In this episode, I chat with curriculum supervisor and educator Amir Taron Ayres about effective AI strategies for lesson planning and instructional leadership. You’ll also hear how educators are using artificial intelligence tools to unpack standards, design lessons, and support diverse learners. Tune in to explore practical, ethical, and mindset-shifting ways to integrate AI into your teaching practice!
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Tips for AI Strategies for Educators
- Productivity is a starting point, but true value comes from using AI as a thought partner.
- A shift in mindset is essential for moving from surface-level to intentional AI use.
- Sharing AI chat links is a practical strategy for collaboration and professional development.
- Starting with AI-powered education tools is a low-stakes, high-value entry point.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Amir Taron Ayres X (Twitter) & Bluesky
- Check out Amir Taron Ayres’ Edutopia profile
- Diffit (AI curated teaching resources)
- Brisk Teaching (AI-powered teacher tools)
- ChatGPT (Chatbot)
- Gemini (Chatbot)
- Empowerment Perspective Group
- Educating for AI fluency: Managing cognitive bleed and AI dependency (article)
- A Simple Way to Stay on Top of AI in Education Trends (Blog Post)
- Creativity and Ethics in the Age of AI with Eric Walters (Podcast Episode)
- How to Cite AI Images in the Classroom (Blog Post)
- Practical Tips: AI for School Leaders with Vickie Echols (Podcast Episode)
- 4 Easy Ways to Introduce AI Chatbots to Students (Blog Post)
