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Learning Curve

Jeff Young
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Higher Education
Generative AI
AI Tools
Education Technology
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
Automotive Diagnostics
Customer Interaction In Trade
Ethics Of AI

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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For this episode Jeff headed to Washington, DC to sit down with Mark Fisher, the director of a new center at Georgetown University exploring the intersection of AI and democratic citizenship. Fisher points out that democracy has changed before as new... more

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What does it mean to teach art and design when free AI tools can generate sophisticated images in just a few seconds?

For this episode we’re diving into that big question. And to do that we’ll hear two stories where students used AI for design – one... more

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For this episode Jeff connected with Evan Ratliff, who created what he calls “the world’s first AI-led startup” to see what happens when AI agents run a company.

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A growing number of experts are making the case for requiring students from middle school to college to do more rote memorization — of poems, dates, capitals, and more — to respond to rise of generative AI.

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Recent Guests

Reese Gardner
Babson College student exploring intersection of art and business
Babson College
Episode: A Tale of Two AI Design Projects
Cole Collins
Babson College student and AI club member
Babson College
Episode: A Tale of Two AI Design Projects
Valerie Kite
Executive Director of Assessment and Curriculum at SCAD
Savannah College of Art and Design
Episode: A Tale of Two AI Design Projects
Evan Ratliff
Author and founder of Harumo AI, interviewed about AI-led startup
Harumo AI
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers
Dominic Adkins
Accounting student with minors in philosophy and theology
University of St. Thomas
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers
Mariah Reynolds
Biology major exploring healthcare/veterinary medicine
University of St. Thomas
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers
Daniel Dang
Chemistry major focusing on computational chemistry
University of St. Thomas
Episode: How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers
Barbara Oakley
Professor of Engineering, Oakland University; author of Memory Paradox; instructor in Learning How to Learn
Oakland University
Episode: The Case for Memorization in the AI Era
José Bowen
Co-author of Teaching with AI, A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning
Episode: What Do Self-Driving Cars Teach Us About AI in Education?

Host

Jeff Young
Host of Learning Curve; education journalist focused on AI in education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • glives

    Great investigation into the ways AI is disrupting higher education. Young’s background as a higher ed reporter lets him approach the subject as an informed outsider, weighing the benefits and concerns about this technology on their merits. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midnightmh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Honest, quality reporting

    Jeff Young is tackling an important subject and he brings decades of reporting experience and domain knowledge. He’s serious about his work and it shows. This is always a good listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackaroo2000
    Australia3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States6 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 States8 months ago

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Engaging and accessible deep-dives into complex topics.
Timely discussions that balance hype and evidence.
The host blends critique with practical insight for educators and policymakers.
High-quality guests and well-sourced conversations.
Thoughtful and rigorous explorations of AI in education.

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A Tale of Two AI Design Projects
Q: What do design professors think about a world where AI makes it possible to skip traditional degrees?
Valerie Kite explains that AI is not seen as replacing designers, but as a tool that requires literacy and ethical grounding; those who embrace AI and demonstrate understanding will be more competitive, while those who resist it may be at a disadvantage.
How to Prepare Students For a World of AI Co-Workers
Q: What can professors and teachers do to prepare human students for a bot-filled world?
Focus on developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership while using AI as a tool for authentic, project-based learning that exposes students to the edges and limits of AI capabilities.
Lessons From Minneapolis About AI and Misinformation
Q: How does AI contribute to misinformation in the current landscape?
AI complicates the ability to detect truth in imagery and narratives, leading to increased confusion and distrust in media and visuals.
What Guardrails Should AI Companies Build to Protect Learning?
Q: What steps can AI companies take to protect the integrity of academic assignments?
AI companies could implement guardrails that prevent their technology from completing assignments or quizzes for students in learning management systems.
What Guardrails Should AI Companies Build to Protect Learning?
Q: What are agentic AI and its implications for education?
Agentic AI refers to AI that operates more autonomously, completing tasks on behalf of users, raising concerns about cheating in educational contexts.

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A thoughtful program that centers AI in education, featuring educators, researchers, and technologists who explore how generative AI reshapes teaching, learning, and assessment. Episodes frequently compare pedagogy approaches, discuss AI literacy and integrity, and weigh social and policy implications for classrooms and universities. A standout trait is the mix of scholarly guests and practical educators, offering rigorous context alongside real-world classroom and campus examples. Listeners likely include educators, administrators, researchers, and edtech professionals seeking evidence-based perspectives on AI in learning and how to adapt curricula while preserving core learning foundations.

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2. Cole Collins
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4. Evan Ratliff
5. Dominic Adkins
6. Mariah Reynolds
7. Daniel Dang
8. Barbara Oakley

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