In this episode, I welcome back Rachelle Dene Poth, fellow ISTE author, teacher, and consultant, to the podcast to spotlight the latest advancements in AI, AR/VR, and the Metaverse in education. You’ll also hear tips from her new book, What the Tech?, about ways to use this technology to create immersive and impactful student learning experiences. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and learn how to leverage EdTech in your classroom.
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Tips for AI, AR/VR, and the Metaverse
- AI tools have rapidly evolved since 2022, offering more accessible and powerful options for educators.
- AR and VR provide immersive learning experiences, from virtual science labs to historical simulations.
- The Metaverse is reshaping education by creating digital environments where students and educators can interact.
- Educators should focus on AI tools that meet specific classroom needs rather than trying everything at once.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Rachelle Dene Poth on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, & Bluesky
- Find What the Tech?: An Educator’s Guide to AI, AR/VR, the Metaverse and More on Amazon
- Rachelle Dene Poth’s Blog, Newsletter, & Consulting Form
- Find all of Rachelle Dene Poth’s books here
- ThriveinEDU Podcast
- Codespaces (Coding platform)
- Merge Cube (AR/VR Learning and Creation)
- Google Arts & Culture (Virtual reality resource)
- Victory XR (Home VR education software)
- Ed3 DAO (Emerging tech professional development resource)
- Snorkl (AI-powered feedback tool)
- MagicSchool (AI curated teaching resources)
- SchoolAI (AI-powered tools for teaching & learning)
- Almanack (AI-powered tools for teaching & learning)
- Brisk Teaching (AI Assistant for Educators)
- Eduaide.Ai (AI-powered tools for teaching & learning)
- CoGrader (AI Essay grader)
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- How Students Can Work in Teams Remotely with Rachelle Dene Poth (Podcast Episode)
- Protecting Student Data with Smart Strategies for Schools and Districts with Roxi Thompson (Podcast Episode)
- How Teachers Can Use AI to Save Time with Brisk Teaching (Blog Post)
- Things to Watch in AI in Education in 2025 with Dan Fitzpatrick (Podcast Episode)
