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Cohort III: AI Learning in K-12 with Fossil Sharks for Middle School Teachers (June 2024-May 2025)

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Cohort III: AI Learning in K-12 with Fossil Sharks for Middle School Teachers (June 2024-May 2025)
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Skip to main content You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Thompson Earth Systems Institute Cohort III: AI Learning in K-12 with Fossil Sharks for Middle School Teachers (June 2024-May 2025) From June 16-21, 31 middle school teachers came together to kick off the final year of the “AI Learning in K-12 with Fossil Sharks” professional development program.

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How can teachers use AI in the classroom?▾
Teachers use AI to automate lesson planning, generate differentiated worksheets, provide real-time feedback on student writing, and identify struggling learners through analytics dashboards. Tools like Magic School AI, Diffit, and Google's NotebookLM reduce administrative workload so teachers can spend more time on direct instruction.
What AI tools are most useful for teachers?▾
The most popular AI tools for teachers include Magic School AI for lesson and rubric generation, Diffit for adapting texts to different reading levels, Grammarly for student writing feedback, and Curipod for interactive AI-generated lessons. Many of these offer free tiers designed specifically for K-12 classrooms.
Does using AI make teachers less effective?▾
Research suggests AI tools make teachers more effective when used to handle routine tasks rather than replace professional judgment. AI handles grading drafts and generating resources, freeing educators to focus on mentorship, discussion facilitation, and relationship building — the elements students value most.
How do teachers ensure AI outputs are accurate and unbiased?▾
Teachers review AI-generated content before sharing it with students, cross-check factual claims against reliable sources, and prompt AI tools with clear context to reduce generic outputs. Professional development programs increasingly train educators to evaluate AI outputs critically and spot hallucinations or cultural bias.

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