Edtech Insiders Week in Edtech 5/21/2025: Duolingo CEO Sparks Debate, Google I/O’s AI Tools, OpenAI’s Codex Launch, and More! Feat. Senan Khawaja of Kollegio and Rebecca Taber Staehelin & Connor Diemand-Yauman of Merit America
May 26, 2025
Senan Khawaja, the CEO of Kollegio, discusses how AI is revolutionizing college admissions, making it more personalized for students. Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber Staehelin from Merit America dive into strategies for bridging the skills gap and creating accessible career pathways. They emphasize the balance of technology and personal coaching in education, addressing economic mobility and the evolving job market. The trio also tackles broader conversations around AI's transformational role in education, igniting critical debates on the future of teaching.
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AI's Impact on Teaching Roles
- Luis von Ahn of Duolingo says AI can teach anything kids want, and teachers' roles may shift mostly to childcare.
- This perspective sparks debate about education's future and the value of human teachers.
Real-Time Translation Empowers Global Learning
- Google's instant real-time translation in Meet breaks language barriers, enabling anyone to teach or learn globally.
- This tech will transform tutoring, conferences, and hiring by removing language constraints.
3D Conferencing Enhances Online Learning
- Google's 3D conferencing creates hyper-real virtual meetings, bridging gaps between in-person and online experiences.
- Such advances could greatly enhance online educational engagement and interactivity.
