Edtech Insiders Special Episode: 2023 Reflections and 2024 Predictions by Alex, Ben and Edtech Leaders from Instructure, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Age of Learning, Kinnu, Flint and Samvid Ventures
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Jan 1, 2024 Edtech Insiders presents a special episode where Ben and Alex reflect on 2023 and make predictions for 2024 in the Edtech industry. They are joined by Ian Chiu, Jomayra Herrera, Sunil Gunderia, Hanna Celina, and Amit Patel. Topics discussed include trends from 2023, predictions for 2024, the changing value of degrees, the rise of AI in ed tech startups, AI in education, and the future of EdTech.
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Ben's Youth Soccer Champion Story
- Ben shared a proud moment coaching his son's youth soccer team to a championship final.
- Despite being an all-star opponent, teamwork and a last-minute goal secured their win.
Alex's Parenting Meets EdTech
- Alex reflected joyfully on parenting his 18-month-old son and exploring early learning EdTech tools.
- Balancing screen time and hands-on toys, he values integrating his professional EdTech knowledge with parenting.
AI Growing But Not Transforming Yet
- Alex predicted AI would become ubiquitous in educational tools with personalized content and tutors.
- However, cost-cutting AI teaching assistants in higher ed have not yet materialized as expected.