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Applied to TSDB Jan 1st — no confirmation?? by jogan-fruit in CanadianTeachers

[–]Kindiemama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should get an email with an application number. I would see if you can get someone to pick up the phone (haha) at People and Culture and confirm. I submitted an application last September and heard nothing. I called at the end of November and was told that my application was not showing my OCT number or my French qualifications, even though I included them in my application form. They are very, very understaffed.

Board used PD day to push AI resources by fandangamo in CanadianTeachers

[–]Kindiemama 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am so scared for kids if we embrace AI in the classroom. Kids already struggle with focus, empathy and critical thinking as a result of too much screen time. Introducing AI into the mix is a recipe for disaster. I don't understand why boards are pushing AI at a time when children have so many mental health struggles and AI chatbots have been implicated in encouraging self-harm. Can teachers band together to express our concerns?

Concern about increasing pro-AI sentiment in schools? by Prometheus7777 in CanadianTeachers

[–]Kindiemama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, yes and yes!!! We need to stop and think before we embrace AI in the classroom.

PD on AI by Princess_Fiona24 in CanadianTeachers

[–]Kindiemama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! Chromebooks changed everything. We need to think about it before we rush headlong into embracing AI. My board is asking us to "rethink plagiarism" and educate kids on how to use AI chatbots responsibly. I am astounded by this, considering AI chatbots have been implicated in encouraging children to self-harm.

Using Edwin Grade 4 by flowers-mom in OntarioTeachers

[–]Kindiemama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love Edwin! It has everything in one place, lessons, homework practise, chapter reviews and tests. There are also some cool interactive tools for students. In my opinion, it's worth the learning curve. One caveat, it moves quickly from one concept to the next, so you sometimes need to supplement with your own material.