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Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential

Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential

Written by: The Learnovate Centre Trinity College Dublin
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How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author and consultant Aidan McCullen.

Get in touch: info@learnovatecentre.org / https://www.learnovatecentre.org

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  • Design Cognition, Cognitive Diversity & AI Teammates with Kathryn Jablokow
    Mar 1 2026

    Kathryn Jablokow. Dean of Manhattan University’s School of Engineering, former NSF deputy division director, and co-author of the NSF Artificial Intelligence Roadmap joins Aidan McCullen to explore design cognition: how people think while solving design problems.

    They unpack why high-performance teams don’t just match skills to problems, but also match thinking styles to the type of challenge, plus how great facilitators make space for different contributors (including introverts who need time to reflect).

    The conversation then turns to AI as a teammate: how to avoid “sycophant” answers, how to prompt AI to generate genuinely different perspectives, and what it could look like to train LLMs to emulate cognitive diversity for better decisions and more creative outcomes.

    Find Kathryn's papers:

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethgasman/2025/12/30/what-ai-cant-replace-and-why-that-matters/

    https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-applying-cognitive-diversity-to-llms-could-transform-the-user-experience

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    27 mins
  • Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman
    Feb 1 2026

    In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with world-renowned AI researcher and Creative Machines author Maya Ackerman about the rise of generative AI and its impact on human creativity.

    The conversation explores the hidden history of AI-generated creativity, from early computational creativity pioneers to modern large language models. Maya explains how scientists define creativity — novelty, value, and surprise — and how machines are beginning to operate inside that same creative space.

    The episode also examines the capabilities and limitations of generative AI, the ethical challenges of treating AI as an “all-knowing oracle,” and why the future of creativity lies in human-AI collaboration rather than replacement.

    Listeners will gain practical insight into how tools like Lyric Studio enhance human expression, how AI reflects human culture and bias, and what leaders must understand as creative AI reshapes work, learning, and society.

    00:00 Introduction to the Inside Learning Podcast 00:15 Meet Maya Ackerman: AI Researcher and Author 01:08 The Unknown History of AI-Generated Creativity 02:50 Defining Creativity: Human and Machine Perspectives 03:58 The Ethics and Risks of AI in Creativity 05:35 Collaborative Creativity: Humans and AI Working Together 10:23 The Evolution of AI: From Expert Systems to Neural Networks 16:36 AI's Reflection of Human Society 22:07 The Future of AI and Human Creativity 29:18 Conclusion and Where to Find More Find Maya: https://maya-ackerman.com/

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    30 mins
  • Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy
    Nov 29 2025

    In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest EdTech platform.

    They explore the post-pandemic challenges in education, including dwindling student attention and motivation, and how tools like Kahoot! are helping teachers reimagine engagement through gamification, interactivity, and now AI.

    Sean shares how Kahoot! supports both K-12 and higher education through AI-powered quiz creation, student-led learning, and real-time feedback. The conversation also dives into the role of AI in personalized education, how workplace learning is evolving with Gen Z, and how organizations can rebuild culture and performance post-layoffs.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How AI is enhancing teacher productivity and learner engagement

    • Shifts in learner psychology and classroom expectations

    • Practical strategies for using Kahoot in classrooms and corporate training

    • Insights into upskilling, microlearning, and future-ready skills

    • The role of gamified learning in improving retention and morale post-layoffs

    Perfect for educators, L&D professionals, and anyone passionate about the future of learning.

    Find the articles mentioned here:

    https://kahoot.com/blog/2025/10/06/training-after-layoffs-3-strategies-to-rebuild-engagement-and-performance/

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    23 mins
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