AI in educational leadership helps schools and colleges improve learning and management. AI tools assist leaders in making better decisions, personalizing student learning, and automating tasks. This leads to more efficient schools and happier students. Using AI, educational leaders can focus more on teaching and less on administrative work.

In this episode, we are joined by Mark McElroy, the director of technology at Vientiane International School. He has a rich background in teaching and educational leadership; he is also an advocate of integrating technology in education. Mark sheds some light on his career, certifications that propel him in the industry, his Apple and Google certifications, and the future of Nelnet. Mark goes on to share his deepest thoughts on the examples of successful AI integrations in secondary classes, striking a balance between AI introduction and its ethical implications and the strategies for teachers to stay updated with AI. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps:

[04:36] About Mark McElroy’s career

[05:06] Certifications that propel Mark in the industry

[05:58] Did Apple and Google certifications have AI back then?

[06:13] The future of Nelnet

[09:44] Will AI finally replace teachers?

[12:50] Should AI be introduced in secondary classes rather than primary classes?

[16:00] Examples of successful AI integrations in secondary classes

[19:34] Striking the balance between AI introduction and its ethical implications

[24:52] Strategies for teachers to stay updated with AI

[28:24] The Hot Fire Game

Notable Quotes:

• “If you are going to use AI tools, we have to talk about bias.”

• “No one is an expert.”

• “Staying on top of AI tools is great.”

Let's Connect

Connect With Mark McElroy

Twitter (X): https://x.com/mcelroy23?lang=en

Vientiane International School: https://www.vislao.com/

Connect With Mike Pierre

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/ More Resources

• Head over iss.idu to check out ISS website for events and more.

• Sign up for Moreland University to elevate your career as an educator at www.moreland.edu

• Join the community of professional educators considering the role of inclusion in the classroom culture at seniainternational.org

• Check out inspirecitizens who inspire schools to live their mission of global citizenship at inspirecitizens.org