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May 1, 2025 28 mins

In this episode of Teach and Learn, Dr. Emma Zone sits down with Dan Fitzpatrick, an international keynote speaker, bestselling author and AI educator, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Known worldwide as The AI Educator, Fitzpatrick shares his journey from being a high school teacher to becoming a leading voice in AI and education, emphasizing his passion for innovation and technology. 

In the first of this two-part episode, Fitzpatrick shares insights into the practical applications of AI in education, from resource creation to administrative tasks, and the broader implications for teaching and learning.  

 Together they discuss: 

  • Integrating AI into the classroom
  • Challenges and opportunities 
  • How education systems need to focus on skills, not just knowledge 
  • The lack of AI training for educators 
  • How generative tools can save educators time and enhance their teaching methods 
  • The application of Vijay Govindarajan’s "Three-Box Solution" framework to navigate change  

Join us for an engaging conversation that illuminates the future of education and AI's pivotal role in shaping it.

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