The video is about the four priorities for human-centered AI in schools. The speaker is Amanda, the CEO and co-founder of AI for Education. She is joined by Eric Hudson, an independent consultant who works with schools on learner-centered pedagogy, leadership, and strategic program design.
The four priorities are:
- Augmentation over automation: This means that AI should be used to augment human capabilities, rather than automate them. This can be done by using AI to help students learn new skills, such as how to write effectively with AI.
- Literacy over policy: This means that schools should focus on teaching students about AI literacy, rather than creating policies that restrict AI use. AI literacy includes understanding how AI works, how to evaluate AI output, and how to use AI tools effectively.
- Design over technology: This means that schools should focus on redesigning their assessments and teaching practices to take advantage of AI, rather than simply banning AI use. This could include creating assignments that require students to use AI in a creative or critical way.
- Vision over decisions: This means that schools should develop a clear vision for how they want to use AI, rather than making decisions about AI use on a case-by-case basis. This vision should be based on the school’s mission and values.
The speaker also discusses the importance of building internal capacity for AI literacy. This can be done by providing training to teachers and staff on how to use AI effectively. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for teachers to experiment with AI and learn from each other.
The video concludes with a discussion of the challenges of implementing AI in schools. The speaker notes that there is a lot of resistance to AI use from some educators. However, the speaker believes that by focusing on the four priorities and building internal capacity, schools can successfully integrate AI into their teaching and learning practices.
