Larisa Black: Teaching the Teachers—How AI Is Reshaping Education from the Inside

Larisa Black: Teaching the Teachers—How AI Is Reshaping Education from the Inside

Author: GPT Trainer September 19, 2025 Duration: 17:09
In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Larisa Black, an AI trainer for education and founder of TeachWise AI. They discuss the transformative impact of AI in education, the importance of AI literacy for teachers and students, and the need for a balanced approach to AI use in classrooms. Larisa shares her journey in integrating AI into teaching and the initiatives of TeachWise AI to train educators on effective AI usage. The conversation highlights the future of AI in education and the necessity for educators to adapt to this evolving landscape.   Links:   EduGuardians, South Carolina Connections Academy: connectionsacademy.com    GPT Trainer: Automate anything with AI -> gpt-trainer.com   Key Moments: Larisa Black has been a teacher for 17 years and has been teaching virtually for 9 years. The introduction of ChatGPT sparked a significant change in how educators approach lesson planning. AI can assist teachers in saving time and enhancing lesson engagement. There is a need for balance in how AI is perceived and used in education. Students are already using AI tools, and educators must guide them on effective usage. AI literacy is crucial for both teachers and students to navigate the future job market. TeachWise AI focuses on training teachers to integrate AI into their lessons effectively. Prompting AI is about communication, which teachers are already skilled at. AI literacy standards are being developed to guide educators in AI integration. The future of education will heavily involve AI, and teachers need to be prepared.

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