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When Dr. Neutzling managed physical education classes with 52 students in a Florida gymnasium, she never imagined that experience would lay the foundation for her pioneering work with artificial intelligence in education. Now serving as Associate Dean for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bridgewater State University, Dr. Neutzling brings a unique perspective to the technology revolution transforming our classrooms.
Dr. Neutzling shares fascinating examples of how technology can enhance teaching and learning when used thoughtfully. She describes working with avatar simulations that allow pre-service teachers to practice classroom management in a consequence-free environment, and deploying drones that provide real-time feedback for physical education students learning badminton. These innovative approaches demonstrate how technology can create learning opportunities that would otherwise be impossible.
Dr. Neutzling approaches AI with both enthusiasm and caution, calling it a "double-edged sword." While she sees tremendous potential for personalized learning and innovative teaching tools, she warns about the digital divide, over-reliance on technology, and the potential decline in critical thinking skills. Her concern about plagiarism echoes across higher education, with faculty struggling to ensure academic integrity in an era of sophisticated generative AI.
What makes this episode particularly valuable is Dr. Neutzling practical wisdom about finding balance. Her vision for the future centers on widespread AI literacy—not just technical knowledge but ethical understanding of how to use these powerful tools responsibly. For educators navigating this rapidly evolving landscape, Dr. Neutzlings perspective provides both inspiration and grounding.
Ready to explore how technology can transform your teaching while preserving what matters most in education? Listen now and join the conversation about finding the right balance in our increasingly AI-enhanced classrooms.

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Resources:

Book: Digital Technology in PE and Sport. My chapter 13 " Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality Simulation in Physical Education Teacher Education.

• https://open.substack.com/pub/marcwatkins/p/the-hallucinating-machines-we-cant?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
• https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-student-brain-on-ai
• https://www.chronicle.com/article/sometimes-we-resist-ai-for-good-reasons

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