{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kinia Ag Caint","title":"The Human Side of AI in Education with Patrick Hickey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0d8fb9f2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2812,"description":"\nArtificial Intelligence is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, but what does that mean for educators, learners and the future of teaching?\n\nIn this episode of Kinia Ag Caint, host Sara Judge is joined by Patrick Hickey, primary school teacher, educational technology specialist and Kinia's Experience AI and AI in Action Senior Manager. Together, they explore the opportunities, challenges and realities of using AI in education.\nPatrick shares why critical thinking is more important than ever in an AI-driven world, discusses common misconceptions around AI replacing teachers, and highlights the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replicate. The conversation also explores practical ways educators can use AI to support personalised learning, create engaging resources and build AI literacy among young people.\nThe episode offers valuable insights for educators, youth workers and anyone interested in understanding how AI is shaping learning today and into the future.\n\n\nThings We Spoke About\n\nWhy AI literacy matters for educators and young people\nThe importance of critical thinking when using AI tools\nCommon concerns and misconceptions about AI in education\nHow AI can support personalised learning and accessibility\nThe role of human skills in an increasingly digital world\nPractical AI tools and resources for educators\nAn introduction to Kinia's Experience AI and AI in Action programmes\nPatrick's thoughts on the future of AI in education\n\nGuest Details\nPatrick Hickey\nPatrick Hickey is a primary school teacher with a passion for the purposeful use of technology in education. He works as Kinia's Experience AI and AI in Action Senior Manager, supporting educators across Ireland to develop AI literacy and confidence in using emerging technologies. Patrick is committed to helping young people see pathways into STEM and technology careers while promoting critical and responsible engagement with AI.\n\nAbout Kinia\n\nEducational disadvantage has long been part...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6oQJe9JvQKhojP6ixSGkpjvZmtauKFUuvurMOKCBxPU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYjli/YjAwYjIxZjBlZGNl/OGRjMWI3OGEyYmZi/MDIxNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}