Jennifer Wathall - AI-Powered Pedagogy

2025-04-17

AI-Powered Pedagogy Dr. Jennifer Chang-Wathall is an independent educational consultant, author, and part-time instructor at the University of Hong Kong. With a rich background spanning over 30 years in international education, she has worked at various international schools, such as South Island School and Island School in Hong Kong, and The United Nations International School in New York.In the international arena, she has presented numerous keynote addresses and workshops about concept-based mathematics,...

AI-Powered Pedagogy

Dr. Jennifer Chang-Wathall is an independent educational consultant, author, and part-time instructor at the University of Hong Kong. With a rich background spanning over 30 years in international education, she has worked at various international schools, such as South Island School and Island School in Hong Kong, and The United Nations International School in New York.

In the international arena, she has presented numerous keynote addresses and workshops about concept-based mathematics, concept-based curriculum and instruction, and educational technology to Pre-K-12 educators. Based on her master’s and doctorate in educational technology, she regularly facilitates professional learning on the innovative use of digital instructional tools and, more recently, AI-powered pedagogy. She has created numerous online courses and remains at the forefront of incorporating educational technology, using effective pedagogical practices to improve learning outcomes.

She co-authored student companions for IB Diploma Mathematics courses published by Oxford University Press. Her bestselling book, "Concept-Based Mathematics: Teaching for Deep Understanding in Secondary Schools," has profoundly influenced secondary mathematics education. Jennifer's latest release, "AI-Powered Pedagogy: Redefining Education," debuted in June 2024.

The Education Innovators Podcast is a set of conversations between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.

Links:

Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall

https://www.jenniferchangwathall.com/

AI Powered Pedagogy: Redefining Education

https://www.amazon.com/AI-Powered-Pedagogy-Jennifer-Chang-Wathall/dp/B0D6WTYCS6

What is Concept-Based Learning:

https://guide.fariaedu.com/concept-based-learning/part-1/what-is-concept-based-learning

Mastery Transcript Consortium:

https://mastery.org/

“Co-Intelligence: Living and Working With AI” by Ethan Mollick:

https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/059371671X/ref=sr_1_1

How Will AI Answer Questions We Haven’t Thought to Ask? (Ted Talk with the founder of Perplexity):