Overview
This session will focus on A.I. chatbots and the growing importance of prompt generating both in and out of the classroom. Much like a Google search, a chatbot’s result is only as good as its language prompt. We will talk about the importance of using specific and precise language that generates desired results. Through the consideration of Mishra and Koehler’s 2006 TPACK framework, we will learn about how to evaluate when the use of chatbots and prompt generating is best for your geography classroom. The presenter will discuss her observations on the ways that chatbots are being used in her school and the ways that prompt generating is being introduced in her geography and social science classrooms. Come ready with your questions, concerns, and current best practices to share. Bring a laptop and create a ChatGPT account prior to the meeting if you want to explore during the session.
Session Focus
Secondary/High School | Ai Chatbots | ChatGPT | Technology | Curriculum and Instruction
Conference Room
Xavier
Meet the Presenters
Samantha Serrano is a 21-year veteran teacher at James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois where she has taught AP Human Geography since 2006. She currently serves as an NCGE director, is an AAG member, an AGS teacher fellow, and has completed the National Geographic teacher certification. Her favorite professional development includes the annual AP grading, the NCGE conference, and her teacher fellowships with Dr. Stoltman to South Korea presenting on the topics of virtual geographies and place names. Her geography education interests include the use of geospatial technologies, issues of equity and access, and virtual geographies. She is an alumnus of Illinois State University (Social Science Education), Northeastern Illinois University (M.A. Geography and Environmental Studies), and hopefully soon Texas State University (PhD Geography Education).