AI in Education: A Deep Dive with Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier
This blog is inspired by Episode 283 of the My EdTech Life Podcast.
As the host of My EdTech Life, I’ve had the privilege of discussing cutting-edge educational topics with some of the brightest minds in the field. Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier about their new book, “The Promises and Perils of AI in Education.” Their insights into the rapidly evolving world of AI in classrooms left me both excited and cautious about the future of education.
The Story Behind the Book
What struck me most was how organic the creation of their book was. Dee explained, “We’ve been talking a bit about bringing back the podcast, doing another season, talking about AI because it was very much emergent.” These casual conversations evolved into a unique approach to writing their book.
Dee shared their innovative process: “What if we actually were to record our podcasts, record episodes for the podcast, and then from that, take that as transcript and then modify it for a book?” This…
