In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett explore the theme of relationships in the context of generative AI and its potential impact on creativity in education. Drawing from a previous episode with guest Patrícia Alves-Oliveira, the hosts delve into the complex nature of relationships between humans and robots. They emphasize the importance of building meaningful connections with technological tools and the ethical considerations involved. They discuss how students can form engaging relationships with robots, highlighting the potential for social and emotional learning.

The conversation also touches on the future of relationships with technology, prompting reflections on the portrayal of such connections in popular culture, as well as the ethical implications of introducing AI tools to support students. The hosts stress the need for educators to foster positive relationships with generative AI and to be aware of potential negative impacts. The episode concludes with a call to consider the various types of relationships that may exist with technological tools and to approach the integration of AI in education with mindfulness and ethical awareness.

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