Ep. 297 | Most Assignments Were Broken Even Before AI w/ Annie Kim Sytsma

From EdTech Bites Podcast by Gabriel Carrillo

April 22, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 297

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and strategies surrounding AI in education with guest Annie Kim Sytsma.

This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to last, and comfortable for all-day use. With over 5 million headsets and headphones sold, schools trust TWT because they just work, delivering consistent performance while simplifying technology. Instead of replacing cheap headsets year after year, invest in a solution that schools nationwide trust every day. TWT Audio — hear the difference. AI isn’t going away but the way schools are handling it might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I chat with Annie Kim Sytsma from Michigan Virtual to unpack what’s really happening inside schools right now. From districts banning AI to others fully embracing it, the reality is messy and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. We dive into: Why banning AI is no longer realistic How teachers are redesigning assignments to outsmart shortcuts What students are actually doing with AI (hint: it’s changing) How to build transparency instead of fear…

People in this episode

Host: Gabriel Carrillo

Guest: Annie Kim Sytsma

Topics covered

AI in education
assignment redesign
transparency in classrooms
impact of AI on students
educational technology

Keywords

AI
education
assignments
transparency
technology
students
TWT Audio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Virtual

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