In this week of Ed3: Unplugged, Serj Hunt and Scott Meyer discuss the role of AI in education and how it can help teachers become builders.

We explore the four identities of a teacher, beginning with a reporter who regurgitates information and ending with a role model who competes with AI-powered chatbots that can teach students on their own.

We then dive into tools for teachers to use AI to improve their classroom instruction. The first is Nolej.AI, which transcribes and summarizes classroom lectures, creating flashcards and definitions for students to review. The second, Save All AI, enables teachers to create and share flashcards on any subject with their students.

Then we look at how AI could take note-taking to the next level, allowing students to capture ideas and conversations using microphones, which can then be shared and expanded upon. Ultimately, AI in the classroom can free up time for teachers to focus on the humanizing aspects of education, including coaching, social-emotional learning, and career development.

Overall, this conversation provides insight into how AI can be used as a tool for teachers to enhance their instruction, and highlights the importance of bringing humanity back into the classroom.

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Chapters of the episode:

(0:00) Introduction (0:30) Discussion of the role of AI in education (2:00) The different stages of teacher identity (4:00) The importance of teachers becoming lifelong learners (5:30) Tools for teachers, including Save All and Knowledge AI (8:00) Bringing humanity into the classroom (10:00) Conclusion