In this episode, we dive into the back-to-school mindset around AI and how teachers can take their first meaningful steps into the world of mindful AI use.

As the new school year begins, Dani, Mica, and Jake share what they’re thinking about, from fine-tuning lessons and leveling up student multimedia projects to navigating tensions between individual creativity and AI assistance. They reflect on the need for AI literacy, shifting beyond digital worksheets, and the importance of school-wide norms.

The episode also features a segment on practical first moves for teachers new to AI. Whether it’s asking AI to critique your lesson, refreshing a tired assignment, or replacing your next Google search with a prompt, the goal is to help educators discover what AI can (and can’t) do, and how to use it as a creative partner rather than a shortcut machine.

This episode is a launchpad for teachers eager to explore AI in the new year, while keeping human judgment and classroom values at the center.For more, find us on Instagram, Bluesky and Substack

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