Paul Kim
Associate Dean and Chief Technology Officer at Stanford Graduate School of Education with a PhD in education technology; develops inquiry-based learning tools (e.g., SMILE) and advocates for student-centered, question-driven education.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 13min
An Associate Dean of Stanford Was A Bottom Student | Paul Kim | EO
Paul Kim, Associate Dean and CTO at Stanford Graduate School of Education, once struggled as a bottom student in Korean schools. He shares his journey from feeling beaten down by traditional education to shaping innovative learning tools like SMILE. Kim emphasizes the importance of teaching students to ask better questions and critiques outdated classroom models that hinder individual growth. He also discusses essential future skills like self-regulation and metacognition, advocating for accessible, high-quality education for all.
Nov 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Pedagogical Evolution: Empowering 21st Century Learners with Paul Kim
Paul Kim, the Founder and President of Seeds of Empowerment and former Associate Dean at Stanford, shares transformative insights on education in an AI-driven era. He discusses AI Coaching and his innovative SMILE program for marginalized communities. Kim introduces the six C's—collaboration, compassion, and more—crucial for today's learners. Highlighting AI's potential, he describes interactive educational robots and emphasizes the importance of empowering all students. Kim also explores global initiatives, including Kazakhstan's youth-led AI ecosystem, encouraging a shift towards inquiry-based learning.
