In this episode of "The Lecture Is Dead Podcast," hosts Joe Wolff and Ryan Kochevar explore how to use AI to empower pedagogy, rather than undermine it. Joined by Alana Winick and Marina Pisto, two award-winning educators from Pocantico Hills Central School District, they discuss the myriad of ways technology and AI tools can bolster creativity. Walk away understanding what it means for educators, especially those who are unsure about how to use them or where to start.

In This Episode

1. How the practice of revising projects is being rethought to give students direction in today's classrooms
2. Why popular games like Minecraft can support active, student-centered learning
3. Practical ideas for using generative AI to bolster creativity

Guests

Alana Winick — EdTech director at Pocantico Hills Central School District and NYSE Gate Director

Alana is an expert and podcast host who uses generative AI to support digital learning, and has received many awards for her leadership in the district (COSN CTO of the year, New York State Digital Leader of the Year 2025).

Marina Pisto — Third Grade Teacher at Pocantico Hills Central School District and NYSE Gate Director Marina is also an award-winning educator (New York State English Council and NYSE Gate Teacher of the Year) expert in gamification and using AI to debug creativity in the elementary school classroom.

Resources & Links

• The Generative Age Podcast

• Minecraft Education

About the Podcast

Two former educators. One big question: If the lecture is dead, what comes next? A bi-weekly podcast on reimagining teaching as active, creative, and human.

Credits

Hosted by Joe Wolff and Ryan Kochevar

Produced by WeVideo

Edited by ThrottleUp Media

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