The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered The Chat

This thought-provoking book explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education, urging us to prioritize equity and ethical implementation.

AI can personalize learning and empower students, but it's crucial to address potential biases and ensure it doesn't widen the achievement gap.

The authors, Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier, guide you through the complexities of AI, highlighting both its promises and pitfalls. They advocate for robust oversight, transparency, and collaboration to prevent harm to marginalized communities.

This book empowers educators, policymakers, and parents to become AI activists, shaping a future where AI fosters critical thinking, creativity, and individualized learning for all.

Join the movement! Embrace AI as a tool to humanize education, not replace it.

Ken is a multi-award-winning educator with a Master's in Education (Educational Technology and New Media Design and Production), has dedicated over two decades to teaching and advancing educational technology. His expertise in educational leadership, organizational change, equity, and inclusion has earned him global recognition as a thought leader and highly sought after keynote speaker. Ken's contributions and extraordinary commitment to advancing digital learning experiences have garnered advisory roles for various organizations, both public and private, shaping the future of education and technology worldwide. Ken continues to have a significant impact in the field through his speaking engagements, trainings, and consultancy work, which have earned him recognition from top educational institutions and publications for his unwavering dedication to fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments.

Lead Experience Designer, Dee Lanier is the author of Demarginalizing Design and co-author of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education. Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over two decades of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate levels. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master's degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and equity. Dee is an award-winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. Dee is a founding mentor and architect for the Google Coaching program pilot, Dynamic Learning Project, and a founding coach of Our Voice Academy, a program aimed at empowering educators of color to gain greater visible leadership and recognized expertise. Dee is also the creator of the design thinking educational activities called, Solve in Time!(R) and Maker Kitchen(TM)️ and co-host of the Liberated Educator podcast. Dee practices self-care by reading, playing percussion, and roasting, brewing, and drinking coffee.