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AI Advocates

Lisa Dieker

24 episodes

3 weeks ago

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how professional development is evolving and how educators can reclaim their time by taking ownership of their learning. They discuss how AI tools and peer collaboration can help teachers reflect on their practice, grow professionally, and improve classroom experiences beyond traditional workshops. This conversation invites educators to rethink what meaningful professional development can look like in a changing landscape ...

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In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how professional development is evolving and how educators can reclaim their time by taking ownership of their learning. They discuss how AI tools and peer collaboration can help teachers reflect on their practice, grow professionally, and improve classroom experiences beyond traditional workshops. This conversation invites educators to rethink what meaningful professional development can look like in a changing landscape ...

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Episodes (20/24)

AI Advocates

S3 E3: Rethinking Professional Development in a Changing AI Landscape

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how professional development is evolving and how educators can reclaim their time by taking ownership of their learning. They discuss how AI tools and peer collaboration can help teachers reflect on their practice, grow professionally, and improve classroom experiences beyond traditional workshops. This conversation invites educators to rethink what meaningful professional development can look like in a changing landscape ...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

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S3 E2: Pivoting with AI to Support Every Student

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher dive into the theme of “pivoting” with AI in education. They talk about how educators can go beyond simply asking why we should change and start actively embracing the shift. With relatable classroom examples and moments of humor, Lisa and Maggie unpack how AI can act like a second brain, offering fresh, personalized solutions to everyday teaching challenges. Key insights include: Pivoting with AI: Teachers do not have to wait for...

3 weeks ago

10 minutes

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S3 E1: What Happens to Teaching When AI Knows the Answers

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher reflect on what it means to teach in a world where artificial intelligence is everywhere. They ask tough questions like why change and how educators should adapt when AI can write essays, solve math problems, and generate answers instantly. This episode launches a new series focused on change and challenges the idea that content delivery alone defines great teaching. Instead, it encourages deeper thinking about creativity, connect...

1 month ago

6 minutes

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S2 E9: Level Up: Your AI Education Roadmap

In this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker reflect on exploring AI tools and strategies for the classroom. Framing the conversation as a roadmap to leveling up AI integration in education, they revisit key themes such as AI as a lesson planner, a STEM simulator, and a classroom collaborator. Broadcasting from the FLITE Center, they also preview their upcoming book and share insights on how educators can continue advancing their AI journey into the next semester. The episod...

2 months ago

14 minutes

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S2 E8: STEM Surge: AI Powering Future Innovators

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how AI is reshaping the future of STEM education in a theme they call “Surging Forward with STEM.” Speaking from the FLITE Center, they explore how artificial intelligence blends science, technology, engineering, and math into a powerful tool for innovation and discovery in the classroom. From student creativity to real world applications, the episode highlights how AI can energize STEM learning, empower future problem sol...

2 months ago

10 minutes

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S2 E7: Literacy Lift-Off: AI Storytelling & Language Learning

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, storytelling, and language learning in a theme they call “Literacy Lift-Off.” Speaking from the FLITE Center, they share imaginative examples like using AI to help a student create fantasy story characters based on a simple prompt, and demonstrate how these tools can spark creativity, expand vocabulary, and support writing instruction. The conversation highlights how AI can elev...

2 months ago

9 minutes

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S2 E6: Individual Education Programs: How AI Can Personalizing Learning Journeys

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how AI can support the creation and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Framed as “a friend” in these processes, AI is discussed as a tool that can help teachers gather, analyze, and organize student data more efficiently without replacing the need for professional judgment. The episode also emphasizes the importance o...

3 months ago

10 minutes

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S2 E5: Collaboration Catalyst

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the idea of AI as a collaboration catalyst in the classroom. Through a creative role-play scenario, they imagine Lisa as a high school English teacher working with students on a five-paragraph essay. They walk through how AI tools can assist with brainstorming, revision, feedback, and even peer collaboration—enhancing both the teaching process and student engagement. The hosts emphasize how AI can support critical thinking...

3 months ago

6 minutes

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S2 E4: Classroom Bots: Your 24/7 Teaching Assistant

In this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker discuss the power of classroom bots as 24/7 teaching assistants. They explore how bots can support both teachers and students by helping with tasks around the clock, making lesson prep, feedback, and classroom support more efficient. The hosts emphasize how AI bots, when used effectively, can save time, boost productivity, and create more opportunities for personalized learning without replacing the teacher’s role. AI Tools:...

3 months ago

8 minutes

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S2 E3: Digital Shield: Protecting Learners in the AI Landscape

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can help teachers tailor lessons to better support a variety of student needs. They explore tools like Diffit, Brisk, Twee, and Project Raise, along with built-in features such as phone attention settings. Lisa also introduces accessiBE, a website that helps make online content more accessible for people with disabilities. Together, they share practical ways educators can use AI to create more e...

3 months ago

7 minutes

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S2 E2: Student Superpowers: AI Learning Unleashed

Students Driving Their Own Educational Rocket In this episode of AI Advocates, Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker explore the theme of “student superpowers,” focusing on how AI can empower students by giving them a stronger voice in the learning process. Rather than viewing AI as a tool for students to passively learn from, the hosts advocate for AI as a collaborative personal assistant that works alongside students under the guidance of teachers. They emphasize the importance of using AI to foste...

4 months ago

8 minutes

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S2 E1: Lesson Launch: AI as Your Digital Lesson Planner

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher introduce a new series titled “10 Bites of Innovation in AI,” aimed at helping teachers kick off their school year with creative uses of artificial intelligence. The first installment, called “The Lesson Launch,” explores how AI can serve as a digital lesson planner to help educators design engaging and efficient classroom experiences. Lisa and Maggie discuss practical ways AI tools can support instructional planning, reduce stres...

4 months ago

7 minutes

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S1 E12: Exploring Khanmigo as a Free Flexible AI Tool

In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool developed by Khan Academy. They discuss how it compares to other platforms like Magic School and highlight its teacher-friendly features. Maggie walks through Khanmigo’s flexible interface, where users can explore and favorite various AI tools tailored for planning, tutoring, feedback, and more. The conversation also touches on the potential of AI to support learners, the ...

6 months ago

5 minutes

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S1 E11: Reimagining Productivity with Microsoft Copilot

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher share their hands-on experiences with Microsoft Copilot, highlighting why it’s become their go-to AI tool for educational settings. They dive into Copilot’s key strengths including its ability to summarize documents, create rubrics, generate images, and assist with accessibility tasks like adjusting reading levels and text to speech. Lisa recounts real-world stories, like helping someone generate an ADA accommodation...

6 months ago

8 minutes

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S1 E10: Using AI-Generated Videos to Support Learners

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher explore the power of AI-generated videos to support learners. They dive into the research behind video modeling and social stories, highlighting how accessible tools like Descript and Sora can transform written concepts into educational videos. Whether you're an educator aiming to reclaim your time or looking to enhance engagement with personalized content, this episode offers practical, free resources to get you sta...

7 months ago

5 minutes

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S1 E9: Beyond Basic ChatGPT: Discovering AI Built Just for You

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into the world of custom ChatGPT bots, exploring how educators, grant writers, and even statisticians can benefit from specialized AI tools tailored to their needs. From the "Undetectable AI Humanizer" to bots trained by real experts in fields like statistics, grant writing, and language, Lisa and Maggie share practical insights and favorite finds. They also break down what GPT really stands for and how the tech...

7 months ago

6 minutes

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S1 E8: Stop Searching, Start Saving: The Best Tools to Find AI Fast

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight their top tools for discovering AI resources that actually work—and won’t break the bank. From the strengths and limitations of “There’s An AI For That” to the user-friendly features of Toolify and Futurepedia, they break down how educators (and even students) can search for AI tools with confidence. Whether you're building a lesson plan or exploring the latest edtech trends, this episode is your shortcut t...

7 months ago

5 minutes

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S1 E7: One Prompt, Endless Resources: Diffit for Teachers and Students

In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight Diffit, an AI-powered tool designed to save educators time while boosting student learning. Maggie shares how Diffit enables teachers—and even students—to instantly create customized reading materials, worksheets, summaries, and activities from articles, YouTube videos, or simple prompts. They discuss Diffit's applications across subjects like literacy and math, its translation capabilities, its role in supportin...

8 months ago

6 minutes

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S1 E6: Center Boards & Task Flows in Seconds? Thank Napkin AI.

In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into a creative and time-saving tool for educators—Napkin AI. Inspired by the classic “sketch it on a napkin” brainstorming approach, Napkin AI turns your rough ideas, lesson plans, and even classroom chaos into polished visuals in just minutes. Lisa and Maggie share their firsthand experiences using the tool to create flowcharts, task analyses, and center visuals—saving hours of work and boosting accessibility for al...

8 months ago

5 minutes

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S1 E5: Digital You: Exploring the Power (and Pitfalls) of AI Avatars

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher dive headfirst into the wild world of AI-generated avatars. From hilariously inaccurate depictions (think: spelling “teacher” wrong 12 times) to surprisingly spot-on digital clones, they share the highs and headaches of building personalized avatars using tools like Copilot, Poe, Canva, and more. Whether you're an educator, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the chaos behind AI image generation, you'll walk away with lau...

9 months ago

6 minutes