334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI

334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI

In this podcast episode, the creators of Professor AI, an AI startup supporting students with AP exams, discuss their journey and the development of their app. The founders, who are 11th graders in high school, explain how they came up with the idea and the importance of founder-market fit. They also discuss the challenges of AI hallucinations and how they […]

333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations

333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations

Imagine students grappling with AI-crafted ethical dilemmas. They’re not just learning about sustainability – they’re learning how to question, research, and discern credible information. It’s about nurturing critical thinking and responsible info consumption – the core of information literacy ???? Want to dig into our free guide ‘Generative AI and Earth Day’? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/earth-day-and-chatgpt/ Want to join Tricia and Jeff tomorrow? […]

Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?

Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?

In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Pete Huang from The Neuron, a daily newsletter that explores AI. They discuss the origin of The Neuron and how it started as an experiment with AI-generated content. They also explore the landscape of AI and its potential impact on various industries. Pete shares his insights on the future of AI, including the use […]

330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin

330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht interviews Tyler Rablin about his new book, ‘Hacking Student Motivation.’ They discuss the importance of feedback and assessment in motivating students, the impact of grades and assessment on student motivation, and the need for change in education. Tyler shares his experiences working with students in rural agricultural communities and the challenges they face in finding […]

329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?

329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?

Dr. Elsa Friis, of Alongside, discusses how their clinician-powered AI tool supports young people in need of mental health support. The conversation highlights the need for mental health resources in schools and the shortage of mental health providers. The use of AI in mental health is not a new concept, and it can provide a warm and validating space for […]

328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games

328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games

Dan White, CEO of Filament Games, discusses the future of learning games and the importance of game-based learning pedagogy. He emphasizes the shift towards focusing on skills and conceptual understandings rather than didactic knowledge transfer. White believes that game-based experiences should prepare students for the real world by imparting useful practices and higher-order thinking skills. He also highlights the impact […]

Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?

Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?

LUDIA AI is a free tool that helps educators cultivate a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) mindset by leveraging AI. The conversation explores the fear and misconceptions around AI in education and how LUDIA AI actually emphasizes relationships and centers humanity. LUDIA AI is designed to support teachers’ time and thinking, providing ideas and options to adapt instruction efficiently. Educators […]

326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI

326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI

On this week… Dwight Gunning, a data scientist with a background in finance, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance industry. He emphasizes the importance of technology in finance and the need for financial institutions to stay up to date with AI to protect against fraud and build trust. Dwight shares his personal journey from economist to […]