What are method card decks?

Method card decks are composed of cards that offer a structured approach for individuals or teams to address opportunities and challenges strategically. Each card presents a question, an idea, or a scenario designed to provoke conversation and inspire innovation, guiding users through the process of exploring and resolving complex issues. Method cards are valuable tools for facilitating brainstorming sessions, strategic planning, and decision-making, empowering users to systematically explore different aspects of a problem and develop creative solutions. People can break down complex issues into manageable pieces using method card decks, encouraging thorough analysis and collaborative and innovative thinking.

Introducing the AI Classroom Integration Deck

As we've journeyed through the transformative eras of microcomputers, the Internet, and cellular telephones, we've witnessed the impacts of technological developments on our society and how they influence our interactions and lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) represents another groundbreaking development, and we are still learning about its potential impacts, including how AI will be used in the classroom to support teaching and learning.

The AI Method Card Deck, crafted by educators for educators, is a strategic planning tool designed to help teachers make sense of AI and how it can be used in their classroom practice. Emphasizing critical inquiry, the deck equips teachers to ask pivotal questions about the planning and preparation required for AI use, AI’s impact on classroom practice, and how to evaluate AI's performance as a teaching and learning tool.

Educators can use this comprehensive and strategic tool to navigate the complexities of AI and develop a sensible plan for their classroom. There is a lot to know, and the card deck helps educators ask the right questions, enabling them to explore their perspectives and ideas about AI and its possible uses and how AI will impact their classroom practice.

  • This part of the deck comprises 26 cards with questions about the planning and preparation necessary to integrate AI into classroom practice. These questions will help you identify what you need to know to build a foundation for effective and valuable AI use.

  • This part of the deck comprises 33 questions that will challenge you to consider and define how AI can impact your daily practice. The cards help you explore the components of classroom instruction that will help you to develop a pedagogy that includes the wise application of AI.

  • This part of the deck is composed of 8 cards that will help you reflect on how to evaluate your use of AI and engage in continuous improvement.

67 Cards

The AI Classroom Integration Deck comprises 67 cards, each presenting critical questions about AI's application in educational settings. These inquiries prompt reflection on personal beliefs and perspectives concerning AI. Designed to stimulate discussion, the cards aid in pinpointing individual beliefs, assessing knowledge and gaps regarding AI, and determining the core values associated with AI utilization. The deck is designed around the 4P’s - planning, preparation, practice and performance. The card decks can be purchased in physical or digital formats! Check out examples of the card questions.

14 Games

The deck's cards can be used with 14 games, specifically designed to promote the development of an AI and classroom integration plan through collaborative game-play. The games enable players to examine and uncover priorities and readiness, assess risk-reward, and develop a plan for strategic integration. Examples include DeskScape Discovery, Yes And…, The Impact of Ideas, Assessing Readiness and Developing Priorities, Designing Classroom Instructional Practice with AI, and Developing Strategic Balance. The games promote discovery, reflection, interaction, and strategic planning. Several games come with large-format downloadable/printable game placemats to be used with the cards. Check out all 14 games!

1 AICopilot

The AI Classroom Integration Deck is enhanced by an AI CoPilot, an intelligent assistant finely tuned to the nuances of artificial intelligence in education. This CoPilot serves as a co-designer, helping educators navigate the intricacies of the 67 cards. Utilizing the AI CoPilot deepens educators' comprehension of AI concepts and hones their skills, paving the way for crafting strategic integration plans. Engage with the AI CoPilot and transform your classroom experience, turning AI learning into a dynamic and practical plan for success! Requires access to ChatGPT and GPT’s.

50+ Resources

The AI Classroom Integration Deck is supported by online resources that will help you investigate the essential issues of using AI in the classroom. They can be used to help identify responses associated with the method card questions. We have also included access to educationmethod.cards blog posts that present our ideas about AI regarding the opportunities it presents, the challenges of using AI in school and other meaningful topics that provide value to the method card deck. Topics include leadership, policy, literacy, ethics, classroom practice and more!

Begin by asking the right questions.

Finish with a plan.

Every classroom is unique, with its dynamics and characteristics, and every teacher is different. The method card deck facilitates a personalized learning experience by emphasizing a question-based approach, allowing each individual to discover the answers that will support their strategic use of artificial intelligence in their classroom.

  • Reflect on perspectives and beliefs about your classroom practice, AI, and the application of AI to teaching and learning.

  • Identify knowledge gaps. Understand what you know and don’t know about AI and develop your approach to eliminating gaps in your understanding. Develop your priorities for learning about AI.

  • Engage in collaborative exploration and discussion about AI. Work with your teammates to explore the power, potential, and challenges of applying artificial intelligence to classroom practice.

  • Develop a strategic plan. Use the 14 games to apply a strategic approach to developing a thoughtful and effective AI integration plan. The card deck comes with a 23-page manual for playing the games!

  • Advance the experience you offer. Leverage AI to enhance your existing practices and introduce innovative strategies to develop engaging and effective learning environments.

  • Have fun! AI is a complex topic. Use the cards and the games to break down the complexity into manageable components. Have fun along the way by using a gamified approach to improve what you do with kids.

Professional Development and Consulting

Are you seeking assistance in preparing your organization for AI adoption? Do you require guidance on using the method card deck as a strategic tool for planning for AI integration? Would a custom, white-labeled method card deck benefit your organization? We provide a range of services and solutions that can be customized to meet your specific needs. Learn more here.

What’s in the Works?

We have three additional decks in the works. The next deck released will be an AI Integration Leadership Deck, which complements the AI Classroom Deck. We’ll follow with a deck that helps people focus on the change associated with a personal journey. After that, we’ll release a deck on the design of contemporary learning spaces for schools that will help educators create unique and compelling spaces for teaching and learning.

AI Integration Leadership Method Card Deck

Personal Journey Method Card Deck

Designing Learning Spaces Method Card Deck