The LearnIt Podcast with Dhiraj Hariramani

"Are The Kids Happier? No.": Robert Martellacci on AI, Human Connection & 25 Years in EdTech

Today's episode is special, we had a truly inspiring conversation with Robert Martellacci, one of the most respected voices in Canadian EdTech. His journey is fascinating, starting with a passion for hockey that led him, unexpectedly, to a 30+ year career shaping how technology is used in our schools. We talked about everything from the lessons of the dot com crash to the immense promise and peril of AI. Robert shares some amazing personal stories and offers a clear, powerful vision for putting students and teachers back at the center of education. If you're looking for a discussion that is both hopeful and realistic about the future of learning, you're going to love this.