EdTALK 1 Recap: Real Voices, Real Questions — Starting the AI in Education Conversation

✨ Intro:

On March 20, 2025, we launched EdTALK, a global conversation series by NDX, designed to bring educators, school leaders, and technologists together to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on education.

In our first session, we didn’t aim to provide answers—we aimed to open a space for the real questions. The session brought together educators from diverse backgrounds to reflect on how AI is reshaping classrooms, teacher practices, and student experiences.

💬 Highlights from the Discussion:

🔹 Teachers Are Curious—but Not Ready Yet

One of the recurring themes was how many educators are intrigued by AI tools like ChatGPT—but also hesitant. Concerns ranged from ethics and student cheating to lack of guidance on how to integrate AI meaningfully into instruction.

EdTALK-1 From Automation to Innovation

“Teachers are experimenting with AI, but many are doing it in isolation. They need a framework, not just tools.”

🔹 Fear vs. Opportunity: A Mindset Shift - AI in education

Several speakers emphasized the emotional dimension: AI is often seen as a threat—replacing teachers, diminishing creativity, or creating dependence.

But what if AI becomes a co-pilot, not a replacement? What if it helps teachers work smarter, not harder?

“AI should be used to amplify teachers, not replace them.”

🔹 AI in Daily Practice — Use Cases Shared

The session featured practical examples of how AI is already being used:

• Generating differentiated lesson plans

• Creating visual aids and quizzes

• Supporting multilingual students

• Saving planning and reporting time

Yet everyone agreed: the key lies in intentionality. AI use must serve learning goals, not just speed or convenience.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

1. We need a shared language around AI in schools.Many teachers don’t yet understand what AI means for pedagogy, beyond “cheating” or “automation.”

2. Professional development is essential.We cannot expect AI literacy to “just happen.” Schools need structured, ongoing training.

3. Students deserve transparency.If AI is used in classrooms, students must know when and why it’s involved—especially when it influences grading or personalization.

4. Leadership is key. School and ministry leaders must take the lead in setting guidelines, ethics, and opportunities for AI use.

   
   

🌍 Why EdTALK Exists

At its core, EdTALK is about creating a human-centered space to discuss technology—where educators can reflect, challenge assumptions, and shape the path forward together.

We’re not here to sell a product.We’re here to listen, to learn, and to design the future of education—with teachers, not around them.