Host Scott Riley joins AI, Unscripted hosts, Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell to reflect on episodes from Season 2. They discuss what they consider the most impactful takeaways as well as how to best build on the conversations that were started by the AI, Unscripted series.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Scott Riley joins AI, Unscripted hosts, Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell to reflect on episodes from Season 2. They discuss what they consider the most impactful takeaways as well as how to best build on the conversations that were started by the AI, Unscripted series.&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Scott Riley joins AI, Unscripted hosts, Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell to reflect on episodes from Season 2. They discuss what they consider the most impactful takeaways as well as how to best build on the conversations that were started by the AI, Unscripted series.

AI, Unscripted Series Wrap Up

Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Sam Collins welcome Virginia L. Byrne, Associate Professor of Higher Education &amp; Student Affairs, Morgan State University studies technology equity and AI's impact on student privacy. Dr. Byrne reframes AI literacy not as learning to use tools, but as developing the critical thinking to push back against vendors and protect what matters most: student agency, equity, and the irreplaceable human judgment that keeps harm out of the loop.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Sam Collins welcome Virginia L. Byrne, Associate Professor of Higher Education &amp;amp; Student Affairs, Morgan State University studies technology equity and AI's impact on student privacy. Dr. Byrne reframes AI literacy not as learning to use tools, but as developing the critical thinking to push back against vendors and protect what matters most: student agency, equity, and the irreplaceable human judgment that keeps harm out of the loop.&lt;/p&gt;
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Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Sam Collins welcome Virginia L. Byrne, Associate Professor of Higher Education &amp; Student Affairs, Morgan State University studies technology equity and AI's impact on student privacy. Dr. Byrne reframes AI literacy not as learning to use tools, but as developing the critical thinking to push back against vendors and protect what matters most: student agency, equity, and the irreplaceable human judgment that keeps harm out of the loop.

AI, Unscripted - Data Privacy, Student Rights, and the Real Cost of "Free" AI Tools

Scott Riley and Dr. Eric Belt discuss the concept of phenomenology and how it can be useful when conducting educational research.

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Scott Riley and Dr. Eric Belt discuss the concept of phenomenology and how it can be useful when conducting educational research. 

Episode 59 - Phenomenology: Understanding the Lived Experience of Learning

Cohosts Mary Crowley Farrell and Ron Hansen welcome Dr. Kris McGee, Professor, Department of Educational Professions, Frostburg State University.  Dr. McGee explains how she uses transparency and modeling to teach pre-service teachers how to use AI as a partner while keeping the teacher's voice and human connection at the center of learning. From creating differentiated texts for diverse reading levels to rethinking lessons that didn't land, she demonstrates how AI can handle the tedious work so teachers can focus on what matters most: the relationships and empathy that no tool can replace.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cohosts Mary Crowley Farrell and Ron Hansen welcome Dr. Kris McGee, Professor, Department of Educational Professions, Frostburg State University.  Dr. McGee explains how she uses transparency and modeling to teach pre-service teachers how to use AI as a partner while keeping the teacher's voice and human connection at the center of learning. From creating differentiated texts for diverse reading levels to rethinking lessons that didn't land, she demonstrates how AI can handle the tedious work so teachers can focus on what matters most: the relationships and empathy that no tool can replace.&lt;/p&gt;
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Cohosts Mary Crowley Farrell and Ron Hansen welcome Dr. Kris McGee, Professor, Department of Educational Professions, Frostburg State University.  Dr. McGee explains how she uses transparency and modeling to teach pre-service teachers how to use AI as a partner while keeping the teacher's voice and human connection at the center of learning. From creating differentiated texts for diverse reading levels to rethinking lessons that didn't land, she demonstrates how AI can handle the tedious work so teachers can focus on what matters most: the relationships and empathy that no tool can replace.

Ai, Unscripted - Teaching the Teachers: Preparing Pre-Service Educators for an AI Future

Hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Dr. Burch Fisher, Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Burch helps to unpack the data behind the environmental impact of AI and why informed decision-making beats all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to responsible AI use in education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Dr. Burch Fisher, Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Burch helps to unpack the data behind the environmental impact of AI and why informed decision-making beats all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to responsible AI use in education.&lt;/p&gt;
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Hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Dr. Burch Fisher, Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Burch helps to unpack the data behind the environmental impact of AI and why informed decision-making beats all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to responsible AI use in education.
 

AI, Unscripted - Sustainable AI: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Responsibility

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