ChatEDU: AI in Education

ChatEDU: AI in Education

By: Matt Mervis and Dr. Elizabeth Radday

Language: en

Categories: Education

Welcome to ChatEDU: AI in Education, your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI Strategy at EdAdvance, and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, Director of Research & Innovation, this podcast explores the dynamic landscape of education technology.

Episodes

When AI Handles the Hard Parts – What Educators Lose Without the Struggle | Ep. 92
Jan 09, 2026

In this episode of ChatEDU (When AI Handles the Hard Parts – What Educators Lose Without the Struggle) Matt and Liz start with a look at the new Gemini Live update before jumping into the Rundown. From there, they go Beneath the Surface with a deeper take on AI’s impact on growth and leadership, then close with a Bright Byte on carbon battery storage and the future of clean energy.


The Run Down

Governments are stepping in on youth social media, with New York adding mental health labels, Virg...

Duration: 00:59:52
What Breaks + What Sticks – Education's AI Future in 2026 | Ep. 91
Jan 02, 2026

In this episode of ChatEDU (What Breaks + What Sticks – Education's AI Future in 2026), Matt and Liz note the shift to video-first shows, run through their 2025 AI and teaching outlook, then close with 2026 predictions and a Bright Byte on turning trash into textiles.



The Rundown


Story #1: NotebookLM Gets Smarter and More Structured

Google’s NotebookLM adds Data Tables and a leaked Lecture Mode, moving it from research tool toward an instructional partner.


Story #2: Chat...

Duration: 00:58:59
Signals in the Noise – The Stories That Kept Popping Up on ChatEDU - Ep. 90
Dec 26, 2025

In this episode of ChatEDU (Signals in the Noise – The Stories That Kept Popping Up on ChatEDU), Matt and Liz reflect on 2025’s defining AI themes, invite listener voice memos as ChatEDU nears episode 100, and close with a sharp Bright Byte editorial.



Rundown


School AI Flags Clarinet as Gun

A Florida school locked down after an AI system mistook a student’s clarinet for a rifle. Matt and Liz unpack what happens when AI surveillance gets it wrong.

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Duration: 01:03:16