In this episode of The Podclass, host Elizabeth Tingle explores how AI can transform education with guests Dr. Sarah Eaton, Michelle Baragar, and Chris Gonzalez. They discuss how AI can streamline administrative tasks—like lesson planning, newsletters, and quizzes—giving teachers more time to focus on meaningful interactions with students. The conversation highlights the importance of ethical AI use, emphasizing transparency, student privacy, and open discussions in the classroom. The guests also explore AI’s potential to create inclusive educational materials and support diverse learning needs, ultimately fostering a healthier, more efficient school environment.

Resources:

https://claude.ai

https://www.magicschool.ai/

https://gemini.google.com

https://chatgpt.com/

https://copilot.microsoft.com/

https://innoverse.ca/

https://www.youtube.com/@innoverse_

https://heygen.com

https://suno.com

https://teachers.ab.ca/professional-development

ATA Professional Development YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ATAProfessionalDevelopment

Some tips for using AI in school (ATA article): https://teachers.ab.ca/news/some-tips-using-ai-school

Artificial Intelligence Policy Guidance by the Alberta School Boards Association:https://www.asba.ab.ca/uploads/files/Documents/Artificial%20Intelligence/ASBA%20AI%20Policy%20Guidance.pdf

Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741805/co-intelligence-by-ethan-mollick/

Daniel Fitzpatrick's The AI Educator: https://www.theaieducator.io/