What can marketers learn from a middle school technology teacher navigating AI in the classroom every day?
A lot more than you might expect.
In this AI Insiders session, “What I Wish Parents Knew: A Tech Teacher on AI in the Classroom,” Janet Elias, also known as Ms. Elias, the Chic Geek, shared frontline insights about how students are reacting to AI and what that means for communication, trust, literacy, and the future of work.
Drawing on 22 years teaching in NYC public schools, Janet explored:
Why students can often spot AI-generated content immediately
How younger generations think differently about authenticity and trust
Why AI literacy now includes scams, voice cloning, and misinformation
The importance of human oversight in AI-assisted environments
How institutions are building AI governance frameworks in real time
The conversation also surfaced lessons highly relevant for marketers and business leaders:
Why audiences are becoming more sensitive to low-quality AI content
How trust and transparency are becoming competitive advantages
What AI governance can look like inside large organizations
Why prompt-writing and critical thinking are emerging as core skills
How AI adoption changes expectations around communication and creativity
Janet also shared examples from NYC Public Schools’ new AI guidelines, including its green/yellow/red framework for responsible AI use.
Hosted by David Berkowitz as part of the AI Insiders series from AI Marketers Guild.