Send us a text Welcome to another amazing episode of My EdTech Life! Today, I’m super excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Dan Meyer, a thought leader in the EdTech space. If you’ve ever wondered how Generative AI fits into the classroom or whether it’s all just hype, this episode is for you! Dan has been an influential voice in mathematics education and EdTech for over a decade, and we dive deep into some burning questions: Is Generative AI truly helping teachers and students? How can EdTech companies really support educators without overwhelming them with tools and responsibilities? We also get into Dan"s predictions about the future of AI in education, and he shares why he believes Gen AI might not be the game-changer everyone thinks it is—at least not yet. There’s so much to unpack in this episode, from AI tutors to the social dynamics of teaching and how tech tools often fall short in meeting teachers" real needs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to My EdTech Life 02:06 - Introduction of Dan Meyer and his journey in EdTech 05:16 - Has AI really changed the education landscape? 09:41 - Reconciling Generative AI’s potential with its limitations 13:57 - Why AI tools aren’t saving teachers time (and where they fall short) 17:42 - Why teachers are skeptical about using AI in the classroom 20:16 - Dan’s thoughts on AI tutors and their effectiveness in education 25:46 - AI in education: Can it really personalize learning? 27:42 - What EdTech companies need to do to better support teachers 36:39 - The biggest opportunity for EdTech to truly transform education 38:26 - Dan’s advice for navigating AI and EdTech as an educator 40:35 - Dan"s "edu kryptonite" in the current state of education 41:45 - Who Dan would trade places with for a day and why 42:19 - Dan’s billboard message for EdTech developers 44:30 - Closing thoughts and where to find Dan Meyer online Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations that bring you the latest in education and technology! We love hearing your thoughts, so feel free to drop a comment below and let us know your take on Generative AI in the classroom. Connect with us: 🔗 Visit our website at myedtech.life 📱 Follow us on all socials @myedtechlife 🎥 Jump over to our YouTube channel and hit that subscribe button for more amazing interviews! As always, my friends, Stay Techie! Interactive Learning with Goosechase Save 10% with code MYEDTECH10 on all license types! Support the show
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