S9E1 - AI in Action: Transforming Teaching and Learning at Hillbrook

About this episode

This episode explores how AI can enhance teaching practices and empower students at Hillbrook School.

Episode Notes - Join host Bill Selak and kindergarten teacher Dana Ford as they kick off Season 9 of the Hillbrook School Podcast! This episode dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, exploring how AI can enhance teaching practices and empower students. Bill and Dana discuss their year-long professional development initiative aimed at helping teachers effectively utilize AI tools. They reflect on the positive feedback received from faculty and share their excitement about the potential of AI to support hyper-personalized learning experiences. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining the human element in education, emphasizing that while AI can assist teachers, it cannot replace the social and emotional connections that are vital for young learners. Throughout the episode, they highlight practical applications of AI, such as generating customized reading materials and creating choice boards that cater to individual student interests. As they ponder the future of AI in education, Bill and Dana invite listeners to reflect on what they hope AI will make possible for students. Read transcript

People in this episode

Host: Bill Selak

Guest: Dana Ford

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• education
• teaching practices
• personalized learning

Keywords

• AI tools
• professional development
• customized reading materials
• choice boards

Mentioned in this episode

Products: AI tools

Books & works: Transforming Teaching and Learning

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