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The New Calculator? Generative AI’s Role in Higher Education

Welcome to another episode of SHIFTERLABS’ current season, where we leverage Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research and studies. This week, we analyze the groundbreaking study, “The New Calculator? Practices, Norms, and Implications of Generative AI in Higher Education” by Microsoft Research, the university of Edinburgh and University College London. Discover how Generative AI is reshaping higher education, empowering students, and challenging traditional norms.

 

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• The evolving roles of Generative AI tools as tutors, assistants, and ideation partners.

• Ethical and regulatory gaps in the academic landscape.

• Real-world insights into how students and educators interact with these powerful tools.

• Actionable strategies for integrating AI into education responsibly and effectively.

 

📚 Key Takeaways:

• Why students and educators see GenAI as both an opportunity and a challenge.

• How AI is catalyzing personalized learning while raising concerns about skill development and reliance.

• Practical tips for institutions to redefine education with AI while fostering ethical and skill-based growth.

 

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This episode was generated using Google LM, as part of SHIFTERLABS’ mission to translate complex insights into actionable knowledge. Together, we aim to empower educators, learners, and innovators to thrive in an AI-driven world.

 

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🔗 Read our in-depth essays on Substack.

🎥 Explore our series El Reloj de la Singularidad on YouTube.

🎙️ Find this and other episodes on Spotify.

 

🌍 Everything in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

 

💡 About SHIFTERLABS:

Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner, SHIFTERLABS bridges technology, education, and the environment to prepare learners for the future. Visit us at shifterlabs.com.

 

🎧 Tune in now and explore how Generative AI is shaping the next frontier of higher education!

UNESCO’s Framework for Generative AI in Education

In this enlightening episode, we explore UNESCO’s comprehensive framework on the ethical and practical use of generative AI in education and research. This critical document highlights key steps for governments, institutions, and individuals to regulate, integrate, and leverage generative AI while safeguarding human-centric values like inclusion, equity, and cultural diversity.

 

💡 Learn how SHIFTERLABS is leveraging Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex insights into actionable knowledge. This episode aligns with our mission to empower learners and educators to thrive in an AI-driven world.

 

🔍 Dive into strategies for maintaining cognitive engagement, fostering ethical AI practices, and embracing a balanced integration of AI into education.

 

📢 Don’t forget:

🔗 Read our essays and articles on Substack.

🎙️ Listen to more episodes on Spotify.

🎥 Explore our series El Reloj de la Singularidad on YouTube.

🌍 Everything in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

Visit us at shifterlabs.com.

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS—Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner.

Mapping the Mind: Predicting Brain States with Transformers

In this groundbreaking episode, we delve into the paper “Predicting Human Brain States with Transformer” by Yifei Sun and collaborators. The research explores the use of transformer architectures—best known for language models like ChatGPT—to predict brain activity based on fMRI data. This innovative study demonstrates how these models can decode and predict human brain dynamics, paving the way for advancements in brain-computer interfaces and the understanding of neurological disorders.

 

Learn how SHIFTERLABS is leveraging Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex academic insights into accessible and actionable knowledge. This episode forms part of our mission to empower learners, educators, and decision-makers with the tools to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world.

 

🔍 Join us to understand how these technologies intersect with neuroscience, AI, and their transformative potential for education and healthcare.

 

📢 Don’t forget:

🔗 Read our essays and articles on Substack.

🎙️ Listen to more on Spotify.

🌍 Everything in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

💡 Visit us at shifterlabs.com

💡 SHIFTERLABS—Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner.

El Marco de la UNESCO para la IA Generativa en la Educación

En este episodio revelador, exploramos el marco integral de la UNESCO sobre el uso ético y práctico de la IA generativa en la educación e investigación. Este documento crítico destaca pasos clave para que gobiernos, instituciones e individuos regulen, integren y aprovechen la IA generativa, mientras protegen valores centrados en el ser humano como la inclusión, equidad y diversidad cultural.

 

💡 Aprende cómo SHIFTERLABS está aprovechando Google LM para desmitificar investigaciones de vanguardia, traduciendo conocimientos complejos en aprendizajes accesibles y aplicables. Este episodio forma parte de nuestra misión de empoderar a estudiantes y educadores para prosperar en un mundo impulsado por la IA.

 

🔍 Descubre estrategias para mantener el compromiso cognitivo, fomentar prácticas éticas de IA e integrar la IA en la educación de manera equilibrada.

 

📢 No olvides:

🔗 Lee nuestros ensayos y artículos en Substack.

🎙️ Escucha más episodios en Spotify.

🎥 Explora nuestra serie El Reloj de la Singularidad en YouTube.

🌍 Todo en un solo lugar: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

Visítanos en shifterlabs.com.

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS—El principal innovador EdTech de Ecuador y Socio Global de Formación de Microsoft.

El Futuro del Trabajo 2025: Transformaciones Globales en el Mercado Laboral

En este episodio del podcast de SHIFTERLABS, exploramos el Informe sobre el Futuro del Trabajo 2025 del Foro Económico Mundial. Analizamos cómo los mercados laborales globales se están transformando debido a tendencias como la innovación tecnológica, el cambio climático y los cambios demográficos.

 

Descubre los roles laborales de mayor crecimiento, el auge de las industrias verdes y basadas en IA, y las habilidades esenciales para prosperar en un mundo en constante evolución.

 

SHIFTERLABS aprovecha Google LM para desmitificar investigaciones complejas, traduciéndolas en conocimientos prácticos y accesibles. Este episodio es parte de nuestra misión de empoderar a educadores, estudiantes y tomadores de decisiones con herramientas para adaptarse y destacar en una era impulsada por la inteligencia artificial.

 

🔍 Únete a nosotros para explorar estrategias de recapacitación y colaboración humano-máquina para afrontar las transformaciones del mercado laboral.

 

🌍 Podcasts, Substack, La serie de YouTube El Reloj de la Singularidad y más en un solo lugar: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

💡 Visítanos en shifterlabs.com

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS: el principal innovador EdTech de Ecuador y Socio Global de Entrenamiento de Microsoft.

Integrating Generative AI in K-12 Education: Insights into Teacher Preparedness, Practices, and Barriers

In this episode, we delve into the findings of a groundbreaking study on how K-12 teachers are navigating the integration of generative AI into education. Drawing from real-world experiences of teachers in Idaho, the study uncovers key insights into their preparedness, current practices, and the barriers they face.

 

Learn how SHIFTERLABS is leveraging Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex academic insights into accessible and actionable knowledge. This episode is part of our mission to empower educators, learners, and decision-makers to thrive in an AI-driven world.

 

🔍 Join us to explore strategies that foster teacher readiness, address ethical challenges, and create a balance between human interaction and AI integration in classrooms.

 

📢 Don’t forget:

🌍 Podcasts, Substack, YouTube Series and more in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

💻 Visit us at shifterlabs.com

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS—Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner.

The Future of Jobs 2025: Navigating Global Workforce Transformations

In this insightful episode of the SHIFTERLABS podcast, we analyze the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum. Learn how global labor markets are shifting in response to macrotrends like technological innovation, climate change, and demographic shifts.

 

Discover the fastest-growing job roles, the rise of green and AI-driven industries, and the essential skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

 

SHIFTERLABS leverages Google LM to demystify complex research, translating it into actionable knowledge. This episode is part of our mission to empower educators, learners, and decision-makers with tools to adapt and excel in an AI-driven era.

 

🔍 Join us as we explore strategies for reskilling and fostering human-machine collaboration to navigate labor-market transformations.

 

🌍 Podcasts, Substack, YouTube series and more in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

Visit us at shifterlabs.com

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS—Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner.

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Global Perspective

In this episode, we explore the transformative insights from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Report (2023-2024). From AI advancements in Malaysia and Rwanda to energy optimization in Azerbaijan, this discussion delves into the powerful synergy between technology and policy for global progress. 🌍

 

Learn how SHIFTERLABS is leveraging Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex academic insights into accessible and actionable knowledge. This episode forms part of our mission to empower learners, educators, and decision-makers with the tools to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world.

 

🔍 Join us to understand how innovation ecosystems are revolutionizing industries, empowering communities, and fostering partnerships globally. Discover strategies to harness the Fourth Industrial Revolution for a sustainable, inclusive future.

 

📢 Don’t forget:

🔗 Read essay and articles on our Substack.

🎙️ Listen to more on Spotify.

💡 Explore our series El Reloj de la Singularidad on YouTube.

🌍 Everything in one place: https://bit.ly/3WvwDZx

🌐 Visit us at shifterlabs.com

 

💡 SHIFTERLABS—Ecuador’s premier EdTech innovator and Microsoft Global Training Partner.