In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, English teacher, blogger, and national thought leader Jen Roberts joins the show to discuss the evolving intersection of literacy instruction and artificial intelligence. With humor, candor, and classroom-tested wisdom, Jen shares how she models ethical AI use, fosters student agency, and navigates the challenges of writing instruction in a world where generative AI is just a few clicks away.

From teaching critical reading with AI tools to maintaining authenticity through peer writing groups, Jen offers concrete strategies and stories from her high school classroom—along with a compelling case for why educators must adapt instruction without abandoning the human elements that matter most.

This conversation also serves as a preview of Jen’s upcoming virtual session at the 2025 Future Ready Nebraska Conference, where she’ll dive deeper into these ideas and equip educators with tools to support their students in this new era of learning.

To learn more about Jen’s work, visit litandtech.com

To register for the free Future Ready Nebraska Conference (June 2–3), visit https://www.nefutureready.com