Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers

FromThe Creative Classroom with John Spencer

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Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers

FromThe Creative Classroom with John Spencer

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May 23, 2024

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For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. It is a deeply human endeavor. The teachers who can leverage this human element through authentic learning will ultimately prepare students for an unpredictable world forged by AI. Listen to...
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May 23, 2024

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John Spencer is passionate about seeing schools embrace creativity and design thinking. In this podcast, he explores the intersection of creative thinking and student learning.

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Deliberate Practice or Deliberate Play?: Deliberate practice and deliberate skill are two different approaches to developing skills. One is more structured and the other is more connective. One is more targeted and efficient while other other is more connective and holistic. While it’s easy to view these as opposing approaches,... The post Deliberate Practice or Deliberate Play? appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL): When I was in my second year of teacher, I wanted so badly to implement PBL. This, despite the fact that I didn’t know the term “project-based learning.” I simply knew that I wanted students to engage in meaningful projects where they learn the content... The post Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL) appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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What Are the Bay Leaves of Education?: A few years ago, I met a chef and asked him, “So, bay leaves? Do they even have a point? You can’t taste them. You have to take them out. They seem to get in the way.” He shook his head and said, “Nah, it’s... The post What Are the Bay Leaves of Education? appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI: Terms like “game-changing” and “disruptive” have become cliche in technology circles. As educators, we’ve seen the hype of 1:1 devices, paperless classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and a host of different education fads. However, AI feels different. We are living in a cultural moment where generative AI... The post Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI: We often talk about the need for students to have voice and choice in their learning. We want them to engage in meaningful, productive struggle as they do projects and engage in problem-solving. But where does AI fit into this? In past articles, we’ve explored... The post Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen: In my latest episode, Grace Hawthorne, author of Make Possibilities Happen, shares practical insights into how to spark creativity in students. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares key insights throughout this episode. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d... The post Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking: Cognitive atrophy happens any time we lose the ability to engage in a mental process due to inactivity. In a world of Artificial Intelligence, we need to be cognizant of the dangers of cognitive atrophy so that we can continue to engage in curiosity, creativity,... The post How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Crystal Frommert on How to Connect with Parents and Families in a Positive Way: In my latest podcast, I interview Crystal Frommert, who shares insights and strategies for building and maintaining a positive relationship with parents / parental figures. She has a wealth of experience and I’m excited to share this with you. Listen to the Podcast If you... The post Crystal Frommert on How to Connect with Parents and Families in a Positive Way appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice: It’s easy to get dismissive about educational theory. I’ve heard teachers say “Don’t bother with the theory. Just focus on practical strategies.” But when done well, theory can provide a roadmap and framework we can use. It can be a nuanced dialogue that cuts to... The post Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers: For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. It is a deeply human endeavor. The teachers who can leverage this human element through authentic learning will ultimately prepare students for an unpredictable world forged by AI. Listen to... The post Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen

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Crystal Frommert on How to Connect with Parents and Families in a Positive Way: In my latest podcast, I interview Crystal Frommert, who shares insights and strategies for building and maintaining a positive relationship with parents / parental figures. She has a wealth of experience and I’m excited to share this with you. Listen to the Podcast If you... The post Crystal Frommert on How to Connect with Parents and Families in a Positive Way appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI: We often talk about the need for students to have voice and choice in their learning. We want them to engage in meaningful, productive struggle as they do projects and engage in problem-solving. But where does AI fit into this? In past articles, we’ve explored... The post Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice: It’s easy to get dismissive about educational theory. I’ve heard teachers say “Don’t bother with the theory. Just focus on practical strategies.” But when done well, theory can provide a roadmap and framework we can use. It can be a nuanced dialogue that cuts to... The post Using AI to Bridge the Gap from Theory to Practice appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking: Cognitive atrophy happens any time we lose the ability to engage in a mental process due to inactivity. In a world of Artificial Intelligence, we need to be cognizant of the dangers of cognitive atrophy so that we can continue to engage in curiosity, creativity,... The post How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen
Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen: In my latest episode, Grace Hawthorne, author of Make Possibilities Happen, shares practical insights into how to spark creativity in students. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares key insights throughout this episode. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d... The post Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen
Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI: Terms like “game-changing” and “disruptive” have become cliche in technology circles. As educators, we’ve seen the hype of 1:1 devices, paperless classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and a host of different education fads. However, AI feels different. We are living in a cultural moment where generative AI... The post Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen
Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL): When I was in my second year of teacher, I wanted so badly to implement PBL. This, despite the fact that I didn’t know the term “project-based learning.” I simply knew that I wanted students to engage in meaningful projects where they learn the content... The post Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL) appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen
What Are the Bay Leaves of Education?: A few years ago, I met a chef and asked him, “So, bay leaves? Do they even have a point? You can’t taste them. You have to take them out. They seem to get in the way.” He shook his head and said, “Nah, it’s... The post What Are the Bay Leaves of Education? appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
20 min listen
Deliberate Practice or Deliberate Play?: Deliberate practice and deliberate skill are two different approaches to developing skills. One is more structured and the other is more connective. One is more targeted and efficient while other other is more connective and holistic. While it’s easy to view these as opposing approaches,... The post Deliberate Practice or Deliberate Play? appeared first on John Spencer. by The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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