Announcing a New Pay Structure for Educating AI: All Content is Now Free
Let’s keep innovating, integrating, and educating—together.
Dear Educating AI readers,
I’m excited to share a major update with you: all of the content on Educating AI will now be entirely free. As many of you know, my goal has always been to provide a balanced, real-world perspective on AI in education, grounded in my experiences as an educator and researcher. Now, with the launch of Pragmatic AI Solutions and our Pragmatic AI Community, Educating AI will serve as a living database of resources for educators, scholars, and administrators alike.
From the start, I’ve aimed to create a space where educators can explore the complexities of AI without getting lost in either hype or fear. Educating AI has become an essential part of this effort, and I want to make sure that this information is accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in their journey with AI. That’s why I’ve adopted a Wikipedia-style model—all of my articles, research summaries, and resources will remain free for everyone to access. Here, I want to give a nod to
as he has inspired my shift to this pay structure.Why Pay?
While all content will now be free, I’m continuing an option for readers to show their support by subscribing. If you find value in what I share and want to help sustain this work, you can support me with:
$5.00 per month, or
$50 per year, a discounted annual rate.
These contributions are completely voluntary, but they make a big difference. I spend five hours each week researching, writing, and curating these posts, sharing insights from my time as an educator who has taught middle, high school, and college, and as a Ph.D. in rhetoric and narrative communication. My articles are not just theoretical—they track my day-to-day experiences as I explore the real-world implications of AI in education. If you believe these insights are valuable and have found my work helpful, I’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
Building the Pragmatic AI Community Together
Educating AI is now a key part of the Pragmatic AI Community, a collaborative space where educators can connect, access free resources, and dive into the practical applications of AI in the classroom. With your support, I’ll be able to continue expanding the Educating AI network and bringing you the most relevant insights from the field. This community will feature free monthly webinars, training modules, and an ever-growing library of articles and guides—ensuring that educators everywhere have access to the tools they need to navigate AI thoughtfully and effectively.
A Big Thank You to Our Contributors
As always, I want to thank the contributors who have helped make Educating AI a vibrant, growing space for discussion and learning. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to
, , Sam Bobo, Alan Knowles, , David Hatami, Larisa Black, and Chrissy Macso for their valuable contributions. With their help, we’re expanding the conversation about AI in education, and I’m eager to keep bringing you more voices in the months to come.What’s Next?
With the upcoming launch of Pragmatic AI Solutions and the Pragmatic AI Community, I’m excited to continue pushing forward with new resources, training, and connections. Educating AI will remain central to these efforts, offering timely, practical insights that you can apply directly to your teaching practice.
If my posts have sparked your curiosity, challenged your thinking, or helped you navigate AI in your own classroom, I’d love for you to consider supporting me by subscribing at $5.00 a month or $50 a year. Your support allows me to dedicate the time and resources needed to keep this community growing and thriving.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building a future where AI is integrated thoughtfully into education—enhancing learning, not replacing the human connections that make teaching so powerful.
Good stuff you can now get for free:
8 Essential Techniques for Integrating AI into Classroom Teaching
The AI Writing Revolution: Empowering Authors to Embrace Innovation Strategically
The Paradox of AI Agency: How Siri-GPT Undermines User Control
Empowering Essays: The Impact of AI on Student Writing Processes
Let’s keep innovating, integrating, and educating—together.
Nick Potkalitsky, Ph.D.
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Congratulations on expanding the Pragmatic AI community and thank you so much for your support and the shoutout.