VI-EDU-12: Exploring the Role of ChatGPT in the Classroom and as an Accommodation

Overview

This session explores ChatGPT as an educator's tool for writing support and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. We discuss integrating ChatGPT into the writing process, fostering independence, and promoting ethical writing practices. Educators gain strategies for providing effective support while maintaining academic integrity. Real-life case studies highlight successful implementation and its impact on student learning. Attendees leave with practical insights for leveraging ChatGPT to empower writing skills and accommodate individuals with disabilities, fostering inclusivity and originality.

Content Disclosure: OpenAI has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as ChatGPT. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of ChatGPT.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe three or more potential benefits of using ChatGPT as an accommodation tool for individuals with disabilities.
2. Discuss ethical writing practices and maintaining academic integrity when utilizing ChatGPT as an educator's tool.
3. Develop two or more strategies to address ethical considerations and mitigate risks associated with using ChatGPT as an assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.

Strand(s)

Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education; Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Target Audience

Accessibility Professional; ADA Coordinator; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologist; Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Transition Coordinator; Visual Impairment Specialists; Vocational Rehabilitation

Experience Level

Intermediate; Advanced

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Elementary - Secondary (K-12); Higher Education; Adult/Senior

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with live-stream

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

End date of CRC CEUs offering: January 22, 2025
As this course was included in the ATIA 2024 Virtual Event series, please refer to the ATIA Learning Center CEUs page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.

Speaker/s:

Jeffrey Davis, PhD, ATP

The Accessibility Clinic Inc., Executive Director

Biography

Jeffrey Davis PhD, ATP has 19 years experience in public education, 16 years of those years working with assistive technology. He is dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities for students and ensuring equal access to education. To help individuals with disabilities in a broader way, Dr. Davis founded The Accessibility Clinic Inc. to provide through charity for individuals in critical need.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Dr. Davis receives a salary from Seminole County Public Schools, Assistive Technology Evaluations & Services LLC, and The Accessibility Clinic Inc.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No