tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83187345187723872272024-03-18T05:43:41.947-04:00Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative EducatorSharing ideas about the future of education.Lisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.comBlogger240213tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-11770403364224224982023-08-30T14:37:00.001-04:002023-08-30T14:38:00.039-04:003 Free Technologies to Help Students Learn to Read<span style="font-family: arial;">Once taught through traditional methods, the fundamental skill of reading has become much easier to acquire via the use of technology. Technology provides an exciting opportunity to enhance literacy in a way that's personalized, engaging, and accessible to all. This post delves into three technologies that help make learning to read easier in ways that empower both educators and students.<br /></span><br /><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">KhanAcademyKids.org</span></h2><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-36794d3d-7fff-7893-8921-501e8046da04"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 8pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d1d1f; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">While some may associate Khan Academy with math videos, today, it is much more. Khan Academy now has Khan Academy Kids with thousands of educational games, books, and activities for children ages 2-8.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d1d1f; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kids can learn reading, phonics, writing, and social-emotional development through fun educational games and lessons. Find a variety of activities, from ABC games for kids to 2nd-grade books. Students can learn with catchy songs and yoga videos – while having fun moving, dancing, and getting the wiggles out. Khan Academy Kids is completely free, forever—no ads or subscriptions necessary.</span></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI)</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d1d1f; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #444444; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are numerous Generative AI platforms available to support learning to read from the popular ChatGPT to Bing, Bard, Claude, etc. Here are some ideas for doing that, with more <a href="https://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2023/08/using-generative-ai-to-help-students.html">detail on each in this post</a>. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><b>Adaptive Content</b>: Tailor reading passages to individual reading levels and languages, providing a personalized learning experience. </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><b>Create Personalized Stories and Songs</b>: Create custom stories featuring students or write educational songs to make vocabulary learning fun. </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><b>Reading Comprehension Support</b>: Utilize AI to develop questions that challenge and enhance reading comprehension skills.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Common Sense Education</span></h2><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Choosing the right tools for reading education can be daunting, but Common Sense Education simplifies the process:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Customized Search</b>: With filters for topic, grade level, device type, subject, cost, and more, finding the right resources is streamlined and efficient.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Reliable Ratings</b>: An overall learning rating helps educators quickly identify quality resources to suit their students' needs.</span></li></ul></div></div><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDX09-2QHB3xzaHo0ZBYPzaUsDIKsH_OB2HT6FpeF3GHQa2yKCTvjbz9uSYNYDQ8n3SJdQ--8-T7BqisCgDmIwEEUQgVxLXLM5z6Wg8YfhRh23076fMBohHWTHc6jtwtwRKa_HiDoP4fFQAAzMjr8UTIyU21oZRUdoqmFyN2a0IRcTMja3RyqXSWW92z3w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Screenshot of the Common Sense Education site using various filters for a search for websites and apps that support learning o read." data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1854" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDX09-2QHB3xzaHo0ZBYPzaUsDIKsH_OB2HT6FpeF3GHQa2yKCTvjbz9uSYNYDQ8n3SJdQ--8-T7BqisCgDmIwEEUQgVxLXLM5z6Wg8YfhRh23076fMBohHWTHc6jtwtwRKa_HiDoP4fFQAAzMjr8UTIyU21oZRUdoqmFyN2a0IRcTMja3RyqXSWW92z3w=w640-h268" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><div>By integrating technologies like Khan Academy Kids, Generative AI, and Common Sense Education, educators can lead the way in transforming reading education. These tools offer a way to make confident reading a reachable goal for every child. The time to explore, adapt, and inspire is now, for the future of reading education is not just on the horizon—it's here.</div></span></span></div></span></div></div>Lisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-48089017918219560162023-08-20T16:49:00.014-04:002023-08-20T21:32:44.193-04:00Smackdown of Top AI Image Generators: The Winner, Runner Up, & The Rest!<p><span style="font-family: arial;">AI image generators provide innovative educators with new and exciting possibilities for their students and themselves. They have emerged as groundbreaking tools, offering innovative educators a wealth of new opportunities. Whether it's illustrating abstract concepts, crafting historical visualizations, or enhancing creativity in the classroom, these tools present an invaluable resource.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Innovative educators are aware of the importance of ethical considerations when using images such as citing sources and fair use. This can make it difficult when searching for images to enhance learning materials. AI image generators are a practical tool educators can use for such needs without breaking the bank by having to subscribe to a paid-for image service. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here's what you need to know:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Versatility:</b> AI-generated images can illustrate abstract concepts, historical events, or even mathematical principles in a visually appealing way.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Accessibility</b>: These tools allow you to create unique visuals without the need for extensive artistic skills or expensive software.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Cost-Effectiveness</b>: Many AI image generators are available at little to no cost, making them accessible to educators and students working within budget constraints.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Ethical Considerations</b>: Always be mindful of fair use and citation requirements when utilizing AI-generated images in your educational materials. Cite where you generated your image and the prompt used. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Choosing the right tool for your needs can be challenging, given the myriad of options available. To help you navigate this decision, I conducted a practical test using the prompt: </span></p><p></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: arial;">"Woman wearing fashionable lady's disco-style zip-up sneakers with a heel. There are no shoelaces."</span></blockquote><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The results of this test, including some of the strengths and weaknesses of different AI image generators, provide insights that you may want to consider when using such tools. </span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The winner</span></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bing Image Creator</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Powered by DALL.E, you can access this image creator at no cost by visiting: <a href="https://www.bing.com/images/create">Image Creator from Microsoft Bing</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Bing Image Creator was able to produce a beautiful design. It was easy to use and available at no cost. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNSr0sdK8RfAl1W_t5hypu-hjQl1XAoRw5hpdAEsvnNiCXIGei-JEP5EtgUhsPqrTcvD0cAmUE4FOWddBqSq-7tXk9VVQMHYypXySgln4uVuk0CdCwRZcZSreVdvtbqXDxEyrhZ2KdRIxzgs5v4hMxEzUykdyVUYcM539vmZyIa2P3Gl9LOBi5ewKTWbx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable lady's disco-style zip-up sneakers with a heel. There are no shoelaces." data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNSr0sdK8RfAl1W_t5hypu-hjQl1XAoRw5hpdAEsvnNiCXIGei-JEP5EtgUhsPqrTcvD0cAmUE4FOWddBqSq-7tXk9VVQMHYypXySgln4uVuk0CdCwRZcZSreVdvtbqXDxEyrhZ2KdRIxzgs5v4hMxEzUykdyVUYcM539vmZyIa2P3Gl9LOBi5ewKTWbx" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Not only did Bing Image Creator generate the requested image, it then allows you to select a tool called "<a href="https://designer.microsoft.com/">customize</a>" that lets you create the image for various platforms with suggested text for various platforms (i.e. Instagram) or formats (i.e. poster). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here's an example of that.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb3p0qX8XrgweO9GlwiLePKy2weGBJlqD2RFISKTT0uTilc-5ufWgmYAkKeja79GTzfGlLGLq3yMJR7Tz0RERRHFGGuhCGqJoVCg7KnFmIxuem4RB6npsVXwImgEEqukgTQy3ZmLw6NPXLC2i42m1mTl9gX6A-vJPrldmA73TteOWeoR3asaDoGkxgzODD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Advertisement for sneakers above that says: Zip into style - fashionable and comfortable sneakers with zipper." data-original-height="679" data-original-width="679" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb3p0qX8XrgweO9GlwiLePKy2weGBJlqD2RFISKTT0uTilc-5ufWgmYAkKeja79GTzfGlLGLq3yMJR7Tz0RERRHFGGuhCGqJoVCg7KnFmIxuem4RB6npsVXwImgEEqukgTQy3ZmLw6NPXLC2i42m1mTl9gX6A-vJPrldmA73TteOWeoR3asaDoGkxgzODD" width="240" /></span></a></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The runner up</span></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stable Diffusion</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You can access this image creator at no cost by visiting <a href="https://stablediffusionweb.com">https://stablediffusionweb.com</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stable Diffusion did a nice job as well, however, it didn't have that customize option, making it the runner-up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOwcTfXiYTbKgajPJ-7V46I3KHtFVD4LLv5sA6zrK0gsh0Fj3qF-c519m8TxGPayxbOpnEfYgvD54R0dOY3mkvKUVjTnYa28O4UVPS32t3av1TToLo81KiZG9lMh1U6jSY0qpVB1qdZE-3-XB0hOSGSRXpc2R5KzbKXHkQOb5DqqJzkinNF6GMtdlx-xU/s512/stable%20diffusion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable blue lady's disco-style zip-up sneakers without a heel. There are no shoelaces." border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOwcTfXiYTbKgajPJ-7V46I3KHtFVD4LLv5sA6zrK0gsh0Fj3qF-c519m8TxGPayxbOpnEfYgvD54R0dOY3mkvKUVjTnYa28O4UVPS32t3av1TToLo81KiZG9lMh1U6jSY0qpVB1qdZE-3-XB0hOSGSRXpc2R5KzbKXHkQOb5DqqJzkinNF6GMtdlx-xU/w320-h320/stable%20diffusion.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvh0jlhRtq1cPIuHbtjqja7DW4Rh6yPUPnqKjY9QKU3y0EGYzS6HKIsDacwh-UeXsLFhaRMdG1Dfvi98gGvEQCpIWS1O4W7kg4fUTAIoxfVsN0_xeqgPXGaN-D92zVGEQOozjULrj3GAnQdaf4kjvkzIBIJNSvKEJjwNF2ebC5jFrRBOrR79Qfmq8xtu6/s512/SD%20good%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable pink lady's disco-style zip-up sneakers with a platform. There are no shoelaces." border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvh0jlhRtq1cPIuHbtjqja7DW4Rh6yPUPnqKjY9QKU3y0EGYzS6HKIsDacwh-UeXsLFhaRMdG1Dfvi98gGvEQCpIWS1O4W7kg4fUTAIoxfVsN0_xeqgPXGaN-D92zVGEQOozjULrj3GAnQdaf4kjvkzIBIJNSvKEJjwNF2ebC5jFrRBOrR79Qfmq8xtu6/w320-h320/SD%20good%205.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxj4p5hHvY6jPuLGUDLmTjFc-O1kVNUFzK8UHAmlqarlUD-u20AfyDNlE__DjDAYFCn5-lo9cpRIDW63vYMdvSel2RJ4FwPryNJAlmC3kONl8K3Wzk0TyNSn-HyQ8e3JyDrH_gplHCIygYWhzk6ZAYu9-hzoDIE7CiAmJSfg1jKlI94ChCbPyHqHBzQV5/s512/SD%20Good%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable pink lady's disco-style zip-up sneakers with a heel. There are no shoelaces." border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxj4p5hHvY6jPuLGUDLmTjFc-O1kVNUFzK8UHAmlqarlUD-u20AfyDNlE__DjDAYFCn5-lo9cpRIDW63vYMdvSel2RJ4FwPryNJAlmC3kONl8K3Wzk0TyNSn-HyQ8e3JyDrH_gplHCIygYWhzk6ZAYu9-hzoDIE7CiAmJSfg1jKlI94ChCbPyHqHBzQV5/w320-h320/SD%20Good%203.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Rest</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Many of the other AI image generators simply could not create the request. I gave each at least three tries. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For free</span></h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Google's Image Generator</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You can access this free platform at <a href="https://www.imagine.art">https://www.imagine.art</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The platform could not produce the prompt. No zipper. Shoelaces were included. No heel. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is what the platform generated.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_G_LuQEJlQOd8Wt9I192aaGe1bMzyMn7bYO0g3ZJmlozTx_L5-xR9rGnxIKUS7CkEtN2UdtbMTH375N1JuR8UuBxCpRB_5qkO05UfuSgQ-_zuoF-h2iBNL7Xoe2WHt5kYbl1vKyMVIWmCy6SSg8SwM-og2A0qjlXAL1Fz9BHnS-DwbrNad9-Zmi7asNdy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable silver lady's disco-style sneakers with no heel. There are no zippers. There are shoelaces." data-original-height="524" data-original-width="523" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_G_LuQEJlQOd8Wt9I192aaGe1bMzyMn7bYO0g3ZJmlozTx_L5-xR9rGnxIKUS7CkEtN2UdtbMTH375N1JuR8UuBxCpRB_5qkO05UfuSgQ-_zuoF-h2iBNL7Xoe2WHt5kYbl1vKyMVIWmCy6SSg8SwM-og2A0qjlXAL1Fz9BHnS-DwbrNad9-Zmi7asNdy" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhklyo0fV7fD6c6DAtBsxB9xCQezvNNw1JZ0Bh-1Sa4IDCWOfpLdT6li4u6h3KtPMl71AOc0_VysEX5ZMNrqi7pPQ0V5PyL2B3o-JeZKM6cvygwfDY0tZ0aWAwMiFZBqcz8uhu_1XxQ_mC9lz-zStuwcWEbuBcSsROsgkfW78ZALMwu_qvYWet-aBKZeZJm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable silver lady's disco-style sneakers with no heel. There are no zippers. There are shoelaces." data-original-height="473" data-original-width="482" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhklyo0fV7fD6c6DAtBsxB9xCQezvNNw1JZ0Bh-1Sa4IDCWOfpLdT6li4u6h3KtPMl71AOc0_VysEX5ZMNrqi7pPQ0V5PyL2B3o-JeZKM6cvygwfDY0tZ0aWAwMiFZBqcz8uhu_1XxQ_mC9lz-zStuwcWEbuBcSsROsgkfW78ZALMwu_qvYWet-aBKZeZJm" width="245" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4Xujj9e_3ms2FVsW1Y8QQzGABLdOmj9HnwHzERlxEPY3AGhvqhS_avKzmjnMd2hJUH0I4e-C6aS3oY9r2TKhBoAJ4cSdo3wC3SI0AajDc-6ejQG6byyWtqF13N_-Q2NCQ5fb4GYvtk-4RUfrXwdzMBAYx48O6_hAUeU-DdzH-A1hfq8XTpWc6gpxEH6cA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Woman wearing fashionable silver lady's disco-style sneakers with a heel. There are no zippers. There are shoelaces." data-original-height="569" data-original-width="563" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4Xujj9e_3ms2FVsW1Y8QQzGABLdOmj9HnwHzERlxEPY3AGhvqhS_avKzmjnMd2hJUH0I4e-C6aS3oY9r2TKhBoAJ4cSdo3wC3SI0AajDc-6ejQG6byyWtqF13N_-Q2NCQ5fb4GYvtk-4RUfrXwdzMBAYx48O6_hAUeU-DdzH-A1hfq8XTpWc6gpxEH6cA" width="237" /></span></a></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Craiyon</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You can access this free platform at <a href="https://www.craiyon.com">https://www.craiyon.com</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The platform did a mediocre job of generating the image. They were not worn by a lady and don't really look like sneakers. However, there are no laces, there is a heel and zipper. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is what the platform generated.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2yw2hTbOVZAeXpUpedh-Flj7uHz4JS8WSVP_8g3dWwlLeKlqGiDIJ4diZGq9QGWdmn5p9AuWHAFzEKcFSeAwl-KSFuIg45k-v24pu9v-Ff1rncTwXvjKuJ4TdK9LBE5HiZ0yJXabGawRPTLcGvFKIUmk-NMIeg25OkW21hLy7MKIuXt-nqYP7radnpoRR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Hand holding sequined shoe with a zipper in the sole." data-original-height="869" data-original-width="859" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2yw2hTbOVZAeXpUpedh-Flj7uHz4JS8WSVP_8g3dWwlLeKlqGiDIJ4diZGq9QGWdmn5p9AuWHAFzEKcFSeAwl-KSFuIg45k-v24pu9v-Ff1rncTwXvjKuJ4TdK9LBE5HiZ0yJXabGawRPTLcGvFKIUmk-NMIeg25OkW21hLy7MKIuXt-nqYP7radnpoRR" width="237" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrZgd_NoBGG6XPYOAN6B1nyLU449mNZs3hir-TfTIX6QF-nLqTbOvwzAn8qTivEW8Vp1gFxrhfB9oZ7alebXQGH0o_vwBA5r3PKgdumPQoUFXkaO9Eg79g2Jp6PiC5QzNqHXivbHw-FSf0Ok2W-y3X-cMN-sYI3OY4HRwqLxGUsQg2G9dsk-vuyUyqua3Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Sequined shoe in the air" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="881" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrZgd_NoBGG6XPYOAN6B1nyLU449mNZs3hir-TfTIX6QF-nLqTbOvwzAn8qTivEW8Vp1gFxrhfB9oZ7alebXQGH0o_vwBA5r3PKgdumPQoUFXkaO9Eg79g2Jp6PiC5QzNqHXivbHw-FSf0Ok2W-y3X-cMN-sYI3OY4HRwqLxGUsQg2G9dsk-vuyUyqua3Q" width="250" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig7NHeTo6R1ZO9rYBxnF9fLKKV5KQK4QjLDoDlLaYXaqG7fYqcY9HDn6I8TDUGf5n9U2jETU0iP_h2K-ySkLP077DujicrnnjNX8YL-UMyiqUwCDBL9irI2mJkt9_BYw1m7NJyHOfAQkM5oACUsZyQ6Dv_1hDmOZ3bBqASso3Hyt_K3hSv78Ak-Ewf2J3G" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="brown patent leather shoe in the air with a zipper" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="774" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig7NHeTo6R1ZO9rYBxnF9fLKKV5KQK4QjLDoDlLaYXaqG7fYqcY9HDn6I8TDUGf5n9U2jETU0iP_h2K-ySkLP077DujicrnnjNX8YL-UMyiqUwCDBL9irI2mJkt9_BYw1m7NJyHOfAQkM5oACUsZyQ6Dv_1hDmOZ3bBqASso3Hyt_K3hSv78Ak-Ewf2J3G" width="246" /></span></a></div></div></div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For Fee</span></h1></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">DALL.E</span></h3><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You can access this a limited number of times for free, then it becomes a for fee platform. Visit <a href="https://www.craiyon.com">https://labs.openai.com/</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The platform did a mediocre job of generating the image. While it did remove laces and it did provide some unique designs, it could not generate a zipper. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is what the platform generated.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlUrNIn4YSRa7kOBchTW0QAOLev33bG4m5uWd4KYah_VxvxTTtyTvOigJD57Y6_AD4rEMDx4lvyEfIUradjG8lUGy3vCaQx6ZIUqPqloH5QgGTpwXIq8vAzu9aDwRMfFMYbC7RuC9S5DK8fYZoTL0BSuCnqhrAY-uaz0fVsSMN6eSUZyG2LrUkxsum1-MK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White and silver version of a shoe that is a cross between a sandal and a sneaker." data-original-height="487" data-original-width="575" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlUrNIn4YSRa7kOBchTW0QAOLev33bG4m5uWd4KYah_VxvxTTtyTvOigJD57Y6_AD4rEMDx4lvyEfIUradjG8lUGy3vCaQx6ZIUqPqloH5QgGTpwXIq8vAzu9aDwRMfFMYbC7RuC9S5DK8fYZoTL0BSuCnqhrAY-uaz0fVsSMN6eSUZyG2LrUkxsum1-MK" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy-z7d2DzJ0a5vMvF100tyhJalPITsxagG4Tk1-WO_9kBujKgNr2hGSycvJ9NNlE7h16aF7KjOq1-TtFGpb3mw_6ewTD0rtwIoWGbY5XHgu1CoUTSx_w-_jooY_yVZMXRWdweK1q_Zuuwl9cXpKnlz4__-qXfPGUa7E86EqLd9f5gF8XedgLFrRs47ygdF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Slip on silver and white sneaker" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="623" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy-z7d2DzJ0a5vMvF100tyhJalPITsxagG4Tk1-WO_9kBujKgNr2hGSycvJ9NNlE7h16aF7KjOq1-TtFGpb3mw_6ewTD0rtwIoWGbY5XHgu1CoUTSx_w-_jooY_yVZMXRWdweK1q_Zuuwl9cXpKnlz4__-qXfPGUa7E86EqLd9f5gF8XedgLFrRs47ygdF" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAr3ctJKHaeTk4-RltUqgAMHamlLSUUdlAGORS6I-mSWfRf0Hugozq4EqiVFcmiZ5nyO_yBX1bX8qjhLbAHXeO6BbenpUkikIkO4HyW2DNa25tkBzWbJshxeRXPeg2WnwuwreGb3J2kPU5OKcYKMsrOS2sa1fQLsSmZ2wKeMEyY4WqoPcj0L532kDYo25I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Silver and white sneaker with no laces or zipper" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="576" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAr3ctJKHaeTk4-RltUqgAMHamlLSUUdlAGORS6I-mSWfRf0Hugozq4EqiVFcmiZ5nyO_yBX1bX8qjhLbAHXeO6BbenpUkikIkO4HyW2DNa25tkBzWbJshxeRXPeg2WnwuwreGb3J2kPU5OKcYKMsrOS2sa1fQLsSmZ2wKeMEyY4WqoPcj0L532kDYo25I" width="275" /></a></div></div></div></span></div><div></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Midjourney</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Midjourney is complicated to access. You have to sign up for Midjourney at <a href="https://www.midjourney.com">https://www.midjourney.com</a>. You must pay a fee of about $10 a month and then join Discord and figure out how to use the correct prompts and channels. One advantage of Midjourney is that you can put specific subjects and images into the prompts. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The platform did a mediocre job with the prompt. It included shoelaces, usually did not provide a heel, though it did add a zipper. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some of the outputs the platform generated from the prompt given:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaKvhD6kzLvvn26u15gn6SXH5mt2AM4tpdJ8CCytiMANGnuaXe3aQ9A_Gpl5EZKeEN9WgAq0un8Q_3J-eIRqi3OV5vMhCQfD8uRM0qJxtfz61mbuXzgKs-0Y6b6c4cAuo1f1gbL5hAVdjxypw91s5ESYKtZULNVWzs_8AODoQYOnDRFqGQu_k2LQjlraE_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Pink shiney shades in sneakers with zipper, heel, and laces." data-original-height="703" data-original-width="979" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaKvhD6kzLvvn26u15gn6SXH5mt2AM4tpdJ8CCytiMANGnuaXe3aQ9A_Gpl5EZKeEN9WgAq0un8Q_3J-eIRqi3OV5vMhCQfD8uRM0qJxtfz61mbuXzgKs-0Y6b6c4cAuo1f1gbL5hAVdjxypw91s5ESYKtZULNVWzs_8AODoQYOnDRFqGQu_k2LQjlraE_=w320-h230" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrV1s9PPPLRTsN5L981FM0MLpxFwsDL8zWzYMlBj2Jv_Pd9vpgE6KR_UxXCXCIPFbwtLI_b7UOjrrVdsI5Q29OjKGN3_D8gbwUNFiBqZSxyvphWQS9pv3e3KIM_EoeXdzAwkW2mqtC0E-WkWBFvOU0NjnEGXi1zTlfVTHD0vYm36qp0MYKqXTpx-2u2LR3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Pink shades in sneakers with zipper, heel, and laces." data-original-height="830" data-original-width="963" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrV1s9PPPLRTsN5L981FM0MLpxFwsDL8zWzYMlBj2Jv_Pd9vpgE6KR_UxXCXCIPFbwtLI_b7UOjrrVdsI5Q29OjKGN3_D8gbwUNFiBqZSxyvphWQS9pv3e3KIM_EoeXdzAwkW2mqtC0E-WkWBFvOU0NjnEGXi1zTlfVTHD0vYm36qp0MYKqXTpx-2u2LR3" width="278" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXPG6ijHelVI7ErlylwD2fehKtekN3W0HwZIx-PWR5HSxcnmfRKWYuPSZvGAxFzNO0nZE2ETTETHin2d15seCo3iYOn-8etXL4qXU72-L55PNHmyH2FysdEuDX2tfR_kgX-688uNmtcPJeJzzHqbOaODalo_utdiaXjItnzc4lQPbuEzkpu0kkbYQ-6u99" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Pink shiney sneakers with lace. No zipper or heel." data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1014" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXPG6ijHelVI7ErlylwD2fehKtekN3W0HwZIx-PWR5HSxcnmfRKWYuPSZvGAxFzNO0nZE2ETTETHin2d15seCo3iYOn-8etXL4qXU72-L55PNHmyH2FysdEuDX2tfR_kgX-688uNmtcPJeJzzHqbOaODalo_utdiaXjItnzc4lQPbuEzkpu0kkbYQ-6u99" width="288" /></span></a></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adobe Firefly</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You can access this paid-for platform at <a href="https://firefly.adobe.com">https://firefly.adobe.com</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It could not do the task. No zipper, no heel, shoelaces present. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">After multiple tries, here are some of the results it generated:</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU9HCReY5DECfc5gaIIG-TVD2kMbXlUA5qnyTl4ZwiYfe1Lnf5AN4167zCpXv5a0zlP4xjf1graSIOVwr9ZNfmlDt82Rh-Z6gjXqA7nYDGa8dXEvRamWcGBh9-hkkCRI2kx3sKI-YttdSkbhJHMNDqEeQprqmjUM6klNQ9xyW4GuPrLpAB1hlT-uOxcaf8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Silver sneakers with laces. No zipper or heel." data-original-height="462" data-original-width="592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU9HCReY5DECfc5gaIIG-TVD2kMbXlUA5qnyTl4ZwiYfe1Lnf5AN4167zCpXv5a0zlP4xjf1graSIOVwr9ZNfmlDt82Rh-Z6gjXqA7nYDGa8dXEvRamWcGBh9-hkkCRI2kx3sKI-YttdSkbhJHMNDqEeQprqmjUM6klNQ9xyW4GuPrLpAB1hlT-uOxcaf8" width="308" /></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihtrqLUFMPhi0JR01rzMzDMGSOgEG-sO_aw6qeuan3aFMdXr6YnC58-HWgFnFnqSXt_7s3bc9-eiuBANP85LO_S7NXr6NhV3cGD1rd-fAOks4kSpRtL6iYc8rECmdNpMCvt6ydK0wh3bfy9_uHV_lAPlZSvArh77skTSiuqgbbOJOd9svX5FMW0d9KdvjI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Silver sneakers with laces. No zipper or heel." data-original-height="463" data-original-width="587" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihtrqLUFMPhi0JR01rzMzDMGSOgEG-sO_aw6qeuan3aFMdXr6YnC58-HWgFnFnqSXt_7s3bc9-eiuBANP85LO_S7NXr6NhV3cGD1rd-fAOks4kSpRtL6iYc8rECmdNpMCvt6ydK0wh3bfy9_uHV_lAPlZSvArh77skTSiuqgbbOJOd9svX5FMW0d9KdvjI" width="304" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZxiW16tnd4oMpmmzXHsdBYdq15Qj96ZTMaT18XbJvKLDXsvc0xcHdRqnmiIsDxkzTWysp2NB0TZnfT9v-HGCKfAbp1W_-bfmIAy0uq3qk00KcHABlVIalU7N_weMnb0NeSwvPUeJwiPGswIR-UJvA-AFgqQdwkoUl2ekwM4vxY3ittFGXDJir6cxmpzWn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="Silver sneakers with laces and velcro. No zipper or heel.." data-original-height="460" data-original-width="589" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZxiW16tnd4oMpmmzXHsdBYdq15Qj96ZTMaT18XbJvKLDXsvc0xcHdRqnmiIsDxkzTWysp2NB0TZnfT9v-HGCKfAbp1W_-bfmIAy0uq3qk00KcHABlVIalU7N_weMnb0NeSwvPUeJwiPGswIR-UJvA-AFgqQdwkoUl2ekwM4vxY3ittFGXDJir6cxmpzWn" width="307" /></span></a></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With AI image generators, like the top-performing Bing Image Creator or the capable Stable Diffusion, you can create unique, engaging visuals that democratize the design process, making professional-level imagery accessible to all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The journey of integrating AI image generators into your educational practices is one filled with discovery, creativity, and a bit of experimentation. It's essential to remember that these tools are as effective as the way they are utilized. Consider your student's needs, the subject matter, and learning objectives. If your students are using these tools, you must be aware of age restrictions.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Also, consider that the process is not without its challenges. As this exploration shows, not all AI image generators are created equal, and selecting the right tool requires thoughtful consideration of factors such as versatility, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendliness. Some may offer additional features like customization, while others might fall short in delivering the desired results.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As innovative educators, we have the opportunity to harness these tools to inspire, engage, and enlighten our students. The future is here, and now is the time to embrace it.</span></p>Lisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-6389695296659109602023-08-19T17:29:00.003-04:002023-08-19T19:22:32.655-04:00Using Generative AI to Help Students Learn to Read <p><span style="font-family: arial;">There are numerous Generative AI / Large Language Models (LLMs) available to support learning to read from the popular ChatGPT to Bing, Bard, Claude, etc. Whichever platform you choose, here are some ways to use generative AI to support learning:</span></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN3SENfmJX_zcuax30uYbH4T5R9Yewq4h-VLkfNKWVN0fOz6Da2gwBJ03-j8ANRvHNXQgwqeHf8YBuyOIVW-XzowNWtJlNaa0U-MMFADrdXt5ePtzOFXN4w1bew6O3ledlUXMq1MLWe9CghzqIqwIPVjKi6ufFX1WS7NOk1aDW9YPlM8E90YaSha5TGhxt" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN3SENfmJX_zcuax30uYbH4T5R9Yewq4h-VLkfNKWVN0fOz6Da2gwBJ03-j8ANRvHNXQgwqeHf8YBuyOIVW-XzowNWtJlNaa0U-MMFADrdXt5ePtzOFXN4w1bew6O3ledlUXMq1MLWe9CghzqIqwIPVjKi6ufFX1WS7NOk1aDW9YPlM8E90YaSha5TGhxt" width="240" /></span></b></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Adapt reading passages to the appropriate level and language</b>: <br />By employing LLMs, educators can easily adapt literature to the reading level of their students. For example, the tale of "Cinderella" could be rewritten with simpler sentences and vocabulary to suit Kindergarten students. If a student's native language isn't the primary language of instruction, these tools can seamlessly translate the text, ensuring comprehension and engagement.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Personalized reading support:<br /></b>By analyzing the student's reading levels and interests, the model can recommend and even generate reading materials for students.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Create personalized stories featuring students:</b> <br />Personalization in learning builds a connection and enhances motivation. Teachers can create a story involving students from their class as characters, like a fun-filled class trip to the zoo. The story can be varied by reading level and even language. By using Generative AI, each story becomes accessible to all languages and reading levels and it is relatable and engaging, fostering a sense of identity and community within the classroom.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Write songs to enhance learning and develop vocabulary</b>:<br />Imagine having an LLM create a catchy song to a familiar tune, featuring the vocabulary or concepts from a children's book. This engaging method can increase students' familiarity with vocabulary and deepen students' connection to the material, turning reading time into a memorable and enjoyable experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Develop reading comprehension questions:</b><br />Use the LLM to develop comprehension questions about a text to check understanding, help students make inferences, and connect to prior knowledge. </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">As an innovative educator, you can take advantage of the exciting possibilities offered by generative AI to inspire and challenge your students in reading. By incorporating these strategies, you can create a more dynamic, personalized, and effective teaching experience. These tools encourage creativity and inclusivity, revolutionizing the way we approach education in our rapidly advancing digital age. </span></div>Lisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.com0