In this episode, Mike Palmer interviews Eric Stano, who is the Vice President of Consulting, Curriculum, and Product Strategy at Magic EdTech. Eric shares his extensive experience in educational publishing and content development, spanning over three decades. Magic EdTech is a digital services provider that collaborates with educational publishers and edtech companies. You can read Magic EdTech’s blogs for more information.
Eric discusses the impact of generative AI on the content creation process, which has led to the integration of AI architects and engineers into his team. He explains how human expertise collaborates with AI-generated drafts, with subject matter experts and writers refining and improving the content produced by AI. Accuracy, accessibility, and engaging writing styles are crucial to ensure equal opportunities for all students to succeed.
The conversation delves into the evolving roles within content development, the potential for increased equity and personalization, and the challenges related to intellectual property and security in the AI-powered landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- The content development process is iterative, with AI acting as an accelerator and introducing new roles like AI architects who code pipelines for generating drafts.
- Human expertise remains essential for ensuring accuracy, addressing AI hallucinations, and adding a human touch to the content that resonates with learners.
- Professionals need to be mindful of intellectual property rights, security issues, and ethical considerations while leveraging AI technology in the changing landscape of the industry.
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