AI with Dr Craig Hansen and Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO of AI for Education, and Dr. Craig Hansen discussed the transformative impact of generative AI in education and the challenges of adoption, including negative rhetoric surrounding AI in schools. They also discussed their approach to utilizing AI chatbot platforms for teaching purposes, emphasizing the continued importance of human expertise over AI systems. The conversation touched on the ethical considerations of using AI for teaching, as well as the potential limitations and benefits of various chatbot platforms, including their integrations with external resources and the use of generative AI combined with generative search.Amanda passionately advocated for equity and access in AI education, emphasizing the use of free tools to empower teachers and leaders, while also highlighting the need for AI literacy for students. Dr. Hansen expressed concerns about the impact of AI tools on socialization and learning, as well as the collapse of time scales in technology adoption. The conversation underscored the urgency of addressing these issues and having intentional conversations about the impact of AI tools on education systems.They also discussed the outreach efforts for AI in education, expressing interest in engaging with New Zealand schools and highlighting their international work and upcoming keynote in Greece. The conversation emphasized the importance of hands-on training and dispelling misconceptions about AI for teachers and leaders, with a focus on creating value-driven experiences for them.
Connect with Amanda on Linkedin / amanda-bickerstaff-edu
Access excellent AI for Education resources on her website https://www.aiforeducation.io/
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