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Jul 16
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Episode 329: Building with Purpose with ...

Fonz Mendoza
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Ep.329 Building with Purpose with Eduaide

In this episode, I welcome back two familiar voices: Thomas Thompson and Thomas Hummel, the powerhouse team behind Eduaide.AI. This isn’t just another conversation about AI. It’s a grounded, honest discussion on what it means to build tech for teachers, by teachers.

We talk growth, grit, and grounded design. From their classroom beginnings to becoming one of the most trusted teacher-first platforms, we unpack how they’re putting pedagogy over hype, and purpose over buzzwords.

🎧 If you are skeptical, curious, or cautiously optimistic about AI in education, this is a great episode for you.

 ⏱️ Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
06:46 EduAid's Growth and Development
14:09 Feedback and Teacher Engagement
20:56 Pedagogy and Technology Integration
22:16 Community Feedback and Its Impact on EduAid
23:38 International Reach and Localized Curriculum
26:29 Access and Equity in Education
28:23 The Ripple Effect of EduAid
32:34 Navigating AI in Education
35:18 The Hype and Reality of AI Tools
39:37 Public Education vs. Private Success
46:24 Revisiting Taxonomy of LLMs in Education
53:20 Challenges of AI Integration in Schools
56:31 Navigating the AI Landscape in Education
01:03:09 Grounding in Reality: The Educator's Perspective
01:11:02 Innovations in EduAid: Enhancing Teaching Tools
01:17:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections on Education and AI

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Eduaide.AI, Book Creator, Yellowdig

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