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Biography
Priten Soundar-Shah is an educator, philosopher, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of technology and education. He is the founder of Pedagogy Ventures, which integrates cutting-edge technology with proven teaching strategies, and Academy 4 Social Civics, a nonprofit dedicated to civics education that prepares students to tackle future challenges. Through these ventures, he develops innovative solutions that help educators and students navigate rapid technological change.
Priten is the author of the international bestseller AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Wiley, 2023), and the forthcoming book Ethical Ed Tech in Schools: Philosophy, Policy, and Practice for Educators (Wiley, 2026). He also teaches social science courses at College Unbound, a bachelor’s degree-granting institution focused on adult learners. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Book: AI & The Future of Education
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Clear away the fog surrounding AI in education—and regain your peace of mind
Among teachers, there is a cloud of rumors, confusion, and fear surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence. AI and the Future of Education is a timely response to this general state of panic, showing you that AI is a tool to leverage, not a threat to teaching and learning. By understanding what AI is, what it does, and how it can be used to enhance education, you can let go of anxiety and uncertainty, and learn to embrace artificial intelligence.
It’s true that, along with tremendous opportunities, AI presents some challenges for the field of education. In this book, Priten Shah, a Harvard M.Ed. with a robust background in educational innovation, helps you face these challenges head on, so you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to use AI effectively in your classroom. Thanks to this thorough consideration of ethical considerations and practical approaches, you can develop your own strategy for leveraging AI in administrative tasks, lesson design, professional development, and beyond.
- Understand what AI and machine learning are, and learn about new developments like ChatGPT
- Discover strategies for engaging students more fully using AI
- Automate administrative tasks, grading and feedback, and assessments
- Use AI in innovative ways to promote higher-order thinking skills
- Examine ethical considerations of AI, including the achievement gap, privacy concerns, and bias
For K-12 educators, as well as leaders and policymakers who want to understand the role of technology in education, AI and the Future of Education is a valuable resource that can change AI from an unknown entity to an indispensable tool.
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“I APPROACHED AI and the Future of Education with some trepidation. Two factors eased my way into this highly readable account, helpfully subtitled Teaching in the age of artificial intelligence. A useful, simple definition, to start with, tells me that artificial intelligence (AI) is “simulation of human intelligence by machines”. Second, even for the most technophobic among us, it is […]
Off the Shelf
AI and the Future of Education, by Priten Shah ’18, Ed.M ’21 (Jossey-Bass, $25 paper). It may seem counterintuitive to try to keep up with AI in the classroom by reading a book about it, but Shah, CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, an ed-tech consulting firm, offers a hopeful perspective in what is, essentially, a cookbook of prompts […]
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it’s worth reflecting on a simple experiment’s role in dismantling the doctrine of “separate but equal.” In the 1940s, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark conducted the now-famous “doll test,” which revealed the negative impact of segregation on Black children’s self-esteem […]
“When ChatGPT first became popular in late 2022, I was part of the chorus of AI optimists who saw the potential for the technology to reduce the massive workload that our teachers face. Today, the technology is far from making good on what I saw as its potential benefit to educators. Two years ago, it […]
In an age of AI, understanding the value of a human is key
Educators will need more than ever to understand the unique value of a human and to perceive large language models as legitimate and useful sources of ideas rather than shortcuts and avenues for cheating, according to tech-focused educational entrepreneur and author Priten Shah. Shah told University World News that the rapid development of artificial intelligence should prompt […]
PedagogyVentures
Pedagog.ai is focused on supporting educators in adapting to the age of artificial intelligence in education. We offer a variety of professional development options, including books, online courses, webinars, and in-person workshops, to help teachers learn about the latest advancements in AI and education.
Our suite of tools is designed with educators in mind, aiming to enhance curriculum development and workflow efficiency through AI technology. We also provide tools tailored for student use, enabling them to engage in assignments that leverage AI capabilities in a classroom setting.
In addition to practical tools, we maintain a prompt library and a lesson plan database to assist educators in incorporating AI into their lessons. Through our newsletter and social media channels, we strive to keep educators informed with the latest insights and developments in the field of AI in education.
Products
- Online PD: Webinars & courses for educators covering a wide range of different topics and audiences
- Crash Course on AI in Education: A quick, comprehensive introduction to AI concepts tailored for educators
- Accredited 3-Credit Graduate Course: An in-depth, credit-bearing course offering extensive knowledge on AI applications in education
- Course for English Teachers: A specialized course designed to integrate AI into English language teaching and curriculum
- AI & The Future of Education Book: A book exploring the impact and potential of AI in the educational sector, published by Wiley's Jossey-Bass
- Teacher Tools: Innovative tools that leverage AI to streamline curriculum planning and classroom management
- Student-Facing AI Tools: Tools that enable students to engage with AI-powered assignments with teacher tracking options
- Prompt Library: A diverse collection of AI chatbot prompts to guide educators in engaging with various chatbots
- Lesson Plan Database: A comprehensive resource of AI-integrated & AI literacy lesson plans
- Educational Newsletter and Social Media Updates: Regular updates and insights into the latest trends and developments in AI education
- School/District Professional Development: A variety of in-person and virtual workshop options custom-built for each school