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Simplifying AI
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Plain-language lessons, real-world examples, and a supportive community — everything you need to understand and use AI with confidence.

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Why Simplifying AI?

Learning AI shouldn't feel intimidating

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Plain Language

No jargon. No assumptions about your technical background. Just clear, friendly explanations you can actually use.

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Practical Skills

Every lesson focuses on real-world applications — things you can try today at work, home, or school.

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Weekly Podcast

Stay current with bite-sized AI news and tips delivered straight to your ears. No subscription required.

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Consulting & Mentoring

We offer Consulting to help create and manage basic AI services for your needs, and Mentoring to teach you how to grow your AI understanding and skills at your own pace.

Verified Expertise

Certifications & Credentials

Professionally certified in AI and educational technology by leading organizations.

Gemini Certified Educator
ISTE Certified Educator 2025-2028
Generative AI for Educators Certificate
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Brett Hanson
AI Educator & Technology Consultant
Meet Your Instructor

26 Years in the Classroom.
A Career Built for This Moment.

Brett Hanson is a master teacher, AI educator, and technology consultant who has spent 26 years helping learners of every background build skills that matter. As the founder of Simplifying AI, Brett specializes in translating complex AI concepts into practical, approachable skills — whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about what AI can do for you. His work spans classroom instruction, one-on-one mentoring, corporate consulting, and curriculum development, all grounded in one belief: anyone can learn this.

✦ Gemini Certified Educator ✦ Generative AI Educator ✦ Google Educator ✦ ISTE Educator ✦ Online Educator ✦ Wisconsin ELA Lifetime ✦ ACT Test Prep Coach ✦ Self-Published Author
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Our Core Philosophy

The 4 Fours of Simplifying AI

Everything we teach is built around four interconnected frameworks — the tools you'll use, the level you're at, the principles that guide you, and the domains where AI can help you thrive.

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The Tools

Your AI Toolkit
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LLM — Gemini Your conversational AI — ask questions, draft content, brainstorm ideas
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Research — NotebookLM AI-powered research assistant — summarize, analyze, and explore documents
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Custom AI — Gems / AI Studio / CLI Build your own AI tools tailored to your specific needs
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Workflow — Google Workspace AI woven into the apps you already use — Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and more
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The Levels

Proficiency Spectrum — Where are you?
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🏖️ Beachcomber — Exposure You're curious, exploring the shoreline — just starting to discover what AI can do
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🏊 Swimmer — Productivity You're in the water — using AI regularly to get more done, faster
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🤿 Snorkeler — Understanding You're beneath the surface — grasping how AI actually works and why
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🫧 Diver — Mastery You're in the deep — building, customizing, and leading with AI
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The Principles

How We Think About AI
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E.S.C.T. Cycle — Exponential Growth Experience → Skill → Confidence → Trust. Each loop compounds your capability
↻ Experience → Skill → Confidence
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Level Up — Growth Mindset AI fluency is a skill anyone can build. Progress over perfection, always
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Ethical Skepticism — Critique Trust but verify. Question AI output, spot bias, and stay critically engaged
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Agency — Human-in-the-Loop You are always in charge. AI is your co-pilot, not the pilot
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The Domains

Where AI Makes a Difference
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🏠 Personal — Workflow Organize your life, manage tasks, plan projects, and reclaim your time
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🏫 Academic — Student Research smarter, write better, study more effectively — at any age
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💼 Professional — Client Serve clients, grow your business, and work with greater impact
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🎨 Creative — Artistry Write, design, compose, and create — with AI as your creative partner

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Featured Lessons

Lessons for every stage of your journey — beginner to advanced. Each lesson comes in three formats: 🎧 Audio for on-the-go listening, 🎥 Video to watch and follow along, and 📄 Slides to read at your own pace.

Beginner

What Is AI, Really? A Plain-English Introduction

Cut through the hype and understand what artificial intelligence actually is — and isn't — in everyday terms.

⏱ 30–45 min 🎧 Audio + Video
Beginner

Your First Conversation with an AI Chatbot

Learn how to talk to AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude — practical prompts you can use right away.

⏱ 30–45 min 📚 Guided Practice
Intermediate

Using AI to Save Time at Work

Emails, summaries, brainstorming, and more — see how to fold AI into your daily workflow without the overwhelm.

⏱ 30–60 min 📚 Video + Examples
Intermediate

How to Fact-Check AI Output

AI can make things up. Learn how to spot mistakes, verify information, and stay in the driver's seat.

⏱ 30–60 min 📚 Reading + Activity
Advanced

AI Ethics: What You Need to Know

Bias, privacy, deepfakes — understand the bigger picture so you can use AI responsibly and advocate wisely.

⏱ 60–120 min 📚 Deep Dive + Discussion
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AI for Everyone Podcast

Short, digestible episodes on AI news, tools, and tips — perfect for your commute or coffee break. Published on Podbean.

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