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Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr. Catlin Tucker on Smarter Lesson Design and UDL
Manage episode 518737989 series 1529731
Dr. Catlin Tucker, bestselling author and blended learning expert, joins Vicki Davis to talk about how teachers can design better lessons with AI—without losing their essential human touch. From universal design for learning (UDL) to creating meaningful student choice, Dr. Tucker explains how AI can elevate lesson planning when used with intentionality and creativity. They discuss the limits of "AI lesson generators," what true differentiation looks like, and why great teaching still depends on relationships, empathy, and design thinking.
Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Clixo, an award-winning magnetic play system that inspires creativity in classrooms and makerspaces. These flexible magnetic pieces let students design, build, and explore endless 3D creations—perfect for STEAM labs, centers, or travel. Learn more at https://www.clixo.com/pages/target
Listen and explore:
- How to use AI for meaningful lesson planning
- What teachers should not automate
- Building lessons that honor every learner's strengths
- The enduring value of teachers in an AI-driven world
Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e918
917 episodes
Manage episode 518737989 series 1529731
Dr. Catlin Tucker, bestselling author and blended learning expert, joins Vicki Davis to talk about how teachers can design better lessons with AI—without losing their essential human touch. From universal design for learning (UDL) to creating meaningful student choice, Dr. Tucker explains how AI can elevate lesson planning when used with intentionality and creativity. They discuss the limits of "AI lesson generators," what true differentiation looks like, and why great teaching still depends on relationships, empathy, and design thinking.
Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Clixo, an award-winning magnetic play system that inspires creativity in classrooms and makerspaces. These flexible magnetic pieces let students design, build, and explore endless 3D creations—perfect for STEAM labs, centers, or travel. Learn more at https://www.clixo.com/pages/target
Listen and explore:
- How to use AI for meaningful lesson planning
- What teachers should not automate
- Building lessons that honor every learner's strengths
- The enduring value of teachers in an AI-driven world
Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e918
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