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Mar 13 2025

Lynn Cashell on How She Integrated AI into Genius Hour

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast One Comment

In this latest episode, Lynn Cashell shares how she integrated AI into her student Genius Hour projects. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple…

Feb 12 2025

A Continuum for Using AI in Schools

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast 2 Comments

In my latest article and podcast, I share a continuum for how we can think about AI integration in our educational institutions. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the…

Feb 03 2025

Avoiding the Astrodome Effect with AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast, Vintage Innovation No Comments

Artificial Intelligence has some very real promise. But in this week's article and podcast, we explore the danger of the Astrodome Effect and focus, instead, on a blended approach to AI integration. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to…

Jan 07 2025

The Human Advantage: Nine Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose in an AI-Powered World

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

With AI becoming a helpful tool in education, it’s easy to see the benefits of quick access to information, personalized support, and the efficiency that technology can bring. However, as we embrace these tools, we also want to preserve and nurture the learning experiences that…

Nov 20 2024

From Scrolling to Solving – Why Deeper Learning is Vital in a Distracted World

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Depth Advantage, Podcast One Comment

It's no secret that students are distracted. But what type of pedagogical approach can we take that helps students engage in sustained, focused learning that leads to endurance rather than distraction? In my latest article in the series The Concentration Code I shared an overview of…

Sep 25 2024

AI Won’t Replace Teachers But It Will Transform Nearly Every Aspect of the Job

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast One Comment

Note that this isn't simply the question, "How will AI change teaching in the future?" This starts with the question, "How is AI already changing the teaching profession?" Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on…

Sep 09 2024

Seven Questions to Ask Before Having Students Use AI Tools

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast 4 Comments

Artificial Intelligence can feel overwhelming. With so many tools and strategies, you might be wondering where to start or what to do. But I actually think that before we integrate AI into our lessons with students, we should ask some critical questions that will guide…

May 23 2024

Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast 4 Comments

For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. It is a deeply human endeavor. The teachers who can leverage this human element through authentic learning will ultimately prepare students for an unpredictable world forged by AI. Listen to…

May 06 2024

Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast 7 Comments

We often talk about the need for students to have voice and choice in their learning. We want them to engage in meaningful, productive struggle as they do projects and engage in problem-solving. But where does AI fit into this? In past articles, we've explored…

Apr 30 2024

Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Podcast 2 Comments

It's easy to get dismissive about educational theory. I've heard teachers say "Don't bother with the theory. Just focus on practical strategies." But when done well, theory can provide a roadmap and framework we can use. It can be a nuanced dialogue that cuts to…

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Lynn Cashell on How She Integrated AI into Genius Hour

A Continuum for Using AI in Schools

Avoiding the Astrodome Effect with AI

The Human Advantage: Nine Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose in an AI-Powered World

From Scrolling to Solving – Why Deeper Learning is Vital in a Distracted World

AI Won’t Replace Teachers But It Will Transform Nearly Every Aspect of the Job

Seven Questions to Ask Before Having Students Use AI Tools

Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers

Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI

Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice

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