The Bot Brothers: AI for Educators

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns talk with Bob Miller, a former Buddhist monk and translator specializing in ancient Buddhist texts. The show not only discusses Buddhism and Bob's experiences but also the art of translation. What goes into translating Tibetan and Sanskrit into English? How does a human do this? Moreover, how would AI do this? And what would AI miss? Today's show is about language, thoug...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns welcome Jane Rosenzweig, director of the Harvard College Writing Center. Jane, an experienced educator and writer, delves deep into the implications of using AI in educational settings. Jane discusses her initial skepticism and gradual exploration of AI tools. She talks about an op-ed she wrote just prior to the release of ChatGPT, which foreshadowed the current di...

In this episode of The Bot Brothers: AI for Educators, hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns engage with veteran social studies teacher Peter Paccone to discuss the transformative effects of AI on teaching methodologies, particularly in the context of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Key themes explored include the adaptation of AP exam rubrics to accommodate the complexities of AI integration in educa...

In this episode of "AI for Educators," the hosts, Pat and Mike, discuss their experience with Ray Naylor, a well-regarded science fiction author known for his book "The Mountain and the Sea," and his latest work, "The Tusks of Extinction." Ray, who also serves as a Foreign Service Officer, shares insights from his diverse global experiences and his perspective on AI, cybernetics, and large languag...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns are back after an unplanned hiatus. In this episode the hosts discuss many things effed up, including the F word, the rapid and continuous changes brought about by AI and how that can feel effed up. This show focuses first on Pat's hiatus, shifts to the F word, then gets in depth with personalized GPts that OpenAI released in mid-November. Mike and Pat narrate some examp...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns welcome Distinguished Professor Lauren Goodlad of CriticalAI to discuss AI, AI hype, and Critical Thinking in a time of AI. Although Professor Goodlad respects those working in AI, she also offers critical insight into problematic AI industry claims and emphasizes the lack of ethical oversight or ethical planning in the AI industry. This episode offers context and...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns talk with Anna Mills about her work with OpenAI, college writing, students, education, plagiarism and policy. Anna Mills is an experienced college writing instructor and the the author of an Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook, How Arguments Work: A Guide to Writing and Analyzing Texts in College , Additionally, Anna is one of the leading voices in the discuss...

In this episode, Mike Pearson and Pat Burns talk with Eric Kean, creator of MyEssayFeedback.ai , which is a website designed to provide feedback on student essays in order to help them to develop their writing and critical thinking skills. The tool's design offers features for instructors to customize feedback, monitor student progress, and guide essay direction. The discussion also touches upon d...

In this episode of the Bot Brothers AI for Educators , hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns discuss practical strategies for educators as they navigate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom. With the new school year underway, they delve into 5 key considerations for teachers. The hosts encourage educators to embrace the evolving landscape of AI in education, approaching it...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns have a conversation with high school Department Chair Dr. Lauren Katzman (PhD) on a variety of topics, ranging from educators' varying perspectives on AI, the challenges of defining plagiarism in the AI era, and the potential of AI in streamlining administrative tasks, and developing school policies for AI. The conversation later delves into specific areas like sen...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns meet with founder of Gruvy Education, William Grube, who is currently working on a Masters of Computer Science degree at North Dakota State. Grube discusses the workshops he has given to over 30 schools where he educates teachers about AI and cybersecurity. The conversation also covers the need for teachers to understand evolving technologies, the importance of uti...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns talk with Eduaide.ai co-founder and middle school teacher, Thomas Thompson on how AI technology can revolutionize education by reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and providing personalized learning experiences. Thompson emphasizes the importance of democratizing access to educational resources, especially for financially disadvantaged teachers. Eduaide.ai is a user-fr...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns speak with David Miller, an industrial designer in San Francisco who has over a decade of experience designing products for tech companies. David has seen firsthand how AI tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT have transformed the creative process. But he believes human designers, artists and creators still have an irreplaceable role to play. David argues that if we teach de...

Hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns listen as Middle school social studies teacher Dan Jones discusses his passion for the flipped classroom approach to teaching and his innovative use of AI, inspired by his students' projects and the popular streaming platform Netflix. Jones transformed his curriculum, creating a system where students click on their classwork like one does their Netflix account. His...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns discuss design and AI with architect, designer, and educator Trudy Watt. Trudy's interests in transdisciplinary collaboration, compassion in design, and practical work in architecture underscore the radical possibilities of unleashing AI in the classroom. How might AI impact learning, students, and education? What role does the design of AI play in its impact on humans w...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns are joined by Geoff Schmit, First Robotics Mentor and Computer Scientist. Geoff and the hosts discuss software engineering, teaching, the world of computer science and the importance of diverse backgrounds in development. Geoff sheds light on the evolution of programming languages and frameworks, highlighting their role in simplifying coding tasks and fostering critical...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns discuss AI in language learning with Leigh Murrell, a Spanish teacher from San Diego, CA. They explore the differences between AI integration in English and foreign language classrooms, the impact of AI on teaching, and the role of educators in guiding students to effectively use AI tools. The conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of AI tools like ChatGPT,...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns are joined by distinguished guests Jack Haynes, a linguist and EL professor, and Sarah Quirk, an English and writing professor. Together, they posit and offer answers to many of the big questions that LLMs and AI bring into the profession of Education: How do emotional reactions to AI in education, such as fear and concerns about plagiarism, impact the adoption and imple...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns are joined by Stephanie Beck, a librarian and educator, for an exploratory conversation about AI in education, focusing on ChatGPT. We discuss potential benefits, ethical considerations, and possible risks in the realm of information literacy, equity, inclusivity, and critical thinking. Stephanie highlights the vital role librarians play in navigating information and add...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns find themselves stunned by the dramatic and constant changing AI landscape. AutoGPT is the newest and latest transformational AI technology that is creating waves. Join Mike and Pat as they consider this new landscape and discuss its implications. The hosts also discuss Sudowrite, an AI program for fiction writers and the ramifications on creative writing and art. Sudowr...

In this episode, hosts Mike Pearson and Pat Burns are joined by Katie Trowbridge from Curiosity 2 Create , a startup non-profit organization dedicated to helping teachers infuse creative thinking, critical thinking, curiosity, and communication skills into their curriculum. As a long-time teacher and expert in AI education, Katie shares her insights on innovative teaching strategies and the use of...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns discuss prompt engineering and how it can revolutionize the way educators approach curriculum design. Discover how prompt engineering works, its importance in eliciting specific outputs from ChatGPT, and how it allows educators to individualize instruction for students. Mike and Pat also share real world examples of how prompt engineering has been used effectively in the...

Welcome to an exciting minibot episode of The Bot Brothers: AI for Education, where we dive into bite-sized discussions about AI and its impact on education. In this minibot, our speaker, veteran English teacher Mike Pearson, explores a fascinating question: Is ChatGPT Thinking? Topics covered in this minibot episode: Large Language Model Training and How They Work a. Introduction to the concept o...

Mike Pearson and Pat Burns tackle the fears and concerns surrounding the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT in education. They discuss the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into grading and feedback processes, as well as the importance of staying informed and adapting to the rapid advancements in AI technology. Join Mike and Pat as they explore thes...

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Mike Pearson and Pat Burns dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential in education. From generating content to enhancing communication, we explore the role of ChatGPT as a teaching assistant while addressing concerns, limitations, and the continued need for human judgment and interaction in the learning proce...