LSPA/LCRG Community Forum: Talking with our Students about AI

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence has introduced a powerful new tool in education and beyond. What do our students need to know and be able to do in an AI world? What does it mean to be a responsible, ethical user of AI? How do we help our students make good decisions about AI in and out of school? This session will review the current state of generative AI, what early research is telling us about student and educator use of AI, and the potential and pitfalls of the technology. We’ll discuss how we should talk to students about AI in the context of both learning and wellness. 

Eric Hudson specializes in learner-centered assessment, human-centered leadership, and strategic program design. Over the course of his career, Eric has designed and facilitated professional learning and strategic retreats for hundreds of schools and learning organizations.

Most recently, he spent a decade at Global Online Academy (GOA), first as an instructional coach and ultimately as Chief Program Officer, working with schools around the world to rethink where, when, and how learning happens. Prior to GOA, he spent 12 years in the classroom, where he taught English, Spanish, and journalism to middle school, high school, and college students. Working with students is how he developed his passion for designing empowering learning experiences.

Eric serves on the board of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS). His Substack newsletter “Learning on Purpose” has appeared in The Marshall Memo, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and The International Educator. He has a M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from Cornell University. He lives on Cape Cod, MA, USA.