122: Navigating AI's Role in Modern Education with Brett Roer
Step into the exciting world of AI in education with an inspiring conversation that breaks down barriers and reimagines learning for the digital age. Join us as my guest and I, Brett Roer, explore how students and educators are navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence, turning potential fears into powerful learning opportunities. From innovative classroom applications to personalized learning experiences, this episode explores how AI can be a bridge to more engaging, individualized, and empowering education. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that will challenge your perception of AI in education and inspire hope for a more innovative, inclusive learning future. Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or technology enthusiast, this episode offers incredible insights into the potential of artificial intelligence to transform how we learn, teach, and grow. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: How high school students are developing nuanced, responsible approaches to AI use in education, challenging existing fears and demonstrating remarkable insights into ethical technology integrationGroundbreaking AI tools that can create personalized learning experiences, adapting content to individual student passions, learning levels, and career goals in real-timePractical, low-risk strategies for educators to start embracing AI, from creating collaborative assignments to using generative tools for community building and creative expression RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Brett on LinkedInLearn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here. GUEST BIO: Brett Roer, the Ohio Regional Director for The AI Education Project (aiEDU), advocates passionately for the equitable and safe integration of AI in schools to transform education. aiEDU, in partnership with the Ohio Educational Service Centers Association (OESCA), is focused on the creation of a network of AI educators across the state to equip students for an AI-driven future and elevate Ohio to the forefront of K-12 AI education nationally. Brett has also fostered partnerships for aiEDU to ensure all NYCPS educators have access to virtual professional development on Foundational AI Literacy, and has created AI Student Challenges and moderated student panels for Southern California school districts on acceptable AI use policies. Following 16 years in New York City Public Schools as a school leader, college advisor, and teacher across Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, Brett has spearheaded initiatives and fostered national partnerships for innovative ed-tech and non-profit educational organizations. Brett’s expertise in AI, college and career pathways, educational leadership coaching, and equitable innovation has led to his participation as a panelist and moderator at the ASU+GSV Summit, NYCSchool Tech Summit, EDTECH WEEK NYC, on digital panels for Digital Promise, NationSwell, and Outlier.org, as well as educational and Ed-Tech focused podcasts such as Ed-Tech Insiders. Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts We’d love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? 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