
Navigating the AI Revolution in Education: Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Learning with Torrey Trust, PhD
09/18/24 • 28 min
Welcome to the 10th episode of The Culture Compute podcast! We're thrilled to have a special guest today, Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust is not only a leading expert in the field but also my PhD advisor. Her insights on AI ethics in education are invaluable as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
Guest: Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trust's AI Syllabus Policy Statement
- Broader implications for human creativity and higher order thinking
- Creativity and over-reliance of generative AI in education
Paper Review: "Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points" by Ana Luize Corrêa Bertoncini and Mauricio C. Serafim. APA reference below.
Key takeaways discussed:
- Need for multidisciplinary approach to AI in education
- Importance of maintaining ethical standards as AI becomes more prevalent
- Balancing AI benefits with potential ethical challenges
Links and References:
Torrey Trust, PhD, Professor of Learning Technologies
AI Syllabus Policy Statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1caSLk2JM40K4tdQHlLRwftYVGM6k8z0ZA2J12SwLhtU/edit?usp=sharing
Torrey Trust, PhD https://www.torreytrust.com/
Bertoncini, A. L. C., & Serafim, M. C. (2023). Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1074787. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1074787
Connect with Sai Gattupalli
Learning Technologies Researcher
Email: [email protected]
Music by Liborio Conti
Subscribe to The Culture Compute podcast on your favorite platform. Free and open access.
Until next time, keep computing culture.
Welcome to the 10th episode of The Culture Compute podcast! We're thrilled to have a special guest today, Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust is not only a leading expert in the field but also my PhD advisor. Her insights on AI ethics in education are invaluable as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
Guest: Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trust's AI Syllabus Policy Statement
- Broader implications for human creativity and higher order thinking
- Creativity and over-reliance of generative AI in education
Paper Review: "Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points" by Ana Luize Corrêa Bertoncini and Mauricio C. Serafim. APA reference below.
Key takeaways discussed:
- Need for multidisciplinary approach to AI in education
- Importance of maintaining ethical standards as AI becomes more prevalent
- Balancing AI benefits with potential ethical challenges
Links and References:
Torrey Trust, PhD, Professor of Learning Technologies
AI Syllabus Policy Statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1caSLk2JM40K4tdQHlLRwftYVGM6k8z0ZA2J12SwLhtU/edit?usp=sharing
Torrey Trust, PhD https://www.torreytrust.com/
Bertoncini, A. L. C., & Serafim, M. C. (2023). Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1074787. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1074787
Connect with Sai Gattupalli
Learning Technologies Researcher
Email: [email protected]
Music by Liborio Conti
Subscribe to The Culture Compute podcast on your favorite platform. Free and open access.
Until next time, keep computing culture.
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Review of Cukurova's Vision for the Future of AI in Education - Hybrid Intelligence
Show Notes
In this episode, host Sai Gattupalli explores the future of AI in education, discussing a recent paper by Dr. Mutlu Cukurova on hybrid intelligence in educational contexts, published in the British Journal of Educational Technology in August 2024. APA reference below.
Episode Highlights:
- Congratulations to students from Zilla Parishad High School in Bhiknoor, India, for their STEM fair participation
- Introduction to Dr. Mutlu Cukurova's work on AI in education
- Three conceptualizations of AI in education:
- AI as a tool to externalize human cognition
- AI models that can be internalized to influence human mental models
- AI as an extension of human cognition in hybrid intelligence systems
Key Topics Discussed:
- Hybrid intelligence in education
- Cultural aspects of AI in education
- Socio-psychological barriers to AI adoption
Resources Discussed:
- Cukurova, M. (2024). The interplay of learning, analytics and artificial intelligence in education: A vision for hybrid intelligence. British Journal of Educational Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13514
- STEM Showcase at Zilla Parishad High School, Bhiknoor, India: https://sites.google.com/umass.edu/vc2024/
About the Culture Compute Podcast:
The Culture Compute Podcast explores the intersections of culture, technology, and education, hosted by Sai Gattupalli from the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Advanced Learning Technologies Lab
Connect with me:
Email: sgattupalli at umass dot edu
Until next time.
Next Episode

Navigating the AI Revolution in Education: Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Learning with Torrey Trust, PhD
Welcome to the 10th episode of The Culture Compute podcast! We're thrilled to have a special guest today, Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust is not only a leading expert in the field but also my PhD advisor. Her insights on AI ethics in education are invaluable as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
Guest: Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trust's AI Syllabus Policy Statement
- Broader implications for human creativity and higher order thinking
- Creativity and over-reliance of generative AI in education
Paper Review: "Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points" by Ana Luize Corrêa Bertoncini and Mauricio C. Serafim. APA reference below.
Key takeaways discussed:
- Need for multidisciplinary approach to AI in education
- Importance of maintaining ethical standards as AI becomes more prevalent
- Balancing AI benefits with potential ethical challenges
Links and References:
- Torrey Trust, PhD, Professor of Learning Technologies at Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst
- AI Syllabus Policy Statement
- GenAI & Ethics: Investigating ChatGPT, Gemini, & Copilot
- Bertoncini, A. L. C., & Serafim, M. C. (2023). Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1074787. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1074787
Connect with me, the host of the Culture Compute Podcast. Sai Gattupalli
Learning Technologies Researcher
Email: [email protected]
Music by Liborio Conti
Subscribe to The Culture Compute podcast on your favorite platform. Free and open access.
Until next time, keep computing culture.
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