explAInED – Episode 001: The Future of Writing with AI with Adam Sparks

Episode Summary:

In our very first episode of explAInED, we sit down with Adam Sparks, co-founder and CEO of Short Answer, a writing platform designed to engage students in peer feedback. Adam shares insights on AI’s impact on writing instruction, the evolving role of educators in an AI-driven world, and how schools can adapt to maintain the integrity of student learning.

Resources & Mentions:

• Short Answer  – Adam’s edtech tool for peer-based writing feedback.

• Research on AI and cheating: Victor Lee & Denise Pope (Stanford University)

• AI-powered learning tools like School AI.

• Harvard’s Writing Project – Insights from Jane Rosenzweig. Jane Rosenzweig | Substack

• Adam Sparks Substack | Crying in the Vendor Hall