Does AI make teachers obsolete?
I speak with Thomas Thompson, co-founder of Eduaide.ai, about the responsible integration of AI in education. We explore whether AI could make teachers obsolete, as well as AI's potential to enhance teaching and learning.
Key Topics Discussed
How Eduaide empowers teachers to become stronger instructional designers
Examples of using AI ethically to supplement teaching, not replace teachers
The importance of developing proactive policies around classroom AI use
Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing education technology
Principles for leveraging AI to boost human flourishing in schools
Wrestling with existential questions posed by advances in AI
Thomas Thompson | Co-founder of Eduaide.ai
Key Quotes
"What AI does is it exposes teachers to techniques they may not have previously considered."
"AI is not a panacea. It's not gonna solve all of our problems."
"Skepticism is good. But you cannot allow skepticism to be paralysis."
"If you prohibit something, students will find ways around it."
"The goal is to create a collaborative human-AI model."
"AI can provide personalized and differentiated resources."
20. "AI is not the end of the world. Use it to support your mission." (27:45)
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