AI Advocates:  Empowering Teachers with AI Tools & Strategies

Dieker, Lisa; Mosher, Maggie

Publication

AI Advocates: Empowering Teachers with AI Tools & Strategies

Dieker, Lisa
;
Mosher, Maggie

Abstract

In the debut episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher introduce their podcast, aimed at helping teachers integrate AI into education effectively. They discuss their backgrounds, personal motivations for advocating AI in education, and their shared passion for equity and accessibility, particularly for students with disabilities. The hosts outline the three main types of AI: ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence): Task-specific AI, like Siri or Zoom. AGI (Artificial General Intelligence): AI with human-like reasoning and learning capabilities. ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence): A future AI that surpasses human intelligence. They emphasize the benefits of AI in saving time for educators while acknowledging concerns like privacy, bias, and misinformation. Future episodes will provide practical AI tools, strategies, and safety guidelines to empower teachers.

Description

This is Season 1 - Episode 1 of the AI Advocates podcasts created by the FLITE Stem Center. The purpose of AI Advocates is to provide podcasts dedicated to helping educators integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms to save time, enhance learning, and provide more equitable educational opportunities. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher from the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, these podcasts offer tips, tools, and strategies for teachers looking to incorporate AI into their teaching practices safely and effectively.