Aidan Kestigian, Harvard philosophy fellow and ThinkerAnalytix VP, on using AI to improve information literacy and argument formation
In this episode, Aidan Kestigian, a visiting fellow in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University and the Vice President of Operations and Curriculum for ThinkerAnalytix, shares her insights on using AI to help students critically evaluate information and form better arguments.
Hear about:
- Pedagog.ai’s connection to philosophy
- How AI can have a role in moderating disagreements and creating productive discussion
- Giving students targeted practice in making an argument
- Using AI to make content and exercises grade- and skill-appropriate
- Giving students the tools to critically evaluate what they’re reading and hearing
- Persuasive arguments in a disagreement
About today’s host
Tanya Sheckley is the Founder and President of UP Academy, a progressive elementary lab school in San Mateo, California. UP Academy is reinventing education by customizing learning for each student, integrating project-based learning throughout its curriculum, and supporting students with disabilities to attend alongside able-bodied students in mixed-age classrooms.
Tanya hosts the Rebel Educator podcast, speaks across the country on the future of education, and leads professional development programs for school administrators and educators. Listen to Rebel Educator here: https://re.bepodcast.network/
About Pedagog.ai
Pedagog.ai is focused on supporting educators in adapting to the age of artificial intelligence in education. The company offers a variety of professional development options, including books, online courses, webinars, and in-person workshops, to help teachers learn about the latest advancements in AI and education. Their suite of tools is designed with educators in mind, aiming to enhance curriculum development and workflow efficiency through AI technology. They also provide tools tailored for student use, enabling them to engage in assignments that leverage AI capabilities in a classroom setting. Learn more:
Creators and Guests
Guest
Aidan Kestigian
Visiting Fellow, Department of Philosophy, Harvard University; VP of Operations & Curriculum at ThinkerAnalytix
Guest
Pedagogy.Cloud | AI in Education
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