Category Archives: Artificial Intelligence

Student-Use of SchoolAI Is Redefining Learning Experiences

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This week’s episode featuring Trevor Goertzen from SchoolAI kicks off a series of upcoming episodes previewing sessions at this year’s Future Ready Nebraska Conference. Trevor is joined by Eileen Heller of ESU 3 and Dr. Nicholas Ziegler of ESU 5 for a conversation highlighting the “spaces” feature within SchoolAI where educators can create a safe and student-friendly AI chatbot interaction for learners. In this episode, Trevor explains the power and potential impact of SchoolAI spaces, and Eileen and Nick share their experiences and examples in leveraging this tool in support of UDL, distance learning, and more.

To learn more about SchoolAI, visit schoolai.com/

For more info and to register for the Future Ready Nebraska Conference, visit nefutureready.com

It’s FREE and we hope to see you there in-person or virtually on June 10th-11th, 2024.

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Nebraska-Based Company Is Leveraging AI to Support Individuals with Dyslexia

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This week, we are joined by Bridget Peterkin and Grace Clausen, the co-founders of Dyslexico. Dyslexico is a Nebraska-based AI tech company that provides spelling and grammar correction tools designed specifically for those with dyslexia. Listeners will learn the origin story of this effort and how it has been built out through the support of the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska. The pod also discusses current efforts to pilot these supports in schools, and both Bridget and Grace encourage anyone interested in utilizing this technology to reach out to learn more.

Link to the Dyslexico site: https://dyslexi.co/

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Media Literacy in the Era of Generative A.I.

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Media Literacy speaker, author, and evangelist, Julie N. Smith, joins The Good Life EDU Podcast this week to talk about the impact generative artificial intelligence is having on media literacy efforts in education. On the pod, Julie highlights examples of how AI is being used to create content and what consumers (like educators, learners, and the general public) can do to keep from being misled by fake news and misinformation.

To connect with Julie, visit Julie Smith – Media Literacy Education since 1997 (heyjuliesmith.com)

For access to resources mentioned in the episode, visit:

AI Tools from Julie Smith

Julie Smith Misinformation Resources

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What Educators Need to Know About Generative AI Prompting, AI Literacy, and What’s Next

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Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO and co-founder of AI for Education, joins The Good Life EDU this week to share how teachers can take a more nuanced approach to prompting generative AI chatbots to save time during the lesson design process and enhance learning opportunities for students. Our conversation builds from there to include insights on generative AI for student use, AI literacy, and the next wave of AI tech tools that are closer to the classroom than one might think.

To connect and continue learning from Amanda, visit: AI for Education

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How One District Has Embraced Artificial Intelligence

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Rob Dickson and Dyane Smokorowski from Wichita Public Schools. They take us through their district’s venture into generative AI, which kicked off with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. In our conversation, Rob and “Smoke” delve into the motivations behind their initiative, the implementation process, and the significant shifts they’ve witnessed since then, impacting their dedication to advancing teaching and learning.

To learn more about technology at Wichita Public Schools, visit: Technology / Who We Are (usd259.org)

To read the Edweek article about this effort, visit: ChatGPT Is Everywhere in This District. Here’s What It Looks Like (edweek.org)

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Is the Use of Generative A.I. Plagiarism? Education Attorney Justin Knight Weighs in on A.I. Policies in Schools

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In this episode, we welcome Justin Knight, an attorney with Perry Law Firm, to discuss several AI-related topics and potential concerns that school districts and their educators should look to address as they establish policies and practices for the use of AI. Justin brings a great perspective and a wealth of experience with education law to this conversation. We focus on generative AI and how things like intellectual property rights, copyright law, and the crafting of a school plagiarism policy are all being challenged as this technology continues to evolve.

For more on how to cite a generative AI site as a source, visit How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? | MLA Style Center

If you are looking to extend your learning on AI, here’s an article that points to five free courses you can take to learn more about artificial intelligence: 5 Free Online AI Classes.

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Classroom-Tested Tips for Teaching Learners About Generative AI

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In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Heather Brantley of Pine Tree ISD in Longview, Texas joins us to share her experiences and insights about utilizing artificial intelligence as an educator and teaching her students about AI and generative AI. Heather’s energy and passion for this work are contagious. On the pod, she advocates for all educators to connect and collaborate with one another in our shared effort to support learners with the new landscape for learning that AI provides.

To learn more from Heather, visit https://www.heathertechedu.com/ or follow her on Twitter @HeatherTechEDU

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Curipod: An AI-Powered, Interactive Instructional Tool for Education

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This week’s guest, Eirik Hernes Berre, joins us to share all about Curipod, an interactive instructional tool that uses artificial intelligence to save educators design and research time while also promoting a more collaborative and engaging learning experience for all. Eirik is Curipod’s co-founder and our conversation delves into his experiences working with schools around the world, some potential implications of AI on the future of education, and his personal love for all things Harry Potter! We certainly enjoyed this fun and insightful episode and hope you do as well!

For more, visit Curipod.com, create an account, and begin designing your own AI-enhanced lessons.

Also, be sure to stop by Curipod’s vendor booth at this year’s ISTE Conference!

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Navigating the Present and Preparing for the Future of AI in Education

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Matt Miller joins The Good Life EDU Podcast this week to share his insights and learning from the development of his new book, AI for Educators. The episode advocates that listeners actively seek out conversations about the impact of artificial intelligence on education, as this is a topic that is rapidly evolving. Matt asks educators to see their work through the lens of what he calls their “tomorrow glasses” to acknowledge that our students will be learning and working in an AI-infused environment. So, naturally, this episode explores the implications of that reality.

For those interested in extending their learning and diving deeper into AI, check out these resources from Matt Miller…

  • Book: AI for Educators — A readable, understandable primer about AI and its implications for educators in classrooms and schools. It translates AI for teachers, so you’ll know how to prepare students for the future.
  • Online Course: AI for Educators — This deeper dive helps you tackle some of the bigger issues about AI alongside other educators taking the course. Join live streams to get details and discuss. Download bonus resources. Get 5 hours of professional development credit. Spring cohort: April 17 to May 12.

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ChatGPT and the Future of Generative AI in Education

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This week we are joined by Dr. Helen Crompton who is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, the Director of the Virtual Reality Lab, and the Director of the Technology Enhanced Learning Lab (TELL) at Old Dominion University (ODU). Dr. Crompton is on Stanford’s list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, and she is a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations (such as the United Nations and the World Bank) on educational technology topics. She has been researching and leading work around artificial intelligence in education for over a decade, and we are grateful to have her back on the pod to talk ChatGPT and all things generative AI (AGI) in the present while also looking to the future of this rapidly evolving technology.

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