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212 – Personalised AI-Driven Textbooks

Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the papers proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conv

An episode of the The IDEMS Podcast podcast, hosted by IDEMS International, titled "212 – Personalised AI-Driven Textbooks" was published on November 21, 2025 and runs 36 minutes.

November 21, 2025 ·36m · The IDEMS Podcast

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Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction. Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348

Michele Pancera and David Stern critically discuss a recent Google paper on AI-augmented textbooks. They consider the paper's proposal of AI-generated personalised learning materials and how it compares to existing deterministic tools like STACK. The conversation highlights the differences between surface-level and deep personalisations, the importance of human involvement in AI processes, and the potential of AI in supporting teachers and enhancing education systems globally. They explore the vision of a customisable, community-driven textbook ecosystem that leverages AI to reduce educational inequalities while maintaining high-quality human interaction. Access the paper from Google here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13348
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