E138: Testing AI Tools So Teachers Don’t Have To (w/ Ken Rafanan)

AI tools are showing up everywhere in education, but most teachers don’t have the time to experiment with every new platform that promises transformation.

In this episode, I talk with Ken Rafanan about his work co-hosting TERC Tech Talks, a video podcast series that tests AI tools so educators don’t have to. We explore what happens when you move from reacting to AI hype to actually putting tools through their paces. Ken shares what he’s learned about discernment, practical implementation, and how hosting these conversations has shaped his own thinking about teaching and learning.

If you’re trying to make wise decisions about technology without chasing every new trend, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and grounded insight. Plus, the Physical Media of the Episode, the movie, Swingers.

Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode138.

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