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Silver Lining for Learning

Hosts reflect and look forward to the new year

Jan 13, 2024
Educators Punya Mishra, Chris Dede, & Curt Bonk join hosts to reflect on their break from the podcast and discuss the impact of conflict on education. They also explore the challenges of language translation using AI technology and the pervasive presence of implicit bias in teachers' judgments. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of AI in education, including certificates, partnerships, and concerns about the potential undermining of education by AI.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI-powered tutor systems may undermine broader educational goals of fostering citizenship and critical thinking.
  • Educators need to be critical thinkers and address implicit biases present in AI systems.

Deep dives

AI hype in education

This year is predicted to be the year of AI hype in education, with a focus on AI-powered tutor systems. These systems will be positioned as the solution to educational problems and offer personalized learning experiences. However, concerns arise around the narrowness of these systems and the risk-averse approach in education. The push for AI systems in schools may undermine the broader goals of education, such as fostering citizenship and critical thinking. The year 2024 is expected to be characterized by an overwhelming emphasis on efficiency rather than transformation, with AI hype overshadowing important educational considerations.

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