AI CAFE 2025

AI CAFE 2025
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The first school year in the age of generative AI is historic and is raising many big questions. AI Café is where active classroom teachers meet to share what we've learned about managing generative AI in the classroom this week? Grab a cup of coffee with a middle school teacher, a university professor, an early childhood educator-technology specialist, and an education researcher as we meet to share our weekly discoveries. We cover it all from the aha moments to mistakes we’ve made, and the lessons we learned. We cap the meet-up by sharing the AI tools we found most helpful and effective.
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The podcast explores various critical themes including the management of AI in education, ethical considerations, AI literacy, and the implications of AI tools on teaching and learning. For example, episodes delve into personalized learning, the challenges of AI bans, and the balance between technology use and maintaining foundational skills, with specific discussions on effective AI tools and their impact on student engagement.

The first school year in the age of generative AI is historic and is raising many big questions. AI Café is where active classroom teachers meet to share what we’ve learned about managing generative AI in the classroom this week? Grab a cup of coffee with a middle school teacher, a university professor, an early childhood educator-technology specialist, and an education researcher as we meet to share our weekly discoveries. We cover it all from the aha moments to mistakes we’ve made, and the lessons we learned. We cap the meet-up by sharing the AI tools we found most helpful and effective.
The AI Cafe podcasts 2024 mic drop episode looks back on a year of generative AI in education. Through the lens of a diverse cohort of educators ranging from early adopters to AI skeptics. The discussions highlight the evolving perceptions of AI, from initial fears of cheating and hindering critical thinking to recognizing its potential to enhance strategic thinking and critical analysis. The podcast covers various aspects, including AI’s role in personalized learning, ethical concerns about AI bans, and the importance of data security. It emphasizes the need for intentional AI use, balancing technology with foundational skills, and fostering a community of educators navigating this AI-driven educational landscape. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Labs. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves. See an error or have a suggestion? Leave your comments below.

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