E127

Typewriters as the New Anti-AI Tool | Check-In 18

From ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast · Hosted by Matt Mervis & Dr. Liz Radday

April 09, 2026·0:03:50

Episode summary

In this episode of ChatEDU: The AI & Education Podcast: In this ChatEDU Check-In: Typewriters as an Anti-AI Tool, Liz explores how a Cornell University instructor is using 19th-century technology to ensure authentic student authorship. By removing screens and internet connectivity, the classroom shifts from digital convenience to a manual process where every character must be intentionally struck. This analog approach prevents the use of generative AI and online translation tools that often bypass the struggle of learning.

Original publisher description

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Typewriters as an Anti-AI Tool, Liz explores how a Cornell University instructor is using 19th-century technology to ensure authentic student authorship. By removing screens and internet connectivity, the classroom shifts from digital convenience to a manual process where every character must be intentionally struck. This analog approach prevents the use of generative AI and online translation tools that often bypass the struggle of learning. Key Takeaways: Using man...