Join the 2024 #8WeeksOfSummer Blog Challenge

It is time for the 2024 #8weeksofsummer Blog Challenge! Last summer we acknowledged that time and technology stand still for no one. We started to explore large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. This summer we build upon last year’s #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to encourage bloggers and readers of blogs to explore what we know, want to know, and need to know about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.

Last summer, this #8WeeksOfSummer blog challenge started our exploration of AI. The blog challenge prompts from last year centered around your concerns, current knowledge, plagiarism, and anticipating how schools/districts may manage these tools. After one year of considering, learning, and observing let’s regroup to share what we have experienced and learned about AI in education.

The 2024 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge runs June 10 – July 29, 2024, and is for any educator. The challenge prompts educators with an opportunity for deep, written reflection. Each prompt asks them to blog about their reaction, thoughts, or experiences with some facet of their professional practice.

Examples

Expect the first prompt to post on HotLunchTray June 10th,
see the 2018 prompts, 2019 prompts, 2020 prompts, 2021 prompts, and 2023 prompts.

Check HotLunchTray.com on June 10th and every Monday until July 29th for prompts. Any educator can participate in the 8-week summer blog challenge by:

1. Write a blog post for each weekly prompt at HotLunchTray.com
2. Include the hashtag in your blog title, link to the weekly HotLunchTray post in your weekly blog post, and use the #8weeksofsummer weekly image in your post.
3. Comment on HotLunchTray’s weekly post with a link to your blog.
4. Share your weekly blog posts on social media with the #8weeksofsummer hashtag.

Complete all 8 weeks for one entry into the drawing for a USD 100 Amazon Gift card after August 1st.
Any platform that can generate a unique URL can be considered a blog. This includes Facebook, Linkedin, most social media accounts, or a traditional blog

Prompts

Week 1: Specific tool(s) review(s): What have you been introduced to this past school year in AI that you are excited about? Feel free to review ANY AI tool(s) that excite you.

Week 2: How will you use AI to lesson plan?

Week 3: What would your instructional approach be to pairing age-appropriate AI tools with the grade level(s) you are most familiar with? What support would younger or older students require?

Week 4: Is there an equity or accessibility issue with AI use?

Week 5: Every district is grappling with an AI policy. What are important considerations from your perspective?

Week 6: What tools are you currently aware of for generating non-text AI? Do those tools present any concerns from your perspective?

Week 7: What training would you, or other educators, need to feel comfortable using AI in your instruction?

Week 8: How are you prepared to accommodate AI into your current instruction?