Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they tackle the role of AI in developing research instruments. In this episode, Measure Twice Prompt Once, they explore whether AI can help researchers design surveys and interview protocols, or if it risks creating flawed tools and false confidence.

From hallucinated scales and questionable scoring guidance to creative uses like alignment checks and usability testing, this conversation dives into the promises and pitfalls of letting bots into one of research’s most critical phases. Tune in for practical insights, candid examples, and a reminder that even in the age of AI, good research still starts with human judgment.

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Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they tackle one of research’s most intriguing questions: How is AI shaping the earliest stages of inquiry? In this episode, Brains vs Bots, they explore whether AI can truly spark originality or if it risks producing derivative work. From the tension between human curiosity and algorithmic pattern-making to the ethics of disclosure and the influence of tech giants on academic priorities, this conversation dives deep into what happens when researchers invite AI into the ideation process.

Is AI a tool, a partner, or something else entirely? Tune in for candid insights, critical questions, and a few surprising metaphors (peanut butter and chocolate, anyone?) as they debate the future of research creativity in an AI-driven world.

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Join Vanessa and Lauren on Between the Prompts as they navigate the hidden risks of bringing AI into research. In this episode, Caution Danger Ahead, they dig into the ethical and practical pitfalls researchers face, from data privacy and intellectual property concerns to hallucinated sources and algorithmic bias.

How much trust should we place in AI tools? What happens when speed and convenience overshadow rigor and integrity? Tune in for candid stories, critical questions, and practical advice on how to keep your research grounded while exploring the promises and perils of AI.

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Join Vanessa and Melissa on Between the Prompts as they explore how AI is reshaping one of education’s most challenging areas: assessment. In this episode, AI and Assessment, they dig into the big questions: Can AI help design better rubrics and streamline grading? How do we create assessments that remain meaningful when students have access to powerful tools? And what does “AI-resilient” assessment really look like?

From brainstorming authentic assignments to ethical concerns about feedback and grading, this conversation offers practical ideas and critical reflections for educators navigating the future of assessment in an AI-driven world.

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Join Vanessa and Melissa on Between the Prompts as they explore what it means to learn in the age of AI. In this episode, AI and Learning, they unpack how generative AI is reshaping expectations for learners and educators, from personalized feedback and dynamic study tools to the critical skills of prompt literacy and metacognition.

Can AI truly serve as a tutor, a tool, a tutee … or even a collaborator? What new literacies do students need to thrive? And how do we guard against overreliance while embracing lifelong learning opportunities? Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the promises, challenges, and big questions surrounding AI’s role in education.

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Join Vanessa and Melissa on Between the Prompts as they explore what it means to teach in the age of AI. In this episode, AI and Teaching, they dig into how generative AI is reshaping educators’ roles, from lesson planning and content creation to guiding students through bias, misinformation, and ethical use.

Is AI a helpful assistant or a challenge to traditional teaching practices? How do we prepare teachers for evolving classrooms while keeping human judgment and critical thinking at the center? Tune in for candid insights, historical context, and big questions about the future of teaching in an AI-driven world.

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