Exploring myths, realities and risks of bringing AI into Education’s Future
On September 20, 2019, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) will hold an international conference on the future of AI in education, alongside UNESCO and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Program
Where Does Artificial Intelligence Fit in the Classroom?
Exploring myths, realities and risks of bringing AI into Education’s Future
With the arrival of artificial intelligence in primary and secondary education classrooms, researchers are advising caution before welcoming AI without rigorous preparation. The conference will examine the current state of AI learning and the teaching of AI skills for students. It also will separate the myths from realities of AI and envision an inclusive future for AI in education and beyond the traditional classroom: in early childhood education, higher education, lifelong learning.
This conference comes as WISE prepares for its forthcoming Summit on November 19-21 in Doha, under the theme “UnLearn ReLearn: What is means to be Human?” A fitting topic for the 2019 summit theme, the conference will feature prominent speakers and panelists and tackle the pressing questions on the minds of educators, students, and parents as we prepare for a future of AI in the classroom.
Speakers & Panelists
Thomas Bailey
President
Teachers College, Columbia University
Borhene Chakroun
Director of Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems
UNESCO
Stavros Yiannouka
CEO
WISE
Paulo Blikstein
Associate Professor of Communications, Media and Learning Technology Design
Teachers College, Columbia University
Andre Perry
David Rubenstein Fellow
Metropolitan Policy Program Brookings Institution
Shipeng Li
Corporate Vice President, Co-President
Research at iFLYTEK of China
Yao Zhang
CEO
Roboterra
Stephanie J. Rowley
Provost, Dean and Vice President
Academic Affairs, Teachers College, Columbia University
Hod Lipson
James and Sally Scapa Professor of Innovation
Columbia University
Jill Barshay
Editor
The Hechinger Report
Stefania Druga
Founder
HakIDemia and Afrimakers
Sandra Okita
Associate Professor of Technology and Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Margaret Price
Principal Design Strategist
Microsoft