Prompt Less, Play More: New Frontiers in Video and Image Generation for Education

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google.

The session explored how educators can harness AI-powered video and image generation tools to reimagine the visual landscape of learning. Charles Elliott demonstrated how state-of-the-art models such as Imagen 3 and Veo 2 allow teachers and students to effortlessly create high-quality visuals across a range of styles—from photorealism to science fiction. Attendees learned how these tools produce brighter, more detailed imagery and simulate real-world physics in videos with advanced features like camera control, lens type specification, and cinematic effects. The session emphasized how AI can help educators spend less time crafting prompts and more time delivering personalized, engaging educational content that supports diverse learning styles and brings complex subjects to life.