AI Tools for Differentiation – Comprehensive Webinar Notes

Who is Ronnie?

The EdTech trainer/teacher who presented the webinar on AI for differentiation.

What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?

Technology believed to be the most transformative in human history, enabling tools like personalized tutors and content generation.

What is the vision of a 1:1 AI tutor?

A vision for AI to provide personalized, one-on-one instruction for every student, shifting teacher focus from behavior to customized learning.

What is ChatGPT?

An LLM (Large Language Model) developed by OpenAI, used as an instructional design assistant, idea generator, text converter, and for image generation.

What does LLM stand for, and what is it?

LLM stands for Large Language Model. It is the type of AI model that powers ChatGPT, capable of understanding and generating human-like text.

What are AI Hallucinations?

A caveat of AI systems like ChatGPT where the output may be factually incorrect or nonsensical, requiring users to always proofread.

What is PII (Personal Identifying Information), and why should it be avoided with AI systems?

Sensitive data such as SSN, DOB, medical records, financial information, email, or phone numbers. It should never be uploaded to AI systems to protect privacy.

What is Brisk Teaching?

A Chrome extension AI tool integrated with Google Workspace, offering features like content level adjustment, content transformation (quizzes, presentations), and interactive student activities.

What is Google Notebook LM?

An AI notebook that exclusively grounds its answers on uploaded sources (e.g., Drive files, PDFs) to create study guides, FAQs, or even podcasts in a safe, bounded environment.

What is Diffit for Teachers?

An AI tool that generates differentiated learning materials (adapted passages, summaries, MCQs, activities) from various inputs like topics, books, articles, or uploaded texts.

How can AI be used for differentiation?

AI can be used to quickly generate multi-level materials, provide instant feedback, and customize content by reading level, language, interest, or modality for diverse student needs.

What is the 'Inspect Writing' feature in Brisk Teaching?

A Brisk Teaching feature that plays back document edit history and flags large copy-paste events to help teachers identify plagiarism or unoriginal content.

What is the premium pricing for ChatGPT?

20 / month for access to GPT-4o, image tools, and file uploads.

What is the duration of the free trial for Diffit for Teachers?

A 90-day premium access code is offered by the company.

How long is the premium trial for Brisk Teaching?

A 1-month premium trial granted via a special link from the Chrome Web Store.

Are traditional plagiarism checkers effective for AI-generated text?

No, traditional plagiarism tools like Turnitin are not reliable for detecting AI-generated text; alternative methods like Brisk's "Inspect Writing" are more useful.

What does ethical AI use in education involve?

It involves encouraging students to use AI transparently, cite sources, verify AI output, and understand that AI use is working smarter, not necessarily academic dishonesty.