Artificial Intelligence and You 282 - Guest: Gerry White, Dean of Academic Technology, part 2
Nov 10, 2025
Gerry White, Dean of Academic Technology at ECPI University and founder of MyTutorPlus, dives into the pressing issues of AI in education. He highlights the cultural biases in generative AI and urges students to seek diverse perspectives. Gerry discusses how school leadership can support teachers, emphasizing training and clear guidelines. He also explores AI's potential to enhance learning experiences, improve assessments, and guide parental engagement with children using AI. Plus, he shares valuable resources for educators and parents alike.
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Models Carry Cultural Tilt
- Large language models reflect the cultural tilt of their training data, often Silicon Valley viewpoints.
- Gerry White urges students to deconstruct sources and weigh multiple perspectives before forming their own.
Teachers Should Use AI First
- Start by using AI yourself to reduce fear and see practical classroom benefits.
- Show faculty familiar tasks that already use AI and explain strengths and limitations.
Cleanup Prompt For Freewriting
- Gerry describes a 'cleanup' prompt that refines his freewriting into coherent drafts.
- He uses it to preserve his voice while removing noise and rearranging ideas efficiently.
