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Learning Curve

Jeff Young
Artificial Intelligence
Higher Education
Generative AI
AI Tools
Education Technology
Education
AI In Education
AI In Automotive Education
Student Engagement
Eliana Dollar-Simmons
Demographic Cliff
Hands-On Learning
Rebecca Winthrop
Brookings Institution
High School Disengagement
Dual Enrollment
Bryan Alexander's Book
Ethics Of AI
Vocational Education
Automotive Diagnostics

What does it mean to teach and learn in the age of generative AI? Join host Jeff Young as he talks with educators, tech leaders and students, aiming to cut through the hype and inform a conversation about how education can adapt to AI — and about what kinds of learning need protecting amid the AI gold rush.

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In the past few months new AI tools known as “Agentic AI” have emerged. These new browsers let users deploy AI assistants that can surf the web on their behalf. While they were designed to do things like book airline tickets or schedule meetings, stu... more

Matt Boudinot’s AI explainer videos and his Auto Service Soft Skills Garage.

A super-short version of this episode that ran on APM’s Marketplace.

"The Best of Car Talk: Some Noises Are Better Than Others,” on NPR.

"1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has," NPR. 

“How many hours does it take to make a friend?,” research by this week’s guest Jeff Hall.

“Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens,”... more

“Editorial: AI-proof the Core Curriculum The Core Curriculum is an essential part of a Catholic education that must be saved from AI,” in The Observer, the student newspaper at Notre Dame.

LinkedIn post by David Griffith about the student newspaper ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Hall
Professor at the University of Kansas and an expert in relationships and technology
University of Kansas
Episode: Why Do So Many Students Have AI Friends?
Redmond Bernhold
Opinion editor for Notre Dame's student newspaper, The Observer, and a senior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in journalism.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Can Colleges ‘AI-Proof’ the Core Curriculum?
David Griffith
Professor of English at Notre Dame and commentator on the importance of maintaining educational quality in higher education.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Can Colleges ‘AI-Proof’ the Core Curriculum?
Mark McCready
Co-chair of the core curriculum in undergraduate education at Notre Dame and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Can Colleges ‘AI-Proof’ the Core Curriculum?
Bryan Alexander
Futurist and senior scholar at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: How Does AI Fit Into Broader Disruptions to Higher Ed?
Rob MacLeod
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Internal Medicine
University of Utah
Episode: Can AI Avatars Make Class Time More Human?
Derek Brough
Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
University of Virginia
Episode: Can AI Avatars Make Class Time More Human?
Muke Akume
Sophomore at Duke, involved in AI projects and education.
Duke University
Episode: Should Colleges Provide AI Tools?
Rebecca Winthrop
Researcher focusing on student engagement and author of The Disengaged Teen
Brookings Institution
Episode: Will AI Bring More Student Disengagement?

Host

Jeff Young
Host of conversations about teaching and learning in the age of generative AI, aiming to explore complex educational challenges.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • A pod about AI that actually might help!

    Thoughtful and critical and realistic perspectives on AI and higher education. Love it and really appreciate the host and his hard work here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ckernahan1
    United States15 days ago
  • Matt Wright

    Very nice cool new podcast! I listened to my first one because of FutureU and I was very happy that I did it. I look forward to adding this to my repertoire of podcasts for my commute home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wrightphyshop
    United States2 months ago
  • So welcome and timely in a critical moment

    This topic has exploded in our universities and we need inquiry and many perspectives to make the most—and avoid the worst—of this exciting technology. For good, or bad, this technology will disrupt in profound ways and I welcome your approach to trying sort it out and help us all learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rsmacleod
    United States4 months ago
  • Provocative and Thoughtful

    Loved the first episode and the challenging discussion. It spoke on a level that is easily understood but yet compelling with its references to science.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarlKoz
    United States4 months ago

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Many reviews commend the thoughtful balance of critical perspectives and practical insights regarding AI in educational contexts.
The discussions are regarded as insightful, combining personal experiences with broader educational discussions.
Listeners appreciate the timely exploration of AI's impact on education during an important transitional period.

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Is Your Mechanic Using AI?
Q: How do you feel about AI being involved with both teaching and mechanics?
Most students welcome it for its efficiency and assistance in diagnostics, but some express a bias against it, valuing traditional hands-on learning.
Why Do So Many Students Have AI Friends?
Q: What should educators know about this technology that's out there that their students might be using?
Educators should recognize both the potential risks and the phenomenon of parasocial relationships that exist with AI tools.
Why Do So Many Students Have AI Friends?
Q: How widespread do you think this phenomenon of AI friends is among high school and college students?
While hard statistics are hard to come by, it's clear that young adults are curious about AI technologies and may engage with them in various ways.
Can Colleges ‘AI-Proof’ the Core Curriculum?
Q: What led the students to write the editorial calling for changes to the core curriculum?
The editorial board recognized that the university's blanket policy on AI use was not sufficient and decided to focus on core curriculum, which they see as integral to a meaningful education.
How Do Students Feel About Their AI Use? It's Complicated
Q: Were you surprised by the uses that you heard here?
Honestly, many of these were new to me. It was interesting to hear how each major had a different approach to using AI.

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This podcast focuses on the evolving landscape of education as it intersects with the rise of generative AI technologies. It features discussions with a diverse range of educators, tech leaders, and students, exploring various implications of AI in learning environments. Key topics include the emotional impacts of AI on students, the integrity of educational frameworks in the face of AI-driven tools, and strategies for maintaining genuine human connections in educational practices. Listeners can expect insightful conversations that address both the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in academic settings, highlighting the need for critical engagement and a protective approach to core learning values.

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Recent guests on Learning Curve include:

1. Jeff Hall
2. Redmond Bernhold
3. David Griffith
4. Mark McCready
5. Bryan Alexander
6. Rob MacLeod
7. Derek Brough
8. Muke Akume

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