Edufuturists #240 AI and the Future of Education with Priten Shah
Apr 29, 2024
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Priten Shah, CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud and author of 'AI & The Future of Education', discusses integrating AI in education, personalized learning, and supporting teacher well-being. Exploring the challenges and benefits of AI, the podcast highlights the need for adapting education to technology and maintaining traditional teaching methods alongside AI.
Pedagogy.Cloud provides customized education solutions, including a mastery learning system for personalized student practice.
AI in education offers opportunities for personalized learning paths and dynamic experiences to cater to diverse student needs.
Integrating AI in education requires addressing challenges such as digital divide, tech literacy, and the importance of foundational skills for students.
Deep dives
Exploring the Intersection of Education and Technology
The podcast delves into the intersection of education and technology, focusing on the speaker's 15 years of experience in developing online solutions and adapting to technological advancements like AI. The speaker highlights their work with schools, offering professional development workshops and leadership insights to shape the future of education. Additionally, the discussion touches on exploring new possibilities in education technology, aiming to create innovative solutions for learning.
Pedagogy Cloud: Transforming Education through Custom Solutions
The podcast introduces Pedagogy Cloud, the organization founded by the speaker, emphasizing its roots in developing custom education solutions. One standout project mentioned is a mastery learning system that tailors practice questions to each student's progress, promoting personalized learning experiences. The conversation extends to how Pedagogy Cloud adapted during the pandemic to support schools in transitioning activities online, showcasing the versatility of tech solutions in education.
Empowering Learners with AI and Personalized Learning Experiences
The podcast explores the potential of AI in education to alleviate teacher workloads and enhance student engagement. Concepts like customizing content based on student interests, delivering varied learning formats like videos or songs, and fostering individualized learning paths are discussed. The focus is on empowering students to take control of their learning preferences and creating dynamic educational experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and interests.
Personalized Learning and Student Autonomy
The podcast discusses the importance of personalized learning experiences for students, allowing them to take responsibility for their education and choose how they learn best. Examples are given such as using technology to create videos or gamified versions of learning materials, emphasizing the need to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and provide more options for student autonomy in education.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations in AI Integration
The episode explores the challenges and ethical considerations in integrating AI technology in education. It highlights issues such as the digital divide, tech literacy, and the importance of foundational skills for students to effectively utilize AI tools. The discussion also delves into the risks of relying solely on AI for critical thinking skills, potential disparities in access to technology solutions, and the impact on teacher burnout and the overall education system.
In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by Priten Shah.
Priten Shah, M. ED and B.A, Harvard, is the CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of the Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - https://prtn.me/book
Pedagogy.Cloud has worked with over 200 different educational organizations to adapt and innovate during major world events including the Covid-19 Pandemic. He and his team are currently focused on helping educational organizations adapt to the ever growing capabilities of AI.
Priten is also the founder of United 4 Social Change, a civics education nonprofit that focuses on helping teachers integrate interdisciplinary education into their curricula through animated videos, lesson plans, and innovative classroom activities.
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