Food for Thought: A J Juliani on Learning and AI

This week’s Food for Thought includes a sharing of recent posts by AJ Juliani including a must watch documentary on AI. It does not surprise me that so many people who think about education are coming to the same conclusions and are beginning to speak out.  This is further evidence that we are not alone in our thinking and that the majority of teachers around the world, no matter what system they are working in, know what is right and want to do what is right for student learning.

A.J. Juliani posted:

"Ok, some real talk here. I was just in three different states last week talking with teachers about how powerful a statement our students are making on the world. Their voice is being heard in many different ways, in all kinds of forums, through a variety of platforms.

The one thing all these teachers said was the time for empowering students is here. Right now. And we cannot wait because of excuses, or complaints, or things not being perfect. Because they will never be the perfect conditions.

Let’s stop fighting change. Instead, let’s build on the best practices we’ve developed over centuries as learners, and embrace next practices that reflect our world.

Let’s stop fighting the tests. Instead, let’s build new measures that show student achievement at a much higher level that any test could demonstrate.

Let’s stop fighting each other on what platform or company is best. Instead, let’s build resources and tools that work across any and all platforms, in order to give all teachers a chance to work with another inspiring educator.

Let’s stop talking about what we can do to shape the future of education. Instead, let’s build it and inspire a generation of innovators."

 

At the World Edu Lead Conference, in the very first keynote, Will Richardson stated that it is essential that we teach students from KG to Grade 12 about Algorithmic Literacy. He referred to work from the Pew Research Center. Once you have watched this documentary film you will realize just how urgent this is right now and how important it will be for our students to understand their world. This documentary raises huge questions for us as educators. PLEASE WATCH, it is 1:18 minutes long but thoroughly worth it and will definitely raise questions and show the important role that we HAVE to play in preparing students for what is certainly an exciting future with AI and machine intelligence.

Have a relaxing Sunday,

Adrian