AI or Fall Behind? Using AI to Differentiate, Support, and Empower Students
AI or Fall Behind? Using AI to Differentiate, Support, and Empower StudentsAs Classroom Dynamics closes out Season 6, host Adam Todd welcomes veteran special educator and AI consultant Latashia Crenshaw for a powerful conversation about why educators can no longer afford to ignore AI in education. With 25 years of experience in special education and inclusive learning design, Latashia shares how teachers can move beyond simply learning #AI tools and begin thinking critically about accessibility, differentiation, bias, neurodiversity, and student-centered instruction.In this episode, Adam and Latashia explore why generic prompts often lead to generic instruction, how educators can improve their prompting strategies, and what it really means to “prompt for access” instead of just asking AI to create a lesson plan. They also discuss why schools should stop banning AI and start teaching AI literacy, practical ways teachers can experiment with tools like Gemini, Copilot, and Google Notebook LM this summer, and how AI can support planning, personalization, and engagement without losing the human connection that matters most in education.Whether you’re AI-curious, cautiously skeptical, or already experimenting in your classroom, this season finale delivers practical takeaways, honest conversation, and inspiration to help you prepare for the school year ahead — because the future of education is already here.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Classroom Dynamics on Twitter @ClassDynamics, on Instagram @classroomdynamicspodcast, and on TikTok @classroomdynamics! Find Classroom Dynamics on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and other popular podcast platforms. You can also listen to us on YouTube! Classroom Dynamics LinkTr.ee. Classroom Dynamics is the premier podcast for educators passionate about integrating technology into their classrooms. With a dedicated audience of teachers, administrators, and edtech enthusiasts, the show provides unparalleled access to decision-makers in the education sector. By advertising on Classroom Dynamics, your company can showcase innovative solutions to a highly engaged audience actively seeking tools to enhance teaching and learning. Each episode spotlights the latest trends, proven strategies, and success stories in edtech, making it the perfect platform to position your brand as a leader in educational innovation. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the educators shaping the future of technology in schools! Interested in advertising on our podcast? Join other edtech companies in helping to ...





