Class Disrupted

Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
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Class Disrupted

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted education across the U.S. and changed our assumptions about what it means to go to school. When kids return to the classroom, things won’t be the same. Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn answer questions from parents and talk with educators and leading thinkers about how we can approach teaching and learning differently to better meet the needs of all students.

  1. 11H AGO

    The Premortem on AI in Education with Rebecca Winthrop

    In this episode of Class Disrupted, hosts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner chat with Rebecca Winthrop, a senior fellow and director at the Brookings Institution, about the impact of AI on education. The conversation kicks off by highlighting Rebecca’s idea of a premortem approach, which involves anticipating the negative impacts of AI before they occurContinue reading "The Premortem on AI in Education with Rebecca Winthrop"

  2. MAR 28

    The Challenges AI Poses for Learning How to Write

    In this episode, Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn delve into the role of AI in writing education with Jane Rosenzweig, director of the Harvard College Writing Center. Jane underscores the importance of writing as a process of thinking and warns against the “deskilling” of students because of an overreliance on AI. The conversation explores howContinue reading "The Challenges AI Poses for Learning How to Write"

  3. MAR 16

    Needed: Real Experiences, Real People

    On this episode, Diane and Michael welcome guest Julia Freeland Fisher, a distinguished researcher from the Clayton Christensen Institute, whose work delves into the intersection of AI and education. The conversation explores the potential and challenges AI presents in the educational landscape. Julia shares her insights on the importance of using AI to enhance personalizedContinue reading "Needed: Real Experiences, Real People"

  4. MAR 2

    How AI Could Lead to a Massive Productivity Boost in Education

    In this episode of Class Disrupted, Michael and Diane chat with Siya Raj Purohit, who works on education initiatives at OpenAI, about the transformative potential of AI in education. Siya shares her career journey and how it led her to focus on bridging the gap between education and workforce development. Highlighting the immense value ofContinue reading "How AI Could Lead to a Massive Productivity Boost in Education"

  5. FEB 21

    Why AI Doesn’t Think Like Us

    Techno-optimists have high hopes for how AI will improve learning. But what’s the merit of the “bull case”, and what are the technology’s risks? To think through those questions, Michael and Diane sit down with Ben Riley of Cognitive Resonance, a “think and do” tank dedicated to improving decisions using cognitive science. They evaluate theContinue reading "Why AI Doesn’t Think Like Us"

  6. FEB 6

    Democratizing Access to Expertise: AI in Education

    On this episode, John Bailey, who advises on AI and innovation at a number of organizations, including the American Enterprise Institute, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and more, joins Michael and Diane. They discuss AI’s potential to democratize access to expertise, weigh the costs and benefits of its efficiency-boosting applications, and consider how it will change skillsContinue reading "Democratizing Access to Expertise: AI in Education"

  7. JAN 22

    Our ‘Biases’ About AI

    At the outset of an AI-themed season, our hosts take stock of their prior assumptions, hopes, and concerns about the technology’s applications in education. They dive into where they see it being used to make adjustments to the current educational model and envision how it could be applied to revolutionize learning. Episode transcript:

  8. 12/03/2024

    We’re Back—with Job Moves

    As Diane and Michael launch a sixth season of Class Disrupted, they talk through Michael’s newest book, the bestseller Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career, and map its implications back to K12 schools and students through Diane’s startup, Futre.me. Episode transcript:

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    The coronavirus pandemic disrupted education across the U.S. and changed our assumptions about what it means to go to school. When kids return to the classroom, things won’t be the same. Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn answer questions from parents and talk with educators and leading thinkers about how we can approach teaching and learning differently to better meet the needs of all students.

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      Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
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