Artificial Intelligence and the Classroom: Embracing, Regulating, or Rejecting?

Artificial Intelligence and the Classroom: Embracing, Regulating, or Rejecting?This week, our co-hosts (one a teacher, one a technologist) revisit ongoing discussions about the role of artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms with a focus on how institutions of higher education are addressing AI tools at a policy level.  From Ohio State University's push for AI fluency to staunch opposition from other institutions over academic integrity concerns, we examine the varied approaches schools are adopting. The hosts also explore the personal impacts of these technologies within classrooms and the ethical considerations raised (think privacy, mental health, and the development of critical thinking skills in young learners) as AI expands its reach into academia and the workplace.00:00 - Intro & Announcements03:00 - 2025 AI Use Trends and Examples, Higher Education; Some Schools Enthusiastically Embrace AI Tools09:00 - Skeptical Embrace: AI in College Admissions, Student Services, and Campus Safety15:00 - Chat Tools and Mental Health Concerns17:00 - Some Schools Reject AI Over Academic Integrity Concerns20:00 Teacher Perspectives on AI: From Higher Ed Policy to Classroom Practice30:00 Classroom Activities Using AI; The Educator's Role in AI Use Policy Discussions Discussions37:20 What We LearnedFor a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website.