Edtech Insiders
Edtech Insiders
Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell
Designing AI to Support Teachers with Dr. Rachel Book and Charlie Thayer of Lincoln Learning Solutions
26 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Defining purpose-built AI vs. generic AI in education
Real classroom AI use cases: data insights and teacher support
AI for younger learners: voice, engagement, and curiosity
What school leaders should look for in AI tools
The biggest risks: AI replacing thinking and human interaction
First reactions to Lincoln AI and the “wow” factor in classrooms
How AI dashboards give teachers actionable insights
Expanding teacher capacity through AI-driven visibility
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rachel Book is an education leader at Lincoln Learning Solutions with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and student development. Charlie Thayer, Chief Academic Officer, brings 15+ years in online and blended learning, specializing in scalable, instructionally sound solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built AI for educationHow AI can extend teacher capacity without replacing human instructionP...