The AI Grapple Podcast
February 26, 2026
Podcast
On The AI Grapple podcast, I joined host Kate vanderVoort to talk about AI literacy for kids — what it really takes to raise a generation that can think critically with AI, and why it starts in the core curriculum, not a standalone tech class. We explored what AI literacy actually looks like in practice, how algorithms shape what students believe, and why understanding AI reduces misuse rather than enabling it.
Lindy Hockenbary helps educators and school leaders bring technology and teaching together so every student thrives. With experience as a teacher, tech coach, and curriculum writer, she’s known for making professional learning practical, engaging, and fun.
You assigned an essay. A student turned it in. It's polished, grammatically perfect. And you know in your gut they didn't write it. Worse? They didn’t learn anything.
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