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So excited to share that our partners at AI-ALOE have been published in AI Magazine! This is foundational work for the application of AI in workforce development and education. If you’re wondering how AI can impact work and education in a positive way based on an open and trusted #edtech ecosystem, this is the read you’re looking for. Oh and bonus to grad students, you can cite this article!! Thanks to Ashok Goel for your leadership along with the whole Georgia Institute of Technology and 1EdTech Consortium teams! https://lnkd.in/eZnKdrBc

I came across this article on EdSurge that has an interesting perspective on edtech and the AI movement. It delves into the idea of moving away from the traditional belief that technology alone can revolutionize education. Instead, it advocates for a more nuanced approach, recognizing that technology, teaching methodologies, and classroom dynamics all play crucial roles in shaping the learning experience. With the emergence of AI brings back the term "disruption" and this conversation gains renewed relevance, prompting us to rethink how we integrate technology into education to truly maximize its potential. #ai #edtech #somethingtothinkabout #hiring #edtechrecruiter #edtechdisruption

🚀 As AI and automation reshape the job market, it's crucial to rethink our education systems. Insights from experts like Nick Bostrom, Howard Gardner, Charles Fadel, Andrew Hargreaves, and Michael B. Horn highlight the need for personalised, continuous learning and ethical integration of AI in education. Traditional models must evolve to foster adaptability, critical thinking, and digital literacy. Now is the time to start preparing for a future where lifelong learning is key and education is a cornerstone of human progress. Read more on reimagining education for an AI-driven world: https://buff.ly/3XyM7NB #AI #Automation #Education #LifelongLearning #FutureOfWork

As we are approached by more and more schools across to deliver Digital Proficiency modules and upskill educators to teach using AI tools, it makes me wonder - 𝘼𝒓𝙚 𝙬𝒆 𝒈𝙤𝒊𝙣𝒈 𝒕𝙤 𝙡𝒐𝙨𝒆 𝒕𝙝𝒆 𝒉𝙪𝒎𝙖𝒏 𝒕𝙤𝒖𝙘𝒉 𝒊𝙣 𝙩𝒆𝙖𝒄𝙝𝒊𝙣𝒈? As an educator coach passionate about fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment, the news of the UK's first "teacherless" AI classroom set to open in London brings both excitement and a hint of concern. This private school claims that AI can deliver precise, customised learning experiences that adapt to each student's unique needs. While this sounds like a significant advancement in educational technology, it also raises concerns over the role of educators in the future. So how is AI set to impact the role of a teacher- 1. 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: The most likely scenario is a hybrid model where AI and teachers work together. AI handles repetitive tasks and personalised learning, while educators focus on mentorship, creativity, and emotional development. Get set to assume the role of a facilitator rather than a knowledge provider. 2. 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Schools may increasingly adopt AI tools to provide personalised learning. AI's ability to process vast amounts of data allows for highly tailored learning experiences, however, the importance of an educator to maintain the 'soul' of education will be required to balance and supervise the learning. 3. .𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 : As AI handles data-driven tasks, educators will need to emphasise and create learning designs to cater to skills like collaboration, empathy, critical thinking and human values that AI cannot replicate. 4. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗔𝘂𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: The future of education will likely require us to teach students how to collaborate effectively with AI tools and technologies. This integration could open new career paths and opportunities for our students, making it essential for us, as educators, to adapt our teaching methods and curriculum accordingly. The future of education should be a harmonious blend of technology and human interaction, ensuring that while we leverage AI for efficiency, we don’t lose the essence of what makes education truly impactful—𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 Time to reflect and sharpen your teaching axe before it's too late. ‘𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑥 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑝 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑥𝑒’-𝐴𝑏𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑎𝑚 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑛 #AIinEducation #EdTech #FutureOfLearning

🚀 The future of education is here, and it's AI-driven. Imagine every student having a personal AI tutor, available 24/7, adapting to their unique learning styles in real-time. This isn’t some distant dream. It’s happening right now in 2024, thanks to Agentic AI. In my latest article on Medium, I dive into how Agentic AI startups are reshaping education: 👉 Personalized Learning that redefines how students engage with content. 👉 AI-powered assessments that go beyond multiple-choice to understand deeper learning outcomes. 👉 AI Tutors acting as 24/7 learning companions, offering unparalleled support. 👉 Predictive Analytics that foresee students' success and challenges. 👉 AI-assisted curriculum design – the future of content creation. But this revolution isn’t without challenges. There are real opportunities and hurdles ahead. Want to know more about the road ahead for education? Read the full article https://lnkd.in/gmKFAB53. 💡 #AI #EducationTech #EdTech #Innovation #FutureofEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInEducation

AI isn't replacing teachers, sorry Every time there is a new technology innovation, we hear the same phrases: - “this is going to replace teachers” - “people can go at their own pace” - “education can now be more personalized” I’ll tell you the simple truth - humans are necessary for a great education. And why? I hate to say it but the average human is lazy. It’s who we are - we struggle to do something hard without an external presence pushing us. When you are a kid, it’s as simple as your parents asking you to do chores. When you’re an adult, it’s your manager pushing a deadline on you. We need accountability and more importantly, we need other humans to hold us accountable. Be honest with yourself, if you go to the gym on your own vs with a personal trainer / coach, in which session are you exercising harder? Education is the same way. While AI can probably give insight into a student’s performance + help students get to an answer faster, AI is not going to be the one pushing a student to the next level. Humans react to the belief that other humans have in them, not a tool. This is why MOOCs have a less than 1% completion rate. One of my favorite examples of this is back during my time working in coding bootcamps. Every time a student got a job - they would make a post thanking the people who helped them along the way. They didn’t thank the LMS or the fancy new AI debuggers. They thanked the teacher that spent a little extra time with them. They thanked the career coach that believed in them when they weren’t getting interviews. They thanked their friend that coded all night with them on a group project. Any school or company that is pushing an AI product to “scale” or “replace” teachers are in for a rude awakening. #education #ai #artificialintelligence #teachers #instructionaldesign #leadership #startups #codingbootcamps

These past few weeks, I've been witnessing a profound shift in how we think about student engagement in the AI era. While many educators focus on surface-level metrics like participation and task completion, I've observed something far more fascinating: what researchers call "generative learning" – where students actively create meaning rather than just absorbing information. Since implementing AI tools in our classroom, I've watched the traditional notion of engagement transform into something remarkably different. Instead of treating engagement as a simple input-output equation, we've discovered it's more like an intricate dance between learner, AI, and knowledge creation. What's truly captivating is how this partnership unfolds. Students aren't just consuming information – they're becoming architects of their own learning. Recently, I watched a student use AI to explore ecosystem dynamics, not through static textbook pages, but through real-time modeling and hypothesis testing. The level of curiosity and creativity was electric. The results? Mind-opening. Students are developing what I call "generative autonomy" – they're not just following prescribed paths but designing their own intellectual journeys. They're asking deeper questions, challenging assumptions, and most importantly, seeing themselves as active creators rather than passive recipients of knowledge. Some might worry this approach diminishes the role of traditional teaching. But here's what we're actually gaining: Deeper cognitive connections: Students actively bridge new information with their existing knowledge Emotional investment: Learning becomes a journey of discovery rather than a checkbox exercise Metacognitive growth: Students are thinking about their thinking, developing crucial self-awareness Creative confidence: They're experimenting with ideas without fear of "wrong" approaches Autonomous learning skills: Building capabilities to navigate complex knowledge landscapes What's becoming clear is this: true engagement in the AI age isn't about controlling how students interact with technology – it's about fostering an environment where technology amplifies their natural curiosity and creativity. The future of education lies not in measuring engagement through traditional metrics, but in creating spaces where engagement becomes the natural outcome of authentic learning partnerships. #AIinEducation #StudentEngagement #FutureofLearning #ActiveLearning #EdTech #TeachingInnovation #EducationalLeadership Nigel P. Daly, PhD 戴 禮 Nick Burnett Mike Kentz Richard Andrew Amanda Bickerstaff Alfonso Mendoza Jr., M.Ed. Alejandro Piad Morffis Michael Woudenberg Justin Bruno Jess Price Cathy Brown 💯

“The future of education lies not in measuring engagement through traditional metrics, but in creating spaces where engagement becomes the natural outcome of authentic learning partnerships.”

The educational landscape is constantly evolving, with cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging at warp speed. Leaders must not only possess a basic understanding of these disruptive technologies, but also be equipped to evaluate, integrate, and leverage their potential to enhance teaching and learning. #educationtechnology #leadership #futureleadership