The Creative Potential For AI in Education

19/03/2025 29 min
The Creative Potential For AI in Education

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In this episode of Make:cast, Dale Dougherty is joined by Ken Kahn, author of 'The Learner's Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity,' and Sylvia Martinez, co-author of 'Invent to Learn.' Ken discusses his experience in AI from his high school days to MIT's AI Lab and his journey into integrating AI into children's programming tools. Sylvia sheds light on the importance of empowering children with modern tools and technology. The discussion centers on creative uses of AI in education, including creating web apps and historical dialogues using chatbots, personalized learning, and the impact of AI in the classroom. This insightful conversation aims to inspire educators, parents, and students to adopt AI creatively and constructively.00:39 Ken Kahn's Journey into AI02:15 Sylvia Martinez's Background and Publishing Journey03:17 AI's Role in Education03:49 Ken's Book and Its Audience06:44 Practical Applications of AI in the Classroom08:08 Interactive Learning with AI19:54 Personalized Learning with AI22:30 Creative Uses of AI in Education28:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo learn more about the book, visit https://cmkpress.com/product/learners-apprentice/https://make.co/make-cast/