AI and Ed

The United States has undergone several major transformations economically, politically, and socially. Today, the impact of artificial intelligence will bring another transformation affecting citizens’ private lives as well as employment, communication, politics, and almost every other aspect of life.The question artificial intelligence raises is: what kind of education will students need in confronting the obvious and projected impact of technology? Transformations affect obvious aspects of life, but also raise significant issues that challenge values, ethics and standards.The purpose of this book is to define the role of education and its goals, content, and approaches that will assist citizens in addressing the challenges the artificial intelligence movement brings to the life of citizens. Positive aspects of the transformation include communication, productivity, and other issues. However, there are hazards and downsides to artificial intelligence that must be addressed through an educated society.Education’s role encompasses assisting individuals to address the positive and negative aspects of any creative intervention. Thinking coupled with insight into principles, ethics, and the meaning of life are critical. Education prepares individuals for changing times in order to protect their freedoms and democracy and find a life of purpose and meaning.

From the very first sentence of George Goens' latest book, A.I. and Education: Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, I was hooked into a labyrinth of possibilities for systemic change and creative leadership; a timely and necessary critical examination of the long-term impact of A.I. within educational, social, and cultural realms. Goens brilliantly points to the fact that American citizens and leaders in all facets of our society are in fact victims of sleepwalking and linear thinking while A.I has seductively crept into every aspect of our daily life. Goens offers an inspirational and divergent pathway examining, designing, and constructing transformative paradigms for the future revitalization of schools, society, and economy post-Covid. A.I. and Education is a must read in philosophy, humanities, arts, technology, research, business, science, and education degree programs; igniting necessary critical and creative discussions regarding all moral facets of human rights, liberty, and free speech.--Barbara A. Clark, EdD, professor of education, The pearls and pitfalls of AI are staring us right in the face. Algorithms increasingly effect growing aspects of our lives. Education needs to consider not only the mere tinkering, but the entire transformation of our world. Join George Goens on a grand strategic journey, examining the critical issues necessary to successfully navigate the murky waters of AI.--Dennis Mahony, educator, This book is a thought provoking and philosophical examination of how AI can be utilized in our constantly changing world. Goens makes compelling points that help pave the way for a future world that is both academically and morally responsible.--Jeff Haddad, principal

George A. Goens, PhD, has written seven books and co-authored four on leadership, school reform, education, and social issues. He served an executive in teaching positions, as well as leadership consultant to public boards and individuals.