Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns AI Trends You Should Watch This Year with Carl Hooker - Bonus Episode with Jotform
Feb 14, 2025
Carl Hooker, a seasoned consultant and speaker in education technology, shares his expertise on the latest AI trends in education. He discusses the evolution of educators' perceptions of AI, balancing excitement with skepticism. The conversation highlights AI-powered tools for tutoring, content creation, and personalized learning, emphasizing the need for teacher involvement. Hooker also offers practical strategies for integrating AI into classrooms, ensuring that it enhances creativity while addressing ethical considerations.
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AI Disillusionment
- Educators are currently experiencing disillusionment with AI due to negative narratives.
- This leads to fear and uncertainty, hindering AI adoption in education.
Equitable AI Tutoring
- AI tutoring offers potential for equitable learning support for all students.
- It won't replace human tutors, but it can provide personalized coaching.
AI for Admin Tasks
- Administrators use AI for tasks like softening emails and onboarding new staff.
- One superintendent used NotebookLM to create interactive onboarding materials.