For the Purpose Of...

Kent ISD EdTech
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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.

  1. 1d ago

    5.5 School AI with Tucker Austin

    Join Keith and Katherine as they sit down with Tucker Austin, Senior Director of Product & Content Marketing at SchoolAI, to explore SchoolAI's innovative platform and browser extension. Learn about turning any web page into a teaching moment, leveraging AI co-teaching tools, generating customized rubrics and worksheets, and tracking student progress with real-time class insights while ensuring student data privacy. 👤 OUR SPECIAL GUEST 👤 Tucker Austin Senior Director of Product & Content Marketing SchoolAI ⭐ HIGHLIGHTS ⭐ Exploring how educators can use the SchoolAI Browser Extension in their workflows. Generating state-aligned rubrics and converting web content into interactive worksheets. Utilizing AI co-teaching tools for summary feedback, inline comments, and revision history analysis. 🗃️ RESOURCES SHARED IN THE EPISODE 🗃️ School AI REMC Student Data Privacy Alliance 🎓 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 🎓 See all of our offerings here: Kent ISD AI Professional Learning⁠ The AI Pulse - Join live or listen later PD - Live episode September 15th at 4:00 PM EdTech EdCamp - October 28 AI Anywhere - October 31 AI Summit - November 2 👂 AI PULSE PDX 👂 Register now at iamed.tech/aipulse Create an artifact for your learning environment using the tools shown in this episode. Some ideas to consider: Use the SchoolAI Browser Extension to create a rubric aligned with your state standards. Turn a web article or digital text into an interactive worksheet or space for your students. Use SchoolAI's extension in a Google Doc to generate summary feedback or inline comments on a student essay draft (please remove any student information in your artifact). CITATIONS This podcast is produced by Keith Tramper, Sarah Wood, and Katherine Fredrickson as a service for K-12 educators. This episode was edited by Keith Tramper. Theme music for this episode is ⁠Neon Nights by Scott Holmes⁠ on ⁠FMA: The Free Music Archive⁠.

    5.5 School AI with Tucker Austin

  2. 2d ago

    5.4 AI in Your Home

    Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they dive into "AI in Your Home" and discuss how artificial intelligence quietly intersects with daily family life. Learn about categorized risk levels of smart devices, privacy and biometric data concerns, and strategies for navigating open, curious conversations with children around responsible AI use. HIGHLIGHTS Identifying the prevalence of AI in our home environments. Distinguishing between Low Risk (streaming, wearables), Medium Risk (smart speakers, voice assistants), and High Risk AI systems (gaming NPCs, social media AI, AI toys/companion apps). Recognizing biometric data collection, accidental activation, and privacy trade-offs in household AI. Managing children's emotional attachment and oversharing with AI companions or toys. Having conversations with kids using curiosity and empathy rather than bans or fear-based rules. RESOURCES SHARED IN THE EPISODE Kent ISD AI Resources Common Sense Media AI Use from Teens and Tweens - Common Sense Media What Parents Say About Their Teen’s AI Use - Pew Research Sarah's AI at Home Slide Deck PROFESSIONAL LEARNING See all of our offerings here: Kent ISD AI Professional Learning⁠ The AI Pulse - Join live or listen later PD - Live episode September 15th at 4:00 PM EdTech EdCamp AI Summit PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Register now at iamed.tech/aipulse What AI devices do you have in your home? How would you classify them as low, medium, or high risk? How have you changed your behavior to protect your privacy while you're around them? This podcast is produced by Keith Tramper, Sarah Wood, and Katherine Fredrickson as a service for K-12 educators. This episode was edited by Keith Tramper. Theme music for this episode is ⁠Neon Nights by Scott Holmes⁠ on ⁠FMA: The Free Music Archive⁠.

    5.4 AI in Your Home

  3. Aug 18

    5.2 AI Ethics and Data Stewardship

    Join Katherine, Keith, and Sarah as they examine AI ethics, student safety, and data stewardship in K-12 education. Explore how educators can model responsible AI practices, establish clear classroom boundaries, safeguard student data privacy, and build healthy, transparent AI habits in their schools. Highlights Modeling responsible and critical AI use with students. Using AI effectively while preventing over-reliance and dependency on AI. Setting explicit expectations for disclosure and citation.  Protecting student information and which tools are safe to use. Resources shared in the episode ⁠AI for Educators Framework⁠ AI Disclosure Generator AI Privacy and Safety Checks Tool REMC Michigan Student Data Privacy Alliance⁠ Professional Learning See all of our offerings here: Kent ISD AI Professional Learning⁠ ⁠The AI Pulse⁠ - Join live or listen later PD - Ongoing ⁠AI Anywhere⁠ - Broadcast PD - August 17 & 18 ⁠Promptober⁠ - Daily bite-sized learning - Begins October 1st AI Pulse PDx Register now at iamed.tech/aipulse How do/might you practice safe, responsible, and healthy AI use personally, and with your learners? Citations This podcast is produced by Keith Tramper, Sarah Wood, and Katherine Fredrickson as a service for K-12 educators. This episode was directed by Katherine Fredrickson and edited by Keith Tramper. Theme music for this episode is ⁠Neon Nights by Scott Holmes⁠ on ⁠FMA⁠.

    5.2 AI Ethics and Data Stewardship

  4. Aug 10

    5.1 We're Back!

    The For the Purpose of... Podcast is back! We're excited to reconnect and cover new and important trends on AI in education. Highlights Include The new AI Pulse with more ways for you to engage and earn SCECHs. Like Podcast PDx with a new name and new options.The new AI for Educators Framework from the Kent ISD EdTech Team. Professional learning events from the Kent ISD EdTech Team. Resources The AI PulseAI for Educators FrameworkKent ISD AI Professional Learning Upcoming Professional Learning The AI Pulse - Join live or listen later PD - OngoingAI Anywhere - Broadcast PD - 8/17 and 8/18Promptober - Daily bite-sized learning - Begins October 1st AI Pulse PDx Explore the AI for Educators Framework and share: One thing that surprised youOne thing that you want to learn more aboutOne thing that is stuck in your head This podcast is produced by Keith Tramper, Sarah Wood, and Katherine Fredrickson as a service for K-12 educators.  This episode was edited by Keith Tramper. Theme music for this episode is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes on FMA.

    5.1 We're Back!

  5. 05/27/2025

    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 📫  Resources and References The Neuron The AI Daily Brief AI with Intention by Tony Frontier AI with Intention: Dr. Tony Frontier on The Balance with Catlin Tucker Infinite Education by Dan Fitzpatrick Pathways to AI from Kent ISD AI Babies The PREPARE Framework Sarah’s Prompt Libraries The Neuron Prompt Library 3-Step Summary AI for Education Prompt Library for Educators Skills 21 Prompt Library Power Up Your Prompts Selecting the Right AI Tools Accessible Design Quicksheet Diffit Magic School School AI Read&Write Canva Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop Design My Best Summer  Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at 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 produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

  6. 05/12/2025

    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 📫  Mike Maksimchuk Assessment Consultant - Kent ISD mikemaksimchuk@kentisd.org Resources and References Understanding Instructionally Useful Assessment by Scott Marion and Karla Evans Matt Mervis from Skills 21 - Prompt Libraries Mike Maksimchuks’s AI for Asessments Prompt Library  Assessment Trainings at Kent ISD Michigan Assessment Consortium  Policies and Guidelines Resources Kent ISD Pathway to Policy AI Guideline Examples Kent ISD Privacy and Safety Checks AI Expectations from the Plagiarism AI Pack and Play Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop Design My Best Summer  Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at 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 produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

  7. 04/01/2025

    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 📫  Resources and References Let’s Get Ethical - Keith and Katherine’s Session The Jedi’s Guide to Ethical AI Leadership - Karle Delo AI for School Leaders - Karle Delo Productivity Meets Creativity Through AI - Judy Bowling and Matt Smoot Leveraging GenAI at District Scale: Lessons Learned Across North America - Rachel Fruin Common Sense Education’s AI Literacy Materials Co-creating AI Expectations - Common Sense Education Michigan Virtual’s AI Literacy Materials Jordyn Zimmerman Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. AI for Educators Workshop AI Summit Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at 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 produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

  8. 03/17/2025

    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: Writing Support Reading & Literacy Research & Brainstorming AI as a Learning Tool Math & Science Interactive Learning Lesson Planning & Materials Creation Rubric & Assessment Design Email & Communication 📫 Share how you’re using AI or what you’re interested in hearing more about at 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 AI Pack and Plays Data Privacy and Safety Checks - Saginaw ISD’s Podcast Pathway to AI Guidance Based on TeachAI Toolkit and Michigan Virtual Framework Example Guidance Documents   Godfrey Lee Public  Ovid-Elsie  TeachAI Sample Michigan Virtual Sample North Carolina Gen AI Southern Regional Educational  Board Anglophone East  Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Kent ISD AI Summit - May 12 Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at 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 produced by Katherine Fredrickson, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions Original Jingle Music by Katherine Fredrickson

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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.

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  • Creator
    Kent ISD EdTech
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
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