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In this episode of the podcast, we chat with our friend from over the short pond in Ireland, Rita Bateson, an expert in AI and education and founder of Eblana Learning. We explore Rita's journey in the educational landscape, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and the importance of balancing AI literacy with human-centred approaches.
The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the need for critical thinking, and the evolving purpose of education in a rapidly changing world. Rita shares insights from her work at Eblana Learning and emphasises the importance of thoughtful implementation of AI in schools, advocating for a future where education is enriched by technology without losing its human touch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
01:06 Rita's Journey in Education
05:16 The Impact of AI on Education
09:14 Navigating Educational Trends and Data
13:43 The Role of AI in Teaching and Learning
17:51 Eblana Learning's Mission and Vision
20:59 Balancing AI Literacy and Human-Centred Learning
24:35 Critical Thinking and AI in Education
28:30 Conflict Resolution and Learning
30:25 Agentic AI: Future Implications
34:50 Rethinking Education's Purpose
41:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Find out more about Eblana
Check out the Sustainable AI Course Rita mentioned
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve x
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In this episode of the podcast, we chat with our friend from over the short pond in Ireland, Rita Bateson, an expert in AI and education and founder of Eblana Learning. We explore Rita's journey in the educational landscape, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and the importance of balancing AI literacy with human-centred approaches.
The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the need for critical thinking, and the evolving purpose of education in a rapidly changing world. Rita shares insights from her work at Eblana Learning and emphasises the importance of thoughtful implementation of AI in schools, advocating for a future where education is enriched by technology without losing its human touch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
01:06 Rita's Journey in Education
05:16 The Impact of AI on Education
09:14 Navigating Educational Trends and Data
13:43 The Role of AI in Teaching and Learning
17:51 Eblana Learning's Mission and Vision
20:59 Balancing AI Literacy and Human-Centred Learning
24:35 Critical Thinking and AI in Education
28:30 Conflict Resolution and Learning
30:25 Agentic AI: Future Implications
34:50 Rethinking Education's Purpose
41:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Find out more about Eblana
Check out the Sustainable AI Course Rita mentioned
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve x
Championing those who are making the future of education a reality.
Follow us on X
Follow us on LinkedIn
Check out all about Edufuturists
Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touch
Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026

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