Listen & Learn
Generative AI and Creativity
The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast offers the Listen & Learn Series as a professional learning resource during the winter and summer months. Each series focuses on a specific theme and provides concise episodes that delve into relevant topics within each theme. These short episodes offer valuable insights and discussions to support ongoing learning in a convenient format for busy educators and emerging scholars.
In this Listen & Learn series, Matt and Cyndi revisit past episodes that have discussed or made reference to topics associated with the emergence of generative AI and its future impact on creativity in education. Each episode includes a soundbite from a Creativity Researcher or Practitioner to which Cyndi and Matt discuss within the context of Generative AI.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of Education: An Introduction
Welcome back to another Listen and Learn series. In this introductory episode, co-hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett kick off their this series exploring generative AI’s future role in education and creativity.
Introducing a unique listener challenge, they share excitement for the upcoming discussions and invite you to join them in decoding a special code word. Tune in for an engaging journey into AI’s potential to transform education.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of education – Navigating Disruption
In this episode, Matt and Cyndi delve into the theme of disruption in education, featuring futurist Bryan Alexander’s insights on generative AI’s impact on learning. Reflecting on personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of embracing change and offer practical tips for educators to experiment with AI in manageable ways, fostering familiarity with the technology.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of education – Having Discussions
In this third episode of the series, Matt and Cyndi, explore the intersection of human creativity and generative AI in education. Featuring Dr. Marta Davidovich’s insights on the definition of creativity, they discuss the limitations of AI in exhibiting imagination. The hosts encourage educators to initiate discussions with students and colleagues on AI’s creative capabilities, inviting listeners to join the conversation and share their perspectives.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of education – The Creative Process
In this episode, Matt and Cyndi explore enhancing the creative process in education through generative AI. Featuring guest Dr. David Cropley, they discuss the future of human-AI collaboration, emphasizing understanding each other’s strengths. The hosts encourage educators to utilize generative AI for overcoming creative obstacles, personalization, and fostering critical thinking in classrooms.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of education – Build Relationships
In this episode, hosts Matt and Cyndi discuss relationships between humans, robots, and generative AI in education. Drawing from guest Patrícia Alves-Oliveira’s insights, they explore the potential for social and emotional learning through human-robot connections. The hosts emphasize the importance of ethical considerations when integrating AI tools in education, encouraging educators to approach this topic mindfully and promote positive relationships with technology.
How Generative AI is shaping the future of education – Get Glimpses of the Future
In this final episode of the Listen and Learn Series, Matt and Cyndi explore the potential of generative AI in shaping the future of education. Discussing “get glimpses of the future” as a creative thinking skill, they examine how AI tools can enhance learning events. They also address challenges of integrating AI in education and its implications for language learning. Tune in for insights on the intersection of AI, creativity, and education.
