EDT114 Adam Sparks Part 1: Should we use AI-Detection tools?

Adam Sparks joins the show to convince every educator to ditch AI-detection tools and focus on what really matters: the writing process.  We discuss alternatives to AI-detection like Brisk, Draftback, revision history tracking, and Short Answer and share actionable strategies to teach writing effectively in the age of AI. From fostering transparency with students to leveraging powerful tools for formative assessment, this conversation is packed with insights to elevate your writing instruction. Plus: Instant Pear Decks, Canva Dream Lab, and new Google Forms Settings. #EduDuctTape Episode 114 Today's Sponsors VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake Swivl - MirrorTalk.ai SoapBox Moment - "Cholesterol, Cheating, and Heartaches from AI-Detection Tools" "The Basement Tapes" from the Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell - pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-basement-tapes Adam Spark's blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the Today's Guest: Adam Sparks taught for 7 years before recently finishing his Masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, Adam designed a writing  tool called Short Answer that he now builds full time. As a part of his work with Short Answer, Adam leads PD with schools across the country on adjusting writing instruction in the wake of AI. Contact Info:   Email: [email protected], Website: myshortanswer.com, Twitter: @mrsparkstweets Bluesky: @adamsparks.bsky.social 2 Truths & 1 Lie "Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere." - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need Educational Duct Tape Question: How should educators teach & assess writing in the age of AI? Also, should we use AI-Detection Tools? First, why not use AI Detection tools? NAEP Scores Adam' blog on AI Detection - adamsparks.substack.com/p/ai-detection-doesnt-work-heres-the Debora Weber-Wulff's article - arxiv.org/abs/2306.15666 U of Maryland study - "Is AI-Generated Content Actually Detectable?" - cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/ai-generated-content-actually-detectable Open AI blog post - help.openai.com/en/articles/8313351-how-can-educators-respond-to-students-presenting-ai-generated-content-as-their-own Free Alternatives Revision History Draftback - chromewebstore.google.com/detail/draftback/nnajoiemfpldioamchanognpjmocgkbg?hl=en-US&pli=1 Brisk - briskteaching.com/ai-tools/inspect-writing Clear classroom policies AI Assessment scale webinar with Leon Furze & Mike Perkins: myshortanswer.com/assessing-writing-in-the-age-of-ai-the-case-for-assessment-scales AI use scale (red, yellow, green, for example) "Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere." - Dylan William in his book Creating the Schools Our Children Need Anna Mills on Blue Sky - bsky.app/profile/annamillsoer.bsky.social Academic integrity Shortform, formative, targeted, in-class writing Dylan William Short Answer - myshortanswer.com Dylan Wiliam webinar recording: myshortanswer.com/webinar-recording-for-ai-k12-assessment-a-conversation-with-dr-dylan-wiliam Edu News I've Got My Peepers On: AI-Generated Lessons in Pear Deck - Stacey Roshan's tutorial - youtu.be/G7hpt8vtZHk?si=5qdVPI41pofK-LHh&t=42 Canva Dream Lab - canva.com/newsroom/news/droptober-education-2024 New Google Forms Control Options - workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/12/add-granular-control-to-google-forms.html