Artificial Intelligence Archives

Jun 24 2026

When Personalized Learning Works Better Than Adaptive Learning

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Low Tech Learning, Podcast, Technology and Media Literacy No Comments

Personalized learning has become one of the biggest promises in educational technology, with adaptive learning platforms and AI tutors claiming to tailor instruction to every student. But genuine personalization has to begin with the person. We lose something wen we center it on the algorithm…

May 24 2026

Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast No Comments

This week, I'm doing something different with my blog and my podcast. I've compiled a list of the most common questions I get about AI when I'm teaching courses and leading professional development on the topic. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog…

Apr 02 2026

How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

AI has made writing faster and easier than ever before. But it has also nudged writing toward something more generic and predictable. We’re starting to see polished work that looks right on the surface but lacks depth, voice, and real thinking. So the question isn’t…

Jan 13 2026

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…

Jan 06 2026

Brett Fischer on AI and Teacher Creativity

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

In my latest episode, Brett Fischer talks about how AI is transforming teacher creativity. I loved his practical insights and depth of knowledge on this subject. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go,…

Dec 03 2025

How Will AI Transform Creative Thinking?

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast No Comments

As AI becomes becomes more pervasive in our daily work, we often wrestle with a big question: what should we automate and what should we protect as deeply human? We experience this profoundly in creative work. We are drawn to the speed and efficiency of…

Oct 29 2025

Using AI to Spark Deeper Learning

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Depth Advantage, Podcast No Comments

AI represents both a dream and a warning for education. On one hand, it offers personalized feedback, instant support, and creative possibilities that can make learning more dynamic than ever. On the other, it tempts us toward speed over depth, efficiency over understanding, and convenience…

Oct 14 2025

Students Need to Explore the Nature of AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast, Technology and Media Literacy 5 Comments

In 2014, Microsoft launched a hugely successful AI bot named Xiaoice in China. With over forty million conversations, users often described feeling as though they were interacting with a real human. Microsoft founder Bill Gates described it this way, “'Xiaoice has attracted 45 million followers…

Sep 30 2025

A Few Years In: The Unintended Consequences of Generative AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity 2 Comments

With the widespread adoption of generative AI, we need to explore how these platforms are changing our world. In my latest article and podcast episode, I share six unintended consequences that are beginning to emerge. We Can't Predict How AI Will Change Our World As…

Sep 17 2025

Rethinking How We Use AI for Writing

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Podcast No Comments

We keep talking about AI in schools like it is either a miracle or a menace, and that either-or mindset steers us into two dead ends. One path hands the wheel to the tool and mistakes novelty for real learning. The other path locks everything…