Jerry N. Allen, M. Ed.

Blueprint Mentality: Texas K - 12 Artificial Intelligence Training

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Audio explainers for educators and administrators that meets the criterion for Texas legal requirements Texas Govt. Code 2054. 5193 for mandatory Artificial Intelligence training.

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Jerry N. Allen, M. Ed.

Episodes

Module 5: Digital Wellness & Professional Stewardship 22.01.2026 4:59

Educators today are not merely teaching in a digital environment; they are operating at the nexus of the Attention Economy , a sophisticated, multi-trillion-dollar system meticulously crafted by digital platforms. This economy is predicated on the continuous capture and monetization of human focus. At its core, it employs sophisticated, data-driven algorithms to engineer a powerful, neurochemicall...

Module 4: Pedagogy in Practice: Augmenting Instruction & Administration 22.01.2026 5:03

Educators across Texas are deeply familiar with the "Daily Dig for Time," a constant struggle against the clock to balance instruction, administrative duties, and personal professional development. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a replacement for the teacher but rather a powerful pedagogical partner designed to strategically automate bureaucratic burdens. By offloading these time-in...

Module 3: Prompt Engineering & the P.A.R.T.S. Framework 22.01.2026 4:20

If the educator is the Architect, then a prompt is the comprehensive set of blueprints meticulously handed to the Contractor, in this case, the Artificial Intelligence (AI). This analogy underscores the critical role a prompt plays in translating conceptual educational goals into tangible, high-quality instructional materials.

Module 1: Foundations of the Blueprint Mentality & AI Evolution 22.01.2026 4:43

The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Texas public education represents a fundamental shift in the educator's relationship with technology. We are moving away from a passive "Consumption" mindset, where teachers react to tools and let software dictate the workflow, toward a "Blueprint Mentality." In this paradigm, the educator is the Architect of the lear...

Module 2: The Texas Regulatory Framework & The Ethics of Data Privacy 21.01.2026 4:38

Strategic AI integration is built upon the bedrock of legal compliance. Protecting student and staff data is the primary requirement for maintaining public trust. By adhering to state standards, school districts ensure that innovation does not compromise security or civil liberties.

Texas K-12 Artificial Intelligence Training 21.01.2026 18:40

An audio overview presentation for educators and administrators that meets the criterion for Texas legal requirements Texas Govt. Code 2054. 5193 for mandatory Artificial Intelligence training.