Tag: workload
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Beyond Time-Saving: How GenAI Might Actually Help Teacher Workload
Rather than focusing our attention on “time-saving” and “efficiency”, maybe there are other ways to think about AI and teacher workload. In this article I suggest some alternative areas we could look for improvements, using AI in ways that support human, relational practices in schools.
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“Time Saved” is the Wrong Measurement for Teacher Workload and AI
Recent reports from The Walton Foundation and Microsoft claim teachers using AI can save up to “six weeks” of time over a school year, or between 6-9.5 hours per week. But what does “time saved” actually mean in education? And should we be basing conversations about technology on this obscure, often misleading metric?
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Low-Hanging Fruit: Why AI Lesson Planning Won’t Solve Teacher Workload
Educators today are facing pressures to incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude into curriculum design and lesson planning. However, research shows that the main contributors to teacher workload are administrative tasks, data collection, compliance, and reporting. Instead of focusing on lesson planning, AI could better serve educators by addressing these burdens. The…
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Creating a Project Assistant with Claude and Todoist
Claude 3.5 Sonnet surpasses OpenAI’s GPT-4o with its ‘Project’ feature, capable of creating custom chatbots and integrating with Todoist. Todoist’s simple interface and powerful API complement Claude, allowing for automation of project tasks and creation of comprehensive timelines. The potential for AI applications like Claude to interact with various platforms is promising for the future.