Bree Dusseault, Principal and Managing Director at the Center for Reinventing Public Education, dives into the transformative potential of AI in education. She discusses the shifting narratives among education and tech leaders, highlighting both optimism and skepticism. Bree emphasizes the importance of AI literacy for students and the need for evidence-based approaches to bridge gaps in equity. She also addresses the historical distrust between educators and tech professionals, advocating for collaborative solutions to build effective and sustainable educational innovations.

In 2024, is AI impacting college admissions and counseling? Emily Pacheco, Director of admissions at Loyola University Chicago and founder of the AI in College Admissions Special Interest Group, joins the conversation. Emily and I explore AI’s role in personal statements, AI’s equity implications in college access, AI’s current status across the college admissions landscape, and much more. Protect yourself in a world of AI. Free vulnerability scan with Symasis cybersecurity.

Jay Hochstetler, the founder of Symasis and a veteran in cybersecurity, discusses the alarming rise of AI-powered malware targeting educational settings. He explains how traditional threats have morphed into sophisticated attacks, especially amplified during the remote learning era. The conversation highlights the critical need for robust password practices and the use of open source intelligence to gauge vulnerabilities. Jay also sheds light on the importance of VPNs for online privacy and tailored cybersecurity solutions for schools to enhance their defenses against evolving threats.

Discover the critical steps for effectively integrating artificial intelligence into educational organizations. The conversation highlights the significance of AI literacy for everyone involved in education. It also dives into the pressing concerns surrounding cybersecurity and safety measures, including insights from recent school incidents. Get a glimpse of how tech leaders in education are navigating this transformative landscape!

In this engaging discussion, Michelle Culver, a lifelong educator and founder of The Rithm Project, delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and human connections. She explores how AI shapes interpersonal relationships and impacts young people's mental health. The conversation touches on the role of technology in education, the need for cell phone regulations in schools, and the significance of involving students in tech decisions. With a focus on fostering empathy, Michelle highlights both the potential and challenges AI brings to human interactions.

In this enlightening discussion, high school teacher Emmett shares his vision for enhancing AI literacy within his school community. They tackle the hurdles of introducing AI frameworks in urban education, particularly for English language learners. Emmett explores strategies for collaborating with stakeholders, navigating bureaucratic challenges, and gaining support from administrators. The conversation also delves into the importance of understanding AI tools for teachers and how to engage students in an era of misinformation. It's a fascinating glimpse into the future of education!

In this conversation, Thomas Thompson, a former social studies teacher turned CEO of Eduaide.AI, shares his insights on the evolving role of AI in education. He discusses how AI can enhance pedagogy and instructional design while acknowledging the challenges of privacy and trust in the classroom. Thomas emphasizes the importance of integrating AI mindfully, promoting independent thinking in students, and recognizing the limitations of AI tools. His journey highlights how AI can empower educators to improve learning outcomes amidst a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Major news across the AI in education landscape has developed over the last three weeks, leading to Los Angeles Unified School District disbanding their highly public AI chatbot 'ED' and the tech firm partner Allhere. Fonz Mendoza, founder of My Edtech Life, and I break down the news and what it means for education.

The podcast discusses the impacts and questions surrounding AI in education, including innovations by companies like Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, and the integration of AI tools in school districts. It also explores relationships with AI, financial implications post-pandemic, and creating sustainable work environments for educators.

Phil Alcock, a project-based learning expert, discusses the importance of PBL in schools amidst AI advancements. He explains the challenges in implementing PBL, the benefits of AI integration, and the future of education with technological innovations.