Lawyers Explain The Truth About AI, Cheating, and Today's Students

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, attorneys Matthew Dolman and Stan Gipe are joined by Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of CALLE (California Association for Leading Innovation in Education), for an eye-opening conversation about the future of education in the age of AI. From the rise of ChatGPT in classrooms to the importance of digital literacy, Christine breaks down what educators, parents, and policymakers are getting right, and wrong, about technology in schools. The discussion explores whether AI is truly a threat to learning, why screen bans may have unintended consequences, how schools can better prepare students for an increasingly digital world, and the critical role teachers play in helping students navigate online safety. If you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping education, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. In this episode, we discuss: The biggest misconceptions about AI in education Why banning technology isn't the answer The importance of teaching digital and media literacy early How online safety impacts today's students The challenges facing educators and underserved communities What classrooms could look like in the years ahead 📩 Contact us. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/ ✅ Dolman Law Group Website: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/ https://www.dolmanlaw.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolman-law-group/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dolman-Law-Group-Accident-Injury-Lawyers-PA-102197802513455/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolmanlawgroup/ X: https://x.com/dolmanlaw Find us: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1182777073142368212 ✅ Matt Dolman Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/matthew-a-dolman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdolman/ ✅ Stan Gipe Bio: https://www.dolmanlaw.com/about-us/our-attorneys/stanley-gipe-esq/ ✅ Christine Feenstra LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christine-feenstra-43a82922 📲 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VaHdcN... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlxqDF0UcLPJ6RslmPXIiA/podcasts/podcasts Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:41 What is CALLE and how does it support educators? 4:40 AI in schools: Are we asking the wrong question? 10:00 Why digital literacy should start at a young age 14:04 The hidden dangers of blanket screen bans 19:20 Why teachers need AI training too 25:30 The heartbreaking reality of online exploitation and sextortion 28:20 What will classrooms look like in 2030