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ChatEDU: AI in Education

Taking the Wheel – How Students and Teachers Are Driving AI in Schools | Ep. 45

Feb 21, 2025
51:08

Overview:


In this episode of ChatEDU (Taking the Wheel – How Students and Teachers Are Driving AI in Schools), Matt and Liz explore how educators and students are leveraging AI to enhance learning, rather than being passive recipients of AI-driven tools. From workforce trends to assessment feedback, they break down the latest research and real-world applications of AI in classrooms.



In the News:


- AI in the Workforce: A new study reveals how AI is reshaping productivity, benefiting younger, highly-educated, and high-income workers the most. How should schools respond to this shift?


- AI and Feedback in Education: Generative AI can provide instant, data-driven feedback, but is it missing the critical human element of recognition? A new study explores the distinction between AI-driven and human-driven feedback.



Beneath the Surface:


Educators Leading the Charge in AI Adoption


- Schools across the country are banding together to explore best practices for AI integration.


- Projects in Denver, the Bronx, Wisconsin, and Boston showcase how AI is supporting civics education, multilingual learners, and student interview preparation.


- A major takeaway? AI is most powerful when students and teachers actively shape its use, rather than being passive users.




Short Stack Chat Back:


FDR on Smart Leadership: "I’m not the smartest fellow in the world, but I sure can pick smart colleagues."



Bright Bytes – AI for Good:


- AI & Healthcare: AI-assisted screening speeds up clinical trials for heart failure treatments without introducing demographic bias.


- AI & the Environment: AI-powered sonar helps locate and remove abandoned "ghost nets," reducing harm to marine life.



Related Links:


AI in the Workforce Study –https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5136877


AI and Feedback Study
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02602938.2025.2459641?af=R


Educators Leading the Charge in AI Adoptionhttps://www.edsurge.com/news/2025-02-10-these-schools-are-banding-together-to-make-better-use-of-ai-in-education


Learning Accelerator Blog on AI in Schools
https://learningaccelerator.org/ai-powered-teaching-voices-from-the-school-teams-ai-collaborative/


Mass General Brigham Study on AI in Healthcare
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/ai-screening-for-clinical-trial-speeds-up-enrollment


Ghost Nets & AI-Powered Sonar
https://digital.ecomagazine.com/articles/ai-sonar-technology-shines-in-ghost-net-recovery-efforts


Guardian Article on UK universities and ‘deepfake’ applicants – https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/feb/12/uk-universities-automating-interviews-face-deepfake-applicants


Older AI Models Study:

https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/older-ai-models-show-signs-of-cognitive-decline-study-shows



Announcements:


Join the next cohort of ChatEDU’s AI in K-12 Education Micro-Credential starting April 14th. Visitskills21.org/ai/micro for details and group discounts.


Our Episode Sponsor: National Center for Next Generation Manufacturinghttps://www.nextgenmfg.org



Get in Touch:


Have a question or comment? Email Matt and Liz at ChatEDU@edadvance.org. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to ChatEDU on your favorite podcast platform.

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