World Bank EduTech Podcast

World Bank EduTech
World Bank EduTech Podcast

Conversations from the World Bank Education Technology team.

  1. We’re Back! The World Bank EdTech Team’s Reflections on 2024 and Insights into 2025 (Part II)

    DEC 5

    We’re Back! The World Bank EdTech Team’s Reflections on 2024 and Insights into 2025 (Part II)

    In today’s episode, the World Bank EdTech team looks ahead to 2025, exploring key trends for the future. Bob Hawkins, Alex Twinomugisha, Ekua Bentil, and Cristobal Cobo discuss AI’s evolving role in education, the focus on digital skills, and the push for resilient, adaptable systems. They also address the importance of sustainable AI and responsive policies. Links: From Chalkboards to Chatbots in Nigeria: 7 Lessons to Pioneer Generative AI for Education: ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/From-chalkboards-to-chatbots-in-Nigeria⁠ 100 Student Voices on AI and Education: ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/100-student-voices-on-ai-and-education⁠ Education and Technology Overview: ⁠https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech⁠ How to Use ChatGPT to Support Teachers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/how-use-chatgpt-support-teachers-good-bad-and-ugly⁠ New Tertiary Education and Skills Program Prepares Youth and Adults for the Future of Work and Lifelong Learning ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-tertiary-education-and-skills-program-prepares-youth-and-adults-future-work-and⁠ A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    27 min
  2. We’re Back! The World Bank EdTech Team’s Reflections on 2024 and Insights into 2025 (Part I)

    NOV 22

    We’re Back! The World Bank EdTech Team’s Reflections on 2024 and Insights into 2025 (Part I)

    Welcome back to our podcast! In today’s episode, the World Bank EdTech team reflects on the top EdTech trends of 2024. Bob Hawkins, Alex Twinomugisha, Ekua Bentil, and Cristobal Cobo discuss the growth in investment, the impact of generative AI, and the need for better digital infrastructure. They share insights on how these changes are reshaping teachers’ roles and advancing personalized learning. Links: From Chalkboards to Chatbots in Nigeria: 7 Lessons to Pioneer Generative AI for Education: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/From-chalkboards-to-chatbots-in-Nigeria 100 Student Voices on AI and Education: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/100-student-voices-on-ai-and-education Education and Technology Overview: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech How to Use ChatGPT to Support Teachers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/how-use-chatgpt-support-teachers-good-bad-and-ugly New Tertiary Education and Skills Program Prepares Youth and Adults for the Future of Work and Lifelong Learning https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-tertiary-education-and-skills-program-prepares-youth-and-adults-future-work-and A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    31 min
  3. How to Empower Students and Teachers through AI Literacy

    JUN 27

    How to Empower Students and Teachers through AI Literacy

    In today's episode, we explore the concept of AI literacy to understand what it means and how it can help students and teachers in navigating the disruptions that AI will likely pose to education systems. Maria Barron, Education Technology Specialist at the World Bank, speaks with Pati Ruiz, Senior Director of EdTech at Digital Promise, and Jennifer Rubin, Principal Investigator of the Digital Technologies and Education Lab at foundry10. foundry 10: Digital Technologies and Education Lab: https://www.foundry10.org/digital-technologies-and-education-lab Thoughtful and Ethical Approaches to Using AI in Schools: https://www.foundry10.org/stories/thoughtful-and-ethical-approaches-to-using-ai-in-schools Student Perceptions of AI: Use, Trust, and Literacy: https://www.foundry10.org/stories/student-perceptions-of-ai-use-trust-and-literacy Student Perceptions of AI: Ethics and Policy at School: https://www.foundry10.org/stories/student-perceptions-of-ai-ethics-and-policy-at-school Student Perceptions of AI: Recommendations for Schools and Teachers: https://www.foundry10.org/stories/student-perceptions-of-ai-recommendations-for-schools-and-teachers Navigating Ethical AI: A Professional Development Resource for K-12 Educators: https://www.foundry10.org/stories/navigating-ethical-ai-a-professional-development-resource-for-k-12-educators Digital Promises: Artificial Intelligence in Education: https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/artificial-intelligence-in-education/ AI Literacy: A Framework to Understand, Evaluate, and Use Emerging Technology - Full Report: https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/6d15adcd-5a84-47fa-b6d0-1310154eee02 AI Literacy Framework - Executive Summary: https://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24cLSR0009-Exec-Summary-AI-Literacy-Framework-Paper_FINAL.pdf AI Literacy Practices: https://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24cLSR0009-Infographic-AI-Literacy-Framework-Paper_FINAL.pdf Strategies to Promote AI Literacy in K-12: https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/artificial-intelligence-in-education/ai-literacy/strategies-to-promote-ai-literacy-in-k-12/ AI and Digital Equity: https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/artificial-intelligence-in-education/ai-and-digital-equity/ A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    28 min
  4. Inteligencia artificial: ¿cómo se están preparando los jóvenes para un futuro influenciado por la IA?

    JUN 20

    Inteligencia artificial: ¿cómo se están preparando los jóvenes para un futuro influenciado por la IA?

    Bienvenidos al podcast de EdTech del Banco Mundial. En este episodio, continuamos con la serie 'Youth Voices', dedicada a explorar las opiniones de los jóvenes sobre la integración de las nuevas tecnologías en la educación, centrándonos en el uso de la inteligencia artificial dentro y fuera de las aulas. Hoy contamos con la participación de dos expertos del Banco Mundial en el campo educativo: Cristóbal Cobo, especialista senior del equipo de EdTech, y Juan David Barón, economista senior en la Práctica Global de Educación. Además, nos acompañan dos jóvenes que están aplicando la IA de manera significativa en sus estudios: Yomaira Antonella Arizabal Muñoz, de 18 años, estudiante de Ingeniería de Software con Inteligencia Artificial en el SENATI de Arequipa, Perú, y Diego Mendoza Contreras, de 19 años, estudiante de  Ingeniería Mecatrónica en la Universidad Tecnológica de León, México. La conversación está moderada por la periodista Lucía Blasco.  Enlaces: Inteligencia artificial para promover el progreso en el mundo - Cumbre de la Juventud del Grupo Banco Mundial 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRVBG0HPjcA Jóvenes liderando la transformación digital - Cumbre de la Juventud del Grupo Banco Mundial 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db0XJF13qHE Más información sobre la Cumbre de la Juventud 2024 del Grupo Banco Mundial: https://envivo.bancomundial.org/es/evento/2024/cumbre-de-la-juventud-grupo-banco-mundial-2024-impulsando-progreso-transformacion-digital Sobre la herramienta para hacer música con inteligencia artificial mencionada por Cristóbal Cobo en el podcast: https://suno.com/ Un podcast producido por Lucía Blasco.

    34 min
  5. What EdTech Solution to Choose? Lessons from Tulna

    MAY 9

    What EdTech Solution to Choose? Lessons from Tulna

    Welcome to a special episode on how to better choose EdTech solutions. Today, we're discussing the development and use of Tulna, an innovative tool that was created through a partnership between the Educational Technology department at IIT Bombay and the Central Square Foundation (CSF) in India. Tulna provides a framework to help governments choose better EdTech solutions. Join Juan Barón, Senior Economist at the World Bank, and Haani Mazari, Global Country Engagement Lead for Asia at the EdTech Hub, as they engage in conversation with Gouri Gupta, Director of EdTech at the CSF. Learn more about the Central Square Foundation (CSF): ⁠https://www.centralsquarefoundation.org/⁠ Explore EdTech Tulna: ⁠https://www.edtechtulna.org/⁠ Visit the EdTech Hub website: ⁠https://edtechhub.org/⁠ Discover the collaboration between the World Bank and the EdTech Hub: ⁠https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech/brief/edtech-hub⁠ A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    29 min
  6. Youth Voices: AI's Impact on Education and Employment in Africa

    APR 18

    Youth Voices: AI's Impact on Education and Employment in Africa

    Welcome to a special episode of our new series that puts youth voices front and center. Today, we're discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and employment from the perspective of students. This conversation is particularly relevant as the World Bank's EdTech team focuses on leveraging technology to improve education, bringing students essential digital skills for the future, especially in light of emerging technologies like AI. Join Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank, as he engages in conversation with Momo Bertrand, Education Specialist at the World Bank, alongside Rahel Gezahegn Mamo from Addis Ababa University, and Damilare Oyedele from the African Leadership University. Learn more about the World Bank's work to prioritize STEM skills for youth in Africa: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/empowering-africas-future-prioritizing-stem-skills-youth-and-economic-prosperity Read our Knowledge Pack (KP) on Technology for Literacy: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099118104132241674/pdf/P174252041cdd605a0b94c0e783c0bba0ec.pdf A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    31 min
  7. Engaging the Ecosystem: A Conversation with Suraj Shah, from the Mastercard Foundation

    APR 4

    Engaging the Ecosystem: A Conversation with Suraj Shah, from the Mastercard Foundation

    In today's episode, we will explore how the World Bank and the Mastercard Foundation are joining efforts to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in Africa's evolving EdTech landscape, with a focus on engaging the broader ecosystem. Join us as we discuss the innovative and inspiring approaches across different countries to navigate this dynamic reality, guiding youth towards a better education and employment prospects.   Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank, speaks with Suraj Shah, Lead for Strategic Partnerships at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at the Mastercard Foundation.   Links:   Learn more about the Mastercard Foundation Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (the Centre): https://mastercardfdn.org/our-approach/    Learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship: https://mastercardfdn.org/all/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning-in-ict/the-mastercard-foundation-edtech-fellowship-expands-to-five-additional-tech-hubs/   About the World Bank's partnership with the Mastercard Foundation: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/tes/partners   Read our blog: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-tertiary-education-and-skills-program-prepares-youth-and-adults-future-work-and A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    30 min
  8. Breaking Barriers: Fostering Tech Skills in Emerging Markets

    MAR 21

    Breaking Barriers: Fostering Tech Skills in Emerging Markets

    In today's episode, we will explore the complexities of teaching digital and 21st-century skills in emerging markets. We'll delve into how technology can redefine traditional classroom boundaries, examining its potential to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. We'll discuss the importance of digital and data literacies, along with computational thinking, in preparing students for the future.  Cristóbal Cobo, Senior Education Technology Specialist at the World Bank, speaks with Taylor Sihavong, President and Co-founder of Code.X, and Arnon Hershkovitz, Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University's Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Department, School of Education. Learn more about Code.X: https://www.codedotx.org/ More about Prof. Arnon Hershkovitz's work: https://sites.google.com/view/arnon-hershkovitz A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

    31 min
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Conversations from the World Bank Education Technology team.

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    World Bank EduTech
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    82
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