Episode 11

Navigating the Intersection of AI and Education with Dr Steve Watson

Welcome to the Creatives with AI podcast! This is a show where we share insights about the future of artificial intelligence and how it will affect the lives of people working in the creative industries.

On today’s show, we chat with Professor Steve Watson from the University of Cambridge, where we touch on

  • the transformative role of AI in education, particularly its potential to personalise learning, promote inclusivity, and assist teachers in creating better test questions and designing curricula;
  • the changing dynamics between teachers and students in the era of digital revolution and the debates on the purpose and form of education;
  • the potential of AI in decision-making within the educational sphere, supporting diverse teaching and learning styles, and fostering critical thinking; and 
  • how AI tools like Grammarly are transforming communication.

Dr Steve Watson, an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge, focuses on Large Language Model AI's impact on education. He co-chairs the Faculty's Knowledge Power Politics research cluster and serves as Associate Executive Editor for the Cambridge Journal of Education. He uses methodologies like Social Systems Theory and Phenomenology to explore media, policy, education, and teacher professional learning.


His engineering and educational studies degrees are from Cambridge, the Open University, and Nottingham. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Education from Sheffield, worked in retail, telecommunications, and taught mathematics before academia.


As always, links to Steven’s profile and social media will be in the show notes on our website at creativeswith.ai.


Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy this educational conversation with Steven.

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Lena Robinson

Lena Robinson, the visionary founder behind The FTSQ Gallery and F.T.S.Q Consulting, hosts the Creatives WithAI podcast.

With over 35 years of experience in the creative industry, Lena is a trailblazer who has always been at the forefront of blending art, technology, and purpose. As an artist and photographer, Lena's passion for pushing creative boundaries is evident in everything she does.

Lena established The FTSQ Gallery as a space where fine art meets innovation, championing artists who dare to explore the intersection of creativity and AI. Lena's belief in the transformative power of art and technology is not just intriguing, but also a driving force behind her work. She revitalises brands, clarifies business visions, and fosters community building with a strong emphasis on ethical practices and non-conformist thinking.

Join Lena on Creatives WithAI as she dives into thought-provoking conversations that explore the cutting edge of creativity, technology, and bold ideas shaping the future.
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David Brown

A technology entrepreneur with over 25 years' experience in corporate enterprise, working with public sector organisations and startups in the technology, digital media, data analytics, and adtech industries. I am deeply passionate about transforming innovative technology into commercial opportunities, ensuring my customers succeed using innovative, data-driven decision-making tools.

I'm a keen believer that the best way to become successful is to help others be successful. Success is not a zero-sum game; I believe what goes around comes around.

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