Azadeh and Guy on AI

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  1. AI Skeptics or Cautious Critics?

    2D AGO

    AI Skeptics or Cautious Critics?

    Season 3 kicks off with Azadeh and Guy diving into one of the hottest topics in education right now: AI resistance. Drawing on four recent international studies from Latvia, Ukraine, Italy, and a multi-country survey, they unpack why students push back on generative AI — and it’s not mostly about ethics. Knowledge gaps, distrust of AI accuracy, and lack of training top the list. They also explore how gender, academic discipline, and national culture shape AI adoption in higher education. If you work with students navigating AI tools, this episode offers research-backed insight you won’t want to miss. Prohorovs, A., Užule, K., & Tsaryk, O. (2026). Understanding higher education students' reluctance to adopt GenAI in learning in Latvia and Ukraine. Frontiers in Education. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2025.1676900 [Authors: TUM research group, Technical University of Munich] (2024). AI advocates and cautious critics: How AI attitudes, AI interest, use of AI, and AI literacy build university students’ AI self-efficacy. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 100340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2024.100340 Farinosi, M., & Melchior, C. (2025). To adopt or to ban? Student perceptions and use of generative AI in higher education. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12, 1684. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-05982-7 Alpizar-Chacon, I., Keuning, H., De Jong, I., et al. (2025). Excited, skeptical, or worried? A multi-institutional study of student views on generative AI in computing education. Proceedings of the 25th Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research. https://doi.org/10.1145/3769994.3770008 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    20 min
  2. NETA Conference Preview

    APR 29

    NETA Conference Preview

    Guy is flying solo this episode (kinda), joined by Kimberly Ingram Beck from the CS4NE podcast, for a lively preview of the NEETA Spring Conference. Together, they highlight must-see sessions on K-8 computer science frameworks, cybersecurity tips for all educators, and a thought-provoking "Beyond Chatbots" session encouraging students to think critically about AI-generated content. Guy also previews exciting student poster research on AI-produced science texts and international technology use. Whether you're attending or just curious about K-12 AI education and computer science trends, this episode gives you a front-row look at what educators are buzzing about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    7 min
  3. Conference Insights

    APR 22

    Conference Insights

    What’s the real buzz around AI in education at major academic conferences? In this episode, Azadeh and Guy debrief from two key gatherings—the SITE conference in Philadelphia and AERA in Los Angeles—sharing candid observations about where AI research in education actually stands. From AI in rural communities to using generative AI for grade-level science texts, they reveal what conversations are happening in hallways and poster sessions that aren’t making it to the main stage. If you want an honest look at the current state of AI in education research and where the field is headed, this episode is your inside track. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    12 min
  4. Rejecting AI Binaries with Dr. Rachel Horst

    APR 15

    Rejecting AI Binaries with Dr. Rachel Horst

    What do educators most often get wrong about AI—and what does genuine AI literacy actually look like in practice? In this episode, Azadeh and Guy welcome Dr. Rachel Horst, lecturer at UBC's Master of Educational Technology program and creator of the AI Literacy Hub. Together, they explore why binary thinking about AI holds educators back, how teacher agency is evolving in an AI-saturated world, and why building your own tools matters more than adopting ready-made platforms. Dr. Horst also shares her work integrating open-source AI tools into graduate courses. If you want a nuanced, critical, and genuinely exciting take on AI in education, this episode is for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    23 min
  5. Integrating Generative AI into Engineering Education

    APR 1

    Integrating Generative AI into Engineering Education

    In this episode of the Azadeh and Guy on AI Podcast, Azadeh is joined by Dr. Tareq Daher, Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Director of the Engineering and Computing Education Core. The conversation explores the evolving role of generative AI in engineering education, focusing on how these tools can support, rather than replace, teaching and learning. Dr. Daher shares insights from his work with faculty and students, highlighting both the opportunities and the challenges of integrating AI into higher education. Topics discussed include the responsible use of AI, risks of over-reliance, faculty development strategies, AI literacy, and the need for clearer norms around ethics and governance. The episode also examines how engineering programs can balance foundational skills with emerging technologies in a rapidly changing landscape. This episode offers a thoughtful perspective for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of teaching and learning in the age of AI. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    20 min
  6. Beyond Surface-Level: Teaching AI to Analyze Qualitative Data Deeply

    MAR 18

    Beyond Surface-Level: Teaching AI to Analyze Qualitative Data Deeply

    Azadeh and Guy explore how AI can support qualitative research in education, examining a 2025 study on using ChatGPT for thematic analysis. They discuss the six-step Braun and Clark methodology, the importance of structured prompting, and challenges like maintaining analytical depth. Drawing from their own research experience, they share practical insights on AI-assisted qualitative coding, including tips for defining units of analysis and preventing surface-level results. Perfect for educational researchers curious about integrating AI tools into qualitative analysis workflows while maintaining methodological rigor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    15 min
  7. Critical Thinking vs. Cognitive Debt

    MAR 11

    Critical Thinking vs. Cognitive Debt

    Azadeh and Guy explore groundbreaking 2025 research from Singapore on teaching students to use AI critically rather than blindly. The study reveals how brief interventions can dramatically improve creativity and reduce reliance on thoughtless AI. Then Guy shares a controversial prediction: could AI agents soon transform academic research, leaving fewer researchers to do more work? The hosts debate whether education and research will face the same disruption as coding. Essential listening for educators navigating AI integration, critical thinking instruction, and the future of knowledge work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    23 min
  8. Clean Water AND AI

    MAR 4

    Clean Water AND AI

    Azadeh and Guy tackle a provocative premise: access to AI literacy is becoming a civil rights issue. They argue that when well-resourced parents push back against AI in schools, they may inadvertently harm the students who need exposure most: those without devices or guidance at home. The conversation goes global, drawing on research from Ghana and Burkina Faso to highlight how lack of infrastructure (electricity, internet, even roofs) creates compounding disadvantages. But there are practical paths forward: solar-powered computer labs, lightweight open-weight models running offline, and local Wi-Fi networks that don't require broadband. The key bottleneck? Teacher preparation. Teachers need to experience AI's value for themselves before they can teach it. The episode closes with a lighter segment on personal AI use, including a Daniel Pink–inspired "self audit" via AI and a last-minute ground beef recipe save. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit guyonai.substack.com

    22 min
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A weekly podcast exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming educational research guyonai.substack.com

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  • Creator
    TechEDGE
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
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    Explicit
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