The Science of Learning

2. AI in Education with Daisy Christodoulou

The Science of Learning

Show Notes

In this episode of The Science of Learning, Daisy Christodoulou explores the rapidly evolving role of AI in education. We explore research revealing the risks and benefits of AI for learning, including effects on memory, understanding, and academic integrity. Tune in for insights and practical takeaways you can use in the classroom today.

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Check out the studies Daisy and Brad talked about: Generative AI Without Guardrails Can Harm Learning, The Memory Paradox, Testing of detection tools for AI-generated text

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