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Dr. Jennifer Wells, the Director of Writing at New College of Florida, joins Mike Palmer to delve into the significance of writing skills in higher education and beyond. Jennifer shares her professional journey, highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of writing excellence and providing students with the necessary supports they need to learn and to put in meaningful effort into the writing process. You can learn more about Jennifer's writing school and the workshops she offers here.
We explore the challenges faced by students transitioning from high school to college, emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset towards writing as a process of thinking and refining ideas rather than having to be perfect right away. Jennifer underscores the value of embracing revisions, project management, and time management skills like Pomodoro, which are transferable to various professional contexts.
As AI writing tools continue to evolve, Jennifer provides insights into their potential impact on college admissions essays and academic writing. We discuss the importance of cultivating a human connection through writing and the role of educators in guiding students to develop their unique voices and perspectives.
Key Takeaways:
Writing is a fundamental skill that transcends academic boundaries, fostering critical thinking, resilience, and effective communication in both professional and personal spheres.
Educators should prioritize teaching writing as a process, encompassing revision, project management, and time management, to equip students with transferable skills for lifelong learning and success.
While AI writing tools can be useful in certain contexts, such as brainstorming and drafting, they cannot replace the human element of writing, which involves personal expression, nuanced thought processes, and the ability to connect with readers.
Concluding the episode, we emphasize the need for ongoing collaboration between secondary and post-secondary educators, as well as employers, to bridge gaps and align curriculum with the skills and dispositions necessary for students to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
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Bror Saxberg, the Founder of LearningForge, rejoins Mike Palmer for the thrilling conclusion of our learning science trifecta of episodes! In this mind-bending discussion, Bror dives deep into the transformative potential of AI in education and redefining human skills. He draws insightful parallels to fields like medicine, highlighting how a deeper understanding of "biology" can fuel innovation - in this case, uncovering how humans truly learn and stay motivated.
Bror envisions AI as the pen(cil) for drafting richer, more personalized learning experiences, from content production to adaptive tutoring. But he doesn't stop there, challenging conventional career trajectories. What if the path to becoming an expert editor or investment banker looked completely different in an AI-powered world?
Brace yourself as Bror expounds on the "badly designed" human brain and the urgency of prioritizing lifelong, transferable skills. Get ready to rethink everything from preschool curricula to that obsession with worksheets!
🧠 Key Takeaway: Don't spray tech on learning problems; understand the human learning "biology" first.
✏️ Key Takeaway: AI can revolutionize content creation and tutoring by personalizing to learners' contexts and motivations.
⚡ Key Takeaway: Prioritize building durable "brain-to-brain" skills like empathy, perspective-taking, and collaboration from an early age.
Bror leaves us inspired by AI's promise for more optimized, human-centered learning - if we have the foresight to plan accordingly. Get ready to redefine your own skills for the AI era!
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Mike Palmer welcomes Eric Stano, Vice President of Consulting, Curriculum, and Product Strategy at Magic EdTech. We delve into Eric's fascinating journey in the world of educational publishing and content development, spanning over 30 years. You can check out Magic EdTech's blogs here.
Eric shares insights into his role at Magic EdTech, a digital services provider that partners with educational publishers and edtech companies. He explains how the advent of generative AI has disrupted and accelerated the content creation process, leading to the integration of AI architects and engineers into his team.
We explore the intricate dance between human expertise and AI-generated drafts, where subject matter experts and writers refine and enhance the AI-produced content. Eric emphasizes the importance of maintaining accuracy, accessibility, and an engaging writing style to ensure every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Throughout the conversation, we gain valuable insights into the evolving roles within content development, the potential for increased equity and personalization, and the challenges surrounding intellectual property and security in the AI-powered landscape.
Key Takeaways:
The content development process remains iterative, but AI serves as an accelerator, introducing new roles like AI architects who code pipelines to generate drafts.
Human expertise remains crucial for ensuring accuracy, addressing AI hallucinations, and infusing content with a human touch that resonates with learners.
As AI continues to reshape the industry, professionals must stay vigilant about intellectual property rights, security concerns, and the ethical implications of leveraging this powerful technology.
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We hear from two recent graduates of the Marcy Lab School - Xhesika Malecaj and Jason Paulino. The Marcy Lab School is an innovative one-year program in Brooklyn that serves as an alternative to traditional college for low-income students interested in coding and tech careers.
Xhesika and Jason share their origin stories and what drew them to Marcy Lab School after dissatisfying experiences at traditional 4-year universities. We learn that the program's focus on developing resilient and transferable skills like time management, communication, and interviewing prepares students well for rewarding careers in tech. A key aspect is building a tight-knit community where vulnerability and sharing life stories bring the cohort closer together.
The conversation highlights how the free one-year model can be a powerful engine for economic mobility, enabling students from underprivileged backgrounds to land six-figure coding jobs straight out of the program while avoiding crippling debt.
Three key takeaways:
Marcy Lab School teaches students "how to learn," prioritizing adaptable skills over specific coding languages to future-proof their training.
The program bakes in self-reflection, identity affirmation, and community-building to create a supportive environment.
The debt-free model provides a vital pathway to lucrative tech careers for low-income students, unlocking economic mobility.
As we look ahead, Xhesika and Jason discuss the implications of AI tools like ChatGPT on the developer career track. While these represent powerful assistive technologies, they agree human skills around communication, collaboration and problem-solving will remain indispensable.
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In this episode, Mike Palmer engages in a fascinating discussion with Charles Fadel, the Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of Education for the Age of AI. We delve into the intersections of artificial intelligence and education, exploring the implications of AI's rapid advancement and the need for curriculum redesign to make education more relevant.
Charles shares his unique perspective, drawing from his diverse background in engineering, working at Cisco, and leading a team focused on redesigning curriculum to focus on relevance. We dive deep into his framework, which encompasses knowledge, skills, character, meta-learning, and motivation, underscoring the importance of cultivating purpose, agency, and identity in learners.
Key Takeaways:
We examine the engineering phase of AI, where capabilities are converging in potent ways, and the necessity of computational thinking and problem formulation in leveraging these tools effectively.
Charles emphasizes the need to modernize traditional disciplines, prioritizing statistics, probability, and data science over excessive trigonometry, reflecting the real-world demands of the modern era.
We discuss the multifaceted nature of motivation and the role of AI as a tool to help students pursue their unique purposes, whether designing marine robots or mastering the art of guacamole.
As we navigate this fascinating moment in humankind, Charles leaves us with a call to embrace the urgency of addressing humanity's self-created challenges through the judicious integration of AI in education. Don't miss the illuminating deep-dive into education engineering with a true thought leader in the field.
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Mike Palmer and Dr. Siva Kumari, CEO of College Possible, delve into the challenges of making college accessible and attainable for underserved students. We learn about Dr. Kumari's inspiring journey from defying societal norms in India to pursue higher education, to her roles at prestigious institutions like Rice University and the International Baccalaureate.
Together, they explore College Possible's innovative model, which pairs AmeriCorps members as near-peer mentors with high school and college students from low-income backgrounds. We gain insights into the organization's data-driven, people-oriented approach, fostering personal connections and providing crucial guidance through the complex college application and transition processes.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of unlocking "stranded brilliance" by expanding educational opportunities for underrepresented communities.
The power of near-peer mentoring in creating a sense of belonging and navigating unfamiliar academic and bureaucratic landscapes.
The exciting potential of AI and predictive analytics in streamlining routine tasks, freeing up human coaches to focus on personalized support.
Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on the barriers and pathways to social mobility through education.
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Mike Palmer explores the profound impact of AI on education and the urgency to rethink our approaches with Dwayne Matthews the Founder of TomorrowNow Learning Labs, who offers an "eagle's eye" view of the converging technologies disrupting the learning landscape.
We dive into unlocking "stranded brilliance" – how we might leverage AI to democratize access to quality education globally. Dwayne compels us to plan for the "cognitive surplus" emerging from these innovations and strategize ways to harness it for societal good by rejecting the mental model of scarcity and instead embracing the potential of newfound abundance.
Key takeaways:
We must develop AI literacy and cultivate mindsets resilient to rapid technological shifts
Equitable redistribution of devices and connectivity can bridge digital divides
Shifting to an "abundance mindset" unlocks creative solutions for inclusive and disruptive economic models
Dwayne's vision provokes us to collectively reimagine education beyond traditional constraints. We grapple with potential dark patterns inherent in advertising and social media while spotlighting beacons of hope. Don't miss this future-focused dialogue – it's a catalyst for shaping the positive transformations we want to see in future AI-powered learning ecosystems.
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Mike Palmer picks the brain of Erica Halverson, a theater artist turned education professor at the top-ranked University of Wisconsin-Madison. She's also the host of the Arts Educators Save the World Podcast. Halverson passionately makes the case that the arts should transform how we approach teaching and learning across all disciplines.
Drawing from her background running an arts education non-profit and her current artist residency program called Whoopensocker, Erica stresses the need to uplift and center arts practices in education. She argues this will better prepare students for an uncertain future where skills like innovation, creativity, and comfort with failure will be paramount.
Halverson advocates moving away from the model of arts as a separate "specials" class and toward fully integrating an artistic, maker mindset throughout the curriculum. The process of creating and revising creative works can be applied to enhance learning in subjects like math, science and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
The experiences of art-making should be centered as core to what it means to be human and to care about education. Arts are not just "nice-to-have" but fundamental to teaching and learning.
The arts allow a learner asset-focused approach rather than just skills-focused. Making and creating artifacts surfaces expertise and misunderstandings - the essence of learning.
Practices like improvisation, collaboration, and embracing failure are vital for good teaching and preparing students for an unsettled future of work.
Don't miss this insightful discussion on integrating the arts into education at all levels and advocating for transformative, arts-based learning experiences.
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In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer sits down with Matt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of Extern, to discuss his innovative approach to bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Wilkerson shares his fascinating journey, from his early career aspirations to the pivotal experiences that inspired him to create Extern, a platform that offers remote "Externships" – short-term, structured work experiences designed to equip students with real-world skills and hands-on experience.
Through Extern, Matt aims to disrupt the traditional internship model by providing a scalable and accessible solution for students to gain valuable work experience, regardless of their location or background. With a rapidly growing network of corporate partners and a mission to democratize professional opportunities, Extern is poised to revolutionize the way we think about career preparation and the transition from education to employment.
Key Takeaways:
Extern's "Externships" offer remote, short-term work experiences integrated with structured learning, preparing students for the modern workforce.
The platform addresses the supply-demand imbalance in the internship market, providing equitable access to professional opportunities.
By leveraging AI and modular learning components, Extern aims to scale its offerings and support a broader range of students.
Extern envisions a future where verified work experience through Externships becomes a trusted credential for hiring and career transitions.
The company is partnering with higher education institutions and corporations to integrate Externships into curricula and recruitment processes.
Tune in to this insightful episode and discover how Extern is reimagining work experience, empowering students, and shaping the future of career preparation.
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Host Mike Palmer goes in-depth on the "some college, no degree" crisis with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUp Education. A startling 41 million American adults - roughly 1 in 6 - have some college credits but no degree. Crews powerfully argues that ignoring this population exacerbates enrollment, workforce, and wage gaps across society.
ReUp takes an innovative approach, partnering with universities and state governments to re-engage stopout students and support degree completion. Their statewide "marketplaces" centralize these efforts, removing disincentives for student transfers between schools. Crews discusses ReUp's groundbreaking work in New Jersey, having already re-enrolled thousands of students in just the first two terms.
The conversation explores AI's impending impact on the workforce, creating urgency to upskill this population. Crews emphasizes higher education must evolve to better serve adult learners through improved user experiences, drawing lessons from intuitive consumer platforms like Amazon.
Key Takeaways:
41 million Americans (1 in 6 adults) have some college credits but no degree - a massive crisis
ReUp pioneers statewide "marketplaces" to centralize re-engaging and supporting stopout students
Urgent need to reskill this population given workforce shifts from AI/automation
Higher ed must modernize to provide adult learner-friendly experiences akin to consumer tech
Don't miss this insightful discussion tackling one of society's most overlooked yet impactful challenges.
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In this lively conversation, host Mike Palmer catches up with Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Eddie shares insights from his new book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, exploring the practical implications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on higher education.
We dive into the pressing challenges AI presents, from academic integrity concerns to the need for developing AI literacies in students. Eddie offers pragmatic strategies for educators, such as allowing assignment extensions to reduce cheating temptations and designing assessments that emphasize human evaluation and discernment over rote outputs.
Throughout, we delve into AI's creative potential as a collaborative partner, generating ideas and metaphors to enhance learning experiences. Eddie paints a vision of personalized AI assistants tailored to individual learning styles and disciplines, raising the bar for quality education.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI as a collaborative tool, not a substitute for human effort
Prioritize developing students' evaluative and critical thinking skills
Advocate for institutional access to premium AI tools for educators
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Host Mike Palmer rounds out our coverage of the ASU+GSV Summit with two shorter conversations recorded in San Diego with Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia from Age of Learning, the company behind educational products like ABCmouse and the classroom offerings MyMathAcademy and MyReadingAcademy.
First we learn about Diana's background designing empathetic video games and how that translates to creating engaging educational experiences. She provides insights into blending AI with human instruction, viewing AI as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for teachers. We're talking cyborgs, not robots.
Then we join Mike's hallway chat with Sunil Gunderia, Age of Learning's Chief Innovation Officer. Sunil reflects on trends from the AIR summit preceding ASU+GSV, like major school districts embracing AI to advance equitable learning. He shares how Age of Learning partners with companies like OpenAI to enhance content creation while centering efficacy.
The episode examines AI's potential to personalize learning at scale and collect data to drive instruction. Both guests emphasize marrying technology with behavioral science principles to build learner identity alongside academic skills. As this transformative time unfolds, we're urged to collaborate in ensuring AI helps all students flourish.
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Recorded while at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Joel Podolny, CEO and founder of Honor Education, joins host Mike Palmer to explore the importance of human connection in online learning environments. Joel shares his unique background, spanning from academic leadership in sociology and business management to roles at Apple University and Yale, and how these experiences have shaped his perspective on transformative learning.
Key Takeaways:
Honor Education is focused on creating a platform that puts human connection at the center of online and digitally-enhanced learning experiences, fostering collective engagement and a sense of community among learners.
The platform's mobile-first design, with features like social annotation and real-time instructor feedback, aims to recreate the dynamic interactions and connections typically found in physical classrooms, but in an asynchronous and accessible format.
As AI continues to evolve, Joel envisions leveraging the platform's high-fidelity engagement data to provide personalized learning recommendations and support, addressing not just content comprehension but also fostering motivation and a sense of belonging for learners.
Joel emphasizes that while AI holds immense potential in education, the true driver of meaningful learning remains human connection. He encourages listeners to prioritize fostering authentic connections and collective engagement, regardless of the technological tools employed.
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In this episode, we hear from Marshall Poe, founder and editor of the New Books Network, a podcasting network unlocking expertise and expanding access to learning. As a former Russian historian, Marshall recognized the gap between what experts know and what the public understands. He saw podcasting as a way to bridge this divide.
The New Books Network started as an experiment in 2007 and has since grown into a vast network with over 150 podcasts and a thousand hosts. Marshall views the network as an academic institution, akin to a university press, focused solely on public education. He takes pride in covering esoteric topics and preserving the voices of experts for posterity.
Poe envisions the network becoming a Wikipedia-like resource, where listeners can find smart people discussing any topic of interest. He encourages embracing audio's potential in higher education, with opportunities for AI-powered translation making expert knowledge more accessible.
Key takeaways:
• The New Books Network offers a unique auditory bookstore experience, connecting experts with the public.
• Marshall's commitment to building this "cathedral" of knowledge showcases the enduring power of the spoken word.
• Engaging with the cutting edge of disciplines is valuable, cautioning against oversimplification.
Don't miss this chance to gain insights from Marshall's unique perspective on leveraging the power of audio and podcasting to unlock expertise and expand access to learning.
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Mike Palmer takes us on a whirlwind tour through the recent ASU+GSV Summit and AIR Show in San Diego. We hear the buzzing energy of the events as Mike shares his hot takes and insider scoops fresh off the ground.
The AI Revolution Show provided an intriguing glimpse into the new AI-powered products aiming to "supercharge" teachers' capabilities. Mike lauds the vision of positioning AI not as a replacement but as an empowering force operating "behind the teachers" to enhance their impact.
As Mike tours the exhibitor floor, we get the inside scoop on promising platforms like Kyron Learning, and Atypical AI - all striving to bolster teachers with smart content creation tools, personalized instruction, and data-driven insights.
The conference wasn't just about tech though - we hear tales of surprise mascot appearances earning the moniker "Clippy's Revenge." Mike ponders finding the right balance between injecting narrative whimsy while ensuring the human touch remains central.
Shifting to the main ASU+GSV event, we're treated to thought-provoking conversations around higher education's mounting challenges - from the looming "enrollment cliff" to concerns over cost and completion rates. Could partnerships harnessing AI provide a way to improve access and student success?
In a live recorded happy hour interview, we hear directly Paul Gollash from ETS and Dana Bryson from Study.com as they announce an exciting free AI-powered PRAXIS prep offering to support aspiring teachers, especially from underrepresented backgrounds.
Throughout the whirlwind episode, Mike's authentic voice shines through - blending expert analysis with relatable humor and insights gleaned from walking the streets of San Diego. We close on an upbeat note, with Mike feeling newly inspired to dig deeper into the future of education and work through his growing slate of podcasts including EdHeads and The Cusp with Paul Fain.
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In the episode Mike Palmer hosts Erika Blumenthal, the Chief Operating Officer at Benefits Data Trust (BDT), and Daniel O'Donnell, the Associate Director of Higher Education at BDT. We discuss the organization's mission to help individuals access social safety net benefits in the U.S., with a focus on supporting college students and how they use a Chatbot named Wyatt to communicate benefits to higher ed students.
Erika and Daniel share their professional backgrounds and how they ended up at BDT. We delve into the challenges students face, such as food insecurity and the complex process of applying for benefits like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
The conversation centers around Wyatt, an AI chatbot developed by BDT to assist students in completing the FAFSA. Daniel explains how Wyatt leverages AI and text messaging to provide scalable support, addressing the need for accessible guidance amid recent FAFSA changes. We reference this Education Northwest Report in the episode.
We also explore the stigma surrounding public benefits, advocating for a shift in language and approach. Erika and Daniel highlight BDT's efforts to raise awareness, simplify processes, and partner with universities and state agencies to connect students with the resources they need to persist and graduate.
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This episode of Trending in Ed explores the explosive growth of AI in classrooms and workplaces. Host Mike Palmer interviews Tim Dasey, author of Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker, about the implications of these rapid changes.
We discuss how AI can support novice learners, the potential risks and biases within AI systems, and the need for critical thinking skills to successfully interact with AI. Dasey emphasizes the importance of adapting our approach to education with AI as a ubiquitous tool, rethinking how we learn, consume information, and develop traditional skills. We pay our respects to the work of Daniel Kahneman and dig into the nuanced differences between noise, bias, and bullshit and what this means to educators, learners, and all of us.
Key Takeaways
AI presents unique opportunities to support new learners, but may have less impact on experts.
Remain aware of potential biases within AI systems. It may not be attributable to ill intent it may be systemic noise and error.
Critical thinking and judgment are crucial for working effectively with AI in the future.
The ways we learn, read, write, and consume information will continue to evolve alongside AI.
Adopt an open-minded and flexible approach to AI as these technologies constantly change.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Trending in Education and AI in Ed
00:36 The Wisdom and Challenges of AI in Education
02:08 AI's Impact on the Workplace and Education
05:15 Exploring AI's Role in Creativity and Problem Solving
15:49 The Complex Landscape of AI, Bias, and Human Judgment
23:31 Future Perspectives on AI and Learning
33:20 Concluding Thoughts on AI, Judgment, and Open-mindedness -
In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer talks with Jean Desravines, CEO of New Leaders, about developing representative leadership in K12 schools. Jean shares his powerful origin story of how education and mentorship saved his life, allowing him to escape a dire path. We learn how New Leaders identifies and develops the next generation of transformative school leaders, with a focus on leaders of color.
Jean provides fascinating insights into what makes an effective school leader, likening the role to a CEO managing stakeholders, budgets, talent, instruction and culture. He emphasizes the critical importance of representation, explaining how teachers of color benefit all students and increase teacher retention. After a few riffs on Allen Iverson (AI), we hear about New Leaders' innovative use of technology like video feedback (similar to sports) to hone leadership skills through deliberate practice. Jean discusses technology's role in enabling personalized learning while underscoring education as an inherently human endeavor requiring social-emotional skills.
The conversation covers thought-provoking topics around preparing students for future careers, improving assessment, and leveraging partnerships with organizations in the community like the work New Leaders is doing with HBCUs and Boeing. Tune in for Jean's inspiring perspective on driving impact and representation at scale through effective leadership development.
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Dr. Ken Carter is a Psychology Professor and the Founding Director of Emory's new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about bridging the gap between academic research and the public through new initiatives to help academics translate their work for general audiences. Ken shares his own path from aspiring to be a TV anchorman to becoming a clinical psychologist skilled at making complex concepts accessible.
The conversation then shifts to psychology to cover the "epidemic of loneliness" and lack of deep social connections in the social media age. Dr. Carter offers perspectives on AI's potential impacts on mental health and therapy, as well as the importance of building resilience and normalizing failure discussions. He provides insights into navigating the modern media landscape as an expert voice.
Other highlights include lessons from the psychology of extreme sports/thrill-seeking and Dr. Carter's philosophy of maintaining curiosity and awe. Key takeaways include using AI as a "brainstorming tool" while being wary of biases, interventions to combat loneliness like discussing life's challenges openly, and the importance of trusting yourself just as extreme athletes learn to trust their bodies.
Whether you're an academic, mental health professional, educator or just someone fascinated by psychology's role in today's technological era, this engaging episode offers plenty of valuable insights. Tune in for a guide to public scholarship and more from this unique expert.
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In this eye-opening episode, host Mike Palmer dives into the alarming rise in chronic absenteeism among U.S. students, as highlighted by a recent New York Times article. The conversation pivots to explore how AI-powered chatbots and personal virtual assistants like "Ed" from AllHere are being leveraged to combat this issue getting notice for their work in the LA Unified School Disctrict. Mike revisits his insightful 2021 interview with AllHere's founder Joanna Smith, who discusses the company's innovative use of conversational AI to foster engagement and support student achievement beyond the classroom.
The episode also features a lively exchange with the show's resident AI co-host, Nancy, as they grapple with the promises and pitfalls of blending human and artificial intelligence in education. Key takeaways include the need for thoughtful design in integrating AI with human empathy, the potential for chatbots to serve as "empathy engines," and the importance of keeping humans in the loop while leveraging AI's scalability. We also reference the NYC chatbot fail discussed here.
Don't miss this timely and thought-provoking exploration of how emerging technologies like chatbots could help solve real-world challenges like chronic absenteeism, while raising crucial ethical considerations about the role of AI in education and human development. Tune in for a nuanced discussion that will leave you pondering the future of human-AI collaboration in fostering student engagement and success.
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