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Why Literacy Still Matters in the Age of AI with Pam Allyn - Bonus Episode with LitWorld

From Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns · Hosted by Dr. Monica Burns

January 16, 2026·22:21

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In this episode of Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns: In this episode, I'm joined by Pam Allyn, founder of LitWorld, to explore the evolving relationship between literacy and AI and why reading still matters in a tech-driven world. You'll also hear us dive into World Read Aloud Day, critical thinking, and how strong comprehension and background knowledge help students navigate AI-generated content. If you want to keep literacy and AI working together in ways that center joy, humanity, and meaningful learning, this episode…

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In this episode, I'm joined by Pam Allyn, founder of LitWorld, to explore the evolving relationship between literacy and AI and why reading still matters in a tech-driven world. You'll also hear us dive into World Read Aloud Day, critical thinking, and how strong comprehension and background knowledge help students navigate AI-generated content. If you want to keep literacy and AI working together in ways that center joy, humanity, and meaningful learning, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/01/16/literacy-and-ai-bonus/ Sponsored by LitWorld: http://litworld.org Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/