A Real Teacher Sparking Curiosity Makes All the Difference — Episode 946
Why do we have to prove we're human in the age of AI? STEM educator and AI coach Brandie Wright shares the real story behind her ISTE main-stage talk on sparking curiosity — and why the presence of a teacher still matters.
When Vicki first heard Brandie's story on the ISTE main stage, she wasn't sure the student was real — that's how believable AI-generated stories have become. This Wonderful Classroom Wednesday conversation is about curiosity, human connection, and the artisanship of teaching in an age when a kid alone with a screen simply isn't enough.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How "crew" — school-family grouping — builds the relationships that spark curiosity
- Why one student calls the whiteboard marker "magical"
- What teachers misunderstand about where AI's believable stories actually come from
- Why small classes and real human connection matter more than ever
- Three quick ways to spark curiosity in your own classroom
Full show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e946
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