AI and Education: Shifting Paradigms with Nick Potkalitsky, Ph.D.

In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, PhD Ana Melikian, is joined by Nick Potkalitsky, PhD to delve into the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. They discuss the current challenges students face with AI, often due to a lack of proper mental frameworks and critical evaluation skills.

Nick underscores the necessity for a shift in educational curricula to help students develop new mental frameworks to effectively work with AI. He discusses the works of experts like Ethan Mollik and how AI interaction requires an understanding of creative and conversational nuances.

The discussion highlights the significance of AI literacy and ethical considerations, exploring how human expertise remains essential even as AI plays a larger role in educational settings. They also mention practical tools like Khan Academy's Khanmigo, which offers personalized tutoring, potentially revolutionizing student learning experiences.

Ana and Nick dive deep into the concept of human-AI collaboration, emphasizing that high-quality AI-generated outputs require substantial human input. They discuss the importance of maintaining the relevance of traditional skills such as writing, and the challenges of integrating AI into educational systems without leading to burnout for educators.

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This week on the MINDSET ZONE:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Mindset Zone
• 00:52 Celebrating B Corp Certification
• 01:54 Interview with Carolina Miranda
• 02:39 Understanding B Corps
• 04:34 The B Impact Assessment
• 05:42 The Importance of Profit and Values
• 07:17 Recruitment and Retention Advantages
• 10:42 Global Growth of B Corps
• 13:43 Supporting B Corps as Consumers
• 18:15 We The Change: B Corp Women CEOs
• 27:57 Personal and Business Transformation
• 30:18 Conclusion and Resources

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