Getting Smart Podcast Charles Fadel on Education and Competencies for the Age of AI
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Jan 31, 2024 
In this episode, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Charles Fadel, Founder of Center for Curriculum Redesign. They discuss the impact of AI on education, reshaping curriculum, teaching modern disciplines, and the ultimate goal of education - wisdom. They explore the use of AI as a tutor and a tool for designing curricula, emphasizing its role as a helper rather than a threat. The podcast highlights the importance of informed decision-making in education and provides additional resources for further learning.
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Redesigning High School Curricula
- Redesign high school curricula to emphasize procedural and conceptual knowledge.
- Curate traditional disciplines and incorporate modern ones like technology, engineering, and social sciences.
Two Camps of AI in Education
- Two emerging camps utilize AI in education: as intelligent tutors (like Khanmigo) and as creation engines.
- Both are valuable, with tutoring possibly more effective in structured subjects like math.
AI Tutors vs. Teachers
- AI tutors can supplement, not replace, teachers, who provide crucial social and peer learning.
- Technology-only models may work in teacher-scarce scenarios, but diminish the rich role of teachers.