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AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future
Artificial intelligence may change the world more than the iPhone, the internet, or even electricity.
It’s bound to change education. (It already has.) But how?
AI for Educators is a readable guide for educators.
• It translates AI through a teacher lens.
• It provides practical ideas you can use in class right away.
• It unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.
It also paints a picture of the future our students will face—and provides questions you can help them grapple with.
We can use AI to empower teaching and learning. And it can start today.
It’s bound to change education. (It already has.) But how?
AI for Educators is a readable guide for educators.
• It translates AI through a teacher lens.
• It provides practical ideas you can use in class right away.
• It unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.
It also paints a picture of the future our students will face—and provides questions you can help them grapple with.
We can use AI to empower teaching and learning. And it can start today.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2023
About the author
Matt Miller
6 books3 followersMatt Miller is the author of four books. He has spent more than a decade teaching technology-infused lessons in public schools. As an author, blogger and education speaker, he encourages teachers to free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms with mindset, techniques and curriculum to serve today's learners. With thousands of subscribers and visitors from more than 100 countries, Matt's blog, DitchThatTextbook.com, is a well-respected source of ideas and insights about educational technology and creative teaching.
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June 22, 2024
This book was an average for me, considering I already have a decent idea about the concept of artificial intelligence and its uses in education. It could serve as an introduction or preface for new or experienced teachers, outlining its applications in this field. There are many good quotes that could illuminate the field of education (found in the Kindle highlights). It's a simple, light read that I recommend for those looking to expand their knowledge and gain insights into this emerging field in education.
April 7, 2023
A very succinct book all about AI and it’s implications on education. Nothing too revolutionary, most of which is already out there and being talked about repeatedly, but was written for educators to understand, and be able to implement actions straight away.
Particularly liked the chapter “30 ways AI can support teaching and learning”, including ideas to; Add ai to the think pair share thinking routine - think pair chatgpt pair share, Anticipate the response you’d expect from ai, Provide a unique perspective with ai - find out how someone from history might think or respond to a question and Ask ai for definitions on a variety of levels.
“Our students need teachers who are willing to consider how the future will differ from ours and bravely explore this new frontier with them.” - There is still so much unknown around AI at the moment, but as long as we are willing to learn together, that’s all anyone can expect.
Particularly liked the chapter “30 ways AI can support teaching and learning”, including ideas to; Add ai to the think pair share thinking routine - think pair chatgpt pair share, Anticipate the response you’d expect from ai, Provide a unique perspective with ai - find out how someone from history might think or respond to a question and Ask ai for definitions on a variety of levels.
“Our students need teachers who are willing to consider how the future will differ from ours and bravely explore this new frontier with them.” - There is still so much unknown around AI at the moment, but as long as we are willing to learn together, that’s all anyone can expect.
March 26, 2024
Great for educators!
This is a MUST READ for educators! Matt (as a former educator) speaks our language and shares a topic that is both exciting and scary! He presents AI and its educational potential in ways that are easy to understand. And he shares ideas to start using AI immediately for students and with students.
This is a MUST READ for educators! Matt (as a former educator) speaks our language and shares a topic that is both exciting and scary! He presents AI and its educational potential in ways that are easy to understand. And he shares ideas to start using AI immediately for students and with students.
January 5, 2024
Cool concepts!
Will definitely help me to use AI effectively in my classroom. Quick read, useful and easily applicable techniques.
Will definitely help me to use AI effectively in my classroom. Quick read, useful and easily applicable techniques.
July 21, 2024
If you want to incorporate AI into your classroom this year, start with this book. Fantastic reasoning, counter arguments, strategies, and advice.
I listened to this book, but also annotated the book as I listened. This book was read by a virtual assistant and I could tell. It wouldn’t have been my choice to do this, but it is fitting for this book. I will say that if more authors start doing this, I will stop listening to books.
I listened to this book, but also annotated the book as I listened. This book was read by a virtual assistant and I could tell. It wouldn’t have been my choice to do this, but it is fitting for this book. I will say that if more authors start doing this, I will stop listening to books.
June 30, 2024
As far as educational practices books go, this wasn't too bad. I liked Miller's "voice" in this. He seems to have a very frank and honest approach to the limitations and realities of education and teachers' time while being just shy of too optimistic.
"It [AI] is unavoidable whether I'm excited or not."(78) How true, and how true of so many aspects of education. Miller builds the argument that AI is here and will only be growing and getting more integrated into the world. As educators, fighting it will be futile and, arguably, detrimental to preparing students for the future and even to ourselves and the changing demands of our field. He lightly touches upon lots of concepts, including ethics, plagiarism, academic goals, and responsibility, all around AI. Not much goes into depth; this book remains an introduction or "thought sparker" as I think of this style of education book. Although, he does outline 30 immediate applications of AI for both the student and teacher end.
HE calls out resistance to change while also praising a need to approach anything new with thought and caution. Overall, Miller presents a very balanced, albeit exceptionally light, look at the growing AI presence.
One last side note that I would love to investigate further....a question posited here...is it actually cheating or plagiarism if a student feeds a prompt or series of prompts into AI and uses the results or a smash-up of them as their work? Legally, AI-generated work is original, but NOT intellectual material. So, it's not owned or attributed to any creator per se. This was just two paragraphs in the book, but I'd love to read more on these fine points that may become sticky as districts develop their own AI guidelines.
"It [AI] is unavoidable whether I'm excited or not."(78) How true, and how true of so many aspects of education. Miller builds the argument that AI is here and will only be growing and getting more integrated into the world. As educators, fighting it will be futile and, arguably, detrimental to preparing students for the future and even to ourselves and the changing demands of our field. He lightly touches upon lots of concepts, including ethics, plagiarism, academic goals, and responsibility, all around AI. Not much goes into depth; this book remains an introduction or "thought sparker" as I think of this style of education book. Although, he does outline 30 immediate applications of AI for both the student and teacher end.
HE calls out resistance to change while also praising a need to approach anything new with thought and caution. Overall, Miller presents a very balanced, albeit exceptionally light, look at the growing AI presence.
One last side note that I would love to investigate further....a question posited here...is it actually cheating or plagiarism if a student feeds a prompt or series of prompts into AI and uses the results or a smash-up of them as their work? Legally, AI-generated work is original, but NOT intellectual material. So, it's not owned or attributed to any creator per se. This was just two paragraphs in the book, but I'd love to read more on these fine points that may become sticky as districts develop their own AI guidelines.
March 13, 2024
As a former teacher and current school librarian, I am always looking for ways to keep the current technologies IN the classroom, instead of trying to fight it. This book provides necessary background knowledge, models ethical use of AI to generate text for publication, and gives 30 ideas for teachers on how to utilize AI effectively in their classrooms and to teach students to use it responsibly to support their inquiries, not as a replacement for real learning. I found a lot of these suggestions and ideas to be very practical, and I plan to use many of them in my own lesson planning. If you’re an educator (or a parent or work with kids in any capacity) and are interested in learning more about how to work with AI to make your job easier and to create more unique opportunities to help students learn, I recommend reading this.
September 1, 2024
"We expect more from technology and less from each other," says Miller in his book. However, for me, he expects more from AI than from our students.
Again, this is your typical AI prompt book. Though some critical questions are raised, they are not answered or even explored.
Miller is a GenAI enthusiast who praises tech and shuns cognitive science. Schools also don't look 'through future glasses' but remain in the status-quo of the present. He forgets that his future glasses are framed in the present.
Is this book any helpful? If you haven't read anything about AI in education, it could be helpful, but some tips should be avoided. Asking AI personal advice on your mental health is an obvious no-go. But there are some useful ideas, though bear in mind that most AI services have age restrictions.
Again, this is your typical AI prompt book. Though some critical questions are raised, they are not answered or even explored.
Miller is a GenAI enthusiast who praises tech and shuns cognitive science. Schools also don't look 'through future glasses' but remain in the status-quo of the present. He forgets that his future glasses are framed in the present.
Is this book any helpful? If you haven't read anything about AI in education, it could be helpful, but some tips should be avoided. Asking AI personal advice on your mental health is an obvious no-go. But there are some useful ideas, though bear in mind that most AI services have age restrictions.
July 30, 2023
Working in Ed Tech, I’ve read many of the articles and listened to so many of the podcasts available to understand AI and the scope of this technology. What I was yearning for were concrete ideas on how to integrate AI in the classroom, tangible resources to help me guide teachers and students navigating this shift. This book has exactly what I look for!
While I don’t feel like I had any big epiphanies or learned a whole lot, I have a host of ideas to share with those I support now. It also confirmed what I had been sharing in various conversations- good teaching is good teaching, the use of AI, done well, will allow us to do bigger and more creative thinking, and we’ve faced change before.
Ditch that textbook never lets me down with thoughtful and easy to implement project ideas.
While I don’t feel like I had any big epiphanies or learned a whole lot, I have a host of ideas to share with those I support now. It also confirmed what I had been sharing in various conversations- good teaching is good teaching, the use of AI, done well, will allow us to do bigger and more creative thinking, and we’ve faced change before.
Ditch that textbook never lets me down with thoughtful and easy to implement project ideas.
October 23, 2023
This book dumbed down AI too much. I think this book barely scratches the surface. It is more of a promotional pamphlet rather than a book. There are several times where Matt Miller references templates on his "Ditch That Textbook" site, which is fine, but this book was only 125 pages and a lot of those were taken up by things that people reading this book should already know coming into it. I was really hoping to learn some things, or learn some perspective, but I garnered neither thing that I was looking for. I was rather disappointed with this book. He does say that by the time of print this book would already be outdated. This is true, however, you can still write a book that will come out and discuss the future of AI.
August 14, 2024
This book offers a practical guide for educators on integrating AI into teaching, particularly in middle and high school settings. Chapter 4, which outlines 30 ways AI can support learning, was especially insightful. The charts and graphs provided are valuable, and I plan to create my own for use as a librarian. I also appreciated the discussion on rethinking concepts like "plagiarism" and "cheating" in the context of AI. The key takeaway is that AI is here to stay, and we must teach students how to use it to enhance critical thinking as they prepare for a rapidly evolving workforce. This book is an essential resource for any teacher looking to save time and become more effective in the classroom..
December 15, 2024
I think this book is a great beginners guide to AI in the classroom. I especially appreciated the optimism and honesty of the author. Miller validates many of the fears educators have when it comes to generative AI, and poses some solutions to help alleviate these fears. He is also very honest that he does not have all the answers, and no one does. Instead of running from, or ignoring, this emerging technology, our job is to teach students how to use it appropriately and responsibly. I think this book only scratched the surface of the possibilities this type of technology can bring into the world of education, and the discussions that can and need to occur as it grows in sophistication and accessibility.
August 12, 2024
Miller's approach to teaching has always helped me to be braver about being innovative, since he always has great suggestions. This book was invaluable in helping me reshape my mindset about AI in the classroom. It addresses FAQs in an honest, but supportive way. There are also SO many ideas for how to utilize AI safely and effectively in the classroom. The way that he provides disclosures in each chapter to be transparent about when and how much he used AI in the writing of the book was particularly valuable to me. I think establishing this type of transparency will be important in my classroom, both with my own use of AI, as well as student usage.
August 17, 2023
A perfect introduction to AI for teachers, with a focus on ChatGPT. While the book skims the basics and tantalizes teachers with many ideas of how AI will save them time, Miller acknowledges that with the speed of innovation, this will quickly become outdated. I appreciated Miller's tone and take---this is exciting, we are all learning, and it could be a real asset for educators, as opposed to the "it's cheating, it will ruin education, it's the end of the world" sentiment you hear from some. It will be a terrific tool to kick off some faculty discussion as we head back to school.
November 21, 2023
Snapshot Indeed!
Matt did a very good job of writing a book with such a quick publication on a very quickly evolving topic. His transparency with the statement that this book is a snapshot of the moment he was writing is very much appreciated. I also appreciate the style of writing, because it is a quick read. I recommend the book to all educators because we must all have the basic knowledge of AI that Matt shares in the book, as well as thoughtfully, consider the questions and ideas that Matt raises for critical thinking.
Matt did a very good job of writing a book with such a quick publication on a very quickly evolving topic. His transparency with the statement that this book is a snapshot of the moment he was writing is very much appreciated. I also appreciate the style of writing, because it is a quick read. I recommend the book to all educators because we must all have the basic knowledge of AI that Matt shares in the book, as well as thoughtfully, consider the questions and ideas that Matt raises for critical thinking.
December 16, 2023
AI = artificial intelligence and Miller explains the basics of AI which is helpful for teachers who may be unfamiliar with the educational technology systems. He includes basic ideas on how to effectively integrate AI in the learning environment. He also shares resources that guide teachers and students through the sticky mess of 'is it cheating' or 'is it research'. Most of the book was a cursory overview of AI, and I was looking for more specific ideas on how to use AI as a resource for my lesson planning and more.
April 28, 2023
What are you looking for?
I have read at least one other book Miller has written and I picked this AI in education among the many that have appeared because I recognized the author. I was mildly disappointed, but no more so than with the other books of this type. I think it is just too early for anyone looking for much depth. The price was right, but unless you know absolutely nothing, you will find very similar content in blogs and on YouTube.
I have read at least one other book Miller has written and I picked this AI in education among the many that have appeared because I recognized the author. I was mildly disappointed, but no more so than with the other books of this type. I think it is just too early for anyone looking for much depth. The price was right, but unless you know absolutely nothing, you will find very similar content in blogs and on YouTube.
June 25, 2023
Fabulous
I love that this book doesn't have all the answers and instead poses questions for us to consider as we try to figure out the role of AI in education. The book is well organized and provides examples of how to incorporate AI into classrooms and assignments. The graphics help tremendously, particularly the scale of student work with AI to work without AI.
I highly recommend this book if you are intrigued by AI in education!
I love that this book doesn't have all the answers and instead poses questions for us to consider as we try to figure out the role of AI in education. The book is well organized and provides examples of how to incorporate AI into classrooms and assignments. The graphics help tremendously, particularly the scale of student work with AI to work without AI.
I highly recommend this book if you are intrigued by AI in education!
July 25, 2023
Great presentation of the history of AI
I say history because as I was reading the state of AI was constantly changing. As of this writing I have just installed my first desktop LLM. I’m sure it won’t be my last. Matt took a very reasoned approach and in a very short time addressed the issues with AI and give a plan for moving forward and 30 ideas to implement AI in our teaching today. Excellent job, bro. :o)
I say history because as I was reading the state of AI was constantly changing. As of this writing I have just installed my first desktop LLM. I’m sure it won’t be my last. Matt took a very reasoned approach and in a very short time addressed the issues with AI and give a plan for moving forward and 30 ideas to implement AI in our teaching today. Excellent job, bro. :o)
August 1, 2023
I think this deserves more of a 3.5 out of 5 stars. Decent outlook in the fledgling days of AI for the field of education. Chapter 4 provides 30 ideas to use AI as an instructional aid which I think was the most beneficial part of the book, if you don’t want to read all of the book at least browse through that chapter.
While this book will probably be outdated in 3 years, it helped to get me to have an open mind with Artificial Intelligence in my classroom.
While this book will probably be outdated in 3 years, it helped to get me to have an open mind with Artificial Intelligence in my classroom.
January 6, 2024
For someone born in the 50's and who began teaching in the 70's, it's hard to keep up with all the changes in education. When I received my first smart board in 2010, I was glad I had fifth graders to help me figure out how to make a pie graph with it. :)
This very succinct book all about AI is a very easy to understand with implications on education. It makes sense, and I feel like I'm better prepared to understand how to use this tool for students in the 2020's.
This very succinct book all about AI is a very easy to understand with implications on education. It makes sense, and I feel like I'm better prepared to understand how to use this tool for students in the 2020's.
May 30, 2024
AI… it’s the future, and it’s here now..
This book provides practical ways to use AI that support learning in creative ways. It demonstrates how it helps us and students save time so that we can focus on meaningful learning. And it incorporates countless activities that any subject area can use to facilitate their course immediately.
And world language teachers, get extra excited… the author was a world language teacher!
This book provides practical ways to use AI that support learning in creative ways. It demonstrates how it helps us and students save time so that we can focus on meaningful learning. And it incorporates countless activities that any subject area can use to facilitate their course immediately.
And world language teachers, get extra excited… the author was a world language teacher!
June 28, 2024
This is a good intro to a new technology. For about a year, I’ve been using AI to write lesson plans, rubrics, reports card comments, letters home, etc. So I was already familiar with a lot of the concepts presented in this book, however, I did really find the section “30 Ways AI Can Support Teaching & Learning” to be thought provoking. I now have a lot of new ideas about how my students can use AI activities to facilitate their learning. 4.5 stars
August 3, 2024
decreases the stigma
This book makes so many rational points that it helps ease the pressure I fell as a older teacher with years of successful experiences. While I remain skeptical, I am more willing to participate and experiment with AI as a tool. Also as the book makes clear, whether or not I utilize this, to whatever degree I choose, the students are looking at this as a part of their reality in classes from here on out. Work with AI with that in mind.
This book makes so many rational points that it helps ease the pressure I fell as a older teacher with years of successful experiences. While I remain skeptical, I am more willing to participate and experiment with AI as a tool. Also as the book makes clear, whether or not I utilize this, to whatever degree I choose, the students are looking at this as a part of their reality in classes from here on out. Work with AI with that in mind.
August 14, 2024
This book was great for people that are really unsure about the use of AI in classrooms. Matt Miller did a really great job of giving a lot of history behind AI, as well as talking about how we can prepare students with this skill for the future. The term "tomorrow glasses" made me realize that we are going to have to teach students for a world that is still developing this technology, whether we are ready or not. This book helps educators do just that.
August 16, 2024
AI for Educators was an excellent introductory book into the world of AI in education. It helps to bring to light the benefits of AI for both teachers and students, as well as the need to use AI in the classroom to help students prepare for the future. Miller has practical strategies for teachers, as well a background of how AI has developed and where it is currently applicable in the world of education.
November 21, 2024
AI for educators is an interesting read that dives into the future use of AI for both teachers and students. I enjoyed the way that Matt Miller used AI in the creation of the book itself and at the end of each chapter would put what percent of the chapter was written by AI and exactly what it was. As a future educator this gave a new perspective on the proper use of AI in the future of education alongside what could go wrong with it as well.
November 21, 2024
I thought the book was very well written. My personal favorite chapter is chapter 4. Chapter 4 talked about the different ways that AI can be used in education, from writing lesson plans, to finding different activities, and even mentions how it can help you with different ways to teach different learning styles. I would definitely use this book in my classroom to help me keep my thoughts fresh and ideas flowing to help my students get the best possible learning experience they can.
November 21, 2024
I think this book is very important for educators to read. There was a lot of information about AI and how to use it in the classroom. It explained how kids sometimes use it to cheat with exams or assignments, but it also explained how it is helpful for assignments. AI could also help teachers to make assignments for the students. Matt Miller wrote this book very book and explained everything very well. I do recommend this book for future educators.
November 21, 2024
This book provides practical ways to use AI that support learning in creative ways. It demonstrates how it helps us and students save time so that we can focus on meaningful learning. It could serve as an introduction or preface for new or experienced teachers, outlining its applications in this field. As educators, fighting it will be futile and, arguably, detrimental to preparing students for the future and even to ourselves and the changing demands of our field.
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