AI In Action: Exploring Tomorrow's Tech Today
Season 3: Episode 24 - Back to the Basics of AI Use
16 Jul 2025
SummaryIn this conversation, Maurie and Jim Beasley explore the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence, sharing personal anecdotes and practical applications of AI in education and beyond. They discuss the importance of understanding AI basics, the diverse ways individuals can utilize AI tools, and the significance of personalizing AI experiences. The conversation also explores the role of AI in workflow automation, content creation, and ethical considerations in education, highlighting the importance of teachers staying informed and engaged with AI advancements.TakeawaysAI can be used for personal tasks to enhance daily life.Starting with personal applications makes AI more relatable.Multimodal AI can recognize and process images and text.Different users have unique ways of utilizing AI tools.Planning and prototyping are essential in AI tool usage.Workflow automation can streamline tasks and improve efficiency.Visuals created with AI can enhance educational materials.AI literacy is crucial for educators to keep up with advancements.Documentation should be made AI-friendly for better accessibility.Teaching remains a human-centered profession despite AI advancements.Sound bites"How do I use this thing?""Start with something personal.""Teaching is still human work."Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Experiences01:51 Understanding AI Basics and Personal Applications04:41 Exploring Multimodal AI and Personal Use Cases06:14 Diverse AI Utilization: Educator vs. Engineer Perspectives10:16 Planning and Prototyping with AI Tools14:19 Workflow Automation and Organizational Tools16:18 Visuals and Content Creation for Educators19:39 AI in Training and Professional Development22:17 Research and Ethical Considerations in AI25:09 Documentation and Knowledge Management with AI
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