In “5 Ways to Turn Notes into Meaningful Observations with AI,” Jodie kicks off her AI Empowered Planning Cycle mini-series with five practical methods for turning scribbled notes into comprehensive observations. Learn a simple 3-step AI prompt sequence that keeps your unique voice, connects play to EYLF outcomes, and produces family-friendly language – cutting 20 minutes or more from every observation while lifting documentation quality.
In “How To Train Your Team on the Responsible Use of AI,” Jodie gives directors and coordinators a clear roadmap for moving staff from hesitant AI dabblers to confident, ethical users. You’ll learn how to gauge your team’s AI readiness, choose the right mix of workshops, mentoring and online courses, and weave realistic early-childhood examples into every session. Jodie shares practical frameworks for addressing the “cheating” stigma, aligning AI with your service philosophy and EYLF/NQS expectations, and building a culture of continuous learning that lifts documentation quality while trimming workload. Press play to turn generic AI outputs into personalised, professional insights that truly reflect each child’s learning journey.
In this episode of the Early Education in the Age of AI podcast, we delve into the world of learning stories, a popular observation method in early childhood education that celebrates the unique learning journeys of each child. We explore the core principles that set learning stories apart from traditional observation methods, highlighting their strength-based approach, detailed storytelling style descriptions, and emphasis on interpretation and analysis.
In this essential episode of Early Education in the Age of AI, Jodie explains how to write effective prompts that generate meaningful, personalised responses, and more importantly, how to review and revise AI content so it truly reflects your unique educator voice and expertise.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of what AI actually is (spoiler: it’s not scary robots!), how it learns and improves over time, and exactly how it can help you brainstorm activity ideas, simplify documentation, and create more personalised learning experiences without replacing your educator expertise.