AI and the Science of Learning (ft. Dr Khushwinder Kaur)

Описание: Episode Summary: This is the second episode of our mini-series on Education and AI. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Khushwinder Kaur, a Professor of Chemistry at Panjab University, Chandigarh, with over 25 years of experience in the lab and the lecture hall. She shares her perspective as an educator who has lived through the entire technological cycle of research—from manual abstracts to Google Search, and now, the AI revolution. She also discusses how teachers, universities and students are responding and how the use of the technology varies between undergrad and PhD students.

Links & Resources Mentioned:
National Education Policy: The new education policy introduced by the Indian government in 2020.

Key Takeaways:
No more a shadow tool: She talked about how Gen AI is not more a show tool that was being used behind the doors earlier. Use of Gen AI and LLms is commonplace amongst both teachers and students and is accepted widely
Knowing the answer to understanding the concept: AI tools have enabled students to get to the answers quickly. And in spite of vast potential to use it for understanding the concepts, students might be using it for artificial knowledge
Changing role of teachers: She sees teachers role changing from educator to guide who not only is able to access the information and answers but also able to understand deeper understanding of concepts by the students
Paid vs free: She emphasizes how the result can vary depending on the tool tier and therefore raises concern of access and equity
Training on AI tools: She feels that training on AI tools and usage for enhancing learning is mandatory before we make them available more broadly.
Policies need to be fast: The pace of change in AI is fast and our policies and education system is very slow to respond. She emphasizes on the need for trainings and evolving policies keeping pace with the changes in technology

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Host: Saran & Kartik
Podcast: Prompt India: Inputs for a Digital Nation
About the Hosts: Saran is an AI Consultant at Google, advising enterprises on use of AI. Kartik is an Ex-Google Software Engineer. Both are currently exploring the intersection of technology and governance as PGP students at the Takshashila Institution.
They combine their technical expertise with emerging policy frameworks to decode how AI is reshaping India. (Views are Personal)