{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"605: Navigating College Applications with AI (Part 1): How High School Teachers and Students Use Tools Like ChatGPT","description":"In Part 1 of 2 of this mini-series on AI in college admission, Ethan is joined by Jennifer Rubin, Senior Researcher at foundry10 and Principal Investigator of the Digital Technologies and Education Lab. Jen is a first generation college graduate and, like Ethan, she didn't have a ton of support navigating the college application and admission process. When Chat GPT was released, she wondered: How were students actually using these tools for the college essay and application process? And how can we make sure AI becomes a tool for equity, not another advantage for students who already have access?  In this conversation, Ethan and Jen get into: Some of the most interesting takeaways from her research Why higher-income students were more likely to use AI in their applications than lower-income students How educators can increase their students\u2019 AI literacy How students can use AI without losing their voice Resources\/tools she recommends for students and counselors navigating this new technology And lots more. Jennifer Rubin is a Senior Researcher at foundry10 who investigates how technology shapes youth development, learning, and social connections. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley before completing a dual Ph.D. in Psychology and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan. Currently, she is the Principal Investigator of the Digital Technologies and Education Lab, where she leads research on how social media, generative AI, and digital learning environments impact youth development. Her work explores how young people navigate digital spaces, strategies for educators to meaningfully integrate emerging technologies, and the essential skills needed to foster critical engagement with social media and AI tools.  Hope you enjoy!   Play-by-Play 2:26 \u2013 Jen shares her research background and what she\u2019s been working on  4:06 \u2013 What have been the most interesting takeaways from Jen\u2019s research?  5:58 \u2013 Why were higher-income students more likely to use AI in their applications than lower-income students? 9:16 \u2013 What are some practical ways for educators to increase their students\u2019 AI literacy? 13:02 \u2013 How can students use AI without losing their voice? 18:47 \u2013 What resources or tools does Jen recommend for students and counselors navigating this new technology? 22:52 \u2013 Does Jen see ethical gray areas with teacher use of AI?  29:02 \u2013 How are colleges approaching AI use in applications?  32:16 \u2013 Do AI detectors actually work?  37:16 \u2013 How does Jen use AI in her own work and writing? 43:11 \u2013 What does Jen see for the future of AI? 44:32 \u2013 What advice does Jen have for students? 46:10 \u2013 Advice for caregivers? 46:58 \u2013 Advice for educators and counselors? 48:50 \u2013 Closing thoughts Resources: Navigating College Applications with AI  | foundry10 CalTech Admissions AI Policy Princeton Admissions AI Policy Common Sense Media AI Literacy Initiatives Digital Promise: AI in Education Resources  Understanding Generative AI: Caregiver, Teacher, and Student Experiences College Essay Guy\u2019s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy\u2019s College Application Hub   ","author_name":"The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions","author_url":"http:\/\/collegeessayguy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"