How schools are adapting to AI

By Ben Kieffer,

Danielle Gehr

Published November 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST

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Programs like Chat GPT started infiltrating classrooms as the latest tool students use to cheat. However, schools have found that banning these programs isn't the answer.

AI appears to be an unavoidable part of our future, so educators are learning how to introduce AI to their students to enhance learning. This hour, Ben Kieffer speaks with those tackling AI in K-12 schools and a DMACC lecturer who is preparing adult students for AI in the workforce.

Guests:

Mark Kenny, computer science teacher, Vernon Middle School in Marion
Chad Sussex, assistant principal, AI Task Force leader, Winterset Junior High and High School
Sandy Grooms-Meeks, tech-integration consultant
Becky Deitenbeck, computer science instructor, Des Moines-Area Community College

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Ben Kieffer

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River

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Danielle Gehr

Dani Gehr is a producer for River to River and Talk of Iowa. Dani came to Iowa from her hometown in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to attend Iowa State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in journalism, international studies and French. Before coming to IPR, Dani covered local government in Story County for the Ames Tribune and Des Moines Register.

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How schools are adapting to AI

Programs like Chat GPT started infiltrating classrooms as the latest tool students use to cheat. However, schools have found that banning these programs isn't the answer.

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