WHAT INSPIRED AMAZING WORLDS?
VT No 286 I Video & Lesson Plan
Last newsletter I introduced AMAZING WORLDS, I have had a lot of questions about the AI images used and the Prompting.
So I made a video called WHAT INSPIRED AMAZING WORLDS?
I have also created a lesson plan based on using the AMAZING WORLDS as a INTRO to talking about AI.
I used teacher lead demos of student PROMPTS. This gets around the problem of students under 13 using AI, an is actually the best place to start, it opens up the discussion and students start to see what’s possible using AI.
TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE and start the discussion about what AI can do today. There’s no excuse now the Lesson Plan lays it all out.
AMAZING WORLD is a NEW genre in Children’s Picture Books - AI Illustrated.
It’s time AI came out of the closet. It has been controversial, but it opens creative possibilities for writers, educators and CHILDREN.
At the moment I am deep into Human & AI collaboration in telling great Narrative StoryTelling for brave, resilient, courageous and adventurous children ages 3 to 103 or anyone who likes monkeys. StoryTelling for all Humans, great hopeful stories, no agenda.
A New Jumper, A New Jumper with some Monkey Business, What a Disaster! all with videos and books. What a joy to be able to control the whole process.
HERE’S to more amazing adventures.
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Enough of the chat, check out the Amazing Tools & Absolutely Splendid ideas I have to share with you today, in the spirit of
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AMAZING WORLDS! Lesson Plan
AI APPS: List for Classrooms: Free or Free to try & safe to use.
Text-To-Image Prompt Guide: With examples and word counts.
SynthSational: Get the students to Explain it!
TO DO LIST : Make sure you do!
VT YouTube: Check out the AI Playlist
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AMAZING WORLDS - Lesson Plan
There are 5 Sessions in the series. Each session is about 90 mins, except the last session which is about 2 x 90mins. Supported by the AmazingWorlds Digital Book, AMAZING WORLDS Book Video and What Inspired Amazing Worlds.
Session 1 is an Introduction to Amazing World & AI-Generated Images.
Here are the Learning Objectives:
• Read AMAZING WORLDS Book
• Understand what AI is and how it is used to create images.
• Discuss the role of human creativity and AI collaboration.
• Explore the relationship between words and AI-generated images
Here is a simple Definition of AI for the lesson
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of computer technology that follows instructions to
create things like pictures, music, and stories.
AI does not think or learn like a human, it uses a large collection of information
(a dataset) and follows patterns to generate responses based on what it has been trained on.
For example, when you type a prompt like
“a purple dinosaur wearing sunglasses” This one is 3D.
AI looks through its dataset, finds patterns related to dinosaurs, sunglasses, and the colour purple, and combines them to create an image. If the result isn't quite right, you can change your prompt to improve it!
Each lesson lists Learning Outcomes here they are for Session 1 - NSW
Stage 2: EN2-OLC-01, EN2-RECOM-01, EN2-UARL-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, ST2-1WS-S, ST2-2DP-T
Stage 3: EN3-OLC-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-UARL-01, EN3-VOCAB-01, ST3-1WS-S, ST3-2DP-T
You can Download the Complete Lesson Plan for Amazing Worlds - I would love to hear how you go with it!!
AI APPS List for the Classroom
Here are the apps I use in the classroom in a table. Why do I use them, FREE options & SAFE for the Classroom as Teacher Demos as well as some for student use. Here’s the Downloadable pdf with live links.
Text-To-Image Prompt Guide
List of best word ranges & optimised prompts for each text-to-image AI APP. Yes they are all different. This list provides the safest options for the classroom and also offers FREE to try or use options. Here’s the table and Here is the link to the PDF to download, great for the EWB.
SynthSational
I often throw in something like this for CHALLENGE for a small group or as a whole Class.
I usually start with a quick demo to help students navigate the interface and remove any barriers, this SynthSational video does the trick.
STUDENTS PLAY AROUND with it and chat about theAPP in pairs in small groups, you know I love working like this.
STUDENTS EXPLAIN how the APP works.
There are a number of options here,
- As a written story - An Explanation or Procedure.- As a book using BookCreator or Canva using screen shots
- As a screen recording and a VoiceOver in iMovie
AUDIENCE Present their final work to the class, to another class so they can use the app, to their parents so they can see how brilliant their kids are.
Their explanation should be clear, engaging, and useful to others, this is where we assess how well they’ve communicated the app's purpose and process.CHALLENGE create a piece of music using SynthSational and added to your iMovie project as a sample of what’s possible.
In doing this, students are not only using voiceover and music scoring, they’re pushing the boundaries of the app, showcasing creativity, and mastering the art of explaining digital tools to others with clarity and flair. It’s SythSational.
TO DO LIST
AI ART: Time for AI to come out of the closet, Christie’s Auction demonstrates that AI ARTWORK is recognised and tangible and valued asset.
Travel virtually: Make a digital visit to a museum exhibitions Brushes of the World - fabulous, they are narrated as well.
What Does the Fox Say: VT Dance page And lots of folk are downloading
The lyrics for What Does the Fox Say - Great Fun!
FYSOFY: Figure Stuff Out For Yourself Read why it’s a great idea on VT
Dinosaur Bones: For 20 years, students and teachers at Biloela State High School in Queensland studied and worked next to a beige boulder with Dinosaur Footprints.
AMAZING WORLDS a Portal to Your Imagination Check out the Linkedin Article on the book.
VT YOUTUBE
Check out the latest Videos:
Check out all the Videos on the VT YouTube Channel & subscribe. There’s over 250 of them, your sure to find something you will love. The AI playlist is has over 35 videos a great place to start for inspiration.
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Editor: Cathy Brown cathy@virtualteacher.com.au
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Would you be interested in learning more about AI and how to integrate into your teaching? Would you like more information about inservice and training?
No need to decide just yet, just email me if you'd like to start the ball rolling. cathy@virtualteacher.com.au or check out the VT AI Consultancy Page.