AI in 2025 - What’s Next for Education
In this episode of ChatEDU (AI in 2025 - What’s Next for Education), Matt Mervis and Liz Raddy reflect on the emerging trends and future of AI in education as they prepare to ring in 2025. They discuss Liz's cautious venture into making prank calls and then dive into Niantic Labs' creation of a large geospatial model from Pokemon Go data. The conversation shifts to the use of AI for anticipatory monitoring of student well-being and its ethical implications. As they wrap up, Matt and Liz share their aspirations and humorous resolutions for 2025. This episode is packed with discussions on AI's potential, ongoing concerns, and imaginative applications in K-12 education.
00:00 Introduction and Cranky Liz
00:58 Prank Call Challenge
05:01 AI World Models and Education
19:51 AI Monitoring in Schools and at Home
30:38 AI Planning and Future Considerations
33:10 Looking Ahead to 2025
39:33 New Year's Resolutions with AI
45:17 Holiday Reflections and Nostradamus (Short Stack Chat Back)
Episode Links
Skills21 AI in Education Micro-Credential - https://www.skills21.org/ai/micro
Skills21 Personal Interest Projects - https://www.skills21.org/pip
Niantic Geospatial World Model - https://nianticlabs.com/news/largegeospatialmodel?hl=en
NYT - Spying on Student Devices, Schools Aim to Intercept Self-Harm Before It Happens - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/health/suicide-monitoring-software-schools.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
