December 20, 2023

Alleviating Teacher Workload: The Role of AI in Education with Chris Kalinski, ED of Educational Technology Service at Oklahoma City Public Schools

35 minutes

We'd like to give a huge thank you to Smart Technologies for sponsoring this episode and helping to make the podcast possible!

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in education has gained significant attention and recognition. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn while alleviating the teacher's workload, preventing burnout, and allowing teachers to reconnect with things that make them want to be teachers from the start. In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we speak with Chris Kalinski, Executive Director of Educational Technology Service at Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Join us as we cover the following topics:

The role of AI in alleviating the workload of teachers
The role of generative AI in creating engaging and personalized lessons
Debunking myths and misconceptions around AI
Combating teacher burnout
Training teachers on using AI tools
The accelerated pace of AI advancements

Chris has over 20 years of experience in education, entertainment, and technology that he leverages to ignite motivation and inspiration among students, coworkers, and clients. His ultimate objective is to create a learning environment that fosters a genuine passion for knowledge. Currently pursuing an EdD, his focus lies in Smart Learning Environments, including Artificial Intelligence for Education.
This episode is sponsored by Smart Technologies. Find out more about how Smart Technologies can be a great partner in education innovation: https://www.smarttech.com

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