{"id":97950,"date":"2026-03-08T19:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T23:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=97950"},"modified":"2026-03-08T19:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T23:10:17","slug":"teach-smarter-with-ai-caplan-eaton-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2026\/03\/08\/teach-smarter-with-ai-caplan-eaton-other-items-re-ai-in-our-learning-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Teach Smarter with AI&#8221; [Caplan &#038; Eaton] + other items re: AI in our learning ecosystems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wondertools.substack.com\/p\/teach-smarter-with-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Teach Smarter with AI<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from wondertools.substack.com by Jeremy Caplan and Lance Eaton<br \/>\n<em>10 tested strategies from two educators who actually use them<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">I recently talked with\u00a0Lance Eaton, Senior Associate Director of AI and Teaching &amp; Learning at Northeastern University and writer of\u00a0AI + Education = Simplified. We traded ideas about what\u2019s actually working. We came up with 10 specific, practical ways anyone who teaches, coaches, or leads can put AI to work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Watch the full conversation above, or read highlights below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drphilippahardman.substack.com\/p\/beyond-audio-summaries-how-to-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Beyond Audio Summaries: How to Use NotebookLM to *Actually* Design Better Learning<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8212; from drphilippahardman.substack.com by Dr. Philippa Hardman<br \/>\n<em>Five methods to maximise the value of NotebookLM&#8217;s features<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In practice, what makes NotebookLM different for learning designers is four things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Answers grounded in your sources (with citations):<\/li>\n<li>Source toggling:<\/li>\n<li>Multi-format studio &amp; multi-source summaries:<\/li>\n<li>Persistent workspace:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8230;<br \/>\n<strong>5 Evidence-Based Methods NotebookLM Operationalises&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campustechnology.com\/articles\/2026\/02\/04\/shadow-ai-isnt-a-threat-its-a-signal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shadow AI Isn&#8217;t a Threat: It&#8217;s a Signal<\/strong> <\/a>&#8212; from campustechnology.com by\u00a0Damien Eversmann<br \/>\n<em>Unofficial AI use on campus reveals more about institutional gaps than misbehavior.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shadow AI is widespread in higher education: Faculty, researchers, students, and staff are using AI tools outside official IT channels, including consumer platforms and public cloud services that may involve sensitive data.<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized AI use creates data, compliance, and cost risks: Consumer AI tools may store or reuse user data, while uncoordinated adoption drives redundant licenses, unpredictable cloud costs, and weaker security oversight.<\/li>\n<li>Institutions are shifting from restriction to enablement: Some campuses are making approved paths easier by offering ready-to-use research environments, campus-managed AI tools, clear guidance on data and vendors, and streamlined approval processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningguild.com\/articles\/how-ld-can-lead-in-the-age-of-ai-even-if-your-companys-not-ready\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How L&amp;D Can Lead in the Age of AI Even If Your Company\u2019s Not Ready<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from learningguild.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to lead\u00a0even\u00a0when\u00a0your company\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0allow AI<br \/>\n<\/strong>Even\u00a0if your corporation\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0ready for AI, you can still\u00a0research\u00a0tools personally\u00a0to\u00a0stay ahead of the curve, so when organizational restrictions lift,\u00a0you\u00a0are ready to\u00a0use\u00a0AI\u00a0for learning right away.\u00a0Here are some tools you can\u00a0test at home if\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0restricted in your workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Content generation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Start\u00a0testing\u00a0text-based tools\u00a0to get a taste of how\u00a0AI can accelerate content creation.\u00a0Then take it to the\u00a0next level\u00a0by\u00a0exploring\u00a0tools that generate\u00a0voices, music, and\u00a0sound effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI coaching tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Have\u00a0AI\u00a0pose\u00a0as a customer\u00a0co-worker or customer\u00a0to get a taste of\u00a0what\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0like\u00a0to\u00a0use\u00a0it\u00a0as a conversation coach.\u00a0Next,\u00a0use\u00a0the\u00a0voice and video capabilities in an app like ChatGPT to explore how AI can coach\u00a0someone through tasks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-the-flow learning assistants<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Test turning\u00a0documents into\u00a0a\u00a0conversational avatar\u00a0and interacting with it\u00a0to see how it feels. Then think about\u00a0how\u00a0the\u00a0technology\u00a0could potentially\u00a0transform static content into dynamic learning experiences\u00a0for employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vibe-coded simulations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Experiment with\u00a0this technology by\u00a0creating a\u00a0simple, fun\u00a0game.\u00a0Afterwards,\u00a0brainstorm some ideas on how it could quickly create\u00a0simulations for your learners in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campustechnology.com\/articles\/2026\/02\/12\/the-higher-ed-playbook-for-ai-affordability.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Higher Ed Playbook for AI Affordability<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from campustechnology.com by Jason Dunn-Potter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Affordable AI adoption focuses on evolving existing systems: Universities are embedding AI into current devices, workflows, and legacy systems rather than rebuilding infrastructure or investing in new data centers.<\/li>\n<li>Edge AI reduces costs and improves access: Running AI models on local devices or networks lowers cloud processing costs, enhances security, and supports learning use cases such as tutoring, translation, transcription, and adaptive learning.<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise integration and governance drive impact: Institutions are applying AI across admissions, advising, facilities, and research workflows, supported by shared resource hubs, data governance, AI literacy, and outcome-driven implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teach Smarter with AI &#8212; from wondertools.substack.com by Jeremy Caplan and Lance Eaton 10 tested strategies from two educators who actually use them I recently talked with\u00a0Lance Eaton, Senior Associate Director of AI and Teaching &amp; Learning at Northeastern University and writer of\u00a0AI + Education = Simplified. 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