Coffee with a Geek Interview with Priten Shah

 


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I had a great opportunity to interview the dynamic Priten Shah.  Priten's new book, AI and the Future of Education is timely and fascinating.  I had a great chance to talk about Priten's background, insights, and thoughts on education.  

A little about Priten in his own words:  "Priten Shah is an education entrepreneur and the author of *AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence* (Jossey-Bass, 2023). He is the founder of Pedagogy.Cloud, an educational consulting firm that supports educators in K-12 schools, higher education, and the nonprofit sector adapt to the increasing capabilities of AI. Priten is also the founder of the civic-focused nonprofit United 4 Social Change. He has a B.A. in philosophy and an M.Ed. in education policy from Harvard University.

I’m a lifelong education entrepreneur who loves challenging and reshaping traditional education systems. Since my initial plunge into the world of education in high school by establishing the Teach to Learn Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, I’ve consistently found myself pushing the boundaries of teaching and learning.

As an educator, I’ve been lucky enough to teach students from diverse backgrounds – from a language school in South Korea to special education classes in New York. These direct experiences with the classroom are crucial in helping me understand and address students’ real-world needs.

In addition to my hands-on teaching experiences, I believe in the power of technology to advance education. I’ve worked on varied projects such as custom LMS design, gamified learning applications, and mastery-learning based online courses.

Currently, I’m heading two exciting ventures: United 4 Social Change (U4SC) and Pedagogy.Cloud. At U4SC, we use interdisciplinary education to nurture healthier democracies, providing accessible civics education to all students. Meanwhile, Pedagogy.Cloud is where I blend my love for education with cutting-edge technology, assisting educational institutions in adapting to the rapid advancements in AI.

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had the privilege of assisting many universities and organizations to transition smoothly to digital teaching.
My ongoing work in AI includes pioneering an accredited course, “The AI-Enhanced Classroom,” and sharing my advice and predictions in “AI & The Future of Education,” published by Wiley’s Jossey-Bass.

In everything I do, my mission remains consistent: to continuously drive innovative solutions that address the diverse and complex needs of learners in our evolving world. The end goal? Being Prepared for a Dynamic Tomorrow."

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