# A Real Teacher Sparking Curiosity Makes All the Difference — Episode 946

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Podcast: [10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10-minute-teacher-podcast-with-cool-cat-teacher-835450)
Published: 2026-07-15T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e946
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Duration seconds: 934

## Resource

Why do we have to prove we're human in the age of AI? STEM educator and AI coach Brandie Wright shares the real story behind her ISTE main-stage talk on sparking curiosity — and why the presence of a teacher still matters. When Vicki first heard Brandie's story on the ISTE main stage, she wasn't sure the student was real — that's how believable AI-generated stories have become. This Wonderful Classroom Wednesday conversation is about curiosity, human connection, and the artisanship of teaching in an age when a kid alone with a screen simply isn't enough. In this episode, you'll learn: How "crew" — school-family grouping — builds the relationships that spark curiosity Why one student calls the whiteboard marker "magical" What teachers misunderstand about where AI's believable stories actually come from Why small classes and real human connection matter more than ever Three quick ways to spark curiosity in your own classroom Full show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e946 If this episode encouraged you, leave a review wherever you're listening and share it with a teacher friend.

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