As powerful AI tools are deployed in classrooms nationwide, what should parents and educators know about the risks and opportunities specific to children using them in educational settings? Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar, “New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom” on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Panelists discussed the intersection of AI and children’s learning, including how children process information from AI-driven tools, how AI can best be used to support children’s cognitive development, and what this means for education. They also discussed the use of AI in the classroom, lessons from the broader edtech field, and best practices for ethically integrating AI into educational systems. Additionally, the panel explored AI literacy with a focus on the key skills that parents, teachers, and children need to navigate the rapidly changing digital landscape.
Speakers
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Mark Warschauer, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Education, University of California, IrvineModerator
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Judith Danovitch, PhD
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville
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Adam Dubé, PhD
Associate Professor of Learning Sciences, McGill University
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Mathilde Cerioli, PhD
Chief Scientist, everyone.AI
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Amanda Bickerstaff, MS Ed
Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education
A full recording and transcript for this webinar will be made available soon.
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