Dr. Sarah Thomas says AI is a creativity amplifier — a tool that gives teachers back their time so they can do the work only humans can do.

In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, Dr. Sarah Thomas — founder of EduMatch and a Regional Technology Coordinator — reframes artificial intelligence as a creativity amplifier rather than a replacement for human thinking. We talk about what she actually automates, how to use AI ethically with students, and why staying pro-human matters more than ever.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why AI works best as a creativity amplifier that frees up your time
The "big rocks" to protect first: COPPA, FERPA, and student data (PII)
How to move teachers from fear to confidence with AI
The 80/20 rule for verifying AI output — and the "find the lie in AI" classroom game
Why a robot will never replace the relationship at the heart of teaching

Full show notes and links: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e937

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