Glasp Talk Isabelle Hau: We Learn Socially, Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection in Education | Glasp Talk #59
This is the fifty-ninth session of Glasp Talk.
Glasp Talk delves into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today’s guest is Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and a leading voice in reimagining education for the AI era.
Formerly a venture capitalist at Omidyar Network, Isabelle now advocates for human-centered educational approaches that prioritize enhancing human connections through AI rather than replacing them. She is also the author of "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education," a book that examines how relational intelligence, empathy, and curiosity can revolutionize the learning process.
In this conversation, Isabelle explains why the future of learning must strike a balance between AI’s potential and the irreplaceable value of human relationships. She shares how educators and policymakers can integrate AI tools to complement teachers, and offers insights into rethinking assessment, equity, and engagement in the digital age.
From early childhood through lifelong learning, Isabelle offers practical ideas for creating education systems that empower learners to thrive in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. Whether you are an educator, parent, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of education and AI, this episode will inspire you to imagine an educational landscape where technology serves humanity.
Follow Isabelle Hau on social:
- Website
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- Small Talks (Substack)
- Book: "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education"
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Isabelle Hau: We Learn Socially, Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection in Education | Glasp Talk #59