Welcome to the debut episode of our podcast, titled "Navigating Now and Next"! In this inaugural installment, we take a deep dive into the past calendar year, reflecting on the whirlwind that ensued with the launch of ChatGPT. Join us as we assess the current state of practice and eagerly explore what lies ahead.

Our focus will be on the transformative impact of a new generation of generative AI tools on classrooms, schools, and communities. We'll delve into the pros and cons of these tools, examining how they are reshaping education. Join the conversation as we discuss the implications for the balance between the past year and the upcoming school year.

We're particularly interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences with AI in education. Stick around until the end of the episode for our ChatBack segment, where we'll share how you can engage with us and contribute to the ongoing dialogue. Get ready for an insightful exploration of the intersection between technology and education in our premiere episode!

Here are links to the many different tools and articles we mentioned in today’s podcast episode.

Nobel Prize Winner Warns About Rush Into STEM Jobs Due to AI

New research on prompting strategies 

OpenAI will open its custom ChatGPT store next week

Study.com Research on Teacher Attitudes About AI

AI Tools Matt and Liz are Using

Hey Pi - pi.ai

Diffit - https://web.diffit.me/

Magic School AI - https://www.magicschool.ai/ 

ChatGPT - openai.com

Claude - https://claude.ai

Khanmigo - https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs 

One Useful Thing newsletter - https://www.oneusefulthing.org/