EP 55: How to properly leverage AI in the classroom

Should AI be banned in education? Or should it be used every day, in every assignment? on today's episode of Everyday AI, we jump in to find out! Newsletter: Sign-up for our free daily newsletter More on this: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Kelsey and Jordan questions about AI in Education Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Timestamp Overview: [00:00:17] AI in education: should it be used? [00:05:01] Technology solves teaching problems, including AI. [00:06:57] Instructors shouldn't ban AI in classrooms. [00:10:48] Using AI for organizing webinar outlines isn't cheating. [00:14:00] Experts guide appropriate usage of GPT. [00:17:06] EBT technology: varied opinions in education. [00:23:10] AI technology makes critical thinking harder. EverydayAI.com. [00:24:30] Wrap for today's edition. Subscribe, rate, and visit for more AI magic. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction to Everyday AI podcast - Recent news stories on AI detection of deepfakes, robots giving press conferences, and NVIDIA's market share in AI chips - Introduction of guest, Kelsey Behringer, CEO of Packback - Using AI in the classroom and the speaker's belief in the importance of critical thinking and easy access to information - Announcement of giveaway and promotion of everydayai.com for resources and newsletter - Thanking Kelsey for sharing about Packback and answering questions - Thanking Kelsey again and invitation to join tomorrow's episode - Speaker's personal use of AI tools like ChatGPT for webinar series agendas and outlines - Belief that using AI for organizing thoughts and creating outlines is not cheating, as long as students write their own words - Recommendation to set clear expectations and guide students on using AI tools correctly - Importance of being connected to students and the speaker's love for teaching - Discussing the misguided reaction of banning generative AI in classrooms - Importance of instructors explaining why AI may not be appropriate in certain situations - The benefits of using AI for students who want to learn and get something out of education - Acknowledgement that technology cannot fully replace teaching due to the crucial aspects of human interaction and inspiration - Suggestion that AI should supplement, not replace, the instructor workflow - Caution against using blue books for exams and the impact of GPT and chat to PT technology on writing assignments and prompts - The need for authentic assessments and holistic assignments to challenge students - Expectation for educators to be dynamic and constantly update assignments, acknowledging the workload - Belief that GPT technology can help eliminate tedious tasks and enhance productivity - Argument against the idea that technology leads to less critical thinking and application, suggesting it improves the quality of work - The possibility of students solely relying on GPT and a need for educators to adapt their teaching methods - Personal example of how GPT could have helped the speaker overcome th Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner