Episode
268
Does AI Have a Role in Education?
February 4, 2025
Generative AI has sparked excitement, curiosity, and a lot of unease. For schools, is it a groundbreaking tool for education, or a high-tech shortcut some might call cheating? In this episode, Professor Justin Ballenger takes us on his journey from middle school science teacher to trailblazer in STEM teacher preparation. Along the way, he breaks down what generative AI is, how schools are using it today, and the game-changing ways it could transform learning in the future.
For more on this topic
- Check out Ballenger’s opinion piece about AI in the classroom in Higher Education Digest.
- Read SSN’s member spotlight about how his work is shaping the future of education.
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