AI in Education Podcast

After 72 episodes, and six series, we've some exciting news. The AI in Education podcast is returning to its roots - with the original co-hosts Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming. Dan and Ray started this podcast over 4 years ago, and during that time Dan's always been here, rotating through co-hosts Ray, Beth and Lee, and now we're back to the original dynamic duo and a reset of the conversation. Without doubt, 2023 has been the year that AI hit the mainstream, so it's time to expand our thinking right out. Also, New Series Alert! We're starting Series 7 - In this episode of the AI podcast, Dan and Ray discuss the rapid advancements in AI and the impact on various industries. They explore the concept of generative AI and its implications. The conversation shifts to the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI in business and education settings. The hosts highlight the importance of a human-centered approach to AI and the need for a mindset shift in organizations. They also touch on topics such as bias in AI, the role of AI in education, and the potential benefits and risks of AI technology. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the need for continuous learning, collaboration, and understanding of AI across different industries.

Dr Nick Jackson, expert educator, and leader of student agency, talks about AI's impact on assessment, the importance of AI in education, the intersection of AI and music, and the power of technology in young students' hands.

In this Epsiode Dan talks to Travis Smith about many aspects of Generative AI and Data in Education.   Is AI the fuel that drives insight? Can we really personalise education?  We also look at examples of how AI is currently being used in education. 

To kick off series 6, Dan interviews Ray Fleming about 'What just happened?' in terms of the landing on Generative AI and ChatGPT into society.  We lookat how it might change assessment, courses and more.  AI Business School Artificial Intelligence Courses - Microsoft AI

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast! We have a special guest – Ray Fleming, a podcast pioneer, educationalist, and improv master. Join Dan, Lee, Beth, and Ray as we discuss the events of 2022 and look forward to the future and the holidays. We have some interesting resources to share with you: ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue (openai.com) DALL·E 2 (openai.com) Looking for some holiday reading recommendations? Check out these books: Broken: Social Systems and the Failing Them by Paul LeBlanc (https://www.amazon.com.au/Broken-Social-Systems-Failing-Them/dp/1637741766) Hack Your Bureaucracy: 10 Things That Matter Most by Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai (https://www.amazon.com.au/Hack-Your-Bureaucracy-Things-Matter/dp/0306827751) And don't forget to check out the article about how Takeru Kobayashi "redefined the problem" at the world hotdog eating championship: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-takeru-kobayashi-changed-competitive-eating-2016-7 We hope you enjoy the episode! This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.

Welcome to the AI podcast! In this episode, Beth, Dan, and Lee are joined by the Microsoft ANZ Sustainability lead, Brett Shoemaker. This episode discusses all things sustainability.  This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own. Show links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettshoemaker/

In this espisode Beth, Lee and Dan look at the mechanics of a creating hackathons based on our experiences on various projects around ethical and hackign for good.   From CSIRO projects to the Imagine Academy we we look at what makes them a success and share tips on what works well. 

In this episode Beth, Dan and Lee and joined by Jan Owen AO.   We discuss growing leadership from toads, skills and policy changes to drive future assessment. Digital Pulse 2022 (acs.org.au)   “This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.”

In this episode, Dan is joined by the amazing Emaan Gohar and Jannet Gohar, technical interns at Microsoft. We explore the pathways into tech and their learnings so far.   Schools outreach programs | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)  U@Uni Academy | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)  Women in Engineering and IT Cooperative Scholarship | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)  “This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.”

In this episode Beth, Lee, and Dan are in the studio and talk about the skills and hiring trends that they see.   Digital Pulse 2022 (acs.org.au) This podcast is produced by Microsoft Australia & New Zealand employees, Lee Hickin, Dan Bowen, and Beth Worrall. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own.