S4 E1: AI MythBusters

AI Advocates · Feb 3, 2026 · 14m · transcript

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 special for students. The episode also explores concerns about AI’s environmental impact, with insights on energy use and the role educators play in demonstrating responsible AI use through prompting…