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Introduction

Introduction#

AI-Learn Insights is a substack newsletter and podcast series that provides in-depth review, discussion, and analysis of Artificial Intelligence in Education.

Our focus is Artificial Intelligence and its impact on teaching and learning, educational technology, learning science research, and markets and investments.

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Guiding Themes#

AI has the potential to reshape the way we teach and learn, to transform educational institutions, and to create new market opportunites. AI-Learn Insights investigates this potential through five guiding themes:

1: Understanding Effective Learning#

  • Established Principles: What works in learning? What are established principles of effective learning?

  • Theory to Practice: What do we know about translating these principles from theory to practice?

  • Unresolved Questions: What unresolved questions remain, and which are on the cusp of being answered?

2: Scaling Effective Learning#

  • Leveraging Resources: How can we leverage technology, organizational culture, and markets to scale proven educational methods?

  • Obstacles and Solutions: What significant obstacles stand in the way of achieving scale and how might we navigate them?

3: Promoting Equity in Learning#

  • Addressing Disparities: How can we address and rectify disparities in educational attainment, including those tied to race and income?

  • Global Access: What strategies can be employed to expand global access to quality education and equal opportunities?

4: Navigating the Economics of Education#

  • Market Dynamics: How will market dynamics change with the introduction of AI? While markets can be catalysts for innovation, they can also give rise to challenges like monopolies and negative externalities. How should individuals and public policy respond?

  • Balancing Interests: How do we balance private endeavors with the overarching public interest in education?

5: Harnessing Educational Technology#

  • Emerging Technology: How is educational technology evolving, and what are the emerging tools and platforms poised to redefine teaching and learning?

  • Pedagogical Implications: What are the pedagogical implications of integrating these technologies into classrooms, both virtual and physical?

  • Enhancing Learning: How can we ensure that the integration of technology enhances rather than detracts from the learning experience?

  • Data and Privacy: As we move towards more digital interfaces, what measures can be taken to safeguard student data and privacy?

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