Wednesday, April 2, 2025

AI in Education Roundtable - Recorded Session

I recently had the pleasure and privilege to be a member of an AI in Education Roundtable that was hosted by Scott Fisher from GAT Labs.

I was joined by Jason Towne from Squirrel AI, and by Mandy DePriest from AI for Education, as we discussed the significance of incorporating AI tools to create personalized learning experiences that address individual student needs.

Some of the topics covered in the discussion included:
  • Exploring AI's Benefits in Education
  • Innovative AI Tools for Teaching
  • Engaging Students with AI
  • Motivation and Personalization through AI
  • Motivating Students in the Age of AI
  • Engaging Students with AI Activities
  • Identifying At-Risk Students with AI
  • Developing Soft Skills and Critical Thinking with AI
The session was recorded and you can watch the full video below, as well as access all of the resources shared throughout the roundtable discussion.

▶️ Recorded Video (47 minutes)




🔑 Key Takeaways

  • AI can serve as a teaching assistant for educators.
  • Personalized learning is a key benefit of AI in education.
  • Teacher training is essential for successful AI integration.
  • AI reduces teacher burnout by automating repetitive tasks.
  • Motivation is crucial for student engagement and success.
  • AI supports diverse learners by customizing resources.
  • Innovation in pedagogy: AI can enhance teaching methods.
  • Self-paced learning: Students can learn at their own speed.
  • Accessibility gains: AI helps engage more students effectively.
  • Collaboration between teachers and AI leads to better outcomes.
  • Jose Antonio Bowen’s framework: I can, I care, I matter.
  • AI boosts engagement and motivation through interactive tools.
  • Identifying at-risk students: AI highlights struggles early.
  • Summarizing performance: AI offers clearer student insights.
  • Human oversight remains crucial for fair AI assessments.
  • Brainstorming interventions: AI can recommend next steps.
  • Soft skills remain vital in an AI age.

🧰 Resources from Panelists

My Resources

Jason Towne (Squirrel AI)

Mandy DePriest (AI for Education)


💬 Resources from the Chat


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