AI Tutor Bots and the Future of Primary Education with Nick Huxley

In the third episode of Series 2 of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Nick Huxley, a doctoral researcher from the University of Brighton. Nick’s research investigates the integration of AI tutor bots in primary education, exploring how these emerging technologies influence learning, engagement, and the role of the teacher.Amid growing interest in artificial intelligence in classrooms, Nick highlights the lack of evidence surrounding its use with younger learners, and the potential risks of deepening the digital divide. His research emphasises the importance of teacher agency, the cognitive relief AI tools might offer, and the need for thoughtful implementation to ensure technology supports rather than replaces educators. With one third of the world still offline, Nick also raises critical questions about equitable access and the future of AI literacy for teachers.You can read a transcript of the conversation here.Find out more about the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership at southcoastdtp.ac.ukThis is a Research Podcasts production.Credits:Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research PodcastsGuest: Nick Huxley, University of BrightonProducer: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research PodcastsEditor: Anton Jarvis, Research PodcastsTranscripts: Lauren White, Research Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.