Episode Summary:

In this episode ofThe TechEd Clubhouse Podcast, I sit down with Larisa Black, a seasoned virtual educator and AI Literacy Coordinator, to discuss the evolving role of AI in education, building an AI club for teachers and students, and the power of community in professional learning. As one of the founding members of the EduGuardians, Larisa shares insights on the accidental origins of the movement and how it has grown into a thriving global network of educators.

✅ Larisa’s background in virtual education and AI literacy✅ The development of the AI Club for educators and students✅ How AI tools like ChatGPT and SchoolAI support personalized learning✅ Overcoming AI skepticism among educators✅ The power of community-driven professional learning with EduGuardians✅ Reflections on FETC and upcoming events like MACUL 2025✅ How educators can get involved with AI in the classroom

🗨️“AI isn’t replacing teachers—it’s a thought partner.” – Larisa Black

🗨️“When students engage with AI chatbots, it provides valuable insights into their learning gaps.” – Larisa Black

🗨️“The EduGuardians started as an accident, but it turned into a global community.” – Larisa Black

🔗Connect with Larisa Black

🔗https://www.teachwiseai.com/📧 Email:teachwiseai@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn:Larisa Black

🔗EduGuardians: A group of educators who connect, share ideas, and engage in community building. All educators are invited to become a member! Sign up here: https://www.eduguardian5.com/

🔗South Carolina Connections Academy: A virtual charter school (K-12th grades) available to students in the state of South Carolina. Larisa has been a Science teacher here for the past 9 years. https://learn.connectionsacademy.com/south-carolina-combo/

🔗Recommended AI Tools for Educators:
🛠️SchoolAI – AI-powered chatbots for student engagement
🛠️Curipod – Interactive learning with AI feedback
🛠️Diffit – AI for differentiation in instruction

🎤MACUL 2025 – March 19-21, Detroit, MI
📅 EduGuardians will be hosting multiple sessions, including the closing keynote!
📌 Interested in meeting up? Sign up atEduGuardians5.com to join the community.