# Strategies for Keeping Student Thinking at the Center of AI with Crystal Uhiren - 386

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Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://classtechtips.com/2026/09/01/Student-Thinking-386/
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Duration seconds: 1591

## Resource

In this episode, I chat with Crystal Uhiren, an instructional technology facilitator and certified Apple Learning Coach, about keeping student thinking at the center of AI use. You'll also hear practical, low-prep strategies like the two-minute idea sort, mid-class progress pit stops, and screenshot check-ins that build accountability without adding to your workload. If you want to embrace AI while protecting the productive struggle that helps students actually learn, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/09/01/Student-Thinking-386/ Sponsored by my free EdTech Essentials study guide: https://ClassTechTips.com/studyguide Follow Crystal Uhiren on social: https://x.com/MrsUTeachesTech Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

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