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Gears in Motion

Our narrator receives a list of instructions, but finds that AL-B is already several steps ahead in executing its plan. Meanwhile, Armand fills her in on the latest technical developments at the school.

Have you seen something be promoted as "new and improved" that wasn't actually different? What was it?

The Fall

Our narrator gets some devastating news, but AL-B is ready to help in a way she didn't expect. She soon discovers that she may have learned more about this AI program than administration ever did.

Have you ever been in trouble and received help from someone you didn't expect? What happened?

The Other Side of AL-B

Back in the classroom, the kids have been pushing AL-B to the limit until it starts behaving in a way that nobody expected.

Do you think it's possible to program AI in a way that doesn't include human ways of thinking? Would people want a program like that?

Nights With AL-B

Our narrator falls deeper into her growing parasocial relationship with AL-B, finally opening up about the reasons why she teaches.How would you sum up why you do what you do in a few sentences? What inspired you?

Reflections

Our narrator realizes that she was a little too cautious in her interactions with AL-B, but she ends up learning a bit more than she anticipated.

Have you had an interaction that taught you about yourself? What was it?

A Tale of Two AL-Bs

Our narrator begins experimenting with how AL-B behaves when out from under the school district's eye.

Have you ever behaved differently when you weren't being watched closely? Which is the real you?

My Dinner with AL-B

As AI steadily dominates our narrator's working hours, she realizes she has to get a better understanding of how it functions.

Have you been studying AI in your industry? What tasks does it do well and which does it do poorly?

Play It Safe

Our Narrator returns to the IT department to find out how AL-B can be tested. The fact that they're constantly monitored is proving to be a challenge...

Are you under heavy surveillance using computers at work or school? How does this affect your choices?

Open Up, It's AL-B

Our narrator tries to deal with AL-B's new counseling update and it seems to be behaving in a suspiciously human-like way...

Have you ever forgotten anything that you wish you could remember again?

Doctor AL-B

Our narrator introduces AL-B's controversial new features to her classroom. She can't help but notice trouble coming...

Have you encountered team opposition to new policies in a classroom or workplace? What happened?

What Do You Think?

This episode announces another major upgrade to AL-B, one that's controversial among the teaching staff. These developments make our narrator reflect on her relationship with her father and his thoughts on teaching.

Can you think of someone important who shaped your values and your career? Who was it?

Changes and More Changes

In this episode, we reflect on the changes that have taken place in how students are taught over the years. Has technology overall made it better or worse?

This episode also features a change to the opening and closing music.

Pop Open the Hood

It's time to visit IT and get AL-B working correctly, but there's worry about what could happen if the program continues to have issues.

Was there ever a time when you had to take responsibility for the results of a computer error? How did you handle it?

A Bright and Shining Future

It takes a little bit of conversation to get a sense of how AL-B's logic works. That logic in question is much different from a human...

Was there a time when you uncovered someone's reasoning just by asking a few questions? What did you learn?

It Didn't Last Long

So much for getting the hang of using AL-B. It seems like there may be a glitch, but we need dig deeper...

How quickly do you encounter issues after implementing a new technology?

Episode 3: You Get Used To It

This time we get a look into what AL-B is capable of. Turns out, automation has some significant upsides.

How has automation affected your work and living environment?

Episode 2: Meet AL-B

The teachers get access to AL-B before it's rolled out to all students. Let's give it a try...

Have you ever had an experience with AI that was unsettling? What happened?

Episode 1: AL-B Your New Buddy

In this series, a veteran teacher navigates the introduction of an AI module. She's got some reservations. Have you encountered AI in the classroom or workplace yet? What was your experience?