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AI Advocates
Welcome to AI Advocates, a podcast dedicated to helping educators integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms to save time, enhance learning, and provide more equitable educational opportunities. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher from the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, this podcast offers practical tips, tools, and strategies for teachers looking to incorporate AI into their teaching practices safely and effectively.
In each episode, Lisa and Maggie explore the world of AI, breaking down key concepts like Narrow AI, Generative AI, and the emerging field of Superintelligent AI. They share insights on how AI can transform education by supporting both educators and students, and how teachers can leverage AI tools to improve accessibility, equity, and learning outcomes.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking for ways to make it work in your classroom, AI Advocates is your go-to resource for all things AI in education. Tune in for short, bite-sized episodes packed with practical advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a few laughs along the way!
Episodes
29 episodes
S4 E5: Practical Approaches for Today’s Educator
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can support teacher preparation and classroom creativity, from making syllabi more accessible through layered formats like videos and podcasts to designing “AI-proof” experientia...
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S4 E4: Discover Free AI Training at No Cost
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher highlight free resources and training opportunities where educators and professionals can learn more about artificial intelligence. They share a wide range of accessible resources, from micro-credentials and Linked...
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S4 E3: Navigating the Future of AI in Education
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher predict what the next five years of AI might look like in K–12 education. These predictions include how technology will shape classrooms, educators, and students. They discuss the rapid pace of innovation and the l...
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S4 E2: AI as a Thought Partner for Educators
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can act as a thought partner for educators as they navigate planning, problem solving, and everyday decisions. They explore ways AI can help with tasks like brainstorming lesson ...
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S4 E1: AI MythBusters
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher kick off season four by addressing common fears and misconceptions about artificial intelligence in education, beginning with the concern that AI will replace teachers. They emphasize that while AI can support task...
S3 E3: Rethinking Professional Development in a Changing AI Landscape
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how professional development is evolving and how educators can reclaim their time by taking ownership of their learning. They discuss how AI tools and peer collaborat...
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S3 E2: Pivoting with AI to Support Every Student
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher dive into the theme of “pivoting” with AI in education. They talk about how educators can go beyond simply asking why we should change and start actively embracing the shift....
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S3 E1: What Happens to Teaching When AI Knows the Answers
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher reflect on what it means to teach in a world where artificial intelligence is everywhere. They ask tough questions like why change and how educators should adapt when AI can ...
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S2 E9: Level Up Your AI Education Roadmap
In this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker reflect on exploring AI tools and strategies for the classroom. Framing the conversation as a roadmap to leveling up AI integration in education, they revisit key themes such...
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S2 E8: STEM Surge: AI Powering Future Innovators
Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how AI is reshaping the future of STEM education in a theme they call “Surging Forward with STEM.” They explore how artificial intelligence blends science, technology, engineering, and math into a po...
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S2 E7: Literacy Lift-Off: AI Storytelling & Language Learning
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, storytelling, and language learning in a theme they call “Literacy Lift-Off.” Speaking from the FLITE Center, th...
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S2 E6: How AI Can Personalize Learning Your Journey
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how AI can support the creation and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention ...
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S2 E5: Collaboration Catalyst
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the idea of AI as a collaboration catalyst in the classroom. Through a creative role-play scenario, they imagine Lisa as a high school English teacher workin...
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S2 E4: Classroom Bots: Your 24/7 Teaching Assistant
In this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker discuss the power of classroom bots as 24/7 teaching assistants. They explore how bots can support both teachers and students by helping with tasks around the clock,...
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S2 E3: Digital Shield: Protecting Learners in the AI Landscape
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can help teachers tailor lessons to better support a variety of student needs. They explore tools like Diffit, Brisk, Twee, and Project Raise, al...
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S2 E2: Student Superpowers: AI Learning Unleashed
Students Driving Their Own Educational RocketIn this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker explore the theme of “student superpowers,” focusing on how AI can empower students by giving them a stronger voi...
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S2 E1: Lesson Launch: AI as Your Digital Lesson Planner
In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher introduce a new series titled “10 Bites of Innovation in AI,” aimed at helping teachers kick off their school year with creative uses of artificial intelligence. The first ...
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S1 E12: Exploring Khanmigo as a Free Flexible AI Tool
In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool developed by Khan Academy. They discuss how it compares to other platforms like Magic School and highlight its te...
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S1 E11: Reimagining Productivity with Microsoft Copilot
In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher share their hands-on experiences with Microsoft Copilot, highlighting why it’s become their go-to AI tool for educational settings. They dive into Copilot’s k...
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S1 E10: Using AI-Generated Videos to Support Learners
In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher explore the power of AI-generated videos to support learners. They dive into the research behind video modeling and social stories, highlighting how accessibl...
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S1 E9: Beyond Basic ChatGPT: Discovering AI Built Just for You
In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into the world of custom ChatGPT bots, exploring how educators, grant writers, and even statisticians can benefit from specialized AI tools tailored to t...
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S1 E8: Stop Searching, Start Saving: The Best Tools to Find AI Fast
In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight their top tools for discovering AI resources that actually work—and won’t break the bank. From the strengths and limitations of “There’s An AI For That” to t...
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S1 E7: One Prompt, Endless Resources: Diffit for Teachers and Students
In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight Diffit, an AI-powered tool designed to save educators time while boosting student learning. Maggie shares how Diffit enables teachers—and even students—to instantl...
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S1 E6: Center Boards & Task Flows in Seconds? Thank Napkin AI.
In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into a creative and time-saving tool for educators—Napkin AI. Inspired by the classic “sketch it on a napkin” brainstorming approach, Napkin AI turns your rough ideas, ...
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S1 E5: Digital You: Exploring the Power (and Pitfalls) of AI Avatars
In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher dive headfirst into the wild world of AI-generated avatars. From hilariously inaccurate depictions (think: spelling “teacher” wrong 12 times) to surprisingly spot-on ...
