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Teaching with AI: Harnessing the Future without Losing Our Way – An In-Depth Conversation with Pat Yongpradit

10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Release Date: 08/07/2023

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Show Notes, Resources, and Full Transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e811