Teaching in the Age of AI: Reflections from the Krause Center for Innovation
Last summer, I took the AI Capstone course at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, and it completely reframed how I think about artificial intelligence in education. I’ve always been curious about new technology, but this course went well beyond learning how to “use” AI tools. We unpacked how large language models (LLMs)…
Choosing Connection Over Convenience: 3 Things I’m NOT Using AI For
I don’t really like to cook. While I love to eat, cooking is just not something that brings me joy. If there’s a faster option, like ordering in or using the microwave, I’m all about it. But even I know that some meals require care, effort, and that personal touch you can’t outsource to DoorDash….
From GPS to GPTs: Steering Students Toward AI Literacy
AI is like your GPS. You plug in the destination, and it gives you directions. It’s great at finding the fastest route, avoiding traffic, and even letting you know when there’s an In-N-Out Burger nearby. But here’s the thing: if you don’t know where you’re going in the first place, the GPS is useless. And…
A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI for Lesson Planning
The Sunday night scaries have crept in. You’re thinking about your stack of ungraded papers, unfinished lesson plan for tomorrow, and your to-do list is reminding you to buy snacks for tomorrow’s staff meeting. Besides turning on the Calm app to try and squeeze in some mindfulness (Free to CTA members, btw!), what if I…
5 Reasons Teachers Should Start Using AI (Right Now)
AI isn’t here to replace you. It is here to support you. Imagine if you had a co-teacher who worked tirelessly to help you plan and spark new ideas. (Shoutout to the best student-teacher I ever had – Gil Concepcion, you were so clutch in 2020!) That’s what AI can do for us as teachers….
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