AI is already changing the way we work, learn, and teach, so what should educators actually do with it?

In this episode of The Connected Classroom, we explore what AI literacy really means for teachers and students. We talk about the opportunities AI can offer, the concerns we need to keep in mind, and why being “good at AI” is about much more than knowing how to write a prompt.

We look at research examining whether tools like ChatGPT can actually reduce teacher workload.

Most importantly, we ask the question: When does AI support teaching and learning, and when does it replace the thinking we actually want people to do?

Whether you’re already using AI regularly or you’re still wondering where to begin, this episode is about helping teachers become thoughtful, informed decision-makers in an AI-powered world.

Resources from this episode:

The UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers:
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000391104

The UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Students:
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000391105

Research from this episode:
Roy, P., Poet, H., Staunton, R., Aston, K., & Thomas, D. (2024). ChatGPT in lesson preparation: A Teacher Choices trial. National Foundation for Educational Research.
https://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/chatgpt-in-lesson-preparation-a-teacher-choices-trial/