AI for Educators and Tech like a Pirate with Matt Miller

Host, Brandy Breeze, and guest, Matt Miller, discuss the transformative shifts in education, focusing on the integration of technology and AI in the classroom. Matt shares his journey from traditional textbook teaching to creating engaging learning experiences, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with students. They explore the impact of the pandemic on digital learning and the evolving role of AI in education, offering insights on how teachers can navigate the overwhelming landscape of EdTech tools. In this conversation, Brandy Breeze and Matt Miller delve into the transformative role of technology in education, particularly focusing on AI tools that enhance teaching and learning. They discuss various tech tools like Brisk Teaching and Snorkel, which facilitate resource creation and student engagement. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, student voice, and choice in the classroom, as well as the future trends in education shaped by AI and personalized learning. Matt shares insights on how educators can adapt to these changes and the resources available to support them.Listen today and please share our podcast.  Thanks for visiting!  Empowering educators is important to us through information through discussions and the exchange of thoughts.   Chapters00:00 Introduction to Educational Transformation02:54 From Textbooks to Engaging Learning05:55 The Birth of 'Ditch That Textbook'09:04 Collaboration and the 'Tech Like a Pirate' Journey12:13 Navigating the Pandemic and Digital Learning15:01 The Role of AI in Education19:52 Overcoming Overwhelm with EdTech Tools25:57 Exploring Exciting Tech Tools in Education30:19 Enhancing Critical Thinking with EdTech35:14 Empowering Student Voice and Choice40:40 Future Trends in Education and AI44:58 Resources for Educators and Lifelong LearningMatt’s Website:https://ditchthattextbook.com/Find Matt on socialsx.com/jmattmillerx.com/ditchthattxtbkfacebook.com/ditchthattextbook instagram.com/ditchthattextbook tiktok.com/@ditchthattextbook youtube.com/ditchthatextbook https://www.linkedin.com/in/ditchthattextbook/ ditch.link/toolkitditch.link/join