TL;DR: Should Teachers Ban AI? From McDonald’s Stock to Shakespeare’s Hamlet – Why This Debate is Missing the Point
The Hot Take: Ian Fleming didn’t become a legendary spy novelist by ignoring intelligence assets during his Naval Intelligence days. So why are teachers treating AI like enemy intel instead of their newest reconnaissance tool? Banning AI in classrooms is like Fleming telling his operatives to ignore Enigma intercepts – you’re voluntarily blindfolding yourself in an information war.
The Setup: What do two shares of McDonald’s stock, step-by-step demonstrations, and reimagining Hamlet have in common? They’re all part of the pedagogical playground where patience meets practice – and where AI becomes your teaching assistant, not your enemy.
The Hook: In this episode, we dive into the great AI classroom debate through the lens of one educator (Bond) who’s doubling down on the ban. Her stance? “I’m still not using it.” But here’s the thing – whether you’re teaching AI prompting, perfecting a baseball swing, or getting students to actually get Shakespeare, the principle is the same: demonstration beats prohibition every time.
The Plot Twist: We’re not just debating the ban – we’re dismantling it. Watch as we apply the LIFT framework to Hamlet and show exactly how AI can transform dusty soliloquies into student engagement gold.
Why Watch: Because while some educators are playing defense against ChatGPT, the Intelligent Hoodlums are playing offense – turning AI into the ultimate teaching power-up.
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