AI in Education: Jeffrey Riley on AI Literacy, Teachers, and the Future of Learning

In this episode of the Teachers Forum, David speaks with Jeffrey Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. They discuss the importance of AI literacy for both educators and students, the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in the classroom, and the evolving role of teachers in an AI-driven world. Jeff emphasizes the need for educators to understand AI's capabilities and limitations, and the importance of teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated information. The conversation also touches on the challenges of bias in AI systems and the necessity of democratizing access to AI literacy for all students.To reach Jeffrey Riley and learn more about his organization visit dayofai.orgSend us a text with your thoughts or ideas, and follow and subscribe to The Teacher’s Forum so you don’t miss future episodes.Join the Conversation:[email protected]@theteachersforum.bsky.socialX (formerly Twitter) @theforum1993Please subscribe, share and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us amplify the voices and issues of K-12 educators all over the world.