Alleviating Teacher Workload: The Role of AI in Education with Chris Kalinski, ED of Educational Technology Service at Oklahoma City Public Schools

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We'd like to give a huge thank you to Smart Technologies for sponsoring this episode and helping to make the podcast possible! In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in education has gained significant attention and recognition. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn while alleviating the teacher's workload, preventing burnout, and allowing teachers to reconnect with things that make them want to be teachers from the start. In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we speak with Chris Kalinski, Executive Director of Educational Technology Service at Oklahoma City Public Schools. Join us as we cover the following topics: The role of AI in alleviating the workload of teachers The role of generative AI in creating engaging and personalized lessons Debunking myths and misconceptions around AI Combating teacher burnout Training teachers on using AI tools The accelerated pace of AI advancements Chris has over 20 years of experience in education, entertainment, and technology that he leverages to ignite motivation and inspiration among students, coworkers, and clients.