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Episode 279: Navigating the Ethics and Challenges of AI in K-12 Education Panel

May 23, 2024
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As AI rapidly advances, educators grapple with how to adopt and use AI tools in K-12 classrooms responsibly. In this insightful expert panel hosted by Fonz of the My EdTech Life podcast, educational leaders and an AI EdTech founder dive deep into the ethics, challenges, and opportunities surrounding AI in education.

Join the conversation with panelists Adam Sparks, Karle Delo, Ed Dieterle, Bonnie Chelette, and Maurie Beasley as they discuss key considerations for educators, including:

→Protecting student data privacy and security with AI platforms

→Challenges with AI companies' terms of service for schools

→Best practices for AI professional development and teacher training

→Overcoming barriers to AI adoption in schools

→AI's potential impact on learning outcomes and critical thinking skills

The panelists emphasized the importance of digital literacy, empowering teachers, using AI to enhance rather than replace human capabilities, and keeping students' best interests at the forefront. Each expert also shares their biggest concern, "AI EduKryptonite," in the current K-12 AI landscape.

This discussion offers valuable insights and perspectives for any educator or administrator navigating the complex issues surrounding AI in schools. Don't miss this timely conversation about one of the most important issues in education today.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:20 Meet the expert panelists

08:10 Protecting student data with AI platforms

20:10 AI terms of service challenges for schools

27:12 AI professional development best practices

35:08 Overcoming barriers to AI adoption

42:54 AI's impact on learning outcomes & skills

57:40 Panelists' biggest AI concerns - "AI EduKryptonite"

1:09:13 Wrap-up


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