Campfire Session — Lower Schools

Discussion among Lower School teachers using Flint about creating and administering activities for younger learners.

Lulu Gao, Head of Teacher Experience at Flint | LinkedIn

Join Lower School teachers using Flint and Lulu from our team in discussing…

1. How activities can be designed and prompted to work better for younger students.
2. How they and other teachers have implemented activities in lower school classrooms.
3. What specific activities they have used with their classes.
4. How they initially introduced Flint and AI in general to their students.
5. What they have learned as they've gained experience creating Flint activities.

Slides shown within the session can be found here.

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Session Objectives and Introduction • 0:06

• Lulu introduces the purpose of the session. The focus is on sharing insights about using Flint in lower schools.
• Lulu discusses the goals of the Flint platform. Immediate feedback and personalized conversations for students are emphasized.
• A testimonial from a teacher is shared. The teacher highlights how Flint allows for simultaneous feedback while meeting with students one-on-one.

Creating Custom Activities on Flint • 5:30

• A demonstration of creating a custom activity is shown. The activity focuses on researching historical figures and reflecting on the findings.
• Feedback from registration questions is discussed. The feedback highlights the importance of research and reflection in student activities.
• Customization options for activities are highlighted. Suggestions include developing specific prompts and testing activities from a student's perspective.

Utilizing Flint in Classroom Settings • 18:17

• Teachers are leveraging Flint as a teaching assistant. Students are engaging more deeply with their writing assignments.
• Group activities using Flint are being implemented in classrooms. Students are encouraged to critically analyze AI-generated information.
• An idea is proposed to mix correct and incorrect answers in activities. This approach aims to enhance students' verification skills.

Educator Experiences with Flint Activities • 24:11

• A Flint activity was developed for thesis statements. Fifth graders showed significant improvement in their thesis quality.
• Flint was utilized for writing character backstories. Emotional arcs in student writing improved as a result.
• AI assisted in creating narratives from scientific data. Students condensed survey data into user personas effectively.

Introducing AI Concepts to Students • 38:56

• A presentation about AI was created for students. It provided foundational knowledge on AI and Flint's usage.
• Teaching strategies for younger grades were discussed. Activities included storytelling to explain AI concepts.
• Students were encouraged to engage critically with Flint. They learned to ask for help and challenge the AI's responses.

Effective AI Policies for Lower Schools • 41:25

• A discussion about AI policies for lower school students occurs. Various examples and approaches are shared among participants.
• A specific AI policy approach from a New York school is described. The policy outlines allowed and disallowed AI uses for different writing tasks.
• The need for activities to teach students how to effectively query AI tools is expressed. Suggestions for resources and templates are discussed to support this learning.

Feedback on Setting Up Flint Activities • 45:10

• Feedback from teachers is encouraged for product improvement. Quick responses from the support team are highlighted as beneficial.
• A switch from GPT to Claude is announced. Improved adherence to rules by the AI is anticipated.
• Discussion on uploading personalized student data is initiated. The potential for AI to tailor responses based on student interests is explored.

Concerns About Data Privacy in Schools • 53:31

• Discussion about data privacy and its implications. Concerns were raised regarding student privacy during data uploads.
• Teachers are encouraged to gather student interests. This approach aims to enhance engagement in learning activities.
• Plans for future collaboration and resource sharing are discussed. Participants express interest in staying connected and sharing contact information.