EP 252: What schools need to do now to benefit from an AI future

Let's agree on this: so many schools are dropping the ball on GenAI. So, what should schools be doing NOW to make sure they can benefit from an AI future? We find out with Darren Coxon, Founder of Coxon AI. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan and Darren questions on AI in educationRelated Episodes:Ep 168: AI in Higher Education is Broken. How to Fix it.Ep 178: Teaching The Next Generation About AIUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTimestamps:01:20 Daily AI news04:05 About Darren and Coxon AI07:57 Fear and misunderstanding of AI in education.10:52 AI alignment with school leaders crucial for success.15:59 AI in education example using Gemini and Claude.17:51 AI as learning support, teachers should improve.20:38 Schools under pressure to adopt AI strategies.24:29 Feeling like part of an experiment, teaching above.27:08 Kids learning DNA through friendly AI conversations.30:38 Start using it with younger non-exam students.Topics Covered in This Episode:1. AI as a Support Tool, Not a Replacement2. Schools and Their Relation to AI3. Integration of AI Into Curriculum and Teaching Approaches4. Slow Pace of Change in Education Systems5. Adopting AI in Low-Stakes Educational SituationsKeywords:AI in education, Darren Coxon, AI strategy in schools, artificial intelligence, engaging students, pedagogy, chatbots in education, cyberbullying, plagiarism, safeguarding, digital strategy in schools, human skills, critical thinking, creativity, education system change, generative AI, hyper-personalized learning, human-focused activities, everydayai.com newsletter, AI integration concerns, fear of AI, large language models, leadership alignment, AI misconceptions, future of education, AI fun, AI adoption, Microsoft & g42 partnership, AMD GPU chips, NVIDIA GPU chips.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.