Praise
This excellent book sets out a thoughtful, evidence-informed, supportive guide for teachers and leaders alike. It provides practical support in conjunction with challenge and leadership, and it gives the reader a real sense of confidence in putting ideas into practice. Dr. Lang-Raad has artfully connected international standards, academic research, educational leadership, practical classroom application and structured activities, alongside so much more! As a result, the ideas contained within the book bring contemporary priorities to life and interweave them with established professional knowledge—saving the reader time, as well as ensuring robust, forward-facing, and very accessible advice. Another brilliant book from the fantastic Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad.
—Fiona Aubrey-Smith, founder, PedTech
AI isn't here to replace teachers—it's here to enhance what we do best. Dr. Lang-Raad's innovative HAIL model offers a friendly framework for thoughtfully integrating AI in the classroom. As an innovative teacher, I appreciate how this book provides realistic strategies to personalize learning while keeping human connections at the center of all we do.
—Tony Vincent, educator and AI consultant
Dr. Lang-Raad's new book is an extremely practical and valuable contribution to our usage of AI and other digital learning tools in P–12 education. Although written as a primer about effective AI integration in classrooms, The AI Assist includes numerous helpful reminders and strategies about other learning technologies as well. The HAIL framework is reinforced with multiple examples, templates, and checklists across grade levels and subject areas. The entire book is grounded in a deep understanding of educators' day-to-day work, which makes it immediately useful and actionable.
—Scott McLeod, professor of educational leadership
founding director, CASTLE, University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Lang-Raad presents a clear and practical guide for implementing current AI technologies into education. His strategies aim to enhance human capabilities and drive deeper learning outcomes for students. With a focus on safety and impactful pedagogical practices, readers of all skill levels will find this book immediately useful in the complex age of AI.
—David Hotler, educator and community builder
Dr. Lang-Raad does a masterful job of assuring classroom teachers of their irreplaceable role in education while offering a road map to engaging instruction that embraces artificial intelligence in the classroom. The AI Assist allows teachers to take a deep breath and lean confidently into the AI frontier.
—Vonda Dahl, literacy coordinator, Mandan Public Schools, North Dakota
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