AI for Educators Daily with Dan Fitzpatrick

Is the University Degree Losing Its Value in the AI Era

20 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into an article from Solutions Review arguing that peer learning groups may outperform universities in the AI era by enabling faster skill...

The Surprising Link Between AI Tools and Active Reading

19 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into Pearson research analyzing 79 million student interactions to explore how AI-powered study tools embedded in textbooks can shift lear...

How AI Can Strengthen Family Learning in Early Childhood

18 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into a Conversation article exploring how generative AI can empower families to co-create culturally meaningful early learning materials a...

The Reality of AI Use on Campus Today

17 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the 2026 HEPI Student Generative AI Survey revealing near-universal student AI use, shifting assessment practices, and what the data ...

Experiential AI Learning: The Surprising Impact on Student Thinking

16 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into Catherine Lawler’s 2026 study showing how direct interaction with generative AI can significantly increase undergraduate critical t...

The Hidden Skill Schools Must Teach in the AI Era

13 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the Stanford Social Innovation Review article arguing that in the age of AI, the most important human skill isn’t artificial intell...

The AI That Can Complete an Entire College Course

12 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the Inside Higher Ed article about “Einstein,” an agentic AI that can complete entire courses for students, and what it reveals a...

What Chinese Parents Are Teaching Us About AI and Learning

11 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the New York Times article on Chinese parents using AI for homework, exploring cultural attitudes to AI in education and what it reve...

What One Teacher Learned About AI, Writing, and Student Thinking

10 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into Peter C. Baker’s Guardian article about teaching English in the age of AI, exploring classroom cheating fears, student thinking, an...

What If We’ve Been Measuring Learning Wrong in the Age of AI?

09 Mar 2026

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Deep dive into OpenAI’s 2026 article on measuring AI learning outcomes, exploring the new Learning Outcomes Measurement Suite and what it reveals ab...

Can Generative AI Close the Skills Gap?

06 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the NBER Working Paper “Does Generative AI Narrow Education-Based Productivity Gaps?”—a randomized experiment showing AI dramat...

 From Vibe Coding to Architecture Thinking

05 Mar 2026

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 A deep dive into “Bridging the Skills Gap: A Course Model for Modern Generative AI Education” (AAAI-26), exploring how one university taught app...

Teacher Autonomy in the Age of AI: Insights from OECD 2026

04 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into the OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 on generative AI in education—examining learning gains, cognitive risks, teacher autonomy, ...

The Next Shift in EdTech

03 Mar 2026

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A deep dive into “Evolution of AI in Education: Agentic Workflows,” exploring reflection, planning, tool-use, and multi-agent systems—and what a...

Why Polished AI Outputs Make Us Less Critical

02 Mar 2026

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Anthropic’s 2026 AI Fluency Index reveals how people actually collaborate with AI. We unpack iteration, evaluation, and the “artifact effect”—...

LearnLM and the Future of AI Tutors

27 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into Google DeepMind’s “Towards Responsible Development of Generative AI for Education,” unpacking LearnLM-Tutor, pedagogical benchm...

Responsible AI Use Starts with Better Questions

26 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into “Learning to Use AI for Learning” from Carnegie Mellon and collaborators, exploring K-12 prompting literacy, AI auto-grading accu...

Active vs Passive AI Use: What Actually Improves Student Writing?

25 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into a LAK26 study on a pedagogical AI essay assistant at UCL, exploring how student interaction patterns with AI shape writing quality an...

Promise, Pitfalls and Metacognitive Risk of Adaptive AI in Education

24 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into the FLoRA Engine research paper, exploring Hybrid Human-AI Regulated Learning, adaptive SRL scaffolding, and what this means for AI s...

Cognitive Surrender: The Hidden Cost of AI in Decision-Making

23 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into Shaw and Nave’s Tri-System Theory paper from Wharton, exploring “cognitive surrender,” AI as System 3, and what this means for ...

Is the AI Productivity Boom Finally Here?

19 Feb 2026

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Is AI finally showing up in real productivity data? We unpack the AI Daily Brief’s analysis of US labor stats and explore what an AI productivity bo...

When AI Starts Managing Work Like a Head of Department

17 Feb 2026

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Join the waitlist for the new AI Educator Tools ecosystem launching very soon!Google DeepMind's new research on AI delegation reveals powerful les...

Solve Everything? What AI Abundance Means for Education

17 Feb 2026

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A deep dive into “Solve Everything” by Wissner-Gross and Diamandis, exploring AI, abundance, and what an intelligence revolution means for schools...

Have the US Just Set the Standard for AI Literacy

16 Feb 2026

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Click here to join The AI Educator tools waitlist.The US Department of Labor just released its AI Literacy Framework. Five content areas. Seven delive...

It's All About Entrepreneurship

13 Feb 2026

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What do the four factors of production, a frustration diary, and an AI entourage have in common? Lessons from a talk to young women in the UAE about t...

Is "Something Big Happening"?

12 Feb 2026

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A tech CEO just said the quiet part out loud about AI. Here's what educators need to hear and what he got wrong. The future is knocking.

The Prague School That's Getting AI in Education Right

11 Feb 2026

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A Prague school is using AI and maker-based learning to build creativity, resilience, and critical thinking. What can every educator learn from their ...

Assessment Was Already Broken. AI Just Proved It

10 Feb 2026

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AI didn't break assessment, it exposed what was already broken. We explore Dr Emma Ransome's HEPI blog on why universities must choose trust-b...

NEW RESEARCH: The Skills AI Can't Replace

09 Feb 2026

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New research from Nord Anglia Education and Boston College reveals how simple daily thinking routines boost critical thinking, curiosity, and independ...

AI Agents Are Here. We're Not Ready.

06 Feb 2026

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The agent era has arrived. In this episode, we explore what January 2026's AI breakthroughs mean for schools, teachers, and the future of educatio...

Is AI Education’s Next Bubble?

05 Feb 2026

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Educators worry AI is a bubble. Is it hype like VR and blockchain, or a lasting shift? A grounded reflection on risk, resilience, and why AI in educat...

India Is Teaching Google the Meaning of AI in Education

04 Feb 2026

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How India’s massive education system is reshaping AI in classrooms, teaching Google hard lessons about scale, teachers, access, and learning. Essent...

China Just Made AI Mandatory in Schools. Are Western Educators Falling Behind?

03 Feb 2026

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China's Ministry of Education now requires AI courses for all primary and secondary students. Third graders learn basics; fifth graders study algo...

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02 Feb 2026

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AI and the Vanishing First Job: What This Means for Young People

28 Jan 2026

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AI is reshaping jobs faster than economies can adapt. Using recent UK reporting, this episode explores what AI disruption means for work, uncertainty,...

When Intelligence Stops Being Scarce

27 Jan 2026

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A rare, candid discussion on how close AGI really is, why timelines matter, and what risks, power shifts, and human choices will shape the world after...

NEW Report - Prosper Prepare Protect

26 Jan 2026

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Exploring a landmark Brookings report on AI and students, unpacking risks, opportunities, and what educators can do now to help learners prosper, prep...

AI Is Not A Tech Project. It's a Leadership Issue

19 Jan 2026

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What if school leaders treated AI like a CEO-level responsibility? New enterprise data reveals why AI leadership, decision-making, and strategy—not ...

Claude Cowork: The Moment AI Stopped Helping & Started Doing?

15 Jan 2026

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Today we explore Claude Cowork, a new AI desktop assistant that handles tedious tasks for educators, freeing time, reducing workload, and reshaping ho...

Writing, Trust and AI

14 Jan 2026

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A reflective look at how Grammarly Authorship reshapes writing, trust, and assessment in education, exploring process over policing and what AI means ...

How Exactly is AI Transforming the Workplace & Why We Should Care

13 Jan 2026

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Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries today and what it means for educators, teaching, and learning, through practical exampl...

AI Literacy in PreSchool

12 Jan 2026

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How Finland teaches preschoolers to spot fake news, build media literacy, and understand AI. Educators explore lessons for classrooms, democracy, and ...

This School Uses AI to Predict Absence Before It Happens

09 Jan 2026

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How schools can use AI to spot attendance patterns, predict absence, and support families earlier, based on real headteacher experience and practical ...

Are AI Cautious Schools Causing a Social Divide?

08 Jan 2026

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Today’s episode explores fears of a growing AI social divide, why computing literacy matters for every child, and what educators can do to ensure ag...

Does AI Have a Water Problem?

07 Jan 2026

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Is AI really wasting water? We unpack Andy Masley’s viral article, challenge common myths teachers raise, and explore what the data actually says ab...

Why the NYT Gets AI in Education Wrong

06 Jan 2026

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A critical look at New York Times fears about AI in schools, unpacking why the real risks aren’t the tools themselves but outdated pedagogy, assessm...

How Detection Tools Are Reshaping Student Lives

05 Jan 2026

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As AI detection spreads in schools, false accusations rise. This episode explores flawed tools, student harm, and what educators can rethink about ass...

8 AI Research Papers That Every Educator Should Read

01 Jan 2026

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Eight standout AI studies from 2025 explained for educators, unpacking how generative tools reshape learning, assessment, collaboration, wellbeing, an...

10 Podcasts That Shaped AI In Education In 2025

31 Dec 2025

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A reflective walkthrough of the ten podcasts shaping AI in education, based on my recent Forbes article, exploring judgment, leadership, and what real...

10 Books from 2025 Every Educator Needs On Their Shelf

30 Dec 2025

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Based on my ⁠recent article⁠ for Forbes.Here's the list:Reshuffle Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy by Sangeet Paul ChoudaryInfi...

10 AI Tools That Upped Their Game in 2025

29 Dec 2025

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Based on my recent article for Forbes.Have your voice heard on AI in Education in 2026. ⁠Click here to complete the quick survey now.⁠Find Dan on:...

A quick holiday message

22 Dec 2025

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See you all next week! If you'd like to say thank you for the podcast this year please consider writing a review and reviewing the podcast on your...

Quick! It's Passing Us By

19 Dec 2025

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Are schools preparing students for yesterday’s jobs? This episode explores a recent article on how AI is reshaping work, why careers advice is laggi...

Each School To Get £500K for AI

18 Dec 2025

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Hong Kong is investing big in AI for schools. What does this story really mean for teaching, learning, and leadership and what can educators everywher...

Parents Weaponize AI Against Schools

17 Dec 2025

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A growing number of parents are using AI to escalate complaints. This episode explores how that shift is reshaping school relationships, staff wellbei...

AI Adoption in the Education System

16 Dec 2025

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Explore OECD insights on AI in education, global school innovation, AI policy, teacher workload, student learning, assessment reform, and future-ready...

Elon Musk's AI is Entering Classrooms

15 Dec 2025

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El Salvador set to bring xAI into schools while Grok’s extremist past sparks serious concerns over student safety, trust and education ethics. Read ...

Can AI Fix PD?

12 Dec 2025

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Is traditional PD broken? Discover how AI tools could revolutionize teacher growth by automating planning, scaling coaching, and creating personalized...

More Information = More Hallucinations

11 Dec 2025

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New research shows AI persuades through "information density" but sacrifices accuracy to do so. We explore the critical implications for stu...

The Essential Skill of Theory of Mind

10 Dec 2025

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Researchers quantify how human "Theory of Mind" drives collaboration success with AI, revealing key insights for adaptive AI design.I’m pr...

5 Urgent Leadership Moves

09 Dec 2025

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AI education strategy for K-12 leaders: learn 5 high-leverage moves to shift AI from a tech problem to a leadership solution. Prioritize people, purpo...

Can AI Make Us More Human?

08 Dec 2025

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Today we explore how AI can strengthen the human heart of education, this episode unpacks why care, safety and connection remain the true drivers of l...

It's Taken 70 Years

04 Dec 2025

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Dartmouth College’s partnership with Anthropic’s Claude AI marks a transformative shift in higher education, showcasing how universities can lead ...

Schools Lacking AI Guidance

03 Dec 2025

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Explore how EdSurge’s report on lacking AI guidance in schools reveals challenges, opportunities, and insights for educators navigating AI literacy,...

Students Want AI But Fear It

02 Dec 2025

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I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and educatio...

What's the deal with AI bias?

01 Dec 2025

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In today's episode I share the foreword I wrote for a new book called “AI Bias in Education: Performing Critical Oversight: Perspectives and Pra...

Alpha School Part 5

28 Nov 2025

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Discussing Alpha's non-linear innovation, the founder details expansion plans and the challenge of accessibility. Watch the full episode by clicki...

Alpha School Part 4

27 Nov 2025

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Will AI replaces academic teaching, allowing human guides to focus solely on coaching and mentorship? This episode explores why at Alpha Schools the e...

Alpha School Part 3

26 Nov 2025

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Explore how the Alpha curriculum dedicates mornings to academics and afternoons to vital life skills, like leadership and entrepreneurship. Watch the ...

Alpha School Part 2

25 Nov 2025

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Learn how Alpha Schools drives student motivation using rewards and human guides. Explore the AI platform's prescriptive, mastery-based academic s...

Alpha School Part 1

24 Nov 2025

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Alpha Schools founder McKenzie Price discusses innovating education using AI for personalized learning, rejecting the "factory model". Watch...

AI Agents Versus Human Work

21 Nov 2025

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How do AI agents complete real workplace tasks compared to humans? This episode explores a new research paper titled: “How Do AI Agents Do Human Wor...

A New ChatGPT for Teachers

20 Nov 2025

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OpenAI release a free version of ChatGPT built for teachers.I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It i...

Google Gemini 3 Released

19 Nov 2025

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Google launch Gemini 3 with a mission to improve learning.I’m proud to announce the new book “The Educators’ AI Guide 2026” is OUT NOW. It inc...

The Real Impact of AI

18 Nov 2025

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A new study, From Superficial Outputs to Superficial Learning, examines how large language models influence student thinking, motivation, and classroo...

Google Reinvents Textbooks

17 Nov 2025

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Could Google’s new AI-powered platform Learn Your Way help students with personalised textbooks, multimodal learning tools and adaptive content? I’...

More Time with Students

14 Nov 2025

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today we are exploring a fascinating article titled "North Dakota Schools Say AI Is Giving Teachers More Time With Students," written by And...

Could AI Worsen Inequalities?

13 Nov 2025

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Today we are exploring a compelling article titled "AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will," publis...

Global Trends in AI and Education

12 Nov 2025

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Today we are exploring the fascinating and rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in education, drawing insights from a comprehensive r...

Google's Vision for Learning

11 Nov 2025

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Google’s AI and the Future of Learning uncovers how artificial intelligence is reshaping education through personalized learning, innovative classro...

Inside The SchoolAI Revolution

10 Nov 2025

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Explore how SchoolAI is transforming personalized learning with AI-driven Spaces that empower teachers, reengage students, reduce burnout, and scale i...

Beyond Policy. Strategy First

05 Nov 2025

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Explore how schools can craft visionary AI strategies and policies that balance safety, innovation, and leadership. Expert insights for educators shap...

Is AI Bad For Students?

04 Nov 2025

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Explore the future of education, AI, and critical thinking in this in-depth analysis of Anastasia Berg’s New York Times essay on how artificial inte...

Get Out The Way

03 Nov 2025

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Explore how two Kazakh teenagers using AI and virtual reality in education reveal the future of schools, student innovation, and the power of creative...

Students Outsourced Thinking

31 Oct 2025

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Exploring The Atlantic’s “I’m a High Schooler. AI Is Demolishing My Education,” this in-depth analysis examines how artificial intelligence re...

Sustainability & AI

30 Oct 2025

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Explore how AI and sustainability intersect in education. Dr. Karen Boyd reveals the true environmental impact of AI tools, offering data-driven insig...

Truth Beyond the Algorithm

29 Oct 2025

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In this thought-provoking podcast, explore Jack Clark’s powerful speech on AI ethics, technological growth, and human responsibility—unpacking Ant...

Universities Meet Artificial Intelligence

28 Oct 2025

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Explore how California State University partners with tech giants like OpenAI and Amazon to revolutionize higher education with artificial intelligenc...

AI Turns Browsing Educational

27 Oct 2025

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Explore how OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas transforms browsing into learning. This episode unpacks AI-powered education, contextual learning, and the future...

Teen Reinvents Lab Access

24 Oct 2025

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Discover how 13-year-old innovator Samanyu Sathyamoorthi’s AI-powered MyChemLab.ai is revolutionizing global science education, bringing virtual che...

Teaching for Obsolescence

23 Oct 2025

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Discover how AI in education may unintentionally train students for automation. This episode unpacks Andrew J. Peterson’s research on “The AI-Driv...

Inside AI-Native Minds

22 Oct 2025

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Explore how AI-native students use artificial intelligence for schoolwork, based on Oxford research. Discover insights for educators on AI literacy, c...

Teaching, Assessment & Policy

21 Oct 2025

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Explore UNESCO’s 2025 report AI and the Future of Education, revealing how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, assessment, and policy....

Diverse Outputs with AI

20 Oct 2025

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Discover how Verbalized Sampling boosts creativity and unlocks the full potential of large language models in education. Learn to combat mode collapse...

Unlocking Genius

17 Oct 2025

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Discover how educators can unlock creativity and insight by building multiple AI “brains” using tools like NotebookLM—transforming learning, lea...

Smart Tech, Disconnected Students

16 Oct 2025

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Explore the latest Education Week report on how rising AI use in K–12 schools is impacting student learning, teacher relationships, and critical thi...

Principles Over Performance

15 Oct 2025

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Explore Harvard’s “Performance or Principle” study revealing why Americans resist AI in certain jobs, what it means for education, and how schoo...

The Speed of Need

14 Oct 2025

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Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education into a more inclusive, accessible, and human-centered experience, empowering teachers an...

When AI Replaces Friendship

13 Oct 2025

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Explore how students’ growing emotional relationships with AI could harm social and emotional development, as NPR’s 2025 report reveals rising dig...

Securing AI in Education

18 Sep 2025

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Discover how Mark Orchison's 9ine platform empowers schools to manage AI safely and ethically. Learn about governance, safeguarding, and cost cont...