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Harnessing AI in Education: Insights from Chelsea Lopez of The Social Institute
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- Digital Learning Today
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- May 19, 2025
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Chelsea Lopez, a former special education teacher and current Director of Education Advancement at the Social Institute, discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Conversation Takeaways AI is any technology that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Educators need to understand AI to effectively teach students about it. AI is already embedded in our daily lives, often without us realizing it. Policies should focus on how to use AI, not just how not to use it. AI can enhance productivity and support educators in their roles. Professional development on AI is crucial for educators. AI literacy will become a key component of digital literacy in schools. Collaboration between curriculum and technology departments is essential. AI can help create lesson plans and teaching materials efficiently. The future of education will increasingly integrate AI across various subjects. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Education 03:02 Understanding AI: Definitions and Applications 06:00 AI in Daily Life: Demystifying Technology 09:03 Navigating AI in Schools: Policies and Practices 11:47 The Role of Educators in AI Literacy 15:10 AI as a Teaching Assistant: Enhancing Productivity 17:52 Addressing Concerns: Control and Curriculum 21:01 Future of AI in Education: Trends and Predictions About our Guest: Chelsea Lopez Chelsea Lopez is a passionate and dedicated leader at The Social Institute, where she serves as th…