Early Education in the Age of AI

By: Jodie Clarke - The Empowered Educator
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  • Welcome to the 'Early Education in the Age of AI' podcast. Join me (Jodie from The Empowered Educator Website) each week, as I break down early education topics and strategies into simple steps that empower educators, teachers and leaders to confidently embrace, adapt and master the use of ethical AI strategies to support early learning.

    In every show you'll get new prompts, tips and realistic examples to try from a certified AI ChatGPT expert AND early childhood professional with over 30 years experience, that you can use to make your planning, documentation and day to day practice easier with AI as an educational assistant by your side. I can't wait to inspire you with the possibilities!
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  • EP 16| Using AI to Write Your Summative Assessments

    EP 16| Using AI to Write Your Summative Assessments
    Nov 14 2024

    🟢🎧 Show Notes


    Tired of spending hours staring at blank pages while writing summative assessments? In this episode you’ll discover how AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can speed up and simplify your assessment writing process without compromising the personal touch that makes your documentation meaningful.

    I’m breaking down exactly how to use AI as your assessment writing assistant, making this often-dreaded task smoother and more efficient while still maintaining your professional expertise and voice as the early childhood professional.


    🌟 Why Early Childhood Educators Can't Miss This Episode:


    • Learn how to cut your assessment writing time in half while maintaining quality and personalisation
    • Get step-by-step prompts you can swipe to use immediately with AI tools
    • Get practical strategies for organising scattered observations and documentation effortlessly
    • Learn how to maintain your authentic voice while letting AI handle the heavy lifting of structure and formatting
    • Master the art of creating family-friendly language that clearly communicates children's progress
    • Understand how to align your assessments with learning frameworks more easily
    • Gain confidence in using AI as a collaborative partner
    • Listen to my tips for transforming generic AI responses into personalised, meaningful assessments


    Perfect for both AI beginners and those already experimenting with these tools, this episode provides realistic, actionable strategies you can use immediately to make your assessment writing process less overwhelming.


    Whether you're writing end-of-year assessments or looking to improve your documentation process, this episode provides the practical guidance you need to make AI work for you in your unique early childhood role.
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    47 mins
  • EP 15| Rethinking Behaviour Management - A New Approach With AI Support

    EP 15| Rethinking Behaviour Management - A New Approach With AI Support
    Oct 24 2024
    🎙️🎧 Are you looking for some new perspectives on guiding children's behaviour - especially those more challenging moments? In this episode, I explain how chatting with AI Assistants can support early childhood educators in learning about, understanding and using more connection-based approaches to behaviour guidance. You'll find out:🟢💡 How to use AI tools to workshop challenging situations🟢💡 Practical strategies for moving from behaviour control to connection🟢💡 Step-by-step guidance for implementing a new behaviour guidance approach🟢💡 Ways to maintain your authentic teaching voice while making the most of AI support - Perfect for educators who want to expand their behaviour guidance skills and methods but aren't sure where to start. Join me to discover how AI can be your after-hours professional development partner in rethinking behaviour management.After listening to this episode pop into my FREE AI Allies & Inspiration community HERE to get answers to any questions you have!⏰ Essential Listen & Learn Moments 00:32 Traditional vs. Connection-Based Behaviour Management02:11 Understanding the Connection-Based Approach03:40 Practical Ways AI Can Support Your Behaviour Guidance Approach06:11 Choosing the Right AI Tools07:41 Creating a Prompt Notebook13:40 Case Study: Transition Times21:11 AI Prompts To Support Behaviour Guidance25:54 The TST Method for Reviewing AI Responses28:23 Practical Tips for Using AI Suggestions34:15 Practising and Personalising AI Suggestions 35:35 Troubleshooting Tips41:25 Join the free AI Allies CommunityHELPFUL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:✨🟢 Join The FREE AI Allies & Inspiration Group for Early Education Professionals! ✨🟢Come on over and join our new community ‘AI Allies & Inspiration to network with other educators from around the world learning about ai just like you - see how they’re using it, what’s working for their planning and what’s not, take part in my weekly AI Lab challenges or just scroll through the new tips and ideas shared in the chats.This is a friendly supportive space where you can learn more about how to use AI in your early education role without any judgement…just a whole lot of encouragement because we’re all learning together!🥳🎈 CLICK HERE FOR YOUR INVITATION✨🧰 Simpler, More Meaningful ECE Planning For Early Childhood Ed's...In Less Time ✨🧰✅ Access AI Toolkits & Assistants specifically created for use by early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders working in preschools , early learning centres, family daycare and outside school hours care. They're easy to use AI form-based tools that turn those time consuming planning and admin tasks into quick yet meaningful steps that take you minutes to complete…not hours. If you can send a text on a smartphone or fill out a google form, then you can use these tools confidently. ✅ Includes BONUS ACCESS to 4 of my most popular Empowered Ed AI Chat Assistants... The perfect solution for those times when you want the option to engage in conversation with a helpful coach, mentor or consultant. Each of the AI Assistants has their own special areas of expertise and they're ready to chat with you and give you the documentation, reflection and assessment support you need when you need it 24/7...✨🧰 CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS🟢💡 MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR AI LEARNING JOURNEY...🤖 Watch the Workshop ‘ 10 Simple Ways To Use Artificial Intelligence Tools As Your AI-Powered Assistant’ on demand for $6.99 HERE.🤖 Learn How To Ask AI Assistants The Right Questions To Make Your Planning Easier & Faster By Watching Videos In The AI EMPOWERED EDUCATORS MEMBERSHIP here.
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    43 mins
  • EP 14| Using AI To Create More Personalised PD For Educators

    EP 14| Using AI To Create More Personalised PD For Educators
    Sep 20 2024
    How To Use AI To Support Professional Development for Educators🎧🎙️ How Will This Episode Help You In Your Early Education Role?In this episode, I share some of the opportunities and possibilities available to early childhood education professionals now with AI-powered, personalised professional development options. I discuss some common challenges in traditional one-size-fits-all workshops and reveal strategies and prompts that will help you create personalised, engaging, and effective learning pathways using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity - helpful whether you work on your own or within a team. You’ll hear practical examples and tips highlighting how educators and leaders can now use AI in different ways for skill development, identifying useful resources, supporting continuous improvement, ensuring higher job satisfaction and leading to better educational outcomes for children.✨ Highlights From This Episode:🟢 Explore the concept of AI as a personalised learning pathway creator🟢 Discover how AI can act as your virtual coach or mentor for ongoing professional development🟢 Learn why you should use AI tools instead of Google to help you find information and answers more quickly🟢 Find out how AI can support assessment and progress tracking in early childhood education🟢 Uncover ways AI can help with challenging tasks like writing summative assessments🟢 Get practical tips on how to start using AI tools for your own growth as an early ed professional🚨✨ Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeGet 2 weeks free and your planning cycle completed in minutes by AI when you join us inside the AI Timesaver Tools For ECE Professionals membership - CLICK THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE & CLAIM YOUR FIRST 2 WEEKS FREE!🎧 Why you’ll want to listen:We all know how challenging it can be to find time for meaningful professional development that fits our unique needs and busy schedules. This episode offers a solution that's accessible, flexible, and tailored to you. By making the most of AI for your professional development, you'll be able to:💡 Create a personalised learning journey that fits your specific goals and schedule💡 Access expert-level knowledge and support 24/7, right when you need it💡 Save time on research and content curation, allowing you to focus on application💡 Improve your reflective practice skills with AI-guided prompts and questions💡 Strengthen your ability to link educational theory to practice in your daily work💡 Simplify challenging documentation tasks, reducing stress and saving timeIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe to Early Education in the Age of AI to stay updated on new episodes and be the first to hear about new training and free resources to support your learning journey in the use of AI. HELPFUL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:✨🟢 Join The FREE AI Allies & Inspiration Group for Early Education Professionals! ✨🟢Come on over and join our new community ‘AI Allies & Inspiration to network with other educators from around the world learning about ai just like you - see how they’re using it, what’s working for their planning and what’s not, take part in my weekly AI Lab challenges or just scroll through the new tips and ideas shared in the chats.This is a friendly supportive space where you can learn more about how to use AI in your early education role without any judgement…just a whole lot of encouragement because we’re all learning together!🥳🎈 CLICK HERE FOR YOUR INVITATION✨🧰 Simpler, More Meaningful ECE Planning For Early Childhood Ed's...In Less Time ✨🧰✅ Access AI Toolkits & Assistants specifically created for use by early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders working in preschools , early learning centres, family daycare and outside school hours care. They're easy to use AI form-based tools that turn those time consuming planning and admin tasks into quick yet meaningful steps that take you minutes to complete…not hours. If you can send a text on a smartphone or fill out a google form, then you can use these tools confidently. ✅ Includes BONUS ACCESS to 4 of my most popular Empowered Ed AI Chat Assistants... The perfect solution for those times when you want the option to engage in conversation with a helpful coach, mentor or consultant. Each of the AI Assistants has their own special areas of expertise and they're ready to chat with you and give you the documentation, reflection and assessment support you need when you need it 24/7...✨🧰 CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS🟢💡 MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR AI LEARNING JOURNEY...🤖 Watch the Workshop ‘ 10 Simple Ways To Use Artificial Intelligence Tools As Your AI-Powered Assistant’ on demand for $6.99 HERE.🤖 Learn How To Ask AI Assistants The Right Questions To Make Your Planning Easier & Faster By Watching Videos In The AI EMPOWERED EDUCATORS MEMBERSHIP here.
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    49 mins

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