s not a way to […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/02/05/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-4/

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30.01.2024 23:00
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Behind the scenes writing Practical AI Strategies

I used Gen AI to help write Practical AI Strategies, but not how you might think... Practical AI Strategies includes an entire section on GenAI policy and assessment. It is available from Amba Press It's release day! Practical AI Strategies is officially out today from Amba Press. You can also get the print and ebook copies at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Booktopia. When I spoke to my publisher about putting together Practical AI Strategies, it was with a certain amount of hesitancy. I […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/31/behind-the-scenes-writing-practical-ai-strategies/

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28.01.2024 23:00
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Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 3

This is the third post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. Click here for the previous posts on Level 1 and Level 2 of the Scale. Level 3: AI Editing I anticipate Level 3: AI Editing will be the most common way Generative Artificial Intelligence is used in assessments at both K-12 and tertiary level. It's already reaching a point where not using AI-assisted editing tools will be difficult in most major office software, including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/29/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-3/

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21.01.2024 23:00
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Deep dive with the AI Assessment Scale: Level 2

This is the second post in a series exploring the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in more detail. In the previous post, I looked at Level 1: No AI. This time we move up a level and explore how students might deliberately incorporate Generative AI into the brainstorming, ideations and structuring of their work. Before I get into the kinds of tasks and assessments suitable at this level, just a reminder: the AIAS is a tool to discuss appropriate use of GenAI with students. It is not an assessment […]

https://leonfurze.com/2024/01/22/deep-dive-with-the-ai-assessment-scale-level-2/

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