4.9 EdTech Trends - MACUL 2025

Episode 4.11 - AI Series: Prompt Engineering for Educators

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss how to get the most out of AI using prompt engineering, prompting strategies and choosing the right tools. They’ll also share their top AI resources and answer your questions about accessibility with AI.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail [http://bit.ly/ftpomail] 📫  Resources and References * The Neuron [https://www.theneurondaily.com/] * The AI Daily Brief [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614] * AI with Intention by Tony Frontier [https://www.amazon.com/AI-Intention-Principles-Teachers-Leaders-ebook/dp/B0F7RV4ND6?ref_=ast_author_mpb] * AI with Intention: Dr. Tony Frontier on The Balance with Catlin Tucker [https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/ai-with-intention-dr-tony-frontier-on-leading-teaching-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai/] * Infinite Education by Dan Fitzpatrick [https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Education-Four-Step-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1959419277] * Pathways to AI from Kent ISD [https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0001-0020-4a5095e4846d45eb847be7b958c69cb0] * AI Babies [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/baby-ai] * The PREPARE Framework [https://aipioneers.org/the-prepare-framework/] * Sarah’s Prompt Libraries [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14hSquJf8zgEF9ExWomtKBDa7tcTwhFIV?usp=drive_link] * The Neuron Prompt Library [https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/neuron-prompt-tips-of-the-day-april-25] * 3-Step Summary [https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/neuron-prompt-tips-of-the-day-april-25#:~:text=April%2011%2C%202025,missing%20sections%20again.] * AI for Education Prompt Library for Educators [https://www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library] * Skills 21 Prompt Library [https://www.skills21.org/prompts] * Power Up Your Prompts [http://bit.ly/ai4e-promptengineering] * Selecting the Right AI Tools [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c0Ynem3xxzjgVrA9b33H0IZ_4q4YIWw6LiAKGxn9t98/edit?tab=t.0] * Accessible Design Quicksheet [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELyJqrP7zCgotmxxuhXixgtgv06C8ToFIojreazoDy0/edit?tab=t.0] * Diffit [https://web.diffit.me/] * Magic School [https://www.magicschool.ai/] * School AI [https://schoolai.com/] * Read&Write [https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-and-write-education/] * Canva [https://www.canva.com/] Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech [http://bit.ly/iamedtech] and don't forget to check out remc.org [https://remc.org/] for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop [http://bit.ly/aifored3-reg] Design My Best Summer  [https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0001-0020-c952a9ef929f42938be422d49f85e8d9] Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx [http://bit.ly/ftpo-pdx] For SCECHs: What is something we discussed today that is new to you or are excited to try?   For Fun: What’s your favorite AI resource? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD [https://www.kentisd.org/] produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/neon-nights] Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/924cdacf-cefb-4f9d-aa3f-9f175f62834d] Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

4.10 AI Series - Assessment with Mike Maksimchuk

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss AI and Assessment with Kent ISD Assessment Consultant Mike Maksimchuk and answer some of your burning questions. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail [http://bit.ly/ftpomail] 📫  Mike Maksimchuk Assessment Consultant - Kent ISD mikemaksimchuk@kentisd.org [mikemaksimchuk@kentisd.org] Resources and References * Understanding Instructionally Useful Assessment by Scott Marion and Karla Evans [https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Instructionally-Assessment-Student-Educators/dp/1032485485] * Matt Mervis from Skills 21 - Prompt Libraries [https://www.edadvance.org/ai-prompt-library] * Mike Maksimchuks’s AI for Asessments Prompt Library  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlbYg-lzqNjG1LfyUGwJg8ukx04fkdUFLscPpwLYfTE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.pkx6n4btov7o] * Assessment Trainings at Kent ISD [https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=1&wp=4&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=KISD&rf=&pn=0] * Michigan Assessment Consortium [https://www.michiganassessmentconsortium.org/]  Policies and Guidelines Resources * Kent ISD Pathway to Policy [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15r768OfIpqixZcamQsD6zIRPbiPlDix_Ym5-mQuKKvs/edit#slide=id.g33061f6a6ca_0_9] * AI Guideline Examples [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15r768OfIpqixZcamQsD6zIRPbiPlDix_Ym5-mQuKKvs/edit#slide=id.g32f3f11debb_0_155] * Kent ISD Privacy and Safety Checks [http://bit.ly/aiprivacysafety] * AI Expectations from the Plagiarism AI Pack and Play [https://docs.google.com/document/d/127rBdYFghsIvxJ8jXljzUd_T7a6IQE44-g0E_CqjRXg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.rfwxpr8fsm13] Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech [http://bit.ly/iamedtech] and don't forget to check out remc.org [https://remc.org/] for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop [http://bit.ly/aifored3-reg] Design My Best Summer  [https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0001-0020-c952a9ef929f42938be422d49f85e8d9] Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx [http://bit.ly/ftpo-pdx] For SCECHs: What is one thing that’s sticking with you from our conversation with Mike?   For Fun: What's a good, bad, or ugly assessment story from your time in school? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD [https://www.kentisd.org/] produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/neon-nights] Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/924cdacf-cefb-4f9d-aa3f-9f175f62834d] Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

4.9 EdTech Trends - MACUL 2025

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss the big trends, innovative ideas, and key resources from the MACUL 2025 conference.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail [http://bit.ly/ftpomail] 📫  Resources and References * Let’s Get Ethical [https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/d/1h2M-RB-KznG-I8TQ8X8gxbIxPVVO0zBCkSSmxgqgo3g/edit] - Keith and Katherine’s Session * The Jedi’s Guide to Ethical AI Leadership [http://linktr.ee/kdelo] - Karle Delo * AI for School Leaders [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16egInSBg7uArfWpmCQ-S4vejukxs7tsoSdLGsec8fGQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.a95ufajsiqt] - Karle Delo * Productivity Meets Creativity Through AI [https://static.coreapps.net/macul25/handouts/19680db35c7c4b58e82125294489a936_21.pdf] - Judy Bowling and Matt Smoot * Leveraging GenAI at District Scale: Lessons Learned Across North America [http://tinyurl.com/ALP-PDT-MACUL] - Rachel Fruin * Common Sense Education’s AI Literacy Materials [https://www.commonsense.org/education/collections/ai-literacy-lessons-for-grades-6-12] * Co-creating AI Expectations [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tYqoa1H5EIGyV9JiCTnbn3Im42xHmWSqwOO9kVG93QA/edit?tab=t.0] - Common Sense Education * Michigan Virtual’s AI Literacy Materials [https://enrichment.michiganvirtual.org/ai-literacy] * Jordyn Zimmerman [https://www.jordynzimmerman.com/] Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech [http://bit.ly/iamedtech] and don't forget to check out remc.org [https://remc.org/] for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop [http://bit.ly/aifored3-reg] AI Summit [http://bit.ly/aisummit25-reg] Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx [http://bit.ly/ftpo-pdx] For SCECHs: What trends and innovative ideas would you like to see us discuss in future episodes? For Fun: What’s an embarrassing way that you’ve hurt yourself? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD [https://www.kentisd.org/] produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/neon-nights] Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/924cdacf-cefb-4f9d-aa3f-9f175f62834d] Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

4.8 AI Series: The State of AI

In a short and sweet episode, Sarah and Keith share how teachers in Kent County are using AI in their classrooms. They’ll also share some helpful resources they’ve been creating.  How teachers report using AI in their classrooms: 1. Writing Support 2. Reading & Literacy 3. Research & Brainstorming 4. AI as a Learning Tool 5. Math & Science 6. Interactive Learning 7. Lesson Planning & Materials Creation 8. Rubric & Assessment Design 9. Email & Communication 📫 Share how you’re using AI or what you’re interested in hearing more about at bit.ly/ftpomail [http://bit.ly/ftpomail] 📫    Other Statistics * 44% of educators and 23% of students are somewhat or very excited about AI * 37% of educators and 32% of students say they feel somewhat or very experienced with AI * 49% of educators and 58% of students say they are using AI. * Most teachers and students say they draw the line with cheating at a level 8 out of 12 - “Student writes bullet points to include but AI writes the draft” Resources and References * AI  Prompt Sheets [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14hSquJf8zgEF9ExWomtKBDa7tcTwhFIV?usp=sharing] * AI Pack and Plays [https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/127rBdYFghsIvxJ8jXljzUd_T7a6IQE44-g0E_CqjRXg/edit] * Data Privacy and Safety Checks [http://bit.ly/aiprivacysafety] - Saginaw ISD’s Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cyDbzlC2WKIPIR69x0P0L?si=pgljO4fJQxumnJmD6ePEdg] * Pathway to AI Guidance [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dOFwLuR_0tEECfVi3DaTRfn3SGnWXo4ADcMAN9sLz94/edit#slide=id.g33bfc8e6f3f_0_2] * Based on TeachAI Toolkit [https://www.teachai.org/toolkit] and Michigan Virtual Framework [https://michiganvirtual.org/ai/] * Example Guidance Documents   * Godfrey Lee Public  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eA3MgTHLWgBEBVguGGA6fTtAX1E58uZDmANF6ixmdr4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.v2sswx6u9im8] * Ovid-Elsie  [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/167uULJp90ODxCO55827MDbb4a98C44Ow] * TeachAI Sample [https://www.teachai.org/toolkit-guidance] * Michigan Virtual Sample [https://michiganvirtual.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/K-12-AI-Guidance-Final_03-27-24-1.pdf] * North Carolina Gen AI [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-AwwwBg7glJ4ZDlcKVzARuFRPWwUWzqRN2rOgT9zlA/edit?tab=t.0] * Southern Regional Educational  Board [https://www.sreb.org/post/guidance-standards-research] * Anglophone East  [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGT8bCfUmg/o6TaFUi0VGzcJLxXV1MbzA/edit?utm_content=DAGT8bCfUmg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton] Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech [http://bit.ly/iamedtech] and don't forget to check out remc.org [https://remc.org/] for more professional learning opportunities. Kent ISD AI Summit - May 12 [http://bit.ly/aisummit25-reg] Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx [http://bit.ly/ftpo-pdx] For SCECHs: Which example do you want to know more about? OR What resource are you most excited about? For Fun:  Which statistic stood out to you? Why? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD [https://www.kentisd.org/] produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/neon-nights] Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/924cdacf-cefb-4f9d-aa3f-9f175f62834d] Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

4.7 AI Series - Data Stewardship and Dependency

The fourth episode in our AI Series centers on the ethical concerns with privacy, safety and dependency with AI tools. Sarah, Katherine, and Keith discuss how to check for data privacy, what’s coming with agentic AI, and how to navigate concerns with human dependency on AI.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail [http://bit.ly/ftpomail] 📫  What we’re into right now: Keith * Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson [https://www.goodreads.com/series/40910-the-mistborn-saga] * Shrinking on Apple TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjHfjQDWl1A] * The AI Assist by Nathan Lang-Raad [https://www.amazon.com/AI-Assist-Strategies-Integrating-Teaching/dp/1416633332] Sarah * This is Us on NBC  [https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us] * Virgin River Series [https://www.amazon.com/Virgin-River-22-book-series/dp/B07F7QTDW3] * The Generative AI Age by Alana Winnick [https://www.amazon.com/Generative-Age-Artificial-Intelligence-Education/dp/B0CD9BLCKN] Katherine * Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick [https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/059371671X] * Red One [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8XH3W0cMss] * High Potential [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26748649/] * Big Brother [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(American_TV_series)] Definitions Data Stewardship: How educators protect their student’s information inside of AI tools. Agentic AI: AI systems and models that can act autonomously to achieve goals without the need for constant human guidance. The agentic AI system understands what the goal or vision of the user is and the context to the problem they are trying to solve. - What is Agentic AI from HBR [https://hbr.org/2024/12/what-is-agentic-ai-and-how-will-it-change-work] Resources and References * 🌟 AI Privacy & Safety Checks [http://bit.ly/aiprivacysafety] * Search Engine: Should we be worried about Open AI? [https://www.searchengine.show/listen/search-engine-1/should-we-be-worried-about-openai] * AI Agents as TAs and Teachers: A Call for Thinking Through Opportunity and Adaptation [https://stefanbauschard.substack.com/p/ai-agents-as-tas-and-teachers-a-call?r=2w787y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true] * Her (2013) Movie [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/] * Shortwave: Understanding Unconscious Bias [https://www.npr.org/2020/07/14/891140598/understanding-unconscious-bias] - Article Sarah referenced for information coming at humans in each second  Tools * Grammarly [https://www.grammarly.com/] Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech [http://bit.ly/iamedtech] and don't forget to check out remc.org [https://remc.org/] for more professional learning opportunities. REMC Podcasting Challenge [https://remc.org/pub/news/posts/1474] Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx [http://bit.ly/ftpo-pdx] For SCECHs: What is one thing from this episode that is sticking with you? How is it effecting how you’re feeling about AI? For Fun: What are you reading, listening to, or watching right now? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD [https://www.kentisd.org/] produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/neon-nights] Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/924cdacf-cefb-4f9d-aa3f-9f175f62834d] Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson