Class Disrupted

Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn

with Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn

  1. SEP 25

    Class Disrupted Returns with More Questions About AI

    Class Disrupted is back for season 7! In this kickoff episode, Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn reconnected after the summer to reflect on how artificial intelligence is shaping the education landscape. They discussed lingering skepticism about AI’s current use in schools and shared their evolving feelings about the technology. The hosts described their plans forContinue reading "Class Disrupted Returns with More Questions About AI"

  2. MAY 24

    Artificial Intelligence in Human Learning: Risks, Opportunities, and What’s Next

    In this end-of-season episode, Michael and Diane come together in person to reflect on the arc of their AI-focused sixth season. They discuss key themes and takeaways, including the enduring importance of foundational knowledge, skepticism around the speed and impact of AI-driven change within traditional schools, and how transformative innovation is more likely to emergeContinue reading "Artificial Intelligence in Human Learning: Risks, Opportunities, and What’s Next"

  3. MAY 14

    Processing AI in Education Out Loud

    Diane and Michael talk through what they’ve learned from their recent miniseries on AI in education. They discuss how AI offers unprecedented access to expertise, but also highlight concerns about its effectiveness for young learners. Throughout, Diane and Michael grapple with skepticism, optimism, and the practical challenges of embedding AI in educational systems, all whileContinue reading "Processing AI in Education Out Loud"

  4. APR 15

    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"

  5. 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"

  6. 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"

  7. 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"

  8. 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"

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with Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn

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  • Creator
    Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022
  • Show Website
    Class Disrupted

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