#5: Artificial intelligence technologies in education: threat or opportunity? with Rudy Escobar
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Rudy Escobar is the STEM & Computer Science Coordinator at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. He is a chemical engineer by training and education, and worked in the private sector before beginning his journey in education. In his current position Rudy works with all of the PreK-12 schools in a county in California’s Central Valley, impacting the educational experiences of thousands of learners every year. In our conversation we explore the broad topic of artificial intelligence and its implications in education.
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Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Rudy’s background (08:14) Foray into AI in education (13:24) Defining and explaining AI (18:47) Use of AI by students (26:41) Teaching students about AI tools (31:50) Structuring assignments in the age of AI tools (42:39) Increase engagement by ditching the busy work (58:41) Informing instruction with AI-generated data (1:04:58) Data analysis for teachers (1:11:03) The future roles of AI in education (1:16:31) Administrators should support teachers in taking risks (1:27:09) The state of innovation in education (1:36:35) Closing
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