AI Learning Lab, formerly Inside Outside

Jeff Bailey

Welcome to the AI Learning Lab, your go-to podcast for exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in education. Hosted by Jeff Bailey, an expereince teacher, educational technology specialist, and curriculum and teaching leader, this podcast delves deep into the intersection of AI technology and classroom dynamics. Each episode features insightful discussions on the latest AI tools and applications, practical tips for educators, and thought-provoking conversations with experts in the field.

Episodes

  1. 06/01/2023

    Inside/Outside: How AI Changes the Landscape for Assessment of Learning, Pt 1

    Technology experts around the world are worried about the impact of AI, with some even warning of potential “human extinction” caused by the misuse of AI.  One article even considered AI’s impact to that of a nuclear war. This may be hyperbole to many people, but to the trained educator it becomes abundantly clear that without fundamental change education will be obliterated. Consider this quote from the Harvard senior researcher Chris Dede where he says, “The trick about AI is that to get it, we need to change what we're educating people for because if you educate people for what AI does well, you're just preparing them to lose to AI.” The key is to focus on skills.  The key is to have students show you what they can do with what they learned.  As Dede says, “This raises the bar on human performance.” TIMESTAMPS Introduction [00:00:24] Jeff and John introduce the "Inside Outside" podcast and discuss their goals to explore various topics related to education from multiple perspectives. The impact of AI on education [00:01:18] Jeff and John discuss the impact of AI on education and the changes that schools must make to survive the AI revolution. Adapting education to AI [00:07:30] Jeff talks about the need to change the way people are educated to adapt to the changes brought about by AI, and how educating people for what AI does will only teach them to lose to AI. AI creating tests [00:08:43] Jeff and John discuss how AI can create tests and how this can free up time for teachers to do other things. They question why schools are still teaching kids to do tasks that AI can do. Resistance to change in education [00:09:21] Jeff talks about the difficulty of getting teachers to change their assessment methods and how schools that resist change will be left behind. The need for education to change [00:13:57] Jeff and John discuss how AI is changing the job market and how education needs to change to focus on judging people by their performance and what they can do with their knowledge. Depth of Knowledge and Bloom's Taxonomy [00:14:58] Discussion on the levels of learning and how traditional education needs to adapt to the technology age. Relationship Building in Education [00:16:48] The importance of relationship building in the real world and how it should be prioritized in education. Formative and Summative Assessment [00:19:50] Explanation of formative and summative assessment and how they are used in education. Assessment Changes [00:22:24] Jeff and John discuss the fundamental changes that need to happen with assessment, including the shift to assessing students all along and the need to teach executive functioning. New Modes of Assessment [00:27:11] Jeff and John talk about the need to develop different modes of assessment and build capacity with teachers and students to use technology. Next Episode Preview [00:29:28] Jeff and John preview the next episode, where they will discuss different types of assessment and how they can be game changers.

  2. 03/28/2023

    Inside Outside: "Revolutionizing Education: The Impact of AI in the Classroom"

    In this podcast episode, the hosts and guest, Ryan Scheetz, discuss the impact of AI on education. They explore the potential benefits of AI, such as easier access to information and the ability to synthesize complex concepts, but also acknowledge the fear among teachers about the potential lack of learning that could occur with the use of AI. Ryan shares his experience using AI in the classroom, and Jeff and John discuss the website Futurepedia, which is an encyclopedia of all the AI tools available. They encourage listeners to learn how to use AI and use it to their advantage while also emphasizing the importance of good teaching strategies and ensuring that learning is still occurring. **Introduction [00:00:00]** Jeff and John introduce the podcast and its purpose. **Guest Introduction [00:00:48]** Ryan Scheetz, a teacher from Coldwater High School, is introduced as the guest for the episode. **Background and Relevance of AI [00:01:50]** Jeff explains why he invited Ryan to the podcast and how he learned about Ryan's interest in AI. Ryan talks about the impact of calculators on calculation skills and how it affects teaching. **Teaching Basic Math Skills [00:03:46]** Jeff and Ryan discuss the pressure to teach standards and how it affects teaching basic math skills. **Ryan's Background and Entry into Education [00:05:19]** Ryan talks about his background and how he got into teaching. **Impact of AI on Education [00:06:33]** Jeff and Ryan discuss the potential impact of AI on traditional classrooms and education as a whole. **Impact of AI on Education [00:07:11]** Discussion on the potential impact of AI on education, including the ability to access information and the need to find a balance between AI and traditional teaching methods. **Switching Focus to Learning [00:08:03]** The need to switch the focus of education from work to learning, and the potential for AI to take away some of the work. **Teacher Reactions to AI [00:10:00]** Initial fear and reluctance from some teachers to embrace AI in the classroom, and the need to find a balance between AI and traditional teaching methods. **Good Teaching Strategies [00:11:32]** The importance of good teaching strategies in combating the potential negative effects of AI, and the need to focus on the process of learning rather than just the final product. **Exploring the Potential of AI [00:13:02]** Discussion on the potential of AI to help with organization and creativity, and the need to embrace AI in a realistic and ethical way. **Using AI to create performance tasks [00:15:20]** Ryan Scheetz talks about using AI to create individual questions for students to perform tasks on soccer and music. **The benefits of using AI in education [00:15:52]** Jeff Bailey discusses how AI can save teachers time and effort in creating prompts and questions for teaching. **The importance of standards in education [00:17:17]** Jeff Bailey and Ryan Scheetz discuss the importance of standards in education and how AI can help anchor education. **Concerns about the impact of AI on mental health [00:20:35]** Ryan Scheetz expresses concerns about the potential impact of AI on mental health and the need to be careful in its use. **AI Tools [00:23:10]** Jeff introduces Future PIA, an encyclopedia of AI tools, and John shares his experience using it to improve his podcast audio quality. **Google's Bard [00:24:30]** John and Jeff discuss Google's new generative AI tool, Bard, and the potential of AI to bring ideas to life. **Encouraging AI Exploration [00:25:52]** Jeff encourages teachers and anyone interested to explore AI tools and imagine how they can change daily activities for the better.

About

Welcome to the AI Learning Lab, your go-to podcast for exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in education. Hosted by Jeff Bailey, an expereince teacher, educational technology specialist, and curriculum and teaching leader, this podcast delves deep into the intersection of AI technology and classroom dynamics. Each episode features insightful discussions on the latest AI tools and applications, practical tips for educators, and thought-provoking conversations with experts in the field.