Ed Tech Tuesday: HelloHistory.AI

Today's Ed Tech tool was a fun one I learned about at a conference a few months ago. When I heard of it I instantly thought of a handful of fun assignments I could use with it. In fact, I couldn't decide whether to make this an Ed Tech blog post feature or an Assignment Spotlight, so I decided to do both in one post. First I'll share a little about this tool called HelloHistory and then I'll share a few ways you might use it for online activities. 

What is Hello History AI?

Hello History AI is a an educational tool designed to bring the past to life in the classroom. Essentially, it allows individuals to have interactive "chats" with historical figures using the app. It can be used by a high school teacher teaching a history course or a nurse educator integrating historical context into your nursing curriculum. This tool has the potential to help your students connect and engage with the material. Imagine having the power to take a chapter from a textbook and turn it into an interactive, immersive experience. Let me give you some ideas how you might do that using this tool.

Why Hello History AI is Perfect for Online Nurse Educators

As online nurse educators, we constantly seek ways to make our online courses more dynamic and engaging.Hello History AI offers several features that can enhance our teaching:

1. Interactive Learning: By using AI models, Hello History AI allows us to create interactive lessons that capture our students' imaginations. This can be especially useful when discussing historical medical practices, significant figures in nursing history, or the evolution of healthcare policies.

2. Content Control: One of the really great features of Hello History AI is the control it gives us over the content. We can ensure that the information presented is accurate and relevant to our curriculum. This is crucial in nursing education, where factual accuracy is important.

3. Engaging Experiences: Bringing a chapter of a book to life can help students understand and retain complex information more effectively. For example, you could transform a lesson on Florence Nightingale into an interactive story, where students can explore her contributions to nursing and healthcare.

How to Get Started

Getting started with Hello History AI is straightforward. You simply download the app onto your smart device and follow the instructions on the screen to get started.

Practical Applications in Nursing Education

Let's brainstorm a few ways you could use Hello History AI in your own online courses:

• Historical Perspectives in Nursing: Create an interactive timeline of significant events and figures in nursing history.
• Case Studies: Develop case studies that allow students to explore historical medical cases and their impact on modern practices. 
• Healthcare Policy Evolution: Illustrate the evolution of healthcare policies and how they've shaped current practices.

Conclusion

As nurse educators, we have the unique opportunity to blend the past with the present to enrich our students' learning experiences.Hello History AI provides a tool to make history not just a subject to be studied, but an adventure to be experienced. So why not give it a try and see how it can transform your teaching?

I'd LOVE to hear your ideas on how you might be able to use this tool in your own online course. Share them in The Online Educator Facebook Group!