4.5.2: Suggested blogs, videos, podcasts, or newsletters

Keeping up with AI in education doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Following a few high-quality, educator-focused resources can help you stay current without needing to sort through noise. These blogs, videos, podcasts, and newsletters offer practical insights, ethical considerations, and real classroom applications.

📰 Newsletters & Blogs

• AI & Education Weekly – Curated updates on generative AI, instructional uses, and policy news (EdTech flavor, higher ed focus)
• Ditch That Textbook Blog (Matt Miller) – Accessible posts with ready-to-use ideas for AI in the classroom
• ISTE’s Learning Unleashed – Explores emerging EdTech tools, including AI integration strategies for educators
• Daniel Stanford’s Blog (idmode) – Sharp insights from an instructional designer with a focus on AI and accessibility
• The AI Education Project (aiEDU) – Focused on helping educators and students build AI literacy

🎧 Podcasts

• Teaching in Higher Ed (Bonni Stachowiak) – Covers instructional strategies with occasional episodes on AI and digital pedagogy
• EdSurge Podcast – Features interviews with educators and technologists about AI trends and classroom impact
• AI in Education Podcast (powered by AI for Education) – Focused exclusively on AI in K–16 learning contexts
• The EdTech Take Out – Casual and practical episodes about new tools, with ongoing AI-related discussions

▶️ YouTube Channels & Video Series

• Cult of Pedagogy (Jennifer Gonzalez) – Occasionally covers AI in instructional design and classroom impact
• Sinclair Community College eLearning Division – Features tutorials, AI guides, and faculty perspectives
• Common Sense Education – Short videos reviewing AI tools from a privacy and classroom readiness lens
• Edutopia – Occasionally features real-world examples of AI-enhanced learning environments

📝 Reflective Prompt

Which type of content fits your learning style—quick newsletters, podcasts during commutes, or visual walkthroughs?

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