Artificial Intelligence Archives

Apr 02 2025

Centaurs, Cyborgs, and Coffee-Bearded Logos – Seven Ways AI Is Changing Creativity

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

About a week ago, ChatGPT rolled out a major update to its image generation and suddenly my feed was flooded with AI-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli. While the results are impressive (yes, it finally gets hands and text right) but also pretty…

Mar 26 2025

Ten Ways to Use AI for Deeper Learning and Mastery

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast No Comments

We often hear about AI and student cheating. This is a valid concern. But I'd like to highlight ways that we can use AI for deeper mastery. In this post (and podcast), I explore how we can move beyond using AI for quick answers and…

Mar 13 2025

Lynn Cashell on How She Integrated AI into Genius Hour

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast One Comment

In this latest episode, Lynn Cashell shares how she integrated AI into her student Genius Hour projects. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple…

Feb 12 2025

A Continuum for Using AI in Schools

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast One Comment

In my latest article and podcast, I share a continuum for how we can think about AI integration in our educational institutions. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the…

Feb 03 2025

Avoiding the Astrodome Effect with AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast, Vintage Innovation No Comments

Artificial Intelligence has some very real promise. But in this week's article and podcast, we explore the danger of the Astrodome Effect and focus, instead, on a blended approach to AI integration. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to…

Jan 07 2025

The Human Advantage: Nine Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose in an AI-Powered World

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

With AI becoming a helpful tool in education, it’s easy to see the benefits of quick access to information, personalized support, and the efficiency that technology can bring. However, as we embrace these tools, we also want to preserve and nurture the learning experiences that…

Nov 20 2024

From Scrolling to Solving – Why Deeper Learning is Vital in a Distracted World

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Concentration Code, Podcast One Comment

It's no secret that students are distracted. But what type of pedagogical approach can we take that helps students engage in sustained, focused learning that leads to endurance rather than distraction? In my latest article in the series The Concentration Code I shared an overview of…

Sep 25 2024

AI Won’t Replace Teachers But It Will Transform Nearly Every Aspect of the Job

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast One Comment

Note that this isn't simply the question, "How will AI change teaching in the future?" This starts with the question, "How is AI already changing the teaching profession?" Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on…

Sep 18 2024

How Will AI Transform the Teaching Profession? Four Trends to Consider

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast 6 Comments

Machine learning is changing our world in profound ways. It will impact the way we learn and the way we teach. In today's article and podcast, I want share a few big ideas on what that might look like. I'll share some questions we might…

Sep 09 2024

Seven Questions to Ask Before Having Students Use AI Tools

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast 3 Comments

Artificial Intelligence can feel overwhelming. With so many tools and strategies, you might be wondering where to start or what to do. But I actually think that before we integrate AI into our lessons with students, we should ask some critical questions that will guide…