29: Artificial Intelligence in Academics
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In this episode of Talking Classrooms: Educational Communication and Reflection, host Bulelani Marwanqana explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. From personalized learning tools to plagiarism concerns, AI is reshaping how students, educators, and institutions approach academics.
Bulelani unpacks the opportunities AI brings—such as tailored learning paths, faster feedback, and increased access to knowledge—as well as the challenges, including academic integrity, over-reliance on technology, and digital divides.
Drawing from real-world classroom experiences and ongoing debates in education, the episode highlights:
Bulelani unpacks the opportunities AI brings—such as tailored learning paths, faster feedback, and increased access to knowledge—as well as the challenges, including academic integrity, over-reliance on technology, and digital divides.
Drawing from real-world classroom experiences and ongoing debates in education, the episode highlights:
- 📚 How AI tools can support both students and teachers in academics
- 🧠 The fine line between AI as an assistant versus a crutch
- 🚨 Risks around ethics, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty
- 🌍 The impact of AI on developing regions and access to education
- 🔮 What the future of classrooms might look like in an AI-driven era
This episode is a call to educators, students, and policymakers to reflect: Are we preparing to use AI responsibly in education, or are we letting it dictate the way we learn and teach?
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