Season 5, Episode 88: Yikes! AI! Using Artificial Intelligence Safely and Positively

Join Lisa and Jamie for a conversation with Mark Henderson, Director, Digital Initiatives, with the Missouri School Boards' Association. Mark, the "AI Guy", discusses using Artificial Intelligence for positive engagement with students and a resource to boost critical thinking skills. Although there are many AI platforms, Mark references several that educators may find valuable in an instructional setting. However, before incorporating AI, Mark emphasizes that school boards and districts need to adopt an AI policy. In the age of AI, this podcast is definitely worth your time! Resources Missouri School Boards' Association mobsa.org MoBSA AI Policy LinkedIn or for discussions Control Alt Achieve Eric Curts AI Platforms MagicSchool AI Assistant for Educators SchoolAI AI Assistant for Educators NotebookLM Research and Thinking Partner Perplexity Academic Research with sources cited Napkin AI from text to visuals

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Season 5, Episode 88: Yikes! AI! Using Artificial Intelligence Safely and Positively is an episode from The Educator's Blueprint by Dr. Lisa Powers and Ms. Jamie Grieshaber.

This episode is 53:37 long.

This episode was published on Nov 5, 2025.

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