Future Fluent What AI Can--and Can't--Do in Math
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Feb 26, 2025 
Dan Meyer, a high school math teacher and developer of Desmos, dives into the evolving role of AI in math education. He argues that learning is not just about facts but also involves social interactions. Meyer discusses the challenges of integrating AI while emphasizing the pivotal role teachers play in fostering inquiry-based learning. He highlights how AI can enhance engagement and validate students' informal expressions, making math more accessible. Real-world examples illustrate the need for understanding diverse student needs in this tech-driven landscape.
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Personalized vs. Social Learning
- Betsy Corcoran highlights the contrast between personalized learning and Dan Meyer's social learning approach.
- She questions whether AI interrupts the crucial teacher-student relationship.
AI's Limited Usefulness in K-12
- Dan Meyer hasn't found AI useful as a teacher co-pilot for creating lesson materials.
- AI lacks class context and requires too much teacher modification, and direct-to-chatbot use hasn't been successful in K-12.
Supporting Teachers
- Betsy Corcoran expresses concern about teachers' impact on student engagement.
- Dan Meyer agrees, but instead of emphasizing AI, he advocates supporting teachers through higher pay, smaller classes, and respect.