Bridging Minds: What AI Learns, What Humans Understand: Preparing Educators to Lead the Conversation (STEM in the Age of A.I.)
Language: English
Published by Printing Futures, 2025
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- Title
- Bridging Minds: What AI Learns, What Humans Understand: Preparing Educators to Lead the Conversation (STEM in the Age of A.I.)
- Author
- Simmons, Beverly
- Publisher
- Printing Futures
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
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- 1942357966
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- 9781942357964
- Series
- Book 2 of 2: STEM in the Age of A.I.
Bridging Minds: What AI Learns, What Humans Understand
By Beverly Simmons
Perfect for K-12 professional development, high school and college classrooms, or any educator looking to deepen their AI literacy, Bridging Minds blends philosophy, ethics, and classroom applications to prepare students for a world shaped by intelligent systems. As artificial intelligence transforms every corner of our lives, educators stand at the intersection of innovation and inquiry. Bridging Minds empowers teachers to lead the conversation about AI—not just how it works, but what it means.
This thought-provoking guide explores the legendary Chinese Room argument by philosopher John Searle and the insights of AI pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton to help educators ask—and teach—the questions that matter most:
- Can machines truly understand?
- What is consciousness in an age of algorithms?
- How do we integrate AI into education without losing the human heart of learning?
Perfect for professional development, high school and college faculty, or any educator looking to deepen their AI literacy, Bridging Minds blends philosophy, ethics, and classroom applications to prepare students for a world shaped by intelligent systems.
Inside you’ll discover:
- A clear, engaging explanation of the Chinese Room and its classroom relevance
- Guidance on integrating AI ethics and critical thinking into any subject area
- Ready-to-use resources and reading lists for further exploration
- A call to action for educators to shape AI-literate citizens—not just tech users
Whether you're new to AI or already exploring its role in education, Bridging Minds offers the philosophical grounding and practical tools to guide your students—and yourself—through the questions that define our future.
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