From AI Detectors to Heartwarming Help: Two Tales of AI in a school
Series 8 Episode 11
In this episode of the AI in Education podcast, hosts Ray Fleming and Dan Bowen interview Martin O'Sullivan), a UK headteacher and lifelong friend of Dan. They talk about two contrasting stories from Martin's school—one highlighting the frustration in the application of AI when students were accused of cheating, and the other illustrating the compassionate use of AI to help a student undergoing cancer treatment participate in classes remotely via an AI-enabled robot. The discussion emphasises the complexities and ethical considerations of integrating AI in education.
00:00 Introduction
02:32 Martin's Background and School
03:50 AI in Education: Martin's Journey
05:59 Challenges with AI Detectors
09:23 Emotional Impact on Students
11:45 Reflections on AI in Assessment
We discussed two assessment topics that have been in previous episodes:
- Sydney University's approach to assessment with Lane 1 and Lane 2 assessments - in Series 8 Episode 2)
- The AI Assessment Scale research - in Series 8 Episode 7)
22:34 Heartwarming Story: AI Robot for Student
There's more reporting on this story on the BBC website)
27:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
