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  • How-to use an AI Tutor for the FTCE #aieducation #aitutoring #ftce
    Sep 8 2025

    SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto interviews Tommy Seeker, a senior at the University of West Florida, about his journey in education and the role of AI in preparing for certification exams. They discuss the recent executive order on AI in K-12 education, Tommy's experiences with certification exams, and effective strategies for using AI as a study tool. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized learning, effective prompting techniques, and the challenges students face when integrating AI into their study routines. Tommy shares valuable insights on how to leverage AI for test preparation and the significance of admitting weaknesses to improve performance.

    Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Education01:46 Tommy's Certification Journey04:43 AI as a Study Tool05:58 Effective AI Prompting Techniques09:24 Understanding Test Preparation with AI10:27 Building a Study Plan with AI11:11 Refining AI Interactions16:48 Challenges in Using AI for Exam Prep21:07 Final Thoughts on AI and Exam Preparation

    KeywordsAI in education, certification exams, study strategies, test preparation, educational technology, AI tutoring, effective prompting, learning techniques, student success, teaching strategies

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    28 m
  • Why AI Tutor Prompting works!! #aieducation #certificationexam exampreparation #aitutoring
    Sep 6 2025

    Why AI Tutor promoting works!! #aieducation #certificationexam exampreparation #aitutoring


    About FTCE SeminarHow do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam.

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  • Why aren't you using an AI Tutor yet? #aieducation #aitutoring #exampreparation #certificationexam
    Sep 4 2025

    Why aren't you using an AI Tutor yet? #aieducation #aitutoring #exampreparation #certificationexam


    About FTCE SeminarHow do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam.

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  • FTCE Update: AI High Impact Tutoring #clips
    Aug 13 2025

    FTCE Update: AI High Impact Tutoring #clips

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  • AI for Exam Prep: High Impact Tutoring #ai #aitutoring #aieducation
    Aug 11 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto interviews Tommy Seeker, a senior at the University of West Florida, about his journey in education and the role of AI in preparing for certification exams. They discuss the recent executive order on AI in K-12 education, Tommy's experiences with certification exams, and effective strategies for using AI as a study tool. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized learning, effective prompting techniques, and the challenges students face when integrating AI into their study routines. Tommy shares valuable insights on how to leverage AI for test preparation and the significance of admitting weaknesses to improve performance.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to AI in Education

    01:46 Tommy's Certification Journey

    04:43 AI as a Study Tool

    05:58 Effective AI Prompting Techniques

    09:24 Understanding Test Preparation with AI

    10:27 Building a Study Plan with AI

    11:11 Refining AI Interactions

    16:48 Challenges in Using AI for Exam Prep

    21:07 Final Thoughts on AI and Exam Preparation

    Keywords

    AI in education, certification exams, study strategies, test preparation, educational technology, AI tutoring, effective prompting, learning techniques, student success, teaching strategies

    Join our mailing list at www.ftceseminar for FREE study and prompt guides.

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    28 m
  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: What are primary and secondary sources? #ftce #readingstrategies
    Jun 2 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: What are primary and secondary sources? #ftce #readingstrategies

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the FTCE general knowledge reading subtest, focusing on evaluating content presented in different formats. The conversation covers the definitions and examples of primary and secondary sources, emphasizing their importance in understanding and analyzing information. The episode encourages listeners to start studying for the teacher certification exam and provides resources for further practice.


    Keywords

    FTCE, teacher certification, general knowledge, reading subtest, primary sources, secondary sources, content evaluation, educational resources

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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Determine the Author's Purpose in a text #ftce #readingstrategies
    May 26 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Determine the Author's Purpose #ftce #readingstrategies


    This episode is a 60 second review for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest, focusing on the analysis of the author's purpose. SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the author's purpose in texts, outlining five common reasons authors write: to inform, entertain, persuade, explain, and describe. The episode emphasizes the importance of these skills for passing the reading portion of the general knowledge test and encourages listeners to start studying effectively.

    Keywords

    FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, analyzing texts, modes of writing, genres, author's craft, teacher certification, teacher certification, author's purpose, reading strategies, general knowledge test



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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Analyze Multiple Texts #ftce #readingstrategies
    May 25 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Analyze Multiple Texts #ftce #readingstrategies

    Summary

    This episode is a 60 second review for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest, focusing on the analysis of multiple texts. Listeners are encouraged to apply these skills to compare and contrast passages effectively, enhancing their reading comprehension and preparation for the certification exam.

    Keywords


    FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, analyzing texts, modes of writing, genres, author's craft, teacher certification



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