TERC Tech Talks

Test-Driving AI Tools for Teaching & Learning

Lead Staff:
Zac Alstad
Elise Levin-Güracar
Ken Rafanan

A new Video Podcast series that tests AI tools so you don’t have to.

We know educators are busy. You want tools that truly help your students learn, but you don’t have time to test every new AI product.  

That’s where TERC Tech Talks, our new Video Podcast series, comes in.

Join STEM education researchers and guest experts as they try AI tools live, unscripted, and always with the realities of teaching and learning in mind. 

We’ll explore 

  • What’s useful for learning 
  • What’s not ready for your classroom  
  • How to adapt tools for your setting 
  • Our Top 3 suggestions if you want to give the tool a try 

It’s practical. It’s candid. And it’s a lot more fun watching us figure it out first. 

Why You Should Watch & Subscribe

  • Clear, accessible explanations for any tech comfort level
  • Real classroom context, not marketing demos
  • Honest pros and cons from people who understand teaching and learning
  • Practical takeaways you can use tomorrow (or reasons to skip it)

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First episode will launch on August 18, 2025!

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