Episode 025 - Co-hosts kick off Season 2

explAInED Episode 025 – Co-hosts kick off Season 2

Episode Summary:

Season Two of explAInED opens with Michael Berry, Shaun Langevin, and Renee Langevin diving into the realities of AI in education. 

• Michael shares how he’s using AI to translate global frameworks into consistent standards and proficiency scales, while the group reflects on challenges of time, teacher perceptions, and the often-confusing EdTech landscape. 

• Shaun describes the simulations on social media algorithms he created through vibe coding.

• Renee discusses her work with custom chatbots to support high school writing instruction, relying heavily on Victoria Hedlund’s continuing groundbreaking work on bias mitigation in prompting. 

• Finally, the explAinED team celebrates the work of former guests: Adam Phyall and Torrey Trust presenting at MassCue, and Makiri Pugh and Kunal Dalal at Vermont Fest!

Beyond the podcast, the explAInED team is involved in several upcoming initiatives:

• Hosting AI-themed parent nights throughout Vermont, recorded and shared for broader access.

• Organizing an April AI symposium at Montpelier High School, where students from across Vermont will present ideas for using AI for societal good.