AI Real Talk: The Curiosity Connection

E34 - AI in Education: Kevin Shindel on #UMustLearn Radio Show

Published: January 15, 2026

Duration: 29:26

This is a segment from #UMustLearn Radio Show featuring Kevin Shindel, a 25-year social studies teacher at Montgomery Blair High School, discussing artificial intelligence in education with host Dr. Daryl Howard.

Topics Discussed:

Evolution of Technology in Education

Kevin traces his journey from observing MySpace in 2005 to launching a "Digital Detox" program in 2012 after discovering over 50% of teens wake up at night to textSocial media initially connected students but became weaponized once platforms monetized attention through AI algorithmsClassrooms transformed from one screen (2002) to 2+ screens per student, fundamentally altering learning environments

AI as Ecosystem...