From AI Detectors to Heartwarming Help: Two Tales of AI in a school

Series 8 Episode 11

In this episode of the AI in Education podcast, hosts Ray Fleming and Dan Bowen interview Martin O'Sullivan, a UK headteacher and lifelong friend of Dan. They talk about two contrasting stories from Martin's school—one highlighting the frustration in the application of AI when students were accused of cheating, and the other illustrating the compassionate use of AI to help a student undergoing cancer treatment participate in classes remotely via an AI-enabled robot. The discussion emphasises the complexities and ethical considerations of integrating AI in education.

00:00 Introduction

02:32 Martin's Background and School

03:50 AI in Education: Martin's Journey

05:59 Challenges with AI Detectors

09:23 Emotional Impact on Students

11:45 Reflections on AI in Assessment

We discussed two assessment topics that have been in previous episodes:

• Sydney University's approach to assessment with Lane 1 and Lane 2 assessments - in Series 8 Episode 2
• The AI Assessment Scale research - in Series 8 Episode 7

22:34 Heartwarming Story: AI Robot for Student

There's more reporting on this story on the BBC website

27:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts