AI Advocates

About AI Advocates

Welcome to AI Advocates, a podcast focused on helping educators integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms to save time, support learning, and create more opportunities for students. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dieker and Dr. Maggie Mosher from the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, this podcast shares practical tips, tools, and strategies for teachers looking to incorporate AI into their teaching practices safely and effectively. In each episode, Lisa and Maggie break down different types of AI, including Narrow AI, Generative AI, and the growing field of Superintelligent AI. They share insights on how AI can support both educators and students while helping improve accessibility, equity, and learning outcomes in the classroom. Whether you’re just starting to learn about AI or looking for ways to use it in your classroom, AI Advocates is your go-to resource for exploring what's possible in education. Tune in for short, bite-sized episodes packed with practical advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a few laughs along the way!

Publisher

Lisa Dieker

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Mar 2025

Latest episode

10 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Mar 2026

   S4 E5: Practical Approaches for Today’s Educator

   Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher discuss how artificial intelligence can support teacher preparation and classroom creativity, from making syllabi more accessible through layered formats like videos and podcasts to designing “AI-proof” experiential assignments that encourage students to improve their skills in critical thinking, prompting, and problem-solving. During the episode, they introduce their new book, Empowered by AI: 10 Practical Approaches for Today’s Educators, describing it as a sho...

2. 

   25 Feb 2026

   S4 E4: Discover Free AI Training at No Cost

   Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher highlight free resources and training opportunities where educators and professionals can learn more about artificial intelligence. They share a wide range of accessible resources, from micro-credentials and LinkedIn learning pathways to courses like Elements of AI and AI for Everyone. The conversation features platforms such as Google AI, Microsoft AI for Beginners, Coursera, and tool-specific training, emphasizing the importance of building knowledge in areas l...

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   S4 E3: Navigating the Future of AI in Education

   Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher predict what the next five years of AI might look like in K–12 education. These predictions include how technology will shape classrooms, educators, and students. They discuss the rapid pace of innovation and the likelihood that AI will become a normalized tool used in schools every day. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges ahead, including the need to prioritize mental health, set healthy boundaries with technology, and ensure AI red...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

146

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32