AI Advocates

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher sit down with David Blumenthal to talk about how AI can help make educational research easier and more accessible for educators. David shares the story behind Eddie, an AI powered tool built to help teachers quickly find research-based strategies and support for student learning and classroom challenges. Together, they discuss the growing challenge of information over...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can support teacher preparation and classroom creativity, from making syllabi more accessible through layered formats like videos and podcasts to designing “AI-proof” experiential assignments that encourage students to improve their skills in critical thinking, prompting, and problem-solving. During the episode, they introduce their...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher highlight free resources and training opportunities where educators and professionals can learn more about artificial intelligence. They share a wide range of accessible resources, from micro-credentials and LinkedIn learning pathways to courses like Elements of AI and AI for Everyone. The conversation features platforms such as Google AI, Microsoft AI for Beginners,...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher predict what the next five years of AI might look like in K–12 education. These predictions include how technology will shape classrooms, educators, and students. They discuss the rapid pace of innovation and the likelihood that AI will become a normalized tool used in schools every day. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges ahead, includin...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can act as a thought partner for educators as they navigate planning, problem solving, and everyday decisions. They explore ways AI can help with tasks like brainstorming lesson ideas, organizing materials, and creating classroom resources, while keeping the teacher’s expertise at the center. The episode includes examples of how edu...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher kick off season four by addressing common fears and misconceptions about artificial intelligence in education, beginning with the concern that AI will replace teachers. They emphasize that while AI can support tasks such as answering questions and organizing information, it can never replace the relationships, empathy, and human connection that make the classroom spec...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how professional development is evolving and how educators can reclaim their time by taking ownership of their learning. They discuss how AI tools and peer collaboration can help teachers reflect on their practice, grow professionally, and improve classroom experiences beyond traditional workshops. This conversation invites ed...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher dive into the theme of “pivoting” with AI in education. They talk about how educators can go beyond simply asking why we should change and start actively embracing the shift. With relatable classroom examples and moments of humor, Lisa and Maggie unpack how AI can act like a second brain, offering fresh, personalized solutions to everyday teaching challenges. Key insi...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher reflect on what it means to teach in a world where artificial intelligence is everywhere. They ask tough questions like why change and how educators should adapt when AI can write essays, solve math problems, and generate answers instantly. This episode launches a new series focused on change and challenges the idea that content deliv...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker reflect on exploring AI tools and strategies for the classroom. Framing the conversation as a roadmap to leveling up AI integration in education, they revisit key themes such as AI as a lesson planner, a STEM simulator, and a classroom collaborator. They also preview their upcoming book and share insights on how educators can continue...

Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how AI is reshaping the future of STEM education in a theme they call “Surging Forward with STEM.” They explore how artificial intelligence blends science, technology, engineering, and math into a powerful tool for innovation and discovery in the classroom. The episode highlights how AI can energize STEM learning, empower future problem solvers, and spark curi...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, storytelling, and language learning in a theme they call “Literacy Lift-Off.” Speaking from the FLITE Center, they share imaginative examples like using AI to help a student create fantasy story characters based on a simple prompt, and demonstrate how these tools can spark creativit...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore how AI can support the creation and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Framed as “a friend” in these processes, AI is discussed as a tool that can help teachers gather, analyze, and organize student data more efficiently...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher explore the idea of AI as a collaboration catalyst in the classroom. Through a creative role-play scenario, they imagine Lisa as a high school English teacher working with students on a five-paragraph essay. They walk through how AI tools can assist with brainstorming, revision, feedback, and even peer collaboration, enhancing both th...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker discuss the power of classroom bots as 24/7 teaching assistants. They explore how bots can support both teachers and students by helping with tasks around the clock, making lesson prep, feedback, and classroom support more efficient. The hosts emphasize how AI bots, when used effectively, can save time, boost productivity, and create...

In this episode of AI Advocates, Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can help teachers tailor lessons to better support a variety of student needs. They explore tools like Diffit, Brisk, Twee, and Project Raise, along with built-in features such as phone attention settings. Lisa also introduces accessiBE, a website that helps make online content more accessible for pe...

Students Driving Their Own Educational Rocket In this episode of AI Advocates , Maggie Mosher and Lisa Dieker explore the theme of “student superpowers,” focusing on how AI can empower students by giving them a stronger voice in the learning process. Rather than viewing AI as a tool for students to passively learn from, the hosts advocate for AI as a collaborative personal assistant that works alo...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher introduce a new series titled “10 Bites of Innovation in AI,” aimed at helping teachers kick off their school year with creative uses of artificial intelligence. The first installment, called “The Lesson Launch,” explores how AI can serve as a digital lesson planner to help educators design engaging and efficient classroom experiences...

In this episode of AI Advocates , Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool developed by Khan Academy. They discuss how it compares to other platforms like Magic School and highlight its teacher-friendly features. Maggie walks through Khanmigo’s flexible interface, where users can explore and favorite various AI tools tailored for planning, tutoring,...

In this episode of AI Advocates , hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher share their hands-on experiences with Microsoft Copilot, highlighting why it’s become their go-to AI tool for educational settings. They dive into Copilot’s key strengths including its ability to summarize documents, create rubrics, generate images, and assist with accessibility tasks like adjusting reading levels and te...

In this episode of AI Advocates , hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher explore the power of AI-generated videos to support learners. They dive into the research behind video modeling and social stories, highlighting how accessible tools like Descript and Sora can transform written concepts into educational videos. Whether you're an educator aiming to reclaim your time or looking to enh...

In this episode of AI Advocates , hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into the world of custom ChatGPT bots, exploring how educators, grant writers, and even statisticians can benefit from specialized AI tools tailored to their needs. From the "Undetectable AI Humanizer" to bots trained by real experts in fields like statistics, grant writing, and language, Lisa and Maggie s...

In this episode of AI Advocates, hosts Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight their top tools for discovering AI resources that actually work—and won’t break the bank. From the strengths and limitations of “There’s An AI For That” to the user-friendly features of Toolify and Futurepedia, they break down how educators (and even students) can search for AI tools with confidence. Whether you...

In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher spotlight Diffit, an AI-powered tool designed to save educators time while boosting student learning. Maggie shares how Diffit enables teachers—and even students—to instantly create customized reading materials, worksheets, summaries, and activities from articles, YouTube videos, or simple prompts. They discuss Diffit's ap...

In this episode of AI Advocates, Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher dive into a creative and time-saving tool for educators—Napkin AI. Inspired by the classic “sketch it on a napkin” brainstorming approach, Napkin AI turns your rough ideas, lesson plans, and even classroom chaos into polished visuals in just minutes. Lisa and Maggie share their firsthand experiences using the tool to create flo...