Living On The Edge of Chaos

194: Embracing Change: The Power of AI in Education With Elizabeth Allen

Episode Summary

In this episode, Aaron and Elizabeth discuss the impact of AI on humanity and education. Elizabeth shares her background as an educator and her global perspective. They explore the use of AI in education, including Elizabeth's experience as a beta tester for Google Bard. They discuss the ethical considerations of AI and the importance of teaching critical thinking skills. They also highlight the potential of AI to address accessibility and inclusion in education. The conversation concludes with a focus on mindset and skillset development for teachers and students in the age of AI. The conversation explores the importance of human pedagogy and taking care of humans in education. It also discusses the role of technology, particularly AI, in supporting positive learning experiences. The chapter on integrating the human element emphasizes the need to showcase both ideas and personal stories. The best piece of advice is to be kinder to oneself, while the rant or rave highlights the importance of embracing change and utilizing tools. The conversation concludes with information on how to connect and follow Elizabeth Allen's work.

Episode Notes

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Takeaways

• AI has the potential to bring important topics to the forefront of education, such as ethics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Educators play a crucial role in guiding students in the ethical and responsible use of AI.
• AI can be leveraged to address accessibility and inclusion in education, empowering students with diverse learning needs.
• Teaching AI mindsets and skillsets is essential for preparing students for a future with AI.
• Partnerships between AI companies and educational institutions can drive innovation and create opportunities for students.
• Human pedagogy should be at the center of education, ensuring the well-being and care of students and educators.
• Technology, including AI, can play a role in supporting positive learning experiences and providing tools for students.
• Integrating personal stories and the human element in education can enhance the learning process.
• Being kinder to oneself and embracing vulnerability are important for personal growth and learning.
• Change should be embraced, and tools should be utilized to solve real-world problems and engage students.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Focus on AI
03:33 Elizabeth's Background and Global Perspective
09:26 Exploring AI and Beta Testing Google Bard
12:48 AI's Impact on Learning and Education
18:14 Partnerships and AI in Education
26:49 Leveraging AI for Accessibility and Inclusion
34:05 Teaching AI Mindsets and Skillsets
36:51 Teacher Feedback and Implementation Challenges
44:48 The Importance of Human Pedagogy
45:18 The Role of Technology in Taking Care of Humans
46:05 Integrating the Human Element in Education
46:35 Best Piece of Advice: Be Kinder to Yourself
49:19 Rant or Rave: Embracing Change and Utilizing Tools
52:25 Connecting and Following Elizabeth Allen's Work

Resources Mentioned In Show

• Elizabeth on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-allen-b7460343/
• Curb Cut - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3_Rb86wiH4
• Science Matters In America - https://sciencematters.tv/
• Google Bard - https://bard.google.com/
• AI and Forest Recovery - https://environmentamerica.org/updates/ais-newest-frontier-tracking-forest-recovery/ and this talk is interesting https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/apply/future-ai-natural-resource-management-self-learning-forest
• Dysgraphia - https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia/
• Engineering For Kids - https://www.engineeringforkids.com/
• Endeavor Program - https://www.us-satellite.net/endeavor/
• Techie Times - https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/summer-diversity-camps/techie-time-virtual-summer-camp?fbclid=IwAR0JrP8sTC9xPqUF7WyR6vf114T9tRyt3SWZhMGiNVaEZLVAjWty8-Ag-rU