AI on the News Beat

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• AI in Higher education → Ripsimé K. Bledsoe, a subscriber to the newsletter in Texas, has written an informative article on Generative AI and the higher education space that is well worth a read.

Fresh prompts ✨

I know many people may be thinking about reports so here is a reminder of a prompt shared earlier in the year to support with creating these. This one utilises Claude as you can upload entire word docs for it to analyse. However, for this to work in Copilot, you could take a screenshot of the report format, but this will take some additional steps.

1. Fill in the template with all the attainment and behaviour details, but do not add any identifiable information. I would even go so far as to suggest removing the school name.

2. Log into Claude and upload the report from step one. This can be done through clicking the paper clip in the chat box.

3. Paste the following prompt:

You need to write some statements that could be used for school reports for children who go to school in England. Every year, schools must report back on the following, achievements and general progress The reports need to be in a professional and well written tone as the audience for them are the parents. The language should be positive. For example, instead of <example> Jonny constantly messes around in lessons </example> it should be <example> Jonny has worked hard on his focus, but can still find it difficult to participate in lessons.</example>.

Use the template to support the generation of the teacher comment and three targets by attending to the key on how well pupils are doing in each subject. The general comments should focus on non-core subjects in the English national curriculum.

Class Teacher's Comment

Amelia has been an enthusiastic and hardworking pupil throughout the year. Her reading fluency has developed very well, allowing her to tackle more complex texts with confidence. In writing, Amelia is making good progress in structuring her ideas coherently and using an increasingly rich vocabulary.

Amelia's mathematical skills are secure and she applies her knowledge accurately to problem-solving. An area to continue developing is fuller explanations of her working process. In science, Amelia demonstrates keen scientific curiosity through her insightful questioning.

Amelia is a friendly and cooperative member of the class. She has concentrated well in lessons across the curriculum, actively contributing her ideas. Amelia's creative flair has been particularly evident in her art projects this year. Her singing has also been a valued contribution to music lessons and performances. With her positive attitude to learning, Amelia has had a successful year.

Targets for the Year Ahead

- To develop more stamina for extended writing tasks, practicing planning and revising her work.

- To build deeper reasoning skills in math, explaining her thinking process more comprehensively.

- To push herself further in the foundation subjects by asking for extension tasks that challenge her abilities.

For the non-core subjects, some positive points could include:

Art: Amelia approaches art activities enthusiastically and her observational drawing skills are developing well.

Music: Amelia has good rhythm and sings with confidence. She is learning to read musical notation.

PE: Amelia is an energetic participant who works well in teams. Her ball handling skills are a strength.

This maintains a professional, celebratory tone while highlighting areas for further progress. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional requirements.

Industry updates 🤖

• Open AI in partnership with News Corp → News Corp and OpenAI have entered a multi-year agreement granting OpenAI access to News Corp’s major news publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The Times, to enhance its products and provide reliable information to users. The partnership will also involve News Corp sharing journalistic expertise to maintain high standards in OpenAI’s offerings, marking a significant collaboration between journalism and technology.