AI in the Classroom - Hype, Hesitation, and What is Really Happening: The Late Show with Clara Hawking

Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines and Big Tech is making bold claims about its potential to revolutionize education. Some say AI will transform the way teachers teach and students learn, while others worry about the risks, the ethics, and the sheer pace of change. In schools, the reality is often more complex. Some teachers are excited about AI, experimenting with it and integrating it into their teaching. Others are hesitant, unsure of how to begin, concerned about its impact, or simply struggling to find the time to learn.
In this episode of Teachers Talk Radio, we move beyond the hype and the fear to explore what is actually happening in classrooms. What are the real obstacles that teachers face when it comes to AI? How are students responding to it? What are early adopters discovering, and what advice do they have for teachers who are more cautious?

Joining the conversation are two educators with different perspectives on AI in education. Mariel Reid, a teacher of MYP Individuals and Societies at the International School of Bologna, Italy is leading a Gemini AI pilot as part of a Google reference school. She has embraced AI in her teaching and is exploring its potential.
Christina Peters, a language teacher at Berlin Cosmopolitan School, Germany has not been an early adopter and, like many teachers, has concerns about how AI is developing, how to find the time to learn how to use AI, and how best to prepare for it.

Together, we will discuss the realities of AI in education, the challenges, the opportunities, and what teachers can do, whether they are eager to explore AI or still uncertain about its role in their classrooms.