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Dani Kachorsky, PhD
@danikachorskyphd.bsky.social
English Teacher | Literacy Researcher | AI Education Enthusiast | Comics & Multimodality Scholar | Book Dragon
Excited to share my most recent reflections on using AI in educational settings. I've been experimenting with ways to use AI to differentiate instruction and provide supports for students with disabilities. But, all of this stuff works great for everyone!

#mindfulai #aiedu #edusky
What do you get when you mix AI with Universal Design for Learning?
🎧 Audio versions of readings
📹 Step-by-step video instructions
💬 Chatbots that don’t do the work for students
We tried them all. Here’s what worked →
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#AIEdu #EduSky #AIinEducation #UDL
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I'm not the only teacher in my household exploring how AI can be used to enhance our teaching practice. In this post for @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social I share insights from my husband's experience using AI to create and revise tests for Biology and Chemistry.

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Not Too Hard, Not Too Easy: The Goldilocks Approach to Test Creation with ChatGPT
A Practical Workflow for Teachers Using AI in Assessment Design
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July 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Here's my latest post with @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social

Start Where It Hurts: Using AI to Tackle Assessment Pain Points
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Start Where It Hurts: Using AI to Tackle Assessment Pain Points
How AI Makes Assessments Less Painful and More Purposeful
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July 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Reposted by Dani Kachorsky, PhD
I don't know that this saved me any time, but students got so much more individualized feedback than I ever could have generated on my own.

Sometimes AI isn't about working less—it's about impact per hour invested 💪 🕰️. #EduSky #AIEdu #AIinEducation

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What Happened When I Let AI Help Grade a Project
A real classroom experiment turned an AI-assisted process into pages of personalized guidance for every student
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June 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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📊 Is AI the new Scantron?

AI-assisted grading could lead to speed and scale—if teachers manage it correctly. Explore how AI grading tools are reshaping assessment and what that means for teaching with intention.

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Is AI the New Scantron?
Automated Grading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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May 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A newish post from me exploring different ways to collaborate with AI to produce feedback for student work. Ultimately, I think we can hand much of this process over to students if we support their AI Literacy Skills development.
April 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My second article with @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social focused on using AI for feedback. In this one, I delve into the benefits and limitations of AI-generated feedback and provide some tips and tricks for educators and students. Can you guess what chapter of the book I'm writing? 😉
📢 New post! AI-generated feedback can give students just-in-time feedback & direction to deepen learning. How can educators use AI mindfully to amplify growth? Let’s explore. #EduSky #AiEDU #EdTech

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March 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Myths about AI in education are everywhere—but what’s the reality? 🤔 We break down the biggest misconceptions and what they really mean for teachers and students. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AiEDU

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February 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Reposted by Dani Kachorsky, PhD
Let’s break down 4 myths about AI in education and look at AI as an intentional tool for teachers and students. #EduSky #EduSkyAI #AiEDU

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February 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Excited to share my first essay for @mindfulaiedu.bsky.social

Enhancing Feedback with AI: Making Feedback Clearer, More Meaningful, and More Human
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Enhancing Feedback with AI: Making Feedback Clearer, More Meaningful, and More Human
AI process enables a shift from transactional student feedback to relational feedback
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February 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Dani Kachorsky, PhD
What can The Simpsons and Hank Azaria teach us about learning in the age of AI? Plenty. In our latest post, we explore "neck-up" learning—why it’s not enough, and how AI can help students become agents of their own learning.

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#EduSky #AIEdu #EdTech
February 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM