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Spotlight: ChatEDU – A Podcast Exploring AI’s Impact on Education

Posted on 12/16/2025

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If you’re looking for fresh ideas and inspiration on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, the ChatEDU – AI and Education podcast is worth adding to your playlist.

On their website, the ChatEDU team shares that "ChatEDU explores how artificial intelligence is transforming K–12 and Higher Education, from classrooms and campuses to teacher preparation and leadership development. Hosted by Matt Mervis and Liz Radday, the podcast brings educators, innovators, and thought leaders together to share insights, stories, and practical ideas on how AI is shaping education, work, and society. Each episode unpacks key themes shaping how AI is used in education. Topics we discuss include: AI Literacy, Policy & Innovation, Ethical AI Use, Future of Learning, Classroom Integration, AI Career Readiness & Workforce Development."

ChatEDU is a project of Skills21 at EdAdvance, a Connecticut-based education organization. While the podcast focuses primarily on K–12 and higher education, the conversations about AI’s role in teaching, learning, and workforce preparation apply across all educational contexts, including adult education.

Beyond the podcast itself, the Skills21 AI site offers practical tools educators and school leaders can put to work right away. These include copy-ready AI prompts for instructional tasks, examples of AI integration strategies, prompting guides, AI literacy resources, and policy-development supports for institutions beginning to formalize their approach to AI.

For adult education programs exploring how AI can support learners, instructors, and program operations, ChatEDU provides an entry point into the broader conversation. It’s a thoughtful resource for staying informed about how AI is reshaping the landscape of education.

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