Learning Through Technology
AI in Education: Lindy Hockenberry's Practical Tips for AI Literacy and Reimagined Student Assessment
September 11, 2024
In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, Alex and Bob dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI in education with Lindy Hockenbary, a leading voice in edtech and instructional design. Lindy, an expert in helping educators navigate technology integration, shares her insights on how AI is changing the landscape of learning and teaching. Lindy discusses the urgent need for educators to rethink traditional assessments, highlighting how AI can now handle tasks like writing essays or answering multiple-choice questions with high accuracy. She emphasizes the importance of moving away from product-focused learning and shifting towards process-focused assessments, where students critique AI-generated work to deepen their understanding. Lindy also offers practical advice for teachers new to AI, suggesting simple activities to get started and explaining how AI can be a powerful tool for creating more personalized and relevant learning experiences. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how educators can embrace AI and use it to foster creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement in the classroom. Like what you’re hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper? Subscribe to our Newsletter Here: https://stsed.com/podcast/

Technology is reshaping how we live, work, and learn, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. In this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob sit down with Lindy Hockenbary, an instructional technology expert, author, and consultant, to discuss the evolving role of AI in education. Lindy brings her wealth of knowledge, helping educators navigate this new landscape by offering practical insights and strategies for integrating AI effectively in the classroom.

Lindy emphasizes that educators cannot ignore the rise of AI, as it is quickly becoming a staple in students' lives. With AI capable of writing essays, solving problems, and even sounding remarkably human, traditional assessments and teaching methods need a reimagining. Lindy advocates for a shift from product-based assessments, like written essays, to process-focused approaches that encourage critical thinking and deeper learning. She also explores how AI can be used to generate examples—both good and bad—that students can analyze, enhancing their evaluative skills and promoting academic integrity.

Throughout the episode, Lindy provides actionable advice for teachers at all levels of AI familiarity, urging them to experiment with AI by having it generate lesson plans based on their specific classroom needs. She highlights how understanding and using AI can help teachers engage students in meaningful ways and ensure that education remains relevant in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Key highlights from the conversation include:

In addition to her work as a consultant, Lindy is an author and presenter at educational conferences, helping educators explore the possibilities of technology in the classroom. Her passion lies in helping teachers embrace the changes AI brings to education while maintaining the human touch that fosters true learning.

We’d love to hear from you! Send us questions or comments at [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on:


Instructions on how to do this are here. 

Like what you’re hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper?


Subscribe to our Newsletter Here

Episode Resources:


Learning Through Technology Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Powered by Fame Host