Human First in an AI World with Dr. Mark Zeiler - TEC 90
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach in education amidst the rise of AI technologies.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Zeiler, an experienced educator, administrator, and edtech leader, to dig into what it really means to keep education human-centered in an AI-driven world. We talk about building school culture, navigating compliance-heavy systems, and why connection—not programs—actually drives change in schools. We also get into AI—where it helps, where it can hurt, and how we can use it to give time back to what matters most: people. 💡 Key Takeaways Connection over compliance: Systems matter—but relationships drive impact Culture isn’t built once a year: It needs to be visible and ongoing Recognition changes schools: Simple systems can shift morale fast AI should remove friction—not replace thinking Human intelligence still leads the work 🧠 Practical Ideas You Can Use Tomorrow Set up a simple weekly recognition system (students + staff) Build in daily micro-connections (quick check-ins > big initiatives) Use AI to free up time for people, not add more to your plate 🚧 Trade-Off to Consider If we don’t intentionally design for connection, AI and compliance will take over our time—and school becomes transactional instead of relational. 🤝 Guest Info…
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