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The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu | Ep. 20

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In this special summer episode of ChatEDU (The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu), Matt and Liz explore potential futures for AI in education using a forecasting prompt from Professor Ethan Mollick.

First, Matt and Liz introduce the episode concept, explaining how they’ll use Professor Mollick's "Four Futures" AI scenarios to make predictions about various educational topics. Then they dig into the forecasting on topics including:

  1. Universal translators implanted in earlobes
    • Potential for real-time translation across languages

    • Possibility of animal or even alien language translation

    • Timeline estimates for development

  1. AI in early learning environments

    • Interactive storytelling and personalized tutoring

    • Potential for AI playmates and emotional intelligence

    • Concerns about over-reliance on AI and human teacher roles

  2. AI addressing or exacerbating educational inequities

    • Potential for free AI tutoring and leveling the playing field

    • Risks of widening gaps between well-funded and under-resourced schools

    • AGI's potential to revolutionize education access (with caveats)

  3. AI influence on student creativity and project-based learning

    • AI as a brainstorming and project management tool

    • Concerns about balancing AI assistance with original thinking

    • Potential for immersive simulations and personalized mentorship

  4. AI-generated excuses for late homework (a lighthearted exploration)

    • Increasingly sophisticated and personalized excuses

    • Ethical concerns and the importance of honesty

The hosts discuss the implications of these scenarios, balancing excitement for potential benefits with awareness of risks and ethical considerations.

Have a question or comment? Please email Matt and Liz at [email protected]

Related Links:

  • Professor Ethan Mollick's "Four Futures" AI Forecasting Prompt: skills21.org/prompts (See Leadership)
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In this special summer episode of ChatEDU (The Predication Show - Forecasting AI in Edu), Matt and Liz explore potential futures for AI in education using a forecasting prompt from Professor Ethan Mollick.

First, Matt and Liz introduce the episode concept, explaining how they’ll use Professor Mollick's "Four Futures" AI scenarios to make predictions about various educational topics. Then they dig into the forecasting on topics including:

  1. Universal translators implanted in earlobes
    • Potential for real-time translation across languages

    • Possibility of animal or even alien language translation

    • Timeline estimates for development

  1. AI in early learning environments

    • Interactive storytelling and personalized tutoring

    • Potential for AI playmates and emotional intelligence

    • Concerns about over-reliance on AI and human teacher roles

  2. AI addressing or exacerbating educational inequities

    • Potential for free AI tutoring and leveling the playing field

    • Risks of widening gaps between well-funded and under-resourced schools

    • AGI's potential to revolutionize education access (with caveats)

  3. AI influence on student creativity and project-based learning

    • AI as a brainstorming and project management tool

    • Concerns about balancing AI assistance with original thinking

    • Potential for immersive simulations and personalized mentorship

  4. AI-generated excuses for late homework (a lighthearted exploration)

    • Increasingly sophisticated and personalized excuses

    • Ethical concerns and the importance of honesty

The hosts discuss the implications of these scenarios, balancing excitement for potential benefits with awareness of risks and ethical considerations.

Have a question or comment? Please email Matt and Liz at [email protected]

Related Links:

  • Professor Ethan Mollick's "Four Futures" AI Forecasting Prompt: skills21.org/prompts (See Leadership)
  continue reading

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