{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Magna AI ","title":"Bringing Human Connection and AI Innovation Together in K12 Education","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/88d25dfc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3044,"description":"In this episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Kelly Cota, a lifelong educator and the K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Cedar Falls Community School District in Iowa. With over 26 years of experience, Kelly shares her journey through the education system, from classroom teaching to state-level consulting.\nTogether, they explore the evolving challenges of curriculum alignment, student engagement, and the pivotal role of high-quality instructional materials. Kelly discusses the district’s approach to professional development, the importance of supporting teachers through change, and the ways AI tools, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Notebook LM, are being integrated to enhance both teaching and learning.\nTimestamps\n\n\n04:29 \"Education: Consistency and Depth\"\n\n09:10 Educational AI: Excitement and Concerns\n\n12:52 Enhancing Teacher Support and Partnerships\n\n14:48 Balancing Creativity and Educational Goals\n\n17:50 Empower Authentic Teacher Leadership\n\n22:11 Embrace Continuous Learning in Education\n\n24:14 AI Information: Credibility and Critical Thinking\n\n29:32 Teachers' Perspectives on AI Tools\n\n30:37 Evaluating Educational Tools\n\n35:14 AI: Efficiency vs. Human Balance\n\n36:55 \"Diverse Learning Pathways Offered\"\n\n42:58 AI-Enhanced Student Feedback\n\n46:12 \"Exploring Fisher and Fry's Playbooks\"\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode\n\n\nIf you're an educator, instructional leader, or anyone invested in the future of teaching and learning, this episode with Kelly Cota is a must-listen. With over 25 years in education, Kelly brings both depth and heart to a timely conversation about how AI is supporting great instruction. From real talk about AI in the classroom to strategies for professional development and student equity, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded look at what’s possible when innovation meets empathy in education.\n\nConnect with Kelly Cota\n\nWebsite: https://www.cfschools.org/ \nFollow Us\n\nSarvesh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarveshbhardwaj\n...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wz9rH6gldAIh2cUSX_fMbSpOO4MTxXoCdn0G1JpwXhA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMWRk/YzM3MmE1MTFiZjIw/MGVmODEzMWFlZGY3/OGFiMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}