In this episode, I chat with Sheila Dokken, Coordinator of Prevention and Safety for a large district in Minnesota, about how AI can support educator wellness and emotional intelligence instead of just adding more to an already full plate. You’ll also hear about her PRISM framework for moving from overwhelm to clarity, plus the idea of owning your 10% and using AI as a reflective thought partner during high-stress moments. If you want to explore how AI can help educators slow down, process, and respond with intention rather than just produce more, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for How AI Can Support Educator Wellness and Emotional Intelligence
- Consider using AI as a reflection tool for processing stress, not just as a productivity engine.
- Try the PRISM framework (Pause, Reflect, Identify, Strategize, Move) to interrupt reactive cycles and respond with intention.
- Give yourself permission to pause before reacting, even if that pause is typing a thought into a chatbot instead of hitting send.
- Focus your energy on the 10% you can control and let go of the 90% you cannot.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Sheila Dokken on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook
- Learn more about Sheila Dokken’s work
- Find Hey AI, I’m Tired: Using AI to Regulate Stress, Build Resilience, and Own Your 10% on Amazon (Sheila Dokken’s book)
- Tech Tips for Teacher Wellness with Meredith Boullion (Podcast Episode)
- Quick Tips for a Happier School Year with Suzanne Dailey (Podcast Episode)
- 4 AI Chatbot Tips for Teachers to Go Beyond the Basics (Blog Post)
- A Digital Spin to Finding Joy This School Year with Sheila Kennedy (Podcast Episode)
