<p><strong>Introduction</strong>: Rita Bateson shares her educational journey, highlighting her American-Irish background and experiences teaching in various countries.</p><p><strong>Career Path</strong>:</p><ul><li>Transition from teaching in Ireland to the UK, then Switzerland, Bermuda, and finally back to Dublin.</li><li>Involvement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and curriculum development.</li></ul><p><strong>Current Projects</strong>:</p><ul><li>Focus on AI in education, exploring both its potential and challenges.</li><li>Discussions around ethical AI and sustainable practices in educational settings.</li></ul><p><strong>AI Literacy</strong>:</p><ul><li>The importance of helping students, teachers, and parents understand the AI landscape.</li><li>Addressing concerns about authenticating student work in the age of AI.</li></ul><p><strong>Sustainable AI</strong>:</p><ul><li>The need for schools to develop policies that consider energy consumption and ethical implications of AI tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Future of Education</strong>:</p><ul><li>The role of AI in shaping the future of assessment and learning practices.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Book Recommendations:</strong></u></p><ol><li><strong>“AI: A Very Short Introduction” by Margaret A. Boden</strong> - Offers insights into AI&#39;s impact and implications in various fields.</li><li><strong>“The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation” by Darrell M. West</strong> - Discusses how technology is changing work dynamics.</li><li><strong>Charles Fidel&#39;s book on AI</strong> - Recommended for its ideas on metacognition and meta-emotion, though advised to read critically.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Social Media Links:</strong></u></p><p><strong>Rita Bateson on Twitter</strong>:<a href="https://twitter.com/RitaBateson"> <u>@RitaBateson</u></a></p><p><strong>Substack</strong>: @eblana: Follow for insights on AI in education and sustainable practices.</p><p><strong>LinkedIn</strong>: Connect with Rita for professional updates and discussions on curriculum development.</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Conclusion:</strong></u></p><p>Rita Bateson emphasizes the importance of adapting to the rapid changes AI brings to education, advocating for a balanced approach that incorporates ethical considerations and sustainability. Tune in to learn more about her insights and experiences!</p>