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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