Innovating Math Education through AI with Dr. Jeremy Roschelle of Digital Promise
Jun 17, 2024
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Dr. Jeremy Roschelle from Digital Promise discusses AI in math education, highlighting advancements like Desmos and generative AI for interactive learning. He explores tools like TeachFX and Oco Labs transforming education, emphasizes narrative-centered learning, and addresses concerns over data security.
Enhancing math education with tech through visual representations and smart practice.
Importance of grounding edtech tools on modern learning principles and conducting pilot studies.
Balancing AI integration in classrooms, emphasizing teacher support, process-oriented learning, & data privacy.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Learning Sciences and AI in Education
Dr. Jeremy Rochelle shares his journey into learning sciences, emphasizing the shift towards more effective teaching approaches. He highlights experiences at MIT, where he transitioned from physics to cognitive and learning sciences to explore innovative teaching methods, ultimately focusing on enhancing math education with technology. The discussion delves into pivotal findings over decades on technology's influence in teaching math effectively, emphasizing principles like visual representations and smart practice with feedback.
Balancing Research and Product Development in EdTech
The conversation shifts towards the balance between research-backed edtech tools and market offerings. Dr. Rochelle stresses the importance of grounding new products on modern learning principles and building a strong rationale for educational tools. He advocates for early pilot studies to refine products iteratively and underlines the need for ongoing research collaboration in product development.
Teacher Training and Classroom Evolution with AI Integration
Dr. Rochelle explores the future of classrooms in adopting AI-driven educational tools. He emphasizes the critical role of teachers in leveraging AI for personalized student learning, highlighting the importance of balancing technology integration with teacher support and training. The discussion points towards a potential shift in math education towards process-oriented learning and social discourse, facilitated by AI tools that promote narrative-centered learning.
Challenges and Risks in Implementing AI in Education
The conversation concludes with an exploration of risks associated with AI integration in education. Dr. Rochelle addresses concerns such as data privacy, accuracy of AI-generated content, and the potential distortion of educational processes by emphasizing end results over learning processes. He underlines the need for cautious implementation of AI in education while leveraging its capabilities to enhance learning outcomes.
Emerging Trends and Resources in EdTech
Dr. Rochelle highlights emerging trends in narrative-centered learning and AI-supported universal design for learning to enhance student engagement and accessibility. He recommends resources like LinkedIn discussions, Stanford HAI publications, and Ethan Malik's insights for those interested in deeper explorations of math education, AI, and technology in learning environments.
Dr. Jeremy Roschelle, Executive Director of Learning Science Research at Digital Promise, conducts research on the future of learning with technology. Dr. Roschelle is Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences, with >100 publications, 25,000 citations, and 10 patents. Dr. Roschelle serves as a subject matter expert on Artificial Intelligence to the U.S. Department of Education and on the Advisory Committee for Education at the National Science Foundation. He actively communicates to broad audiences about how findings and insights from research can shape the future of technology use in education. Recommended Resources: ๐ Dan Meyer ๐ EDSAFE AI Alliance ๐ TeachAI ๐ Ethan Mollick ๐ Stanford HAI
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