Episode 280: Marce Lancioni

Teachers as Guardians: Responsible AI Use in the Classroom with Marce LancioniJoin me as I welcome Marce Lancioni, a passionate English teacher with over 30 years of experience from Argentina, to discuss the impact of AI on education. Marce shares her journey, from her initial excitement about AI to her growing concerns about responsible use and the need for informed decision-making in the classroom.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Marce's background and teaching experience03:21 - Marce's first impressions of AI and its impact on her teaching05:35 - Introducing AI to students and their reactions08:03 - Understanding the inner workings of AI and the importance of responsible use10:13 - The transformation of Marce's teaching practices with AI12:31 - The lack of national-level AI policies in Argentina and the need for proactive measures14:29 - The importance of teachers taking responsibility for AI use in the classroom16:33 - Marce's approach to incorporating AI tools in her lessons19:43 - Privacy concerns and the need for parental consent and transparency23:18 - The similarities in AI-related issues faced by educators in Argentina and the United States26:33 - Marce's experience with adapting international AI platforms for her students30:04 - The resurfacing of pre-existing issues in education due to the AI revolution32:31 - The importance of developing students' critical thinking skills in the age of AI35:55 - Concerns about AI-powered mental health apps for students and the need for caution40:59 - The significance of reducing risks and maintaining a balance when incorporating AI in the classroom44:57 - Marce's thoughts on her "EDUKryptonite" in the current state of education46:28 - The message Marce would put on a billboard to promote responsible use of technology50:06 - Marce's passion for teaching and learning and her dream of being a professional reader50:53 - Closing thoughts and appreciation for Marce's bold insights on AI in educationDon't miss this great conversation about AI's challenges and opportunities in education and educators' critical role in using it responsibly. If would you like to sponsor our show, please reach out to me at https://www.myedtech.life/contact/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6066160593272832--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportPeel Back Education exists to uncover, share, and amplify powerful, authentic stories from inside classrooms and beyond, helping educators, learners, and the wider community connect meaningfully with the people and ideas shaping education today. Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator.Support the show