In this episode, John Schembari is joined by student author Amy Wallace and education researcher Dr. Nick Jackson to explore AI in education—from the learner’s perspective.
Key Topics Covered
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How students actually use AI to think, revise, and plan
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Why bans and AI “detection” tools fail
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What AI reveals about broken assessment systems
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Student agency vs. performative voice
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AI, careers, and uncertainty in the future workforce
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Lessons from Australia’s social media ban
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Why education must move from binary rules to ethical gray zones
Key Takeaway
AI is not an instructional shortcut—it’s a systems stress test.
And students are telling us exactly where the cracks are.
Music by Aylex
The Next Word: AI and Learning (https://ambapress.com.au/products/the-next-word-ai-learners)
Dr. Nick Jackson LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjac/)
Now Future Learning Website (https://www.nowfuturelearning.com/)
