Developing AI Literacy: A Blueprint for Educational Excellence
In this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob welcome Lindy Hockenbary, an instructional technology expert, author, and consultant, to explore AI’s transformative role in education. As AI reshapes how we live, work, and learn, Lindy shares practical insights and strategies to help educators effectively integrate AI in the classroom.Â
With AI becoming increasingly prevalent in students’ lives, Lindy emphasizes the need to reimagine traditional teaching methods and assessments. She advocates for shifting from product-based assignments to process-focused approaches that foster critical thinking, while providing actionable advice for teachers to experiment with AI-generated lesson plans and engage students meaningfully in this evolving educational landscape. Lindy specifically explores how AI can be used to generate examplesâboth good and badâthat enhance students’ evaluative skills and promote academic integrity while keeping education relevant in an AI-driven world.