Best Dr. Elizabeth Radday Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Bot and the US AI Presidential Challenge | Ep. 75 1:04:47

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Beyond the Bot and the US AI Presidential Challenge), Matt and Liz open with Google’s VEO 3-powered photo animations and a study showing how large language models are influencing speech. The Rundown, features updates on NotebookLM, a national AI partnership in Greece, OpenAI certification programs, and AI in math instruc…

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Kids, Bots, and Badly Broken Guardrails - Some AI Labs are Failing | Ep. 74 59:48

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Kids, Bots, and Badly Broken Guardrails - Some AI Labs are Failing), Matt and Liz joke about Google’s newest image generator. They discuss the risks facing students and educators, from job displacement and AI grading shortcuts to tech companies failing at safety. The Rundown Google Translate added real-time translation i…

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She's Back! What Charli Hughes Thinks About AI, College, and More | Ep. 73 55:17

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In this special episode of the ChatEDU (She's Back! What Charli Hughes Thinks About AI, College, and More), Liz welcomes back Charli Hughes after her first year at UConn. Charli shares why she added Molecular & Cell Biology to her CS major, how professors are making AI-resistant (“durable”) assignments, how she uses AI for deep research, and a peek…

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Have the EDU Agents Arrived? | Ep. 72 53:32

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VOTE FOR MATT & LIZ (SXSW EDU) Vote for Matt and Liz’s live ChatEDU session ⁠⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753650289710001LzZM⁠⁠ Vote for Liz’s Personal Interest Project session ⁠⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753…

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Google Claps Back: Guided Learning in Gemini | Ep. 71 1:00:04

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VOTE FOR MATT & LIZ (SXSW EDU) Vote for Matt and Liz’s live ChatEDU session - ⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753650289710001LzZM⁠ Vote for Liz’s Personal Interest Project (PIP) session - ⁠https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/sessi…

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Special Alert: Vote for Matt & Liz to get to SXSW EDU! 0:35

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ChatEDU: Best of Beyond the Bot (Matt and Liz) Vote for Matt and Liz’s live ChatEDU session to highlight inspiring stories of students using AI to solve real-world problems and play an interactive game from the that challenges how we protect human values in an AI-driven world. https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/…

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Choose Your Adventure - AI Tutor or Cheat? | Ep. 70 58:52

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VOTE FOR MATT & LIZ (SXSW EDU) Vote for Matt and Liz’s live ChatEDU session - https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1753650289710001LzZM Vote for Liz’s Personal Interest Project (PIP) session - https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/…

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A United States of AI Policy? | Ep. 69 52:59

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In this episode of ChatEDU (A United States of AI Policy?), Matt and Liz start off with a quick rundown of AI agents and their many emerging use cases, from helping with cooking to managing spreadsheets. They also touch on AI-driven ticket pricing at Delta and the ongoing AI usage boom (2.5 billion daily prompts!). Then it’s into the three big stor…

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Guardrails or Surveillance? The Great Summer Gemini Debate | Ep. 68 53:38

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Guardrails or Surveillance? The Great Summer Gemini Debate), Matt and Liz kick things off with a peek into robot-filled Austin, Texas. Think driverless Jaguars and winking food-delivery cubes. They also share a few updates from their trip to AESA’s summer conference. From there, they dive into three major stories shaping…

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College Degrees to Beat the Bot | Ep. 67 54:10

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In this episode of ChatEDU (College Degrees to Beat the Bot), Matt and Liz kick things off with a voice AI agent for small businesses (including Liz’s very own Studio 217) and trippy new uses for chatbots. From there, they dig into the fast-moving world of robotics, sharing stories of clumsy soccer-playing humanoids, robot warehouse takeovers, and …

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Viral or Villain - Is the AI Backlash Just Beginning? | Ep.66 57:17

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Viral or Villain - Is the AI Backlash Just Beginning?), Matt and Liz open with travel updates from Liz’s time at ISTE/ASCD, shoutouts to listeners met on the road, and a quick prompt hack before diving into three big stories shaping the tension between AI’s rapid adoption in schools and growing backlash in society. From …

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Check Please: Is Your AI Paying Off? | Ep.65 1:04:00

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Check Please: Is Your AI Paying Off?) Matt and Jonathan open with updates about Liz’s at ISTE/ASCD. From there, they tackle a practical and philosophical look at AI’s rapid growth, job impacts, classroom adoption, and hidden trade-offs as leaders rethink what to automate. The episode closes with a bright byte on how AI i…

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Brain Rot or Brain Stretch? Rethinking Rigor in the Age of AI | Ep. 64 59:59

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Brain Rot or Brain Stretch? Rethinking Rigor in the Age of AI), Matt and Liz kick things off with a little sarcasm, a Meta AI privacy disaster, and the debut of a new segment: “Liz is Freaking Out.” From there, they dig into three big stories about AI's impact on student well-being, meaningful learning, and what really h…

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AI Ate My EdTech Stack | Ep. 63 55:27

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In this episode of ChatEDU (AI Ate My EdTech Stack), Matt and Liz open with a failed product demo, a viral subway AI romance, and some studio chaos before diving into three stories with big implications for classrooms and edtech. They explore how Canva is reinventing itself, why Estonia wants students to use their phones more, and how AI may soon r…

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Academic Earthquake: When AI Passes Peer Review | Ep. 62 56:52

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Academic Earthquake: When AI Passes Peer Review), Matt and Liz open with a quirky AI challenge: generate Liz’s perfect romantic partner. The results are strangely consistent, but the fun quickly turns to focus. They dive into three big stories shaping the future of work, education, and research. From job evolution to cla…

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Nice Try, Tech Bro: Schools Aren’t Daycare and AI Isn’t in Charge | Ep. 61 55:48

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Nice Try, Tech Bro: Schools Aren’t Daycare and AI Isn’t in Charge), Matt and Liz dive into three stories shaping the future of learning and tech. They start with a prank, then cover an Axios AI survey, Google’s new Beam tech, and a hot debate over whether Duolingo’s CEO dissed teachers. It’s a fast ride across the AI-in-…

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What are we protecting? AI, learning, and the myth of the good old days | Ep. 60 53:48

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In this episode of ChatEDU (What are we protecting? AI, learning, and the myth of the good old days), Matt and Jonathan return to the ChatEDU studio while Liz globe-trots her way to ASCD authorship, to tackle two big stories shaping the AI-in-education conversation. First, they dive into NASA’s spring guidance warning that generative AI is too unre…

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Screens, Hallucinations, and Steak Sauce | Ep. 59 1:00:28

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Screens, Hallucinations, and Steak Sauce), Matt and Liz return from a cross-country swing through Wyoming and Oregon to tackle two big stories shaping the AI-in-education conversation. First, they explore Sam Altman’s generational breakdown of how people use ChatGPT and what Gen Z’s habits reveal about the skills schools…

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AI... But for Who? | Ep. 58 59:12

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In this episode of ChatEDU (AI... But for Who?), Matt sits down with guest co-host and longtime friend Dan Noyes to examine the overlooked side of the AI boom: who it benefits, who it leaves behind, and what equity really means in the age of intelligent machines. With Liz traveling for work, Dan joins the pod to share his experience as a digital in…

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Scroll State vs. Flow State: The Battle for Student Attention | Ep. 57 54:49

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Scroll State vs. Flow State: The Battle for Student Attention), Matt and Liz explore the growing tension between distraction and deep learning in the age of AI. They kick things off with a rapid-fire roundup of AI safety updates affecting students, then turn to Israel’s bold bet on AI avatars in education. Finally, they …

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AI for All: A National Plan to Teach America’s Youth | Ep. 56 50:08

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As educators convene for the EdAdvance Spring AI Conference, this episode is sponsored by Kiddom, the AI-powered curriculum platform helping teachers save time and improve outcomes with high-quality instructional materials and human in the loop tools. In this episode of ChatEDU (AI for All: A National Plan to Teach America’s Youth), Matt and Liz op…

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Beyond the Bot - When a High Schooler Rewrites NASA’s Playbook | Ep. 55 54:58

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Beyond the Bot – When a High Schooler Rewrites NASA’s Playbook), Matt and Liz explore AI’s growing role in schools, cities, and culture. From prompt politeness and energy costs to anime selfies and a Google AI giveaway, AI is everywhere. They wrap with a teen whose AI research is changing how we see space. Story 1 – Plea…

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Dear AI: Why We’re All Talking to Robots in 2025 | Ep. 54 55:30

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Dear AI – Why We’re All Talking to Robots in 2025), Matt reunites with Liz after her trip to Ireland to unpack a shift happening in real time— (em dash on purpose) AI is moving beyond utility and entering emotional, educational, and existential territory. From new research tools that rethink how we teach synthesis, to un…

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Murder, She Prompted: High School English with AI Twists | Ep.53 58:10

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Overview In this episode of ChatEDU (Murder, She Prompted: High School English with AI Twists), Matt sits down with guest co-host Joanne Mumley to explore the unexpected and creative ways AI is reshaping the high school English classroom. With Liz off knitting in Ireland, Joanne steps in to share her powerful blend of innovation, curiosity, and car…

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Flipped Out: How AI Might Save the Flipped Classroom | Ep. 52 55:10

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU (Flipped Out: How AI Might Save the Flipped Classroom), Matt and Liz explore three views of AI intelligence, spotlight student-led projects using AI in real-world STEM challenges, and revisit the flipped classroom model through the lens of AI support. Plus, a new AI weather tool could make forecasting more acces…

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Spring Tool Time with Abbe Waldron | Ep. 51 51:30

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU ("Spring Tool Time with Abbe Waldron"), Matt and Liz welcome back one of their most popular guests: Abbe Waldron, a professional learning specialist at EdAdvance. Abbe shares her spring picks for the most effective AI tools in K–12 education. From lesson planning to curriculum development, she offers real-world …

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AI Cut My Work Week by Seven Hours | Ep. 50 55:09

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ChatEDU Episode 50: AI Cut My Work Week by Seven Hours Overview In this episode of ChatEDU (AI Cut My Work Week by Seven Hours), Matt and Liz celebrate the show’s 50th episode with a look at AI’s growing impact on education. They explore China’s national push for AI education, Google’s latest personalization updates for Gemini, and key findings fro…

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Turnitin's Big 180 – From AI Detector to AI Platform | Ep. 49 39:29

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU (Turnitin's Big 180 – From AI Detector to AI Platform), Matt and Liz explore Turnitin’s surprising shift from an AI detection tool to an AI-assisted writing platform and what this means for educators and students. In the News: - The Humanities Strike Back: Notebook LM’s editorial director makes the case for why …

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ChatGPT Goes Nationwide – Will Other Countries Follow Estonia's Lead? | Ep. 48 48:51

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU (ChatGPT Goes Nationwide – Will Other Countries Follow Estonia's Lead?), Matt and Liz explore the first national adoption of ChatGPT-EDU in Estonia's schools and what it could mean for AI in education worldwide. Before they get started, Matt and Liz explore some ink blots and have a great convo with Maya and Mil…

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Career Dreaming with Liz – Google's New Gen AI Career Counselor | Ep. 47 54:06

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Overview In this episode of ChatEDU (Career Dreaming with Liz – Google's New Gen AI Career Counselor), Matt and Liz explore how AI is shaping career exploration, with a deep dive into Google’s new experimental Gen AI Career Counselor. In the News AI Literacy Resource Update from Stanford – A look at the newly updated CRAFT AI literacy resource coll…

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Taking the Wheel – How Students and Teachers Are Driving AI in Schools | Ep. 45 51:08

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU (Taking the Wheel – How Students and Teachers Are Driving AI in Schools), Matt and Liz explore how educators and students are leveraging AI to enhance learning, rather than being passive recipients of AI-driven tools. From workforce trends to assessment feedback, they break down the latest research and real-worl…

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The Kids Are Not All Right – Teens, Trust, and AI | Ep. 45 48:25

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Overview: In this episode of ChatEDU (The Kids Are Not All Right – Teens, Trust, and AI), Matt and Liz explore the complex relationship between teens and AI. They cover a groundbreaking AI deployment in higher education, unpack new research on AI’s surprising social biases, and dive into a revealing study on how teens view technology and trust in t…

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No Copyright for AI – The Line Between AI Help and Human Work | Ep. 44 51:56

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Episode Summary In this episode of ChatEDU (No Copyright for AI – The Line Between AI Help and Human Work), Matt and Liz celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast before diving into major developments in AI and education. They explore Harvard’s latest research on AI in project-based learning, three new AI startups pushing boundaries beyond …

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Bots Gone Bad: Why Educators Should Pay Attention | Ep. 43 48:20

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In this episode of ChatEDU, "Bots Gone Bad: Why Educators Should Pay Attention," Matt and Liz explore concerning developments in AI-driven chatbots and their implications for students and educators. In the News: Two new studies highlight different perspectives on AI in education. One study from Nigeria claims AI tutors significantly improved studen…

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Exploring AI and Project-Based Learning (From the Elevate Education Podcast) | Ep. 42 37:11

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ChatEDU Episode 42: Exploring AI and Project-Based Learning (From the Elevate Education Podcast) In this special crossover episode of ChatEDU, Matt and Liz join Jason Firestone of the Elevate Education Podcast from Jeffco Public Schools in Golden, Colorado. This lively conversation dives into how AI and project-based learning (PBL) are transforming…

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AI Whisperers in the Classroom – Teachers Already Have the Tools | Ep. 41 45:31

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ChatEDU Episode 41: AI Whisperers in the Classroom – Teachers Already Have the Tools In this episode of ChatEDU (AI Whisperers in the Classroom – Teachers Already Have the Tools), Matt and Liz explore AI hallucinations in science, OpenAI’s O3 reasoning model and its implications for coding education, and why teachers are uniquely equipped to master…

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Distributed Cognition: The Human-AI Partnership Transforming Healthcare Learning | Ep. 40 42:28

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Distributed Cognition: The Human-AI Partnership Transforming Healthcare Learning | Ep. 40 In this episode of ChatEDU, hosts Matt Mervis and Liz Radday explore the significant impact of AI-powered assistive technology for students with disabilities, presenting inspiring stories and emphasizing the ethical considerations of AI in education. Additiona…

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Flipping the Script: English Class Post-ChatGPT | Ep. 39 44:21

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Flipping the Script: English Class Post-ChatGPT In this episode of ChatEDU (Flipping the Script: English Class Post-ChatGPT), Matt Mervis and Liz Radday kick off 2025 with special guest Jonathan Costa. They unpack a fascinating story about alignment faking by the Claude AI model from Anthropic, drawing parallels to personal life decisions and their…

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AI in 2025 - What’s Next for Education | Ep. 38 49:10

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AI in 2025 - What’s Next for Education In this episode of ChatEDU (AI in 2025 - What’s Next for Education), Matt Mervis and Liz Raddy reflect on the emerging trends and future of AI in education as they prepare to ring in 2025. They discuss Liz's cautious venture into making prank calls and then dive into Niantic Labs' creation of a large geospatia…

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The AI Firehose - End of Year News and Updates | Ep. 37 44:03

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The AI Firehose - End of Year News and Updates Join Matt and Liz in this episode of ChatEDU as they explore critical AI developments. They dive into the potential of AI as a brutally honest mentor, discuss new tools like Google's Gemini 2.0 and Harvard's free AI dataset, and address serious concerns such as the rise of non-consensual intimate image…

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From Doctors to Dickinson: AI's Edge and Our Human Connection | Ep. 36 33:18

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In this episode of ChatEDU, co-hosts Matt Mervis and Liz Radday dive into the evolving landscape of AI's capabilities and its implications on human tasks. They discuss the growing reliability of AI memory, and whether AI can offer surprising personal insights. The discussion touches on three recent studies, exploring AI's edge in medical diagnoses,…

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Motion Rejected – The AI Cheating Case That Surprised Everyone (Including Us) | Ep. 35 46:48

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In this episode of ChatEDU (Motion Rejected - The AI Cheating Case That Surprised Everyone - Including Us), Matt and Liz reflect on AI’s evolving role in schools and classrooms. They unpack two new studies on AI adoption among teachers, a timely toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education, and a controversial AI cheating case that’s testing the l…

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Banned or Boosted? AI's Mixed Signals in Education and Work | Ep. 34 39:04

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In this pre-recorded Thanksgiving episode of ChatEDU (Banned or Boosted? AI's Mixed Signals in Education and Work), Matt and Liz reflect on gratitude, share updates on their AI micro-credential program, and dive into a compelling trifecta of stories that highlight the evolving relationship between generative AI, education, and the workplace. Gettin…

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Google’s Learn About – Innovation Amid AI Turbulence | Ep. 33 57:16

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In this NEW episode of ChatEDU (Google’s Learn About – Innovation Amid AI Turbulence), Matt and Liz explore Google’s new generative AI tool and its implications for education, content publishers, and AI-guided self-directed learning. Getting Started:Matt and Liz reflect on their hiatus and the success of their recent AI in Education micro-credentia…

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Encore Episode - A Talk with the Boss, The Jonathan Costa Interview 52:26

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While Matt and Liz continue to roll out their AI micro-credential, ChatEDU is revisiting some episodes from our past lineup. In the coming weeks, we’ll continue to bring back listener favorites that sparked conversations and insights. If you’re new to ChatEDU, welcome! We hope these episodes offer you a great starting point. For our long-time liste…

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Encore Episode - From Solo to System, Elevating AI Across Our Schools 57:13

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While Matt and Liz continue rolling out their AI micro-credential, ChatEDU will be revisiting some of our past episodes. Over the next few weeks, we’ll bring back more listener favorites that sparked insightful discussions and questions. If you're new to ChatEDU, welcome! We hope these episodes offer a solid introduction. And for our loyal listener…

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Encore Episode - You Gotta See This, The Potential of AI Vision in Education 38:31

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While Matt and Liz are kicking off their new AI micro-credential course, we're taking a brief break from new ChatEDU episodes. During most of this month, we will be replaying some episodes that seem especially relevant or received lots of questions and comments. If you're new to ChatEDU, we hope you enjoy this recent trip down memory lane. If you'r…

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Encore Episode - AI Guilt Trip: Why Educators Sometimes Feel Guilty and What to Do About It! 43:16

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While Matt and Liz are kicking off their new AI micro-credential course, we're taking a brief break from new ChatEDU episodes. During the rest of this month and next, we will be replaying some episodes that seem especially relevant or received lots of questions and comments. If you're new to ChatEDU, we hope you enjoy this recent trip down memory l…

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More Common Sense - A New CSM Report on Teens and AI | Ep. 32 48:34

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In this live episode of ChatEDU recorded at an AI conference in Litchfield, Connecticut (More Common Sense - A New CSM Report on Teens and AI), Matt and Liz unpack Common Sense Media's latest report on teen AI usage, followed by an engaging Q&A session with educators. The episode explores the growing role of AI in education and the disparities in a…

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To Tech or Not to Tech - A Conversation with Darron Vigliotti | Ep. 31 1:02:37

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In this episode of ChatEDU (To Tech or Not to Tech - A Conversation with Principal Darron Vigliotti), Matt and Liz sit down with Darron Vigliotti, a middle school principal and former high school science teacher. Darron brings his thoughtful perspective on balancing technology and tech-free spaces in the classroom. Key points of the conversation in…