Khanmigo - Bill Gates visits a school incorporating this AI tech into its DNA 🧬

Bill Gates visited a school that has embraced Khanmigo - created by Sal Khan of Khan Academy . It is an AI-powered tutor and teacher support tool that  can give a teacher the blueprint, enabling then to give an awesome delivery relevant to their class plus a lot more ! 

What it does 

• connects with students, 
• sparking curiosity, 
•  making sure every child feels seen and supported—especially those who need a little extra help.
• Teachers easily and quickly track a student’s progress, saving time. 
• Students use Khanmigo as a personalized tutor.

AI for education still has a long way to go, says Bill. This is a technology where we are starting from with AI in the classroom, not where the technology will end up eventually.

Used Cases 

Bill gives a few used cases that he was blown away by

Leticia Colon, an eighth-grade algebra teacher, explained how she used AI to create problem sets about hometown heroes the students might be interested in. 

Khanmigo helped her develop equations that incorporated Newark boxer Shakur Stevenson’s workout routines, so her students could practice math skills while learning about a real-world role model.

Cheryl Drakeford, a third-grade math and science teacher, used Khanmigo to help create rubrics and lesson hooks for assignments. The technology gives her a first draft, which she then tailors for her students. For example, the AI once gave her a hook that used a generic story about a fruit stand, and she edited it to be about Pokémon cards and Roblox—two topics her students are passionate about. “Khanmigo gives me the blueprint, but I have to give the delivery,” she said.

Several of the teachers Bill met with showed him how they can access each student’s dashboard and get a summary of how they’re doing in a particular subject. They loved being able to easily and quickly track a student’s progress, because it’s saving them a lot of time. 

A game changer 

If you hand teachers the right tools, says Bill, they will always find a way to support their students. 

AI will be a total game-changer for both teachers and students once the technology matures. 

AI will help teachers do what they do best and free them up to focus on what matters most.

Here’s a cool video explaining generative AI

Some comments 

Tiju K 

Bill Gates your insights into AI's transformative potential in education are truly inspiring. Building on the pioneering efforts at First Avenue Elementary, imagine if AI tools like Khanmigo could not only adapt content but also proactively suggest learning paths based on individual student strengths and interests. By integrating adaptive AI algorithms that evolve with each student's progress, we could further personalize education, ensuring every child receives tailored support while empowering teachers to innovate even more effectively. Your vision of AI bridging educational gaps resonates deeply, and I believe collaborative efforts can indeed make this vision a reality across diverse classroom settings. Let's continue pushing the boundaries of educational technology to unlock new possibilities for learning and growth. 💡 

Ivan K

AI education has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning by -  personalising learning experiences, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and preparing students for future challenges - a game changer in the making! 

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