What's a Department Chair to Do?

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns have a conversation with high school Department Chair Dr. Lauren Katzman (PhD) on a variety of topics, ranging from educators' varying perspectives on AI, the challenges of defining plagiarism in the AI era, and the potential of AI in streamlining administrative tasks, and developing school policies for AI. The conversation later delves into specific areas like senior dual credit writing classes, where they emphasize the importance of fostering student originality and voice amidst the rise of AI tools. Comparisons are made between modern music production and potential future writing practices in order to offer a unique lens and to highlight a shift towards a more composite creative process. The podcast also addresses the challenges EL students might face with AI and underscores the ethical considerations of AI's broader integration into education.