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Beyond the Hype: The Real Impact of AI on Education with Amanda Bickerstaff

April 14, 2025 • Kimberly Becker & Jessica Parker • Season 2 • Episode 2

In this episode, hosts Jessica and Kimberly welcome Amanda Bickerstaff, founder and CEO of AI for Education. Amanda shares her journey from teaching to EdTech and discusses the current state of AI in education.

Key topics include:

The limitations and potential of AI tools in education
The importance of AI literacy for educators and students
How generative AI is challenging traditional educational structures
Effective prompting techniques for AI systems
Balancing AI optimism and resistance in education

Amanda offers candid insights on the tensions between EdTech promises and realities while exploring how AI could fundamentally transform learning. This thought-provoking conversation examines the challenges and opportunities as education adapts to the age of artificial intelligence.

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