AI Exposed a Bigger Problem in Schools | Andrew Calleja on Assessment, Critical Thinking & Trust
From EdTech Dots · 00:51:00
Show by Krzysztof Kosman
In this episode of EdTech Dots, Krzysztof Kosman speaks with Andrew Calleja about what really happens when AI enters schools.They discuss why AI adoption in education is much more complex than simply giving teachers access to tools. Andrew shares what schools need first: clear aims, time to experiment, trust in AI systems, and strong implementation. The conversation also goes deep into AI literacy, teacher confidence, policy vs classroom reality, and the growing challenge of student assessment in the age of generative AI.This is a grounded conversation for educators, school leaders, founders, and anyone trying to understand what responsible AI in schools really looks like.Subscribe to EdTech Dots and like this episode if you want more conversations about education, technology, and practical change in schools. It helps us reach more people and invite even stronger guests to the channel.Guest: Andrew Calleja - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-calleja/Host: Krzysztof Kosman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krzysztof-kosman/Chapters00:00 Why AI is reaching schools so fast01:30 Why schools are not simply “behind”02:58 What schools need before AI works07:24 Time, trust and clarity07:58 Teacher shortage and overloaded schedules10:53 Why teachers need time to share good practice12:17 Why schools need a culture of experimentation16:14 Why policymakers miss classroom reality20:21 Using AI to reduce teacher paperwork22:18 Can AI give teachers more human time?24:38 Why AI literacy is becoming essential28:33 The real classroom problem with AI essays30:32 New ways to assess student work32:29 AI exposed an older weakness in education37:19 Critical thinking, adaptability and rethinking school40:48 Andrew’s research on AI strategy in Malta47:40 What kind of implementation is missing52:48 What other countries can learn from Malta58:18 Why technology alone is never enough01:01:49 Final message for schools using AI
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