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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · 11d

"Not magical — just math."

This is our starting point with AI and students. Not magic, not God, nothing mystical. Just a tool.

#EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/o...

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · 11d

We wrote about the huge leap in AI videos after Google's Veo 3 dropped this summer:

#AISky #EduSky #AIinEducation

mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/the-gospel...

The Gospel According to AI: New Video Tools Take Huge Step Forward

What viral Jesus vlogs and influencer Yetis tell us about the future of storytelling and why AI literacy can’t wait until tomorrow

mindfulaiedu.substack.com

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · 11d

Another big debut in the AI world: What the Arrival of A.I.-Fabricated Video Means for Us

#AISky #EduSky #AIinEducation

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/t...

A.I. Video Generators Are Now So Good You Can No Longer Trust Your Eyes

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you teach writing, consider adding AI transparency statements into the process. Students certify how (or if) they used AI. This builds spaces where students learn to own their choices and reflect on their processes. #EduSky #AIEdu

Details here ▶️ mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/why-i-use-...

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Mica Mulloy @micamulloy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Big things going on over @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social!

#EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 29

We hit a milestone by surpassing 500 Substack subscribers! Join the party over at mindfulaiedu.substack.com

All ground-level, secondary or pre-secondary student, teacher, and administrator experience with AI. And all free!

#EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation #Substack

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 29

We hit a milestone by surpassing 500 Substack subscribers! Join the party over at mindfulaiedu.substack.com

All ground-level, secondary or pre-secondary student, teacher, and administrator experience with AI. And all free!

#EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation #Substack

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 28

AI detectors will always lag behind AI generation. What if we focused on student transparency instead of playing tech whack-a-mole? #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

👀 New post: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/why-i-use-...

An isometric illustration of a teacher with long hair and glasses leading a diverse group of high school students seated in a semi-circle. Each student is typing on a laptop, with semi-transparent snippets of text and icons flowing upward from their screens. The warm, muted color palette creates a collaborative and thoughtful atmosphere.

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 21

On water usage: "AI data centers also consume water for cooling, and Google estimates that each prompt consumes 0.26 milliliters of water, or about five drops."

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 21

"Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt uses"

1 Gemini prompt uses the same power as running a microwave for 1 second. #AIEdu #EduSky

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎬 What I learned from Veo 3: directing AI video feels a lot like real filmmaking—intentional, detailed, and sometimes unpredictable.

Details, process and full prompts here: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/putting-go...

#EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation #Veo3

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Mica Mulloy @micamulloy.bsky.social · Aug 18

I put Google's Veo 3 to the test. It did not disappoint. My video and a behind-the-scenes post on how I made it and what I learned about this potentially game-changing tool are below. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 18

Creating an introduction video for a high school AI course was a fitting way to experiment with Google's Veo 3. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

youtu.be/ZbrqGk7eQ9Q

Welcome to AI Frontiers

YouTube video by Mica Mulloy

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 18

Read about making the video and lessons learned. #AIEdu #EduSky

▶️ mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/putting-go...

Putting Google’s Veo 3 Video Creation Tool To The Test

Lessons learned and potential unlocked with a game-changing tool

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 18

Creating an introduction video for a high school AI course was a fitting way to experiment with Google's Veo 3. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

youtu.be/ZbrqGk7eQ9Q

Welcome to AI Frontiers

YouTube video by Mica Mulloy

youtu.be

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 16

Jesus, Moses, and David all got an iPhone.

That’s not the start of a joke. It’s what I saw in my social media feeds this summer, thanks to AI. There are big potential impacts for schools. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/the-gospel...

The Gospel According to AI: New Video Tools Take Huge Step Forward

What viral Jesus vlogs and influencer Yetis tell us about the future of storytelling and why AI literacy can’t wait until tomorrow

mindfulaiedu.substack.com

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 14

AI studies are always interesting. But this makes it seem like AI is only useful if it saves time, and that with AI you can't maintain human connection with students. What is clear: Teachers need support to use AI well. #AIinEducation #AISky #EduSky

www.the74million.org/article/what...

What California Teachers Are Trying, Building, and Learning with AI

Waite, Chu and Weiner: AI tools can be powerful when supporting a clear, consistent instructional strategy and strong teacher-student relationships.

www.the74million.org

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 11

A good early look at what ChatGPT5 can do with and for you from @emollick.bsky.social

www.oneusefulthing.org/p/gpt-5-it-j...

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚸 New school year, new episode! Using AI to improve lesson design, support Ss learning, and rethink what’s possible in the classroom. Plus simple ways for you to get started.

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. #EduSky #AIEdu #BackToSchool

mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/a-new-scho...

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Aug 1

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Even if students use AI along the way, and even if the final product isn’t perfect, the messy process in the middle is really important. Students scripting, rehearsing, failing, re-recording, editing, getting feedback. That's where real learning lives. #EduSky #AIEdu

Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎙️ Multimedia projects like podcasts are easy to differentiate, multi-modal by nature, highly relatable to your students, and technologically simpler than they have ever been before. Quality audio is now something anyone with a smartphone can achieve 📱.

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Instead of asking “how can we keep kids from using AI?” it is time to shift our pedagogy. One approach is to try podcasts as a way for students to more authentically demonstrate understanding. #EduSky #AIEdu

▶️ Dig into why: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/writing-is...

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Have you seen the viral Biblical influencers and Bigfoot and Yeti videos on Instagram 👀?

Made with AI. Polished. Persuasive. Funny. The implications are huge.

AI literacy isn’t a “future skill.” It’s a right now skill. #EduSky #AIEdu

New post: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/the-gospel...

Digital illustration of a diverse group of high school students working collaboratively in a futuristic, AI-powered creative studio. The students are engaged in scriptwriting, editing, and creating AI-generated video content using laptops and abstract digital interfaces. The environment is modern and ethereal, filled with cool tones of blue, purple, and teal, with glowing abstract elements suggesting AI presence. On the table are stacks of books, including a Bible, textbooks, a humor writing guide, and graphic novels, symbolizing a blend of tradition, creativity, and education.

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 21

Is the 5-paragraph essay about to retire? Teachers' choice is no longer "AI or no AI." Pedagogy must change to account for ever-present AI tools.

Multimedia projects like podcasts could be a new best practice 🎙️. #EduSky #AIEdu

▶️ New post: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/writing-is...

An illustration of a sculpted hand rising powerfully from a lined sheet of paper, gripping a ballpoint pen in agony. The hand and pen are rendered in a dark, textured style against a solid blue background, evoking strength, creativity, and the enduring power of writing as thinking, but that the 5 paragraph essay may be a thing of the past.

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 17

Looking for accessible entry points into AI for you or fellow teachers? Here's how @micamulloy.bsky.social found his breakthrough. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

Mica Mulloy @micamulloy.bsky.social · Jul 16

Is getting started with AI on your summer to-do list? Not sure where to begin?

Everyone has to find their breakthrough moments. Maybe my journey can help you discover some useful AI possibilities. #EduSky #AIEdu

From @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/the-flashi...

The Flashing Cursor That Changed Everything: How I Found My AI Breakthrough

Small Wins with AI Can Lead to Big Changes in How You Teach, Lead & Connect With Students

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Mindful AI for Education @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social · Jul 16

What are your teacher prep pain points 🤔? We’ve got recommendations for how AI can help you and your students. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

🆕 Start Where it Hurts: mindfulaiedu.substack.com/p/start-wher...

Say you’ve got an old assessment that could use a refresh. AI can:

Update vocabulary to match what you now emphasize in class.

Reformat for clarity or consistency (especially helpful if different teachers drafted materials).

Rewrite prompts or questions to match updated standards or test styles.

Tweak rubrics—adjust point values, reword criteria, add categories you missed.

Once I’ve created a core assessment, I can ask AI to adjust it in a variety of ways depending upon my students’ needs. Some possibilities include:

Lowering the reading level for ELLs or students reading below grade level.

Reducing the number of questions for students with accommodations requiring fewer items.

Simplifying the language without watering down the concepts.

Shifting question formats—for example, turning open-ended questions into matching or true/false.

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