New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom

00:00:11 – Introductions by Executive Director of Children and Screens Kris Perry.

00:01:50 – Moderator Mark Warschauer on what generative AI is and how it is relevant to children’s learning.

00:07:18 – Judith Danovitch on how cognitive development impacts children’s trust in and learning from AI.

00:15:39 – Moderator follow-ups: At what age should children explicitly learn about AI and start using it for educational purposes? Can using AI negatively alter children’s cognitive development?

00:18:43 – Adam Dubé on taking a critical approach to implementing generative AI in education

00:27:47 – Moderator follow-ups: How do children view AI? At what age is use of AI in the classroom appropriate? Could generative AI be a positive tool if we teach students to critically judge their responses?

00:33:52 – Mathilde Cerioli on ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in classrooms.

00:42:38 – Moderator follow-up: How might AI tools and chatbots alter children’s socialization?

00:45:11 – Amanda Bickerstaff on the importance of teaching children AI literacy.

00:55:29 – The panel addresses questions from the audience.

00:56:42 – Q&A: How can we weigh the risks and benefits related to integrating AI into education?

01:03:27 – Q&A: Should parents be more involved in making decisions about allowing their children to use AI in school, compared to other technologies?

01:10:31 – Q&A: How does AI affect learning goals and the skills youth develop?

01:17:40 – Q&A: What might we gain or lose from using generative AI as tutors that are constantly available to children?

01:24:18 – Wrap-up with Children and Screens’ Executive Director Kris Perry.

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