What Teachers Have to Say
What Teachers Have to Say is a podcast about teaching, AI in education, instructional practice, and teacher identity. Hosted by Jacob Carr and Nathan Collins, it centers real classroom experience, system pressures, and how AI is reshaping learning.
No performative edu‑influencer culture. No toxic positivity. Just honest conversations about what’s actually happening in schools.
What This Podcast Covers
- AI in education and classroom use
- Teaching strategies and instructional design (EduProtocols)
- Teacher burnout and system design
- Student skill development and transfer
- EdTech tools and practical workflows
Who This Podcast Is For
- K–12 teachers
- Instructional coaches and leaders
- Pre‑service teachers
- Educators exploring AI and EdTech
- Anyone tired of surface‑level PD
Who We Are
Jacob (Jake) Carr
EdTech Coach for a County Office of Education, author, and speaker on AI in education. 15+ years across K–12 (grades 1–12) in diverse settings. Brings a philosophical lens, connects classroom practice to systems, and pushes conversations deeper before landing on something usable.
Nathan Collins
High school English teacher, dual‑enrollment instructor, and Personalized Learning Teacher in a rural hybrid model. Grounds the show in current classroom reality, student data, and practical constraints. A measured counterbalance to big ideas.
What We Explore
AI in Education — A structural shift, not a novelty. Learning, assessment, and independence in an AI‑rich world.
Burnout as a System Problem — Not a personal failure. We name the incentives that reward unsustainable work.
Instructional Routines That Work — Repeatable structures that lower planning load and raise thinking, repetition, and collaboration.
Skills That Transfer — Thinking, communication, adaptability. Not just content.
The Format
Long‑Form — Monthly flagship episodes with deep dives, interviews, and debates.
Short‑Form — Field notes, solo reflections, headlines, and listener voicemails between major episodes.
Your Voice Matters
Leave a SpeakPipe voicemail with a question, win, or rant. We feature listener voices in episodes.
Beyond the Podcast
The companion newsletter goes deeper: AI in education, teaching strategies, and teacher identity. Free, weekly, and practical.
FAQ
What is it about? Teaching, AI in education, and real classroom conditions.
Who hosts it? Jacob Carr and Nathan Collins.
Is it AI‑focused? Yes, always tied to real practice.
How often? Monthly flagship + shorter episodes between.
Where to listen? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.
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What Teachers Have to Say
A Teacher's Guide to the AI Galaxy: Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers
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Jake & Nathan return to where it all started, and provide a much-needed update, we're talking artificial intelligence in education! We start by checking in on the state of artificial intelligence in education, talk a little educational philosophy in an attempt to dispel some of the fear educators have about using AI with students, and provide personally-vetted quality AI resources and strategies that include: ChatGPT, Quizizz, and Canva to name a few (there's more).
We share practical strategies and talk through how to use these resources to offload mundane teacher tasks to AI, open up creative possibilities in lesson planning using AI, and discuss the other praxis-based practical applications of current AI tools and apps that we use on a DAILY basis. Join the conversation by answering our episode Q&A!
Check out Jake's AI Section from his English 10 Syllabus! Feel free to steal this, use it, and adapt it for your needs!
Artificial Intelligence Policy & Academic Honesty and Integrity
Throughout this academic year, we will continually address the role and implications of Artificial Intelligence in learning. It's imperative to understand that AI should be viewed as a tool to assist learning, not a substitute for your intellectual and creative endeavors. Rather than having a dedicated section, discussions about academic integrity, specifically regarding responsible use of AI for skill development will be woven throughout our coursework. If you are ever in doubt about your use of these tools in relation to academic integrity, do not hesitate to ask for clarification. Here are some guidelines:
- Learning Aid, Not a Replacement: AI tools are designed to assist and enhance the learning process, not to complete assignments on behalf of the student. They should be used as a supplementary resource to aid understanding and improve skills.
- Original Work: Students must ensure that all work submitted is their original creation. While AI can assist in the brainstorming or editing process, the foundational ideas, arguments, and writing style should be the student's own.
- Collaboration and Guidance: When uncertain about the appropriate use of AI for an assignment, students should seek guidance from their teacher. Open dialogue about how AI tools are being used for learning ensures that they are utilized ethically and effectively.
- Misuse Consequences: Using AI to complete assignments or to produce work that is not genuinely the student's own will be considered academic dishonesty. Consequences will align with the school’s academic integrity policy, which may include a failing grade for the assignment or course, or further disciplinary action.
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