116. Interactive Classrooms: The Secret to Stressing Less and Boosting Student Engagement with Special Guests Joe & Kristin Merrill

Oct 15, 2024

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AI seems to be everywhere now, and that includes in your classroom. Although some teachers may be hesitant to utilize AI in their classrooms, it truly is a powerful tool for creating an interactive class and can even help to build relationships within the classroom.

Today, Joe and Kristin Merrill are joining me to talk about integrating AI into the classroom to help free up teachers’ time while giving students the opportunity to interact with the content in new ways. We are taking a look at what an interactive classroom is, concerns surrounding AI in the classroom, and how AI can help teachers. They also share why they think teachers should be excited about AI in education and how they’ve experienced burnout throughout their careers.

TOPICS COVERED:

Real experiences of burnout
Interactive class model and its integration with AI technologies in education
Active and responsive relationships in the classroom for student engagement
Tools and platforms that enhance creativity and encourage student growth, catering to diverse learning styles
Myths surrounding AI and its impact on student creativity and learning processes
Practical applications of AI feedback as a supportive tool for both educators and students
The balance between understanding technology as a learning aid while preserving the role of the teacher
Significance of student voice and creativity in demonstrating knowledge

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The Interactive Classroom Book by Joe & Kristin Merrill
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