Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Hey there, amazing teachers—this podcast is for YOU! Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator seeking inspiration, Rainbow Skies for Teachers is here to help you thrive in and out of the classroom.
We’re Ashleigh and Alisha, your enthusiastic hosts and co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With 20+ years of combined experience in primary education, we’re dedicated to sharing practical advice, supercharged tips, and game-changing strategies to help you succeed as a teacher.
Whether it’s crafting engaging lessons or perfecting your classroom management, we’ve got your back. We're on a mission to lead an education revolution; one inspired teacher at a time….
There are rainbows ahead, and together, we're unstoppable!
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To discover more helpful tips + tricks for teachers, head to http://www.rainbowskycreations.com
Rainbow Skies for Teachers
99. AI in the Classroom: Empowering Teachers and Supporting Students
Today we sit down with educator and tech thinker Matt Esterman to unpack the current and future role of AI in education.
From low-risk ways to explore AI tools to fostering student AI literacy, they dive deep into how teachers can harness AI for planning, differentiation, admin support, and more. Together, we tackle big-picture topics like ethics, privacy, and school-wide policies, while keeping things grounded in practical classroom strategies.
Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this episode offers inspiration and tools to confidently explore AI in your teaching practice.
Key points we discuss in this episode:
- Easy and safe ways to experiment with AI in your planning and classroom
- Recommended tools: Perplexity, Diffit, and Brisk for teacher efficiency
- How to guide students in using AI responsibly
- Tips for maintaining privacy with AI
- The importance of critical thinking and AI literacy for future-ready learners
- Creative uses for AI
AI is here to stay and Matt Easterman is leading the way when it comes to opening up the discussion in our we can use it successfully in our classroom as teachers and for our students.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Matt on Linkedin or check out his website
AI Tools Matt spoke about: Perplexity, Diffit, and Brisk