Today we sit down with educator and tech thinker Matt Esterman to unpack the current and future role of AI in education.
From low-risk ways to explore AI tools to fostering student AI literacy, they dive deep into how teachers can harness AI for planning, differentiation, admin support, and more. Together, we tackle big-picture topics like ethics, privacy, and school-wide policies, while keeping things grounded in practical classroom strategies.
Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this episode offers inspiration and tools to confidently explore AI in your teaching practice.
Key points we discuss in this episode:
- Easy and safe ways to experiment with AI in your planning and classroom
- Recommended tools: Perplexity, Diffit, and Brisk for teacher efficiency
- How to guide students in using AI responsibly
- Tips for maintaining privacy with AI
- The importance of critical thinking and AI literacy for future-ready learners
- Creative uses for AI
AI is here to stay and Matt Easterman is leading the way when it comes to opening up the discussion in our we can use it successfully in our classroom as teachers and for our students.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Matt on Linkedin or check out his website
AI Tools Matt spoke about: Perplexity, Diffit, and Brisk
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