Pedagogy Meets AI: Teaching with Purpose in an Age of Algorithms

Pedagogy Meets AI: Teaching with Purpose in an Age of Algorithms is a timely and practical guide for educators navigating the rise of artificial intelligence in the classroom. From K-12 to higher education and vocational training, teachers are being called to respond to new technologies before policies and frameworks are fully in place. This book provides the clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies educators need to move forward-ethically and effectively.

Drawing from decades of global classroom experience, author Lisa Marie MacLeod grounds the conversation in real-world pedagogy, not hype. You'll explore:

• What AI really is-and what it isn't

• Current trends in K-12 and international education

• How to use generative tools like ChatGPT, Claude, HeyGen, and Gamma responsibly

• Practical strategies that align AI use with proven teaching methodologies like Constructivism, UDL, Project-Based Learning, and Bloom's Taxonomy

• Ethical considerations around student data, academic integrity, and equity

Whether you're curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI tools, this book meets you where you are. It champions teacher autonomy and digital citizenship, encouraging educators to lead with purpose while frameworks and policy catch up.

This is not about replacing teachers with technology-it's about empowering educators to teach with intelligence, integrity, and innovation.