Education Futures Empowering teachers in the age of AI
Nov 6, 2025
Diana Knodel, Co-founder and CEO of Fobizz, and Ksenia Sokolyanskaya, Head of International Expansion at Fobizz, dive deep into AI's impact on education. They discuss their innovative AI literacy programs, emphasizing the need for lifelong learning and adaptability among educators. The duo explores the ethical considerations of AI use in schools, advocating for human-centered approaches and equitable access. They also highlight how AI can empower teachers by saving time for meaningful student interactions and collaboration.
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How Fobizz Started And Grew
- Diana described how Fobizz began from teacher-recorded professional development sessions and grew after COVID accelerated demand.
- She explained they expanded into GDPR-compliant digital tools and later added AI offerings after ChatGPT's arrival.
Begin With AI Literacy And Projects
- Start with a baseline of AI literacy before introducing specific tools to teachers and schools.
- Require practical projects and optional courses so educators apply concepts and practice safely with provided tools.
Lifelong Learning And Media Literacy
- Lifelong learning and adaptability become essential as AI changes job and knowledge landscapes.
- Media literacy and critical thinking are increasingly vital because AI makes misinformation easy to create and spread.
