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AI Ethically in Education: Perspectives from Matt Metzger of Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte
In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.
Matt Metzger, a Clinical Professor of Economics at Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, discusses the integration of AI in education. He emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to incorporate AI tools, making education more relevant to current job markets. Throughout the episode, Matt shares insights from his book, "The Overnight AI Educator," and explains the concept of backwards design in curriculum development. He also addresses ethical concerns, such as privacy issues and equitable access to AI resources. Matt advocates for preparing students to use AI productively, highlighting the demand from businesses for AI-skilled graduates. The conversation explores the balance between traditional education and AI-enhanced learning environments.
Summary:
- Guest Background: Matt Metzger is a Clinical Professor of Economics at Belk College of Business, UNC Charlotte, and author of "The Overnight AI Educator."
- AI in Education: Metzger emphasizes the integration of AI tools in educational curricula to match current job market demands.
- Backwards Design: He advocates for the backwards design approach, focusing on end goals to structure educational activities effectively.
- Ethical Concerns: Discussion includes ethical issues such as AI-induced cheating, privacy, and equitable access across different regions.
- Future Skills: Metzger highlights the importance of equipping students with AI skills, aligning with industry needs for AI-competent graduates.
Companies/Organizations:
- Belk College of Business
- UNC Charlotte
- Kent State University
- University of Tennessee
- Global AI Ethics Institute
- Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.
Books:
- The Overnight AI Educator by Matt Metzgar
- Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins
- Essential Questions by Grant Wiggins
- Schooling by Design by Grant Wiggins
Movies:
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Risky Business
TV Shows:
- MacGyver
Copyright © 2025 by Artificial Intelligence Risk
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By Alec CrawfordIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.
Matt Metzger, a Clinical Professor of Economics at Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, discusses the integration of AI in education. He emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to incorporate AI tools, making education more relevant to current job markets. Throughout the episode, Matt shares insights from his book, "The Overnight AI Educator," and explains the concept of backwards design in curriculum development. He also addresses ethical concerns, such as privacy issues and equitable access to AI resources. Matt advocates for preparing students to use AI productively, highlighting the demand from businesses for AI-skilled graduates. The conversation explores the balance between traditional education and AI-enhanced learning environments.
Summary:
- Guest Background: Matt Metzger is a Clinical Professor of Economics at Belk College of Business, UNC Charlotte, and author of "The Overnight AI Educator."
- AI in Education: Metzger emphasizes the integration of AI tools in educational curricula to match current job market demands.
- Backwards Design: He advocates for the backwards design approach, focusing on end goals to structure educational activities effectively.
- Ethical Concerns: Discussion includes ethical issues such as AI-induced cheating, privacy, and equitable access across different regions.
- Future Skills: Metzger highlights the importance of equipping students with AI skills, aligning with industry needs for AI-competent graduates.
Companies/Organizations:
- Belk College of Business
- UNC Charlotte
- Kent State University
- University of Tennessee
- Global AI Ethics Institute
- Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.
Books:
- The Overnight AI Educator by Matt Metzgar
- Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins
- Essential Questions by Grant Wiggins
- Schooling by Design by Grant Wiggins
Movies:
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Risky Business
TV Shows:
- MacGyver
Copyright © 2025 by Artificial Intelligence Risk