In this episode of the ParentCamp Podcast, host April Trane and guests Julie Pile of ParentCamp dive into an empowering conversation with Amanda DePriest, Content and Curriculum Developer at AI for Education. Amanda, a former educator and technology coach, shares insights into how parents and educators can positively and safely navigate artificial intelligence (AI) with their children. Highlighting the importance of knowledge over fear, Amanda offers practical tools, strategies, and resources to help families use AI as a powerful assistant that amplifies, rather than replaces, their voices.
Listeners will learn about dispelling common AI myths, addressing AI literacy in education, strategies to prevent misuse such as cheating or misinformation, and fostering positive parent-school partnerships. Amanda emphasizes collective learning and informed engagement, empowering families to navigate the complexities of modern technology confidently.
Key Takeaways:
- Knowledge combats fear: Understanding AI empowers parents and educators to make informed decisions.
- AI should amplify and enhance human voices, not erase or replace them.
- Digital literacy skills, including verifying AI-generated information, are critical for students and adults.
- Parents and educators can partner effectively through open and proactive communication about AI.
- Resources and courses are widely available to facilitate learning and confidence in AI.
Key Quotes:
- “Use AI in a way that enhances and amplifies your voice, not in a way that erases and replaces your voice.” – Amanda DePriest
- “Parents are their children’s best advocates. Collective conversation can address AI literacy effectively.” – Amanda DePriest
- “Don’t let your children learn about AI behind closed doors; learn together and build understanding collectively.” – Amanda DePriest
Show Notes:
- Episode Title: AI and Your Child: Empowering Parents
- Hosts: April F. Draine
- Guest: Julie Pile, President, ParentCamp and Amanda DePriest, Content and Curriculum Developer, AI for Education
- Topics Discussed: AI usage for parents and educators
Resources Mentioned:
- Free AI literacy course for educators and parents: AI for Education Free Course
- Google’s Applied Digital Skills
- Common Sense Media
- Code.org
- Cengage Graduate Employability Report
- State AI Guidance for K12 Schools
- Northern Kentucky Education Council
- Northern Kentucky Education Council One to One
- Tutorbot.eu
- Khanmigo.ai
- NotebookLM
- Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: Amanda DePriest
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