Open Letter to Educators:
AI and EdTech

Fellow Educators,

I believe that we have a unique responsibility—not just to teach academic content, but to prepare our students for the future. One of the most significant and guaranteed realities of our future is the permanency of artificial intelligence (AI). It’s our job to ensure students don’t just encounter AI in the “wild,” learning about it in potentially harmful or misguided ways, but rather, in a structured, educational environment that helps them become informed, ethical, and proficient users. The workforce of tomorrow is deeply intertwined with AI, and by incorporating it into our teaching, we can better prepare students to thrive in adulthood.

By leveraging every useful educational technology at our disposal, we can enhance our classrooms, workflows, and student learning. I view these educational tools as something not meant to frustrate us or replace the hard work we do, but rather to streamline our workflows and make our teaching more efficient. With the right technologies in place, educators can more easily differentiate instruction, ensuring that every student gets the personalized attention they need to succeed. From presenting material in engaging ways not previously possible to automated differentiation for our unique learners, educational technology has the power to transform classrooms into more personalized and enjoyable experiences for everyone involved.

I understand that for many teachers, the demand for embracing AI and new educational technologies is frustrating. Change can be uncomfortable, especially when it involves shifting away from familiar methods and having to learn new tools. However, these tools are merely here for our convenience. They are not meant to add stress but to reduce and prevent it. That's why I’m committed to helping make this transition easier for my colleagues across the nation. Here, I’ll provide the resources and guidance needed to ensure that embracing AI and EdTech becomes not just manageable, but fun. Together, we can enhance our teaching methods, making learning more efficient and pleasant for both teachers and students alike.

Sincerely,

Ms. Lkova