Dr. Cassandra Herring on AI in Educator Prep at SXSW EDU

As generative AI becomes a staple in our classrooms, we're facing a massive dilemma. Are these tools accelerating learning, or are they undercutting the very cognitive development they’re meant to support? Preserving learning while we adopt AI isn’t about saying “no.” It’s about redesigning what we teach, and how we assess; so students build real thinking skills, not just faster outputs. Swipe for a concise roadmap (10 slides) on redesigning assignments, assessing impact, and protecting the human edge in our classrooms. #Education #EdTech #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #LearningDesign #Teaching #Metacognition Ref: Harvard Thinking Podcast Discussions

Strong educator preparation goes beyond theory. At SXSW EDU, Dr. Cassandra Herring joined education leaders to discuss the future of teacher preparation - and one message stood out: practice-based learning supported by technology is transforming how educators build skills and confidence. #SXSWEDU #EdTech #TeacherPrep #AI #MixedReality

At NCFE-Indiranagar, we have thoughtfully integrated AI into classrooms to make learning more engaging and personalized. AI tools help students explore ideas, ask better questions and develop critical thinking. #ncfeschools #ncfecvr #ncfemandur #cbseschools #technologyintegration #AI #edtech #bangaloreschools

Best for educators who want to start a conversation with their network. Is the classroom ready for the AI era? 🤖📚 I recently finished the Generative AI for Educators certificate, and it has completely shifted my perspective on what's possible in the classroom. Beyond just "saving time," the course emphasized how Gemini can be a partner in creativity. From generating "on-the-fly" quizzes tailored to student interests to using AI to brainstorm multi-modal lesson activities, the potential for high-level personalization is incredible. The most important lesson? Human-AI Collaboration. It’s not about the tool; it’s about how we, as educators, guide that tool to create more meaningful learning experiences. If you’re an educator exploring AI, I’d love to connect and hear how you’re using these tools! #AIForGood #TeachingWithAI #GoogleGemini #EdChat #InnovationInEducation

During the AI & the Future of Learning Summit, experts from across industries will consider the promises, possibilities, and challenges of AI in teaching and learning. We will then hear from leaders in online learning who will synthesize the day’s conversations and examine how institutions can create pathways to opportunity while preparing professionals to thrive in an AI-capable world. Featuring: Anant Agarwal James DeVaney John Katzman Stephanie Khurana #AIFutureOfLearning

Workshop facilitator Ali Ezzeddine reflects on leading sessions focused on assessment, student agency, AI, and differentiation. He shares that it’s inspiring to see educators come together with a shared purpose; to grow, learn, and connect through meaningful professional dialogue. #ChughtaiInstituteOfLeadershipAndLearning #CILL #ChughtaiInstitute #FutureLeaders #ProfessionalTraining #Education #Teaching #Learning #EdTech #ClassroomInnovation #StudentEngagement #TeacherLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #21stCenturyLearning #EducationMatters

How will AI change education? Last week in Cologne, I had many conversations with educators, school leaders, and organizations about the role of AI and digital tools in learning. What stood out to me is that there is a lot of curiosity around AI, but also many open questions about how these technologies can be integrated meaningfully into teaching and learning. In particular, several conversations touched on growing concerns about over-reliance on AI, skill skipping, and parts of the learning process moving into a black box. Events like didacta are a great reminder that innovation in education does not happen in isolation. It emerges from conversations, experimentation, and collaboration between educators, researchers, and technology builders. Many valuable exchanges over the past days. Looking forward to continuing the conversations. #didacta2026 #EdTech #AI

Running late but still need to prep for class? Discover how AI can help you review lessons in seconds! #AI #EdTech #StudentLife #AI #EdTech #StudentLife #TimeManagement #Innovation #Productivity #TechTools #Learning

In the age of AI, the real skill isn’t knowing — it’s learning. Students today must master how to learn fast and adapt. But for the older generations, the challenge is different — learning how to unlearn the old ways that no longer serve us in this new world. The future belongs to those who can transform curiosity into capability. #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #LifelongLearning #MindsetShift #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #AIRevolution #PersonalDevelopment #Adaptability #GrowthMindset #Education #DigitalTransformation

Building further on my AI learning journey with Anthropic’s Claude ecosystem. After completing the foundational courses, I explored the more advanced and applied aspects: 📌 Building with the Claude API 📌 Introduction to Model Context Protocol (MCP) 📌 AI Fluency for Educators 📌 AI Fluency for Students This phase was more about understanding how AI systems connect, scale, and integrate into real-world use cases. 🔹 Key takeaways: → Moving from using AI tools to building with AI systems ⚙️ → Understanding how models interact with external tools, resources, and workflows 🔗 → Learning structured approaches to design reliable and scalable AI-driven solutions 🧩 → Gaining a broader perspective on how AI fluency applies across different domains 🌐 This progression has helped me think more in terms of systems, workflows, and practical implementation rather than isolated use cases. Continuing to explore how these concepts can be applied in real-world development scenarios. #AIEngineering #ClaudeAPI #Anthropic #MCP #SystemDesign #Developers