Improving Students Critical Thinking Skills Using AI

Improving Students Critical Thinking Skills Using AI

Educator Individualized Technology Plan by Alexis Metoyer

Last Session Review

• Discussed results of the teacher survey identifying our focus area
• Analyzed and discussed the teacher's previous observations and stratagies to determine what was successful and what wasn't
• Decided which tool we would utillize to tackle the challenge identified via the teacher survey.

Teacher Observations

• Students demonstrate moderate critical thinking skills during bell ringers but show a growing willingness to engage in problem-solving, approaching challenges with less concern about making mistakes.

Bell Ringers

• During class discussions, students show a strong eagerness to grasp the concepts being taught, demonstrating a high level of comprehension with minimal misconceptions.

Class Discussions

• When students submit their independent work, there often appears to be a significant disconnect between the understanding they demonstrate during bell ringers and class discussions.

Independent Work

• Students tend to perform better when practice is presented through multiple-choice questions; however, they struggle to complete problems requiring them to show their work or explain their reasoning. This suggests a gap in their critical thinking skills and their ability to process information independently

Other Observations

Goal Setting and Planning

Plannng for the outcome we desire

Improve Critical Thinking Skills

Increase Student Confidence

Monitor Student Progress

Celebrate Student Milestone

Monitor students growth progress through both digital and tradational pen and pencil assessments

Initiate weekly data talks with students that allow them to track their progress to mastery

Introduce students to Khanmigo as a one- on-one tutor during independent work times

Improve student accountability and engagement by celebrating students effort and progress

Khanmigo

Khanmigo by Khan Academy

Khanmigo is an AI-powered personal tutor on Khan Academy, designed to make learning more engaging and personalized. It guides you step-by-step through problems, gives helpful feedback on assignments, and offers interactive activities across subjects. Acting like a virtual teaching assistant, Khanmigo encourages you to think critically and deeply understand concepts, rather than just giving you the answers. Whether you're a student looking for support or a teacher seeking a classroom ally, Khanmigo is here to enhance your learning experience

Research

Research has shown that AI tools support the development of critical thinking by fostering analytical skills, and offering personalized feedback that allows the student to work through problems deepening their decision making skills (Bianchi, 2024).

Recent studies found that AI tools intergrated into customized curriculum significantly improved students ability to analyze and evaluate information as well as, improve their logical reasoning skills (Mayasari et al., 2024).

Questions?

FYI

The link below offers more information and demos on Khanmigo. Plese feel free to explore them in your free time.

Resources

Mayasari, N., Sastraatmadja , A. H. M., Suparman, T., Mutiara, I. I., & Maqfirah, P. A.-V. (2024). Effectiveness of Using Artificial Intelligence Learning Tools and Customized Curriculum on Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Indonesia. The Eastasouth Journal of Learning and Educations, 2(02), 111–118. https://doi.org/10.58812/esle.v2i02.302

Bianchi, I. (2024, October). Integrating AI and learning analytics for data-driven pedagogical decisions and personalized interventions in education. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381514141_Integrating_AI_and_Learning_Analytics_for_Data-Driven_Pedagogical_Decisions_and_Personalized_Interventions_in_Education

Khan Academy, (2023, March 14). Khan Academy's AI Tutor, Khanmigo - In Depth Demo [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnIgnS8Susg

Khan Academy. (n.d.). Khanmigo for Educators. Khan Academy.https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-for-educators/khanmigo-for-educators/xb4ad566b4fd3f04a:welcome-to-khanmigo-your-new-ai-teaching-assistant/xb4ad566b4fd3f04a:khanmigo-teacher-focused-ai-activities/v/welcome-to-khanmigo-teacher-tools-k4e