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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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Audiobook (Tantor Media, 2024), Arabic (Uumm Al-Quru University, 2026), Simplified Chinese (China Science and Technology Press Co., 2025), Turkish (The Kitap, 2025), Vietnamese (Vietnam Education & Technology, 2026)

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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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“This book makes a strong case that generative AI models are more than obstacles for educators to work around, and that if used thoughtfully and creatively, they can help teachers and administrators prepare their students to thrive in a rapidly changing technological environment. Shah understands that using AI in our classrooms won't come naturally to most of us and offers concrete suggestions throughout, ranging from useful tips for modifying traditional assignments all the way to insightful recommendations for reimagining what the aims of formal education ought to be in the first place.”
- Jeff Behrends,Senior Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, Harvard University
“Shah provides a step-by-step guide that implores educators to eschew their worst impulses to over-manage or hide from AI, and to instead, turn their focus to what schools, on behalf of students, must do: adapt and innovate. His book is the first step in re-envisioning the academic process and preparing the next generation of learners.”
―Joseph Carver,Chief Innovation Officer, The Meadows School
“Priten Shah’s knowledge, experience, and spirit of public service in the fields of AI and education make this book essential reading for educators at all levels. He offers a must-read for teachers, administrators, parents, and policy makers on the voyage to best practices for using AI in classrooms.”
―Anne L'Hommedieu-Sanderson, Executive Director, ThinkerAnalytix and Associate of the Department of Philosophy, Harvard University
“While teaching in the age of artificial intelligence may be intimidating for some, Shah’s cogent and concise book is a great asset for educators, administrators, and school boards. AI and the Future of Education can especially help teachers better understand and incorporate the possibilities of AI as they continue to keep students at the center of all they do.”
―Ajay Nair, Ph.D.,President, Arcadia University
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Harvard Graduate School of Education
New Books from Alumni

Calling it a primer for educators to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how students are using it, Priten Shah provides in AI and the Future of Education practical tips, tricks, and thought-provoking questions that educators can ask themselves as they weigh the opportunities, risks, and barriers AI brings to the classroom. He writes that while […]

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EdWeek
I Was an AI Optimist. Now I’m Worried It’s Making Teacher Burnout Worse

“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 […]

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eSchool News
Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

“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 […]

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eSchool News
Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

“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 […]

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EdWeek
I Was an AI Optimist. Now I’m Worried It’s Making Teacher Burnout Worse

“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 […]

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Harvard Graduate School of Education
New Books from Alumni

Calling it a primer for educators to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how students are using it, Priten Shah provides in AI and the Future of Education practical tips, tricks, and thought-provoking questions that educators can ask themselves as they weigh the opportunities, risks, and barriers AI brings to the classroom. He writes that while […]

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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.

Our goal is to be a reliable resource for educators looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in the classroom.
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