Summary
Dr. Caroline Miller, a high school English teacher and department head at an elite private school, discusses academic integrity, the impact of proximity to power, engaging students in long-form education, unconventional paths to teaching, and the ethical dilemmas of AI and ChatGPT. She emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity and academic standards, reducing homework, and anxiety. Dr. Miller also highlights the role of EdTech in the classroom and the need to focus on process rather than output.

Takeaways

• Balancing creativity and academic standards is crucial in education.
• Recruiting teachers with other backgrounds can bring fresh ideas and approaches to the classroom.
• Reducing homework and anxiety can help students be more present and engaged in their education.
• Teaching students to assess AI tools like ChatGPT is essential to ensure academic integrity and critical thinking skills.