AI Image Generation for Educators

AI for Education's latest webinar dove into the world of "AI Image Generation for Educators" and explored how this cutting-edge technology can transform your practice. Mandy DePriest and Amanda Bickerstaff reviewed our favorite AI image-generation tools and highlighted the practical strategies and prompting techniques that will help you get the most out of them.

Here are the highlights for the main topics we covered:

1. Image Generation Applications in Education

-Discussion on the use of image generation for creativity in lesson planning.
-Examples of using image generation for visual writing prompts and custom images.
-Engaging students with creative tasks using image generation.

2. How Image Generators Work

-Explanation of how generative AI and image generators function.
-Discussion on the diffusion approach to image creation.
-Examples of different image generators and their strengths.

3. Review of Popular Image Generators

-Overview of popular image generators like Adobe Firefly, Canva Magic Media, MidJourney, DALL-E, Google Gemini, Microsoft Designer, Ideogram, and Leonardo AI.
-Discussion on the strengths and limitations of different tools.
-Emphasis on free and accessible tools for educators.

4. Ethical Considerations and Limitations

-Discussion on bias in image generation models.
-Concerns about cultural representation, historical and scientific accuracy.
-Issues related to copyright and ethical use of generative AI.
-Potential for misuse, including deepfakes and explicit images.

5. Writing Effective Prompts for Image Generators

-Tips for writing effective image prompts.
-Importance of being specific and detailed in prompts.
-Examples of well-structured prompts for different styles and subjects.

6. Live Demonstration and Feedback

-Live demonstration of creating images using different tools.
-Participants suggest prompts and see real-time results.
-Discussion on refining prompts and troubleshooting issues.

7. Classroom Applications

-Ideas for using image generation in the classroom.
-Examples include illustrating stories, visual definitions, and creating custom classroom materials.
-Encouragement for educators to experiment with these tools.

Check out the full webinar recording and all the resources (including a PDF of the one pager) here.