Episode 298: Dan Meyer

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Oct 15, 2024

Dan Meyer, a thought leader in EdTech and a significant voice in math education, shares his insights on the intersection of Generative AI and teaching. He questions whether AI is genuinely benefiting educators and students, exploring its limitations and the skepticism surrounding its use in classrooms. The conversation touches on the potential of AI tutors, the necessity for effective EdTech support without overwhelming teachers, and the challenges of personalizing learning while maintaining essential human interaction. Dan's insights provoke thought about the future of AI in education.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating AI in Education

02:07 • 18min

Revolutionizing Educational Technology: Moving Beyond Traditional Learning Models

20:16 • 5min

AI in Education: Balancing Technology and Human Interaction

25:16 • 16min

The Passion for Transformative Educational Moments

41:32 • 2min

Empowering Educators Through Practical EdTech Experiences

43:17 • 2min

Welcome to another amazing episode of My EdTech Life! Today, I’m super excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Dan Meyer, a thought leader in the EdTech space. If you’ve ever wondered how Generative AI fits into the classroom or whether it’s all just hype, this episode is for you!

Dan has been an influential voice in mathematics education and EdTech for over a decade, and we dive deep into some burning questions: Is Generative AI truly helping teachers and students? How can EdTech companies really support educators without overwhelming them with tools and responsibilities?

We also get into Dan's predictions about the future of AI in education, and he shares why he believes Gen AI might not be the game-changer everyone thinks it is—at least not yet. There’s so much to unpack in this episode, from AI tutors to the social dynamics of teaching and how tech tools often fall short in meeting teachers' real needs.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to My EdTech Life
02:06 - Introduction of Dan Meyer and his journey in EdTech
05:16 - Has AI really changed the education landscape?
09:41 - Reconciling Generative AI’s potential with its limitations
13:57 - Why AI tools aren’t saving teachers time (and where they fall short)
17:42 - Why teachers are skeptical about using AI in the classroom
20:16 - Dan’s thoughts on AI tutors and their effectiveness in education
25:46 - AI in education: Can it really personalize learning?
27:42 - What EdTech companies need to do to better support teachers
36:39 - The biggest opportunity for EdTech to truly transform education
38:26 - Dan’s advice for navigating AI and EdTech as an educator
40:35 - Dan's "edu kryptonite" in the current state of education
41:45 - Who Dan would trade places with for a day and why
42:19 - Dan’s billboard message for EdTech developers
44:30 - Closing thoughts and where to find Dan Meyer online

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