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How AI Is Changing Education for Teachers to Fix Student Disconnection & Boost Agency – Peter Nilsson & Maya Bialik

AI for Business Owners

Release Date: 07/23/2025

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In this insightful episode of AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello speaks with Peter Nilsson and Maya Bialik, two leading educators and authors. Maya is the founder of QuestionWell AI, an AI tool designed to help teachers write customized questions, board member at The Plenary, Co. and Peter is a school leader, the Founder, Editor at The Educator's Notebook and Co-Founder of Athena Lab and senior consultant at Aptonym. Together, they discuss how AI can be integrated into education to support both teachers and students.


Maya and Peter dive into the complexities of teaching philosophies, the evolution of educational systems, and how AI can bridge gaps in the learning process. They explore the balance between human agency and AI-powered tools, sharing insights on how AI can optimize learning experiences while maintaining personal engagement. This episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas about the role of AI in modern education and how it’s changing the way we think about teaching and learning.

 

Key Takeaways

AI in Education: AI is changing the way we understand learning, offering opportunities for personalized learning that adapts to individual needs and learning speeds.

The Challenge of Transfer Learning: AI can be used to help students apply their knowledge to new situations, but the challenge of transferring that learning effectively remains.

Empowering Teachers and Students: AI tools can automate routine tasks, giving teachers more time to focus on meaningful interactions with students.

Personalized Learning Journeys: AI can help students receive personalized instruction, much like a tutor who understands their unique strengths and challenges.

Balancing Automation and Human Connection: While AI offers incredible efficiency, human connection and emotional intelligence are essential for a fully rounded educational experience.

 

Noteworthy Quotes

"Great AI will help students learn, but it’s the teachers who guide the way." – Peter Nilsson

"AI can offer students opportunities to build agency, but we must ensure they also understand the value of struggle and challenge." – Maya Bialik

"AI isn’t here to replace teachers; it’s here to empower them to focus on what they do best teach." – Peter Nilsson

"The real potential of AI in education is its ability to create personalized learning experiences that are truly meaningful." – Maya Bialik

"Just as we teach students to think critically, we must teach them to interact with AI critically as well." – Jeff Torello

 

Key Timestamps 

[00:00] Trailer and Introduction of Guests – Peter Nilsson & Maya Bialik

[04:30] The role of AI in transforming education and personalized learning

[06:45] Discussing AI’s impact on teaching philosophies and student engagement

[10:15] AI tools for automating teaching tasks and fostering collaboration

[13:00] The importance of human connection in education despite AI advancements

[17:00] Exploring the balance between efficiency and student development in AI usage

[20:30] Transfer learning: How AI helps students apply knowledge

[24:23] How AI can help students build agency and responsibility

[29:47] The challenge of over-reliance on AI and how to avoid it

[34:49] Impact of AI on traditional education systems and future trends

[41:03] Teaching AI to be both a tool and a guide for learning

[55:43] Ethical considerations in AI-powered education

[01:11:20] Closing thoughts on AI

FOLLOW OUR GUEST MAYA BIALIK ON:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayabialik/

Websites: https://questionwell.org/


FOLLOW OUR GUEST PETER NILSSON ON:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbnilsson/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtorello/

Website: https://sinjun.ai/

 

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