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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Monday!

#tlap will be dark tonight, 6.30.25.
Stay cool out there!☀️

@burgessdave.bsky.social

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a man with a backpack says " see you next week " in blue

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 23

There will be no #tlap chat on Monday, June 23, 2025. We will see you all next week!

#dbcincbooks @burgessdave.bsky.social

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 19

#1 New Release for #AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com!! Grab your copy today of this incredible guide for redefining #ai in education!

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#tlap #dbcincbooks
#EduSky #aiedu #aiforedu #istelive25 @taramartinedu.bsky.social

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 17

Hey #tlap!!! We just released a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED #ai project from @beckykeene.com!!
#AIOptimism is really a powerful look at how to use AI in transformative ways in your classroom.
Check it out:
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#EduSky #dbcincbooks #LeadLAP #EduSkyAI #edtech @taramartinedu.bsky.social

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

I needed that one, too! #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thanks for joining us tonight! LOVED this chat!
EEEK! Here's to more exploration of AI in our future!
#tlap
Happy Monday and have a wonderful week!

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Did you know we just released a brand new AI book?!
It's for all educators, regardless of their role or AI comfort level.
YOU NEED this one!
#AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com !
Learn MORE right HERE:
a.co/d/bDevr9T

#tlap @burgessdave.bsky.social

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q4 If you could design your ideal AI assistant or tool, what features or qualities would it have and why?

#tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

lol. #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

LOL. This is Dave's plan. He's holding out. hehe... #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

It will happen. And might be free at our fingertips, since the next best thing (it can do) will be the costly feature. #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

A3 I mean tbh...AI is the worst it will ever be right now; it's only going to get better! I can't imagine not using it to do more transformative things. I'm excited about the future of AI + me. :)
#tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q3 again... #tlap

Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q3: How do you see your relationship with #AI evolving over the next few years? #tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

It's so true! And guides me when I'm kinda off with my thinking, too. I'm pretty amazed by it, really! #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Right?! Even uses words I use! It's kinda wild! #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

It's wildly quick!! #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Wowzers! So cool! Love that! #tlap

Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

A2 On a personal level--I'm floored with its level of social awareness and empathy...like how?! The responses it gives me when asking dating advice and such is astounding. (Given I haven't dated in almost 3 decades...it's nice to have AI to guide me.) LOL. #tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q2 What has surprised you the most in your experience using or learning about AI so far?

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

You're killing it with those, Dave! #tlap

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 17

A1: I would say I am an intermediate level user at best, currently. I need to step up my #ai game a bit. I do like some of graphics it has made me!! #tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Love that! I was there not too long ago, too. Now--I'm like...please don't go down! hehe... #tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

A1 It's always my go-to! Have an open tab all the time, and the app on my phone might as well be my personal assistant, therapist, and boyfriend all in one! LOL
#tlap

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Tara Martin @taramartinedu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q1 is up! #tlap

Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · Jun 17

Q1: How would you describe your relationship with #AI currently? What's your comfort level with it? #tlap

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