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aiEDU StudiosJohn Marble: Embracing neurodivergence in the workplaceWhat if the very traits that society labels as a "disability" are actually your greatest strengths? In this week's episode of aiEDU Studios, John Marble (author of Neurodiversity for Dummies and Autism for Dummies) takes us on a remarkable journey from his early days making White House beer runs to becoming a respected neurodiversity advocate and thought leader. John's story begins unexpectedly when, as a community college student, he volunteered during Al Gore's debate prep, which led to a White House internship and eventually a career in politics and innovation. But the most p...2025-07-311h 29aiEDU StudiosPeter Gault: Writing as a superpower"When you can write out your own ideas, explain your thinking, build an argument and use evidence to support it – that's an incredibly valuable skill for kids." In this week's episode, we spoke with Peter Gault of Quill.org about the evolving relationship between AI and education. Peter shares how Quill transitioned from basic natural language processing (NLP) to sophisticated language models, making a strategic decision to rebuild their platform on generative AI despite having invested years developing their NLP models. The result? A more powerful tool that helps students develop critical writing and thinking sk...2025-07-241h 21aiEDU StudiosIsabelle Hau: Relational intelligence in an AI-driven worldWhat makes us uniquely human in the age of AI? According to Isabelle Hau, (Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning) it's our ability to form meaningful relationships — a feat she calls "relational intelligence." Our conversation with Isabelle explores how education systems need to evolve past measuring success through grades and test scores, and instead toward fostering the human connections that will matter more in an AI-powered world. Drawing from her forthcoming book Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education, Isabelle makes a compelling ca...2025-07-1745 minaiEDU StudiosRoy Bahat: 'Learning' and 'doing' should no longer be separateWhat if everything you've been told about AI and the future of work is wrong? In this episode with Bloomberg Beta head Roy Bahat, we dive deep into why employment predictions fail, how AI is reshaping career paths, and why becoming "the CIO of your own life" might be the most valuable skill for navigating our technological future. Roy has been investing in AI since 2014 and teaches at UC Berkeley's business school – and he is skeptical of conventional wisdom about how AI will impact jobs. Contrary to early predictions that focused on automation of lo...2025-07-1043 min
Mission Matters Innovation with Adam TorresPreparing Students for an AI Future: Alex Kotran on Education and Economic ReadinessIn this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Alex Kotran, CEO & Founder of The AI Education Project (aiEDU). Together, they discuss how K–12 education must adapt to equip students with real-world AI readiness—not just literacy—and why that distinction matters now more than ever.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the conference.
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Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam TorresPreparing Students for an AI Future: Alex Kotran on Education and Economic ReadinessIn this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Alex Kotran, CEO & Founder of The AI Education Project (aiEDU). Together, they discuss how K–12 education must adapt to equip students with real-world AI readiness—not just literacy—and why that distinction matters now more than ever.
This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the conference.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
Apply to be a guest on our p...2025-07-0814 minaiEDU StudiosChike Aguh: People and AI can collaborate to solve problemsWhat does the future of work and education look like when AI can accomplish in a few months what electricity took 80 years to achieve? Chike Aguh (senior advisor at Harvard University's Project on Workforce) takes us through technological revolutions of the past and present, highlighting what makes generative AI fundamentally different – namely, its unprecedented speed of deployment and the fact that even its creators cannot fully predict its capabilities. Drawing from his experience as a 2nd grade teacher in New York, Chike offers practical visions of how AI can transform education not by rep...2025-06-261h 18aiEDU StudiosGavin Purcell: AI vs. the entertainment industryAI is shifting the ground beneath our feet. In this week's episode with Emmy-winning TV producer Gavin Purcell, we explore how AI differs fundamentally from previous tech trends like crypto, blockchain, and the metaverse. Drawing from his unique perspective in traditional Hollywood and cutting-edge tech, Gavin explains how reasoning models represent a quantum leap beyond simple prompt engineering toward truly intuitive human-machine interaction. The conversation turns particularly fascinating when exploring creative industries, where Gavin introduces the concept of "micro-studios" – small teams using AI to produce content that previously required hundreds of pr...2025-06-121h 36aiEDU StudiosShawna Young: Investing in overlooked foundersWhat happens when we invest in entrepreneurs who've been overlooked by traditional venture capital? Shawna Young, CEO of Camelback Ventures, has dedicated her career to answering that question by giving transformative support to founders from underrepresented communities. In our wide-ranging conversation, Shawna chronicles her journey from AP science teacher in North Carolina to leader of an organization that has invested in 180+ founders across the country – not just in Silicon Valley. Her personal story illustrates Camelback Ventures' mission to identify brilliant entrepreneurs who are solving problems in their own overlooked communities. Camelback's appr...2025-06-051h 25aiEDU StudiosGreg Toppo: The promise and perils of AI in schoolsWhat makes AI different from previous waves of education technology? Greg Toppo, education reporter at The 74, joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping education from the classroom to district leadership. Drawing from his extensive journalism career and time as a teacher, Greg brings a measured perspective to the AI revolution that's sweeping through schools right now. The conversation dives into the landmark Massachusetts court case, where a student challenged academic cheating accusations after using ChatGPT on a history assignment. Rather than viewing this as simply a policy failure, Greg frames it as a...2025-05-291h 33aiEDU StudiosKhushali Narechania: K-12 education in the age of AIHow can K-12 education adapt to AI? In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with aiEDU's Director of Learning (and former high school math teacher) Khushali Narechania to explore how AI can be leveraged to benefit students in the classroom. Khushali shares how educators are navigating the tensions between embracing new technology and preserving authentic learning experiences. "The age of the take-home essay is dead," but that doesn't diminish the importance of writing skills – instead, it shows how classroom time will become even more valuable as a space where students can be ta...2025-05-221h 03aiEDU StudiosKumar Garg: How philanthropy can fuel scientific innovationWhat if we reimagined philanthropy not as a slow, bureaucratic process but as a dynamic engine for innovation? Kumar Garg, founder of Renaissance Philanthropy and former White House advisor, offers a compelling vision for how philanthropic capital can flow more effectively toward solving the world's biggest challenges. Drawing from eight years of experience in the Obama White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) and his subsequent work with Eric Schmidt, Kumar says there's a fundamental disconnect in how philanthropy approaches edge-case science and technology. Through fascinating stories, (Ranging from the ea...2025-05-151h 50aiEDU StudiosZarek Drozda: Every high school student should be data-literateWhat do K-12 students need to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by AI? Zarek Drozda, executive director of Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E), believes data literacy must become as fundamental as reading literacy – and he's building a movement to make it happen. Inspired by a viral Freakonomics podcast that questioned outdated math curricula, DS4E has grown from operating in one state to 29 states in just four years. Their approach isn't about creating an entirely new subject – it's about intelligently integrating data literacy into existing courses in ways that feel relevant and enga...2025-05-151h 36
Everyday Anarchism152. Why Billionaires Love AI -- Brian MerchantBrian Merchant, author of the newsletter Blood in the Machine, returns to the show to talk about the newsletter, ai, tech oligarchs, the neoliberal "abundance" agenda, jobs, and pretty much everything else you want to know about the terrible, horrible, no good collusion between Trump, Tech billionaires, and ai. Fight the tech billionaires. Support Blood in the Machine!https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/ You can also check out Brian's previous appearance on his book about the luddites - also called Blood in the Machine: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a05a3ed4-471c-4224-9ac6...2025-04-161h 05
AmpED to 11Closing the AI Literacy Gap: A Conversation with Alex KotranIn this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Alex Kotran, CEO & Co-founder of the AI Education Project (AIEDU), to tackle a pressing issue: the AI literacy gap in schools and what it means for the next generation.
Most students graduate without a basic understanding of how AI works—even as it influences job markets, decision-making, and daily life. Meanwhile, many teachers feel unprepared to integrate AI into the classroom, and underserved communities risk being left even further behind....2025-03-0356 min
Computer Says MaybeDEI: the final season + Alex Kotran on the Future of EducationWe have a special episode for you this week: we brought in Hanna Mccloskey and Rubie Clarke from Fearless Futures to talk about the recent announcement from Mark Zuckerberg which signalled, very strongly, that he doesn’t care about marginalised groups on his platforms — or within the company itself.We hear from Rubie and Hanna in the first half of the episode — and they will be back with us over the next couple of weeks for a two-parter on DEI! The rest of the episode will feature Alex Kotran discussing the future of Education.What does t...2025-01-1753 min
Rebel Educator®122: Navigating AI's Role in Modern Education with Brett RoerStep into the exciting world of AI in education with an inspiring conversation that breaks down barriers and reimagines learning for the digital age. Join us as my guest and I, Brett Roer, explore how students and educators are navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence, turning potential fears into powerful learning opportunities. From innovative classroom applications to personalized learning experiences, this episode explores how AI can be a bridge to more engaging, individualized, and empowering education.Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that will challenge your perception of AI i...2024-12-1036 min
EpNex: Education 360Leadership in Education: Bridging the Digital Divide with AI | Brett RoerIn this episode of EpNex Education 360, Melody Su sits down with Brett Roer, a leader in AI literacy and education advocacy, to explore the pivotal role of AI in reshaping K-12 learning. Brett shares his journey from classroom teacher to AI education advocate, offering a unique perspective on the importance of strong leadership, equitable implementation, and educator training in adopting AI effectively. Together, they discuss critical issues like the digital divide and how AI could either bridge or widen it, depending on how schools approach technology integration.
Brett also shares impactful stories, including how students reimagined AI a...2024-10-2939 min
School MeAI in EducationMentioned in this episode:Report of the NEA Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in EducationHuman-Centered Artificial Intelligence in SchoolsaiEDU
2024-10-1635 min
EdTech Half A MinuteUNESCO AI Competency Framework for TeachersEdTech #376 UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers
https://millenniumedu.org/aiedu_unesco_aicft/2024-09-1702 min
EdTech IntroUNESCO AI Competency Framework for TeachersEdTech #376 UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers
https://millenniumedu.org/aiedu_unesco_aicft/2024-09-1702 minEdTech Half a MinuteUNESCO AI Competency Framework for TeachersEdTech #376 UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers
https://millenniumedu.org/aiedu_unesco_aicft/2024-09-1702 min
EdTech Half A MinuteEdTech #376 UNESCO AI Competency Framework for TeachersEdTech #376 UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers https://millenniumedu.org/aiedu_unesco_aicft/2024-09-1702 min
Learning Can’t WaitAlex Kotran | aiEDU, AI in Education, EdTech, AI LiteracyIn this episode of the Learning Can't Wait podcast, our host Hayley Spira-Bauer chats with Alex Kotran, co-founder of aiEDU, about the current AI hype cycle in education. Alex discusses why we may be both overhyping and underhyping AI, the expected slow progress in the next three years, and the potential breakthroughs over the next eight.
He highlights the risks of AI replacing human jobs and stresses the need for adaptability and resilience in education. Alex also shares practical advice for educators on integrating AI literacy into their classrooms, focusing on effective use rather than expertise.
2024-09-1735 min
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration MindsetEDT108 Molly Klodor, Academic Honesty in the Age of Ubiquitous AIMolly Klodor joins the show to talk about encouraging and ensuring academic honesty in an educational ecosystem that includes AI. We’ll talk about MagicSchool, Google Arts & Culture, Google Applied Digital Skills Lessons, aiEDU, Code.org, SchoolAI, Brisk, DraftBack, TurnItIn, AI detectors, and more! And you’re not going to want to miss the strategies for implementation that she suggests for different grade levels. #EduDuctTape Episode 108 Today's Sponsor - VIZOR - vizor.cloud/jake Share With the Duct Tapers! Padlet - EduDuctTape.com/Padlet SpeakPipe - EduDuctTape.com/SpeakPipe SoapBox Moment - “Great Pr...2024-08-011h 04
Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For TeachersaiEDUIn today’s episode, we'll explore the free student and teacher resources about artificial intelligence available on the aiEDU website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.2024-07-3008 min