Where is AI's place in early years?...Joshua Barr and Angelica Celinska critically discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in early years, specifically for observing children. They question whether AI can act as the 3rd teacher in the classroom, and also as a digital colleague for educators.
The discussion centres around the opportunities of AI, many of which are still untapped in education, but also the need to use AI as an aid to teaching, rather than replacing the teacher - AI is a great addition to teaching, but we must view AI through a critical lens.
Joshua and Angelica further discuss the scripted vs the unscripted classroom - likening AI to educational frameworks.
Episode breakdown:
02:20 - Where is AI's place in early years?
04:30 - Using AI for observations
05:25 - Is AI the 3rd teacher in the classroom?
06:35 - Using AI to support the educator
10:40 - Using AI critically
13:40 - Is technology replacing the teacher?
19:00 - Having a conversation with AI
22:20 - Is the use of AI similar to using educational frameworks?
25:52 - Looking at things from different perspectives with the use of AI
27:50 - AI for CPD and as a 'critical friend'
30:22 - Generating new ideas with AI
32:18 - Getting started with AI
Take a look at Joshua's article with examples of how he uses AI for observations: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com
