In this conversation, Mark Sparvelle and Professor Dr. Michael Gerlich discuss the impact of AI on critical thinking and cognitive processes. They explore the concept of cognitive offloading, where individuals rely on AI for decision-making, potentially diminishing their ability to think critically. The discussion highlights the importance of fostering critical thinking in education, the convenience of generative AI, and the need for a balance between efficiency and human skills in the age of AI. Gerlich emphasizes the necessity of training future generations to avoid the confidence trap, where individuals with lower self-confidence are more likely to trust AI outputs without scrutiny.

Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich, Ph.D., MBA (University of Cambridge) is the Head of Center for Strategic Corporate Foresight and Sustainability / Head of Executive Education and Senior Faculty at SBS Swiss Business School. Besides, his responsibility as Head of Center for Strategic Corporate Foresight and Sustainability he leads the Executive Education Program of SBS. In addition, Prof. Dr. Gerlich teaches several business and management courses in our MBA, Master and Bachelor programs. Besides his teaching activities he supervises DBA students. For more than 25 years, he has worked as an adviser to the President and the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers in Uzbekistan and various Ministers for economic affairs in Azerbaijan, in addition to holding leading positions within GIZ / KfW (the German Development Bank) ,the International Finance Corporation and the private sector.

In this conversation, Jake Hoffman, a senior principal researcher at Microsoft, discusses the intersection of AI, cognition, and education. He explores how machine learning has evolved, the importance of augmenting human cognition with AI tools, and the impact of these technologies on student learning and productivity. Key findings from research on AI’s role in education highlight the effectiveness of tutoring support and the significance of learning strategies that promote long-term retention. The conversation also delves into the productivity effects of generative AI and how these tools can enhance critical thinking and decision-making in educational settings.

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Jake Hofman is a Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in New York City(opens in new tab), where his work in computational social science involves applications of statistics and machine learning to large-scale social data. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a member of the Microeconomics and Social Systems group at Yahoo! Research. Jake is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Columbia University, where he has designed and taught classes on a number of topics ranging from biological physics to applied machine learning. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a PhD in Physics from Columbia University.

We invited the creators of the five prominent models for teaching with technology to help us compare and contrast their features in the context of generative AI. Join us for a side-by-side exploration of SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks and emerging frameworks, SETI and GenAI-U. In Part Two, we get a better understanding of where each model is best suited to bring generate AI into your class, course, or school district.

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Related Resources: The GenAI-U Framework  | The SETI Framework|  SAMR | TPACK | Triple-E | 21st century learning design – Training | Microsoft Learn | Hacking Gen AI in Education

Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is the Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Univer ity.  He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, two Masters in Visual Communication and Mass Communications, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psycho gy.  He co-developed the TPACK framework, which is described as “the most significant advancement in technology integration in the past 25 years.”

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline was the founding  Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University. She also teaches in the Faculty of Education. She holds a BSc in Geology, an MSc in TESOL, an MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Fell Kurban is currently the head of the Global Terminology Project and the GenAI-U technology integration framework creator.

Dr. Liz Kolb is a clinical professor at the University of Michigan. She is the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Ca ada. She is the creator of the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies, and she blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com.

Dr. Puentedura is the Founder and President of Hippasus, a consulting practice focusing on transformative applications of information technologies to education. He has implemented these approaches for over thirty years at a range of K-20 institutions and health and arts organizations. He is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education, guiding multiple projects worldwide.

Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel ill. Dr. Crompton is recognized for her outstanding contributions and is on Stanford’s esteemed list of the world’s Top 2% of Scientists. She is the creator of the SETI framework. She frequently serves as a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, on driving meaningful change in the field of educational technology.

For the first time, the creators of the SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks met to discuss their widely adopted models and how they fit in the age of generative AI. They are joined by the creators of two emerging frameworks, SETI and Gen AI-U. In this series, we explore all five models, their differences, and where each best fits. Part one unpacks what these frameworks enable educators and school leaders to do. Together, the panel reveals why small and big thinking is required to teach effectively with Gen AI.

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Related Resources: The GenAI-U Framework | The SETI Framework| SAMR | TPACK | Triple-E | 21st century learning design – Training | Microsoft Learn | Hacking Gen AI in Education

Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Universit. He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering; two Masters degrees, in Visual Communication and Mass Communications; and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. He co-developed the TPACK framework, described as being “the most significant advancement in the area of technology integration in the past 25 years.”

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline was the founding Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University. She also teaches on the Faculty of Education. She holds a BSc in Geology, MSc in TESOL, MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Fell Kurban is currently the head of the Global Terminology Project, and is the creator of the GenAI-U technology integration framework.

Dr. Liz Kolb is a clinical professor at the University of Michigan. She is the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is the creator of the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies, and she blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com.

Dr. Puentedura is the Founder and President of Hippasus, a consulting practice focusing on transformative applications of information technologies to education. He has implemented these approaches for over thirty years at a range of K-20 institutions, health and arts organizations. He is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education, which guides the work of multiple projects worldwide.

Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Crompton is on Stanford’s esteemed list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World. She is the creator of the SETI framework and frequently serves as a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, on driving meaningful change in the field of educational technology.

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban discusses her study of various educational technology integration frameworks and her current focus on integrating AI into higher education. The conversation explores the importance of a pedagogical approach that enhances student engagement and interaction with generative AI, the need for updated frameworks in technology integration, and the development of the GenAI-U framework tailored for AI education.  Dr. Fell Kurban shares insights on the evolving role of educators in navigating the challenges and opportunities Gen AI brings to the educational landscape.

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously held the position of Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University. She also teaches on the Faculty of Education. She has taught, trained and managed in schools and universities in her twenty-year career. She holds a BSc in Geology, MSc in TESOL, MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Fell Kurban is currently the head of the Global Terminology Project, and a board member, and also the Chief Academic Officer for the Academy of Active Learning Arts and Sciences. She is also a peer reviewer for the journal Interactive Learning Environments.

Dr. Helen Crompton discusses effective technology integration in education and the limitations of existing models. She introduces the SETI framework, which emphasizes the importance of a shared responsibility for technology integration and considers the various factors that impact its effectiveness. The framework includes concentric circles representing the educator, the school environment, and the national context. Dr. Crompton highlights the need for policies, tech support, training, and access to technology tools to support effective integration. The SETI framework has been well-received by educators and school districts.

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Related Resources: The SETI Framework| 21st century learning design – Training | Microsoft Learn | Hacking Gen AI in Education

Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Crompton is on Stanford’s esteemed list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World. Her exceptional work in technology integration has garnered her numerous accolades, including the SCHEV award for the Outstanding Professor of Virginia. Dr. Crompton’s expertise extends beyond academia to practice, as she frequently serves as a consultant for various governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, leveraging her knowledge and experience to drive meaningful change in the field of educational technology.

There are growing signs that conventional thinking about introducing technology into classrooms is shifting.  Some educators believe that established technology integration frameworks need to evolve to meet the unique features of generative AI.  At ISTE Live 24, we interviewed several technologists and school leaders to get a quick take on whether we're seeing a blip or an emerging trend.

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Related Resources:  SAMR: Next Level | 21st century learning design - Training | Microsoft Learn | Hacking Gen AI in Education

Random technologists and school leaders from the exhibit hall at ISTE Live 24. We spoke with a general education teacher, a stem teacher, a technology integration specialist, a Chief Technology Officer, and a Director of Innovation.

Some educators view the SAMR model for technology use in teaching as a “hill to climb” with the aim of getting to the top. The founder clarifies this misunderstanding and shares smart ways to use the model to suit your unique teaching needs in the age of generative AI.

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Related Resources: SAMR: Next Level | Reimagine Education | Microsoft Education Toolkit | Blindsided by AI @ ISTE Live 24

Dr. Puentedura is the Founder and President of Hippasus, a consulting practice focusing on transformative applications of information technologies to education. He has implemented these approaches for over thirty years at a range of K-20 institutions, health and arts organizations. He is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education, which guides the work of multiple projects worldwide. He is also the author of the EdTech Quintet, a categorization of the core technology toolset required for education. His current work explores new directions in antifragile design and emergent applications of AI tools in learning.

Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, John Hattie believes the conventional idea of 21st-century skills is outdated. In this discussion, he draws on research to update the list and identify the four essential skills all students will need in the age of Gen AI.

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Professor John Hattie is an education researcher. His research interests include performance indicators, measurement models, and teaching and learning evaluation. John Hattie became known to a broader public with his two books, Visible Learning and Visible Learning for Teachers. Visible Learning is a synthesis of more than 2,100 meta-analyses drawn from more than 130,000 studies involving more than 400 million students from all around the world. According to John Hattie, Visible Learning results from 15 years of research about what works best for learning in schools. TES once called him “possibly the world’s most influential education academic.”