{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Transformative Principal","title":"If The Science Of Reading Is Settled, Why Are We Still Having Teachers Instead Of AI Teaching Kids To Read? with Emily Garcia Transformative Principal 543","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1879,"description":"In this podcast episode, primary educator and entrepreneur Emily Garcia discusses the science of reading and the role of teachers versus AI in teaching children to read. While there is systemic and explicit phonics-based instruction that is necessary for effective reading instruction, there are also many factors that prevent AI from being able to fully replace teachers. Teachers provide multiple inputs and value in partner reading and are necessary for building a classroom community and managing the classroom. However, when applicable, teachers should use AI as a tool to enhance their teaching methods. The decision of when to use AI should be made during PLCs and based on what is working for the students.\nThis episode is brought to you by AILeader.info, where you can learn all about AI specifically in a place designed for educators through 3-minute masterclasses. \nScience of reading\nSystemic and explicit phonics-based instruction.\nJust too many factors that prevent\nIt is so highly technical\nAI cannot detect CVC and other\nDo we still need the teachers?\nMultiple input from having a teacher there.\nValue in partner reading\nHuman standpoint: How do we attack this word?\nThe scope and sequence are over 100 pages.\nAI cannot comprehend yet all that has to be done.\nIllustrations, clip art, and more.\nTeachers are amazing, and we’ll never be able to replace teachers with AI or a bot.\ninstant gratification vs. instant feedback.\nIncredibly difficult to teach phonics.\nTeachers have to be there for the class to run smoothly.\nWith no teacher, there’s no community.\nClassroom management vs. classroom community.\nYou don’t have to be as great at teaching methods if you are great at building community.\nWhen applicable, teachers should absolutely be using AI.\nTeachers have to decide when it is appropriate.\nThis feels a lot like technology in the 90s and 2000s.\nHow to determine when AI should be used or not used? During PLCs, it’s about the conversation and how people are using AI and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nWVRQgr5qAaqq4FBrc1SK-md_IsJQV0RWL4ZBC2WeeQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTQ5LzE2ODM4/NjYyOTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}