OK, Google…..

Since I have used ChatGPT for research in other classes, I decided to try a different AI search engine. This time, I tried Google’s Gemini.

I found it quite similar to ChatGPT3.5 (free version). I was very interested in Alec’s AI prompts in the video. How could I use the AI forum to inspire ideas and assessments with the Saskatchewan curriculum?

Since I had just completed a lesson plan for Grade 3 Science Outcome PL3.1, I decided to stick with the knowledge I already had. Could Gemini create a better project than I did?  What would Gemini have for assessment ideas?

My first input into Gemini was that I am a grade 3 teacher and must create an assignment based on the PL3.1 Saskatchewan Grade 3 Science curriculum. What project could I do? How can I assess my students’ knowledge?

Gemini’s first output could have been better.

So, I was slightly disappointed when Gemini didn’t even have the correct outcome for PL3.1.

I then proceeded to tell Gemini that was not the correct outcome and what the proper outcome for PL3.1 was.

After I corrected Gemini, the projects seemed great; they had three different ideas.

I then wanted to know how Gemini AI could assist in planning ideas for children with diverse needs, so I added another prompt.

I like these ideas; how could I alter the project to be inclusive for students with ADHD, nonverbal, and visual impairments?

Gemini AI generated these answers:

These are great ideas for assisting diverse students. I then wanted to see what Gemini could do for translation. When I was a substitute EA this year, one of the students had just moved in from Mexico. I prompted Gemini: I have a student from Mexico. Can you translate Project 1 into Spanish?

Fantastic!!! What a great way to incorporate and communicate when both parties need help understanding each other’s language.

I enjoy that generative AI can assist in creating lesson plans and ideas. We definitely need to ensure that the information is correct since I saw firsthand that AI is not always correct. AI is not going anywhere, so we need to teach students how to use AI to benefit their education and how AI can be an asset instead of using it to hand in AI-generated papers.