"AI Is Here to Help, Not to Replace Anybody" says Researcher - Series 9 Episode 3
Release Date: 08/08/2024
AI in Education Podcast
After starting with an existential crisis - "Are we basically doing the AI equivalent of a maths calculator podcast from the 1970s?" - in this news and research update, Dan and Ray unpack the latest developments in AI and education. Starting with China’s decision to shut down AI tools during national exams, they then revisit NSW’s EduChat chatbot, now in widespread use, with compelling data on time savings for teachers and learning benefits for students. The hosts dive into fresh research from the LEGO Foundation and Microsoft, both highlighting how young students engage with generative...
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We're halfway through Season 12 - the Student one - and in episode 6 you finally get to meet Megan (Year 7) and James (Year 11). Long-term listeners will have heard co-host Dan talking about how his own children use AI, and so now you can hear their perspectives. Dan asks both of them share how they and their friends use AI in school and outside. Enjoy the honest revelations!
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In this news and research-packed episode, Ray and Dan dive deep into the AI highlights from EduTech 2025 in Sydney - reflecting on the vibe, standout presentations, and the surprisingly light AI presence on the expo floor. They unpack major news from the UK’s Department for Education, OpenAI’s model pricing shake-up, and raise serious red flags over Meta AI’s privacy approach. The duo also tackles the big questions educators face: is AI destroying the planet? Can we trust AI with student data? And what do students themselves think? Featuring insights from two key research pieces -...
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Students as AI Innovators In this inspiring episode of the podcast, hosts Ray and Dan speak with at on the Sunshine Coast. Brett shares how his school is flipping the AI narrative — from fear and compliance to student agency, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. He discusses how students are not only using AI tools but building their own large language models, crafting apps that respond to deeply personal challenges like Parkinson’s disease and anxiety, and collaborating with local industry on meaningful tech projects. From AI-powered research assistants to empathy-led app...
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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Dan and Ray dive deep into how students are really using - beyond the hype. They unpack recent findings from the , exploring how students interact with models like Claude for study, writing, and even problem-solving. They discuss the latest sentiment data from a KPMG/University of Melbourne Business School report, "", revealing surprising differences in global optimism and concern about AI. (See the chart below, which isn't in the report, but Ray's creation from Figure 15) Plus, they share updates from Google I/O and Microsoft Build,...
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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, hosts Ray and Dan kick off Series 12 with a powerful focus on students—how they learn, what they need, and how AI is shaping their academic journeys. Joining them is at , who shares revealing insights from , which polled over 11,000 students across 15 countries. Nina dives into how students are turning to generative AI tools like ChatGPT more than their professors, not out of laziness but to fill gaps in clarity, access, and support. The trio explores the need for AI that’s student-specific - not just curriculum-aligned - and the importance...
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New Series Alert - all about students In the kickoff episode of Series 12, Dan and Ray set the stage for a deep dive into AI from the student's perspective. Why are students confused about AI? How are they actually using it - and how should they be using it? The hosts explore the idea that AI can act as a tutor, a teacher, or a shortcut (a "cheater") and reflect on how this plays out in real classrooms and learning experiences. They also caught up on plenty of news this week - transdisciplinary learning models, new AI education policies from countries like China and the UAE, and how major...
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In this special solo-hosted episode, is joined by Dr. Mike Seymour from the University of Sydney, recorded live at the . You can find Mike through and Mike shares captivating insights from his work in digital humans - lifelike AI avatars that can support learning, healthcare, and emotional wellbeing. From using VR to train veterinary students with virtual sheep, to exploring how emotionally intelligent digital tutors can transform how students ask questions, this episode dives deep into the practical, human-centered future of AI. Mike draws on his background in Hollywood visual effects and...
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In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Ray and Dan return from a short break with a packed roundup of AI developments across education and beyond. They discuss the online launch of the AEIOU interdisciplinary research hub that Dan attended, explore the promise and pitfalls of prompt engineering—including the idea of the “Uber prompt”—and share first impressions of the OpenAI Academy. Ray unpacks misleading headlines about Bill Gates “replacing teachers” with AI and instead spotlights the real message about AI tutors. They also dive into the 2027 AI forecast report, the...
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Series 11, Episode 11 Designing the Future: Learning Designers Meet AI with Minh Huynh and Cory Dal Ponte In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, we bring you two powerful conversations that explore the evolving role of learning designers and their growing impact in the world of AI-enabled education. Together, these two interviews reveal the strategic and practical power of learning design in an AI-driven future. First, we speak with from , who shares her journey from being a student of AI to leading its integration within a large first-year biology course. She offers a compelling...
info_outlineHoly smokes, we missed the party that should have been Episode 100! So now we're going to have a belated party episode later. Oh well, this week's episode is not to be stopped, so yet again Dan and Ray discuss the most interesting research on the use of AI in Education from the recent publications. But before that we started with a quick news summary. All the links are here:
News
California’s proposed law against AI replacing human professors
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20240702214317879
Animated AI Teaching Assistants Coming to Morehouse
Khanmigo for all!
https://x.com/khanacademy/status/1813665014911316237
Sign up for Khanmigo for Teachers in English: blog.khanacademy.org/khanmigo-world
Open AI
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/07/this-week-in-ai-openais-talent-retention-woes/
Research Papers
SUMMATIVE EXAMS WITH THE USE OF CHATGPT: VISION OR REALISTIC ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL EXAMS?
https://library.iated.org/view/BAUME2024SUM
Note that this paper is one of the few that I'll flag that's behind a journal paywall. If you don’t have access, I'd suggest asking the author, Matthias Baume from TUM, if he's happy to share a copy
The great detectives: humans versus AI detectors in catching large language model-generated medical writing
https://edintegrity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s40979-024-00155-6
Jae Q. J. Liu, Kelvin T. K. Hui, Fadi Al Zoubi, Zing Z. X. Zhou, Curtis C. H. Yu, Jeremy R. Chang, Arnold Y. L. Wong - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dino Samartzis, Rush University Medical Center
Leveraging Large Language Model as Simulated Patients for Clinical Education
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.13066
Yanzeng Li1 , Cheng Zeng2,3 , Jialun Zhong1 , Ruoyu Zhang1 , Minhao Zhang1 , Lei Zou1∗ 1Wangxuan Institute of Computer Technology, Peking University 2School of Computer Science, Wuhan University. 3CureFun Co.
Automated Assessment of Encouragement and Warmth in Classrooms Leveraging Multimodal Emotional Features and ChatGPT
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.15310
"ChatGPT Is Here to Help, Not to Replace Anybody" -- An Evaluation of Students' Opinions On Integrating ChatGPT In CS Courses
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.17443
Bruno Pereira Cipriano and Pedro Alves
Lusofona University, COPELABS, Lisbon, Portugal
Math Multiple Choice Question Generation via Human-Large Language Model Collaboration
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00864
Jaewook Lee, Andrew Lan - University of Massachusetts Amherst
Digory Smith, Simon Woodhead - Eedi
ChatGPT in Data Visualization Education: A Student Perspective
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00748
Nam Wook Kim, Grace Myers - Boston College; Hyung-Kwon Ko - KAIST; Benjamin Bach - INRIA
A Careful Examination of Large Language Model Performance on Grade School Arithmetic
https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00332
Automated Generation of High-Quality Medical Simulation Scenarios Through Integration of Semi-Structured Data and Large Language Models
https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19713
Scott Sumpter CHSOS, Canadian Surgical Technology and Advanced Robotics, London Health Sciences Centre
Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom—Incorporating Large Language Model-Based Chatbots into Teaching
https://publications.aaahq.org/iae/article/doi/10.2308/ISSUES-2023-064/12560
Juliane Wutzler, Worms University of Applied Sciences
University Students’ Self-Reported Reliance on ChatGPT for Learning: a Latent Profile Analysis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666920X24000468
Ana Stojanov, Qian Liu , Joyce Hwee Ling Koh - University of Otage