Marty Siegel

In this captivating discussion, Marty Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Informatics and Instructional Systems Technology, shares his groundbreaking insights into the evolution of education technology. He recounts his early days with Direct Instruction and the innovative PLATO project, emphasizing the importance of corrective feedback and accelerated learning for struggling students. Marty also critiques the potential pitfalls of AI in education, contrasting it with established instructional methods, and envisions personal AI tutors that promote learner ownership and contextual understanding.