Thinking Clearly #111-AI-Assisted Tools in Education and How AI Might Assist our Critical Thinking-with guest Kyle Falbo
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Oct 28, 2025 
Kyle Falbo, a math and computer science lecturer and ed‑tech specialist at Sonoma State University, explains how AI tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM and Perplexity are being used in teaching. He discusses personalization, AI as a tutor, faculty change management, risks like bias and over‑reliance, and practical tools for lifelong learners. He urges hands‑on experimentation and thoughtful stewardship.
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Early Laser Shows Shaped A Tech Path
- Kyle describes learning digitizing images on a Commodore 64 and how math empowered constrained graphics work.
- That childhood laser-show experience led him to combine math, art, and technology in his career.
Personalize Assignments With Student Interests
- Design AI-enhanced assignments that connect core concepts to student interests for personalization.
- Use surveys to tailor problems so students apply the same math in personally meaningful contexts.
Institutional AI Access Reduces Inequity
- Equity and data security drove Sonoma State's OpenAI enterprise partnership to level tool access.
- Institutional provisioning prevents disparities between students who can and cannot pay for premium AI.