Edufuturists #333 Balancing AI Literacy and Human-Centred Learning with Rita Bateson

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with our friend from over the short pond in Ireland, Rita Bateson, an expert in AI and education and founder of Eblana Learning. We explore Rita's journey in the educational landscape, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and the importance of balancing AI literacy with human-centred approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the need for critical thinking, and the evolving purpose of education in a rapidly changing world. Rita shares insights from her work at Eblana Learning and emphasises the importance of thoughtful implementation of AI in schools, advocating for a future where education is enriched by technology without losing its human touch. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 01:06 Rita's Journey in Education 05:16 The Impact of AI on Education 09:14 Navigating Educational Trends and Data 13:43 The Role of AI in Teaching and Learning 17:51 Eblana Learning's Mission and Vision 20:59 Balancing AI Literacy and Human-Centred Learning 24:35 Critical Thinking and AI in Education 28:30 Conflict Resolution and Learning 30:25 Agentic AI: Future Implications 34:50 Rethinking Education's Purpose 41:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections Find out more about Eblana here: eblanalearning.com Check out the Sustainable AI Course Rita mentioned here: https://academy.eblanalearning.com/products/courses/sustainable-ai-use Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X: https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edufuturists/ Join the WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWXj4PvbvvI5frLGVUj6ih?mode=ems_copy_h_c Check out all about Edufuturists at https://www.edufuturists.com Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026 at: edufuturists.com/uprising26