surprises/delights
I was surprised and delighted by Andrea's clarity that her student's must first experience making connections between distinct concepts through a DiG before using AI to help with those connections.
reflection
If we are going to use the AI to augment our thinking, we must first experience the vitalizing feeling of our own Regenerative Imagination.
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zoom summary
_As we recorded this meeting, we were able to automatically generate a summary. Here it is:_
## Quick recap The meeting focused on implementing a Kanban board in the classroom to help organize skills and classes, with Thompson expressing support for this simple starting point. The discussion then shifted to exploring how AI could augment work processes, with Thompson emphasizing the importance of using AI as a thinking tool rather than a replacement for human creativity and pattern recognition. The conversation concluded with a discussion about educational technology implementation, specifically regarding the use of a wiki platform for learning, and the importance of allowing students to experience independent thinking before using AI tools to enhance their learning process. ## Next steps - Andrea to set up Kanban boards in the classroom for students by the end of the day. - Andrea to implement AI in the classroom after students have experienced the DiG framework on their own. - Andrea to be ready to implement new learning approaches with students on Friday. - Thompson to continue adding notes to the Wiki using the same protocol as Andrea and Kavita.
## Summary ### Kanban Board Implementation in Classroom Andrea discussed setting up a Kanban board in the classroom to help organize skills and classes, which Thompson supported as a simple starting point. They agreed to start with the existing categories and adjust as needed, acknowledging that the students have never used this method before. Thompson expressed curiosity about how the students would respond and how the Kanban board might empower them, potentially leading to its use beyond the classroom. ### AI's Role in Thinking Augmentation Andrea expressed curiosity about how AI could augment thinking processes, particularly in accelerating thinking as students are "ready to go" but currently working at a slower pace. Thompson discussed the importance of understanding AI's role in augmenting thinking versus replacing human thinking, emphasizing that AI should be used as a "thinking tool" rather than a crutch. Thompson explained the distinction between recursive and emergent patterning, highlighting that while AI excels at finding patterns in existing data, it lacks the ability to create new, emergent patterns that humans can generate through surprise and meaning-making. ### Embracing Authentic and Naive Intelligence Andrea and Thompson discussed the process of learning and how it involves constant regeneration of the brain through surprise and updating one's understanding of the world. Thompson explained that authentic learning occurs when individuals engage in Creative Empiricism, making sense of new experiences internally rather than passively absorbing information. They emphasized the importance of embracing the unknown and the "Aha" moments that come with learning, which Andrea described as a dopamine-driven addiction to feeling alive and vitalized. Thompson also introduced the concept of "naive intelligence," which involves approaching situations with a beginner's mind and a willingness to try new things without fear of failure.
### AI for Creative Surprise Generation Thompson and Andrea discussed using AI as a tool to enhance creativity and surprise, emphasizing that AI should not replace human writing or decision-making. Thompson explained his approach of using AI to find unexpected connections between concepts, which then leads to nonlinear learning and meaning-making. They agreed that AI can provide a list of potential connections, but it's up to humans to interpret and find the surprising insights. ### AI in Education: Balancing Independence Andrea and Thompson discussed the importance of allowing students to experience the process of connecting ideas independently before using AI tools. Thompson emphasized that teaching students to think involves fostering creativity and recognizing patterns, comparing it to the transformative experience of seeing the world differently after achieving a new understanding. They agreed that AI can aid in thinking but should be introduced after students have experienced the struggle of connecting ideas on their own, to avoid using it as a crutch and to encourage deeper thinking.
Both expressed excitement and inspiration about their learning journey.
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