Slowing Down to Move Forward: AI Done Right in Schools

Nathan Holbert, Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, talks about the thoughtful integration of AI and other technologies into education. The conversation goes beyond AI’s “wow” factor to discuss how teachers, learners, and the broader school culture interact with new tools. The main thread is a call for intentionality and theoretical grounding when adopting AI. Rather than treating AI as a quick fix or a “faster” solution, he emphasizes how technology should support the social, cultural, and relational aspects of learning rather than overshadow them.