Katharyn HavensFounder, Kairos Rise · Educational Innovator

I Teach A.I. and Still Use a Chalkboard, Here's Why

Name: I Teach A.I. and Still Use a Chalkboard, Here's Why
Uploaded: 2026-01-16T20:09:33+00:00
Duration: 1 min 31 s
Channel: Katharyn Havens
Description: In this brief vlog, Katharyn Havens addresses the prevalent worries about AI in education—whether students are learning enough about AI, how to use it…

16 Jan 2026 · 2 min

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In this brief vlog, Katharyn Havens addresses the prevalent worries about AI in education—whether students are learning enough about AI, how to use it responsibly, and the risk of cheating. While expressing enthusiasm for AI, she also champions the chalkboard as an essential, truth‑revealing tool for teaching math. Havens proposes a hybrid approach: use the chalkboard for foundational learning, then open laptops to apply AI tools within the same day. She also highlights the value of blank sketch notebooks, which force students to engage executive‑function skills. The overarching message is that education should be flexible, combining traditional and digital resources in a personalized, hybrid homeschool model.

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Hey y'all, I know our biggest worry right now is AI. Are they learning enough AI? Are they going to know how to use it? Or should they use it? Or are they using it to cheat? All the things about AI. And I am such a fan of AI, but I'm also a fan of a chalkboard. And I realized I haven't even done a video yet about my chalkboard. I know it sounds crazy, but The idea is that we need to just break down the whole education system and think about what actually works and use that. So for me, math on the chalkboard is literally the way, it is the truth. And then in the same day, we will open our laptops and do everything within AI. So it's not one or the other, and it's not whatever anyone told you it should be, it's whatever works for you. And I just encourage you to think about all the things you use. I mean, my other favorite tool, now that we're starting our new 2026, is blank notebooks. Sketch notebooks in particular, because they have blank pages, which requires them to take on a bit of executive functioning. I hope you can hear me. I have a baby visiting in there. It's kind of loud. Anyway, that's the thing. It doesn't have to be all of one thing or another. We do both. We do it all. It's hybrid homeschool. So check it out. Cheers.