Is AI the Solution

TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom

Show Notes

• Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers

• MCP's Instagram

• Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) conference

• Knowlej

• Padlet

• Canva

• Magic School

• Diffit

• TextFX

• Large Language Models discussed in this episode:

  • Google Gemini
  • ChatGPT
  • Llama
  • Claude

• Dave Grohl autographing a toy drum set

• Hip Hop in Education Conference

• ISTE

• SXSW EDU

• Born to Teach

• Connect with Carlos on Instagram and TikTok @techymrc and by email at carlos.canela@ltsconsult.com

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

• Join educator and implementer, Joanna Schindel,  for a live webinar where she’ll share her expertise in transforming your ELL classroominto a dynamic, personalized learning environment on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg

• We have partnered with Wavio to design a unique progress tracker just for you! Get hands-on experience setting up your Wavio tracker and organizing your course effectively. Learn best practices from ELA teachers already using Wavio and get all your questions answered in this interactive session on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ

• Lindsay Armbruster, MCP implementers and DMCE, is presenting at NERIC Model Schools 2025 on April 22, 2025. If you’re attending, make sure to check her out and say hi!

• Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. See if there’s an opportunity for you at modernclassrooms.org/apply-now

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach