206: Heartfelt Journeys in Education: Cool Cat Teacher, Vicki Davis, Impactful Story

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Summary

In this episode of the Living on the Edge of Chaos podcast, I interview Vicki Davis aka Cool Cat Teacher, my friend, mentor, educator, speaker, author, and another 100 words to describe her. We discuss various topics related to education and technology. Vicki shares her perspective on cell phone usage among students and recommends the AI Dilemma YouTube video. Vicki also discusses the ethics of autonomous weapons and the need for human accountability in AI decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of understanding AI ethics and the impact of technology on society. Davis also explores the challenges of AI education and the need for ongoing professional development. She shares strategies for teaching the writing process and addressing ethical use of AI tools. Additionally, Davis highlights the importance of addressing knowledge gaps in math education and the need for conversations and awareness about AI. She also discusses the creation and use of custom GPTs for personal and classroom purposes. Overall, Davis emphasizes the importance of the craft of teaching and surrounding oneself with positive influences.

Takeaways

  • Vicki Davis believes that students should be at least 17 or 18 years old before getting cell phones.
    She emphasizes the negative impact of unrestricted cell phone access on students’ mental health, sleep patterns, and social interactions.
  • Vicki recommends watching the AI Dilemma YouTube video to gain a better understanding of AI technology and its ethical implications. Autonomous weapons raise ethical concerns and the need for human accountability in AI decision-making.
  • Understanding AI ethics and the impact of technology is crucial for shaping the conversation and making informed decisions.
  • AI education should focus on the process rather than just tools, and educators should address the ethical use of AI.
  • Addressing knowledge gaps in math education is essential to ensure students have a solid foundation for future learning.
  • Creating custom GPTs can be a valuable tool for personal and classroom use, but it should be supervised and used ethically.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:22 Vicki Davis’ Journey in Education
28:44 Recommendation: AI Dilemma YouTube Video
33:21 Ethics of Autonomous Weapons
34:19 Ethics of AI and Accountability
35:18 Ethics and the Impact of Technology
36:38 Balancing AI Education and Tool Usage
37:35 The Challenge of PD and AI Education
38:28 Teaching the Writing Process and Ethical Use of AI
39:24 Teaching Research Process and Avoiding AI Cheating
40:13 Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Math Education
43:34 The Importance of Conversations and Awareness about AI
46:17 Creating Custom GPTs for Personal and Classroom Use
54:06 The Craft of Teaching and Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences

 

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