Generative AI tools are an exciting way to revise text for a range of purposes! Whether you need a message to sound professional, sophisticated, or simply more upbeat, these tools can tailor content to fit any audience. This is particularly valuable for Trade and Technical Teachers aiming to support diverse student learning needs.
In CTE (Career and Technical Education) classrooms, students come in with varying reading abilities, and they often encounter technical terms that are new to them. Understanding written content can be even more challenging for students learning English as an additional language. Instead of skipping reading assignments and relying only on visuals or oral instructions, CTE teachers can leverage AI to make reading assignments more accessible and engaging.
One powerful strategy is using AI to revise technical text with added phonic spelling for new vocabulary. This way, students can better pronounce and recognize important terms, boosting their reading confidence and fluency. The following video demonstrates how to modify text to make key terms stand out phonetically.
Helping students pronounce technical terms correctly encourages them to recognize and use these words in context. Shared class discussions then deepen understanding, and other tech tools can assist with definitions as needed. CTE teachers create a reading-friendly environment that strengthens student learning by using Generative AI to integrate phonics into text.
Dick Jones, 11-9-24
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