Ep. 263 | Beyond Copy + Paste: Building AI Literacy in Today's Students With Ron Madison

This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What does student work look like in the era of AI? In this episode, I chat with Ron Madison, Instructional Technologist & Designer at Genesee Intermediate School District. We explore the evolving landscape of student assignments as artificial intelligence tools become more accessible. Join us as we unpack what ethical AI use looks like in the classroom, how to help students evaluate AI-generated responses, and practical strategies to teach AI literacy. This conversation is packed with insight, humor, and real-world examples you can use right away. Buen provecho! About Ron Madison Ronald A. Madison is an Instructional Technologist and Designer for the Genesee Intermediate School District in Flint, Michigan. He has worked in public education for over 30 years. He enjoys connecting with new groups and people across the United States face-to-face and virtually, including working with International Keynote Speaker Kevin Honeycutt. He has sat on the Executive Board of Directors as the Treasurer for multiple terms with the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Ron Madison Ron On X: https://x.com/madison_ron Ron On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ronmadison.bsky.social