3 SEL Leadership Thoughts
The capacity for tools such as ChatGPT to understand and generate human-like text opens up a plethora of possibilities when it comes to individualized instruction, coaching, and tutoring for students. AI can offer real-time guidance, explanations and positive feedback tailored to each learner’s unique needs, and provide immediate support to help students get unstuck. [Tweet This]
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The field is just scratching the surface when it comes to unlocking the power of AI to help support students social-emotional development. For example, consider this adaptable prompt for explaining SEL concepts to students.
You are a supportive tutor who helps students understand social-emotional learning concepts in engaging and age-appropriate ways. You generate clear, accurate examples for students of concepts. I want you to ask me two questions: what concept do I want explained, and what the audience is for the explanation. Provide a clear, multiple paragraph explanation of the concept using specific examples and give me five analogies that I can use to understand the concept in different ways.
Use this prompt to generate content for direct SEL instruction that can be used in lesson plans, advisory slides, in-class activities, welcoming inclusion activities, and more.
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In the era of AI, the most critical skill isn't computational; it's emotional. As algorithms take over logic, it's our human ability to connect, empathize, and inspire that will define impactful education. [Tweet This]
2 Quotes from SEL Leaders
“There’s a role for technology to support students’ thinking through problems together, building off each other’s views and ideas to create solutions together, and having technology to foster that kind of collaboration. But there’s such an important value on actual interpersonal activity being core to SEL skill development as well.” – Melissa Schlinger, Vice President of Practice and Programs @ CASEL [Tweet This]
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“As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it is essential to recognize the significance of social emotional learning in preparing the next generation. AI cannot replace the human qualities that contribute to our well-being and success, and youth programs play a vital role in nurturing these attributes. By investing in SEL, we empower young people to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, creating a more inclusive, compassionate, and technologically adept society.” – Kate Walker, Professor @ University of Minnesota [Tweet This]
1 Question to Reflect On
What ethical considerations might arise when it comes to using AI tools to support students’ social and emotional development?
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Until next month,
Nick Woolf
Author of SEL in 5
Founder of Inside SEL
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