AI with and through the school library

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, "Engaging and Empowering School Libraries". In this episode, we explore the emerging trend of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into school libraries and the overall curriculum. Our guests, Linda Hoiseth, an international librarian, and Anthony Copeland, a technology integration specialist, offer their invaluable insights into how AI is shaping contemporary teaching methodologies.

This episode focuses on the potential benefits and ethical implications of using AI tools such as ChatGPT in education. Linda and Anthony share their unique perspectives, carefully weighing the advantages of embracing new technology while emphasising the need for preserving ethical practices. They underscore the need for IT Specialists, School librarians and Teachers to work together to acquire the necessary skills to keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

This podcast elaborates on AI's critical role in enhancing student engagement and retention. Conversations extend to the implications of AI in various disciplines, from physics to humanities, highlighting its versatile applications in education. It also underscores the need for the teaching fraternity to focus on the broader process of integrating AI and its impact on cultivating students' research skills.

Our guests shed light on the ethical considerations involved when adopting AI as a pedagogical tool, emphasising that AI should be used to enhance student creativity rather than compensate for students learning. Keeping track of rapid advancements in the AI domain and balancing the use of specific AI tools with the development of a comprehensive skill set for different AI advancements.

This episode encourages educators and school librarians to explore and embrace the transformative potential of AI in education. It paints a comprehensive picture of the dynamic realm of AI in school libraries and curricula, replete with challenges and opportunities. A must-listen for educators and school librarians keen on staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of education technology.

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