The Culture Compute Podcast

How is technology reshaping learning in 2025?From AI in classrooms to digital storytelling, The Culture Compute Podcast explores the intersection of culture, technology, and education. Hosted by Sai Gattupalli, a learning sciences researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, we unpack cutting-edge research, challenge assumptions, and discuss the future of learning in an AI-driven world. Big ideas, real-world impact, and the future of education—join us.🎧 Listen at culturecomputepod.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Culture Compute Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Sai Gattupalli, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sai Gattupalli hosts The Culture Compute Podcast, a science show with 18 episodes published.

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  From NSA to STEM Mentorship – A Conversation with Dr. Leslie Gruis

  Jul 8, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>Show Notes:</p><p>In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast, host Sai Gattupalli, Ph.D. is joined by Dr. Leslie Gruis, a mathematician, privacy expert, and former NSA intelligence officer, to explore the critical intersection of privacy, national security, and education in our digital age.</p><p>Together, they discuss:</p><p>The evolution of privacy rights in America and their connection to democratic freedoms</p><p>How 30 years at the NSA shaped her understanding of the balance between security and civil liberties</p><p>The role of "Privacy Pirates" – tech companies that exploit personal data for pr...

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  Episode #17

  Education’s Mirror: AI, Feedback, and Screens

  Apr 29, 202517 minS0

  <p>Hello listeners! In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast, I reflect from the Du Bois Library at UMass Amherst on the evolving landscape of educational technologies—specifically how synthetic data, on-device AI, and school phone policies are reshaping learning in real-time.</p><p>We explore:</p><p>The promise of synthetic educational data for privacy and scale.</p><p>How students respond to AI-generated vs. instructor feedback.</p><p>Surprising findings from a large-scale study on school phone policies and adolescent mental health.</p><p>And a sneak peek into my new STEM music project powered by generative AI...

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  Converging Perspectives: Redefining Education Through AI Literacy, Algorithmic Authorship, and Interactive Pedagogy

  Feb 17, 202518 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Culture Compute Podcast: Learning in the Digital Age, I, Sai Gattupalli from the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, review my personal notes from three recent, peer-reviewed research papers that are reshaping our understanding of educational technology. These studies—published in the British Journal of Educational Technology, Learning, Media and Technology, and a work by Salmaan Khan—offer fresh insights into AI literacy frameworks, the evolving role of algorithmic authorship in academia, and innovative approaches to interactive digital pedagogy.</p><p>In our discussion, I explore how Chee, Ahn, and Lee’...

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  Episode #1

  AI, Instructional Design, and the Future of Education – A Conversation with Dr. Dwayne Wood

  Jan 8, 20251h 15mS2

  <p>Show Notes:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast, host Sai Gattupalli is joined by Dr. Dwayne Wood, an educator, instructional designer, and veteran, to explore the evolving role of Generative AI in academic curriculum and instructional design.</p> <p>Together, they discuss:</p> The transformative impact of AI on K-12 and higher education Strategies for implementing multimodal learning techniques for diverse learners Key adult learning principles and how AI can enhance educational effectiveness The ethical considerations of AI-generated content in instructional design The balance between human-centered learning and AI-driven innovation <p>As...

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  Episode #14

  Beware of Metacognitive Laziness: The Role of Generative AI in Learning

  Dec 18, 202426 minS1

  <p>Welcome to The Culture Compute Podcast! In this episode, I, Sai Gattupalli, explore the fascinating research surrounding generative AI, focusing on its effects on learning motivation, self-regulated learning processes, and performance outcomes. Specifically, I review the 2024 paper "Beware of Metacognitive Laziness" by Fan et al., which introduces the critical concept of metacognitive laziness and raises questions about the role of tools like ChatGPT in reshaping education.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Key Topics Discussed</p> The emerging concept of metacognitive laziness and its implications for learning. How generative AI impacts motivation, self-regulation, and performance in education. The broader interplay...

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