Practical AI Strategies for K-12 and Higher Ed with John Williamson

About this episode

Jackie Pelegrin discusses with John Williamson how generative AI can enhance education while maintaining teacher autonomy and student agency.

What if AI became your most thoughtful co-teacher instead of a shortcut students hide behind? Jackie had an engaging and insightful conversation with John Williamson, lead curriculum developer at Grand Canyon University and founder of Olive and Rose Education, to map out how generative AI can boost creativity, deepen learning, and give teachers precious time back—without losing professional judgment or student agency. We unpack John’s three-tier framework for responsible adoption: AI-assiste...

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Pelegrin

Guest: John Williamson

Topics covered

• AI in education
• K-12 strategies
• higher education
• generative AI
• teacher support
• curriculum development

Keywords

• AI strategies
• education
• creativity
• learning
• curriculum
• teacher time
• student agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Canyon University, Olive and Rose Education

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