BrainTools at Schools
BrainTools at Schools
Podcast Description
Hear from leading educators on preparing our students and schools for a world of AI with brain science and thinking skills. Practice-based episodes jam packed with practical strategies for your classrooms. braintoolsatschools.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on effective teaching practices and the integration of artificial intelligence in education with episodes discussing topics such as differentiation through AI, the importance of traditional assessments like essays, and strategies to prevent teacher burnout. For example, a recent episode featured educator Paul Matthews discussing evidence-based literacy practices enhanced by AI.
Hear from leading educators on preparing our students and schools for a world of AI with brain science and thinking skills. Practice-based episodes jam packed with practical strategies for your classrooms.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Brain Tools at Schools podcast, host Samuel speaks with educator Paul Matthews about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. They discuss the principles outlined in Paul’s book, ‘Artificial Intelligence for Real Literacy,’ and how AI can enhance teaching practices without replacing the educator’s role. Paul shares insights on using AI for differentiation, retrieval practice, and other evidence-based strategies, while also addressing concerns about teacher burnout and the importance of maintaining traditional assessment methods like essays. The conversation emphasizes the need for educators to embrace AI as a tool for improving their impact in the classroom.
Key Takeaways
* AI can be used to enhance pedagogical practices
* Teachers should ask for options, not answers from AI
* AI is a tool to assist teachers, not replace them
* Differentiation is a key area where AI can help
* Teacher burnout can be mitigated by using AI effectively
* Essays are important for developing critical thinking skills
* AI can help create assessments that are more engaging
* Educators should focus on deepening their understanding of a few pedagogical practices
* Training should involve all staff, not just tech enthusiasts
* One effective way to learn AI is through practical application
Where to follow Paul Matthews
* Socials: Linkedin
* Paul’s AI Software for Teachers : My Teachers Aide
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to AI in Education
03:06 The Journey to Writing ‘Artificial Intelligence for Real Literacy’
06:04 AI as a Teacher’s Assistant
09:02 Pedagogical Practices Enhanced by AI
12:05 Preventing Teacher Burnout with AI
15:13 The Role of Essays in Education
18:03 Navigating AI in Assessments
20:53 Effective Teaching Practices in the Age of AI
24:13 Training Teachers to Use AI Effectively
27:05 Final Thoughts and Resources
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