Webb Magic School

Concerns and Expectations

• Acknowledge mixed feelings regarding the implementation of new tools.

• Emphasize the importance of being aware of both opportunities and challenges.

• Introduce the concept of a pilot program, indicating a learning phase.

Magic Student Overview

• Definition: Magic Student is not a replacement for teachers, but a companion tool.

• Magic Student is designed to assist teachers in answering repetitive student queries and enhancing classroom engagement.

• Clarification that Magic Student is not a Learning Management System (LMS); students cannot submit assignments through it.

• Aimed to be a resource tool for students to explore, research, and deepen their learning.

Getting Started with Magic School

• Accessing Magic School: Teachers must log into the ClassLink portal to access Magic School.

• Profile Setup: First-time users should configure their profiles, including role, subjects taught, and the grades they support to receive tailored recommendations.

• Emphasis on the ease of setting up the profile; assistance is available from fellow teachers.

Understanding Magic School for Students

• Features: Magic Student consists of over 50 AI-powered tools that support students in various tasks—including studying for tests, generating research ideas, and participating in fun activities like rap battles.

• Teachers can use Magic Student to generate lesson ideas based on subjects and grade levels.

• Encourage teachers to explore tools before introducing them to students.

Navigating Magic Student Interface

• Visual Changes: When entering Magic Student, the background color will change to darker purple.

• Tools provide simplified language for easier student comprehension.

• Features such as a tool description and options for generating different outputs based on prompts are highlighted.

Interactive Activity: Exploring Tools

• Instructions to explore various tools within Magic Student, emphasizing the importance of identifying useful tools for classroom applications.

• Utilization of a star feature to bookmark favorites for easier future access.

• Recognition of the overwhelming variety of options available, with a suggestion to start small with familiar tools.

Launching a Room for Students

• Creating a Room: Steps to create a virtual room for students, including naming the room, selecting grade levels, and choosing tools to use.

• Options to customize tools before launching the room to students, setting prompts, and restricting visibility.

• Teachers can pause the room or individual students, allowing for classroom management during activities.

Student Experience & Classroom Dynamics

• Students will see a notification about their interactions being visible to the teacher.

• Emphasize the need for responsible use of AI tools and monitoring students' engagement and interactions.

• Best practices include verifying generated content, balancing human interaction, and setting clear usage expectations.

Teacher Oversight & Analysis Tools

• Teachers have access to an oversight panel displaying student activity, engagement levels, and any flagged interactions for moderation.

• Reports & metrics allow teachers to analyze which tools were used effectively and who engaged with them.

• Highlighting a new beta tool for analyzing individual student progress and strengths.

Pilot Program Insights

• Recognize this as the first implementation of Magic Student, fostering a culture of feedback and adaptation.

• Request for teacher input on tool effectiveness, including challenges faced and successes achieved.

• Encourage sharing personal classroom experiences with the district to facilitate growth and support.

Closing Remarks

• Invitation for feedback regarding teacher experiences with Magic Student.

• Assurance of ongoing support and resource availability, along with opportunities to collaborate with technology teams in class setting.

• Reinforcement of the importance of maintaining engagement and excitement about the new tools for enhancing teaching and learning.