The Culture Compute Podcast

Show Notes: In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast, host Sai Gattupalli, Ph. D. is joined by Dr. Leslie Gruis, a mathematician, privacy expert, and former NSA intelligence officer, to explore the critical intersection of privacy, national security, and education in our digital age. Together, they discuss: The evolution of privacy rights in America and their connection to democratic freedom...

Hello listeners! In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast , I reflect from the Du Bois Library at UMass Amherst on the evolving landscape of educational technologies—specifically how synthetic data, on-device AI, and school phone policies are reshaping learning in real-time. We explore: The promise of synthetic educational data for privacy and scale. How students respond to AI-generated vs....

In this episode of the Culture Compute Podcast: Learning in the Digital Age, I, Sai Gattupalli from the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, review my personal notes from three recent, peer-reviewed research papers that are reshaping our understanding of educational technology. These studies—published in the British Journal of Educational Technology, Learn...

Show Notes: In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast , host Sai Gattupalli is joined by Dr. Dwayne Wood , an educator, instructional designer, and veteran at National University , to explore the evolving role of Generative AI in academic curriculum and instructional design . Together, they discuss: The transformative impact of AI on K-12 and higher education Strategies for implementing multi...

Welcome to The Culture Compute Podcast ! In this episode, I, Sai Gattupalli, explore the fascinating research surrounding generative AI, focusing on its effects on learning motivation , self-regulated learning processes , and performance outcomes . Specifically, I review the 2024 paper "Beware of Metacognitive Laziness" by Fan et al., which introduces the critical concept of metacognitive laziness...

Show Notes: In this episode, Sai Gattupalli explores a compelling study published in Nature Human Behaviour on the role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in education. Joined by insights from researchers at Monash University, the Technical University of Munich, and the University of Luxembourg, we examine the future-forward implications of GenAI for human learning, focusing on AI liter...

Show Notes: In this episode, Dr. Aaron Tillman, Associate Director of the Writing Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses the evolution of writing instruction in the digital age. We explore: The intersection of traditional writing and digital literacy Flexible and inclusive course design in higher education The role of AI in writing education The importance of multimodal comp...

Episode Overview: In this episode, host Sai Gattupalli explores a recent systematic review on pedagogical agent design for K-12 education, published in Computers & Education. The study, conducted by Zhang et al., offers crucial insights into the effectiveness and future directions of digital tutors in educational technology. Key Points Discussed: Introduction to pedagogical agents and their ro...

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Culture Compute podcast! We're thrilled to have a special guest today, Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust is not only a leading expert in the field but also my PhD advisor. Her insights on AI ethics in education are invaluable as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Guest: Dr. Tor...

Show Notes In this episode, host Sai Gattupalli explores the future of AI in education, discussing a recent paper by Dr. Mutlu Cukurova on hybrid intelligence in educational contexts, published in the British Journal of Educational Technology in August 2024. APA reference below. Episode Highlights: Congratulations to students from Zilla Parishad High School in Bhiknoor, India, for their STEM fair...

This episode delves into the concept of learning disabilities and neurodiversity in learning sciences, challenging traditional perspectives. The discussion covers the impact of various learning disabilities on education, strategies for creating inclusive learning environments, and the role of technology, particularly AI and voice-enabled tools, in supporting diverse learners. Key Topics: Understan...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Culture Compute podcast, we explore recent research on educational technology and its implications for teachers and students: Educational App Selection: I discuss a study examining how user ratings and app store rankings influence educators' selection of educational apps. The research reveals surprising preferences and biases in the app selection process. Gam...

In this episode, we explore two groundbreaking studies reshaping our understanding of education in the digital age. We dive into the world of quantum information science, examining how complex topics can be effectively taught online to high school educators. What strategies make virtual professional development successful, even for advanced scientific concepts? We also challenge long-held stereoty...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Culture Compute podcast, we explore two studies from the fields of neuroscience, math education, and education technology. Joined by special guest Will Lee from the UMass Amherst Computer Science department, who is a PhD graduate student by day and a software engineer by night, we delve into fascinating research on the neural origins of creativity and innovative...

Show Notes: Join host Sai Gattupalli for a special edition of the Culture Compute podcast as we explore the fundamental concepts of culture and its profound impact on learning and technology in the AI era. In this deep dive, we unpack how anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists define culture, examine its key components, and understand why cultural intelligence is crucial in our interconn...

In this episode, we explore two groundbreaking studies that highlight the evolving nature of learning and assessment in the era of AI. We discuss how eye-tracking technology is revolutionizing mathematics education and the implications of AI-generated exam answers going undetected by human markers. Announcements about upcoming presentations at the MassCUE Fall Conference 2024 Updates on the Upward...

In this episode of The Culture Compute podcast, we dive deep into the groundbreaking work of Richard E. Mayer and his Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML). Discover how our brains process information in the digital age and what it means for the future of education. Key topics covered: Introduction to Richard E. Mayer and his contributions to educational psychology The three core assumpti...

In this episode, we explore diverse aspects of digital learning, from AI-powered self-regulated learning to the impact of screen time on children. We examine how community radio builds networks and the potential of ChatGPT in essay scoring. Join us as we unpack these cutting-edge studies and their implications for culture and education in the digital age. Papers reviewed: Ng, D. T. K., Tan, C. W.,...