Stanford Accelerator for Learning

“I think AI will change more what we learn rather than how we learn,” said Nico Kornell-Quintero, a seventh grader who spoke at the Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit. “The importance of writing a five paragraph essay, memorizing history facts, or keeping a science journal is lessening, because AI can do all of these things. Instead, we should focus more on how to think, how to critically reason and make decisions.” The second annual summit, hosted by the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, gathered 400 edtech leaders, researchers, funders, educators, and students?working toward?a shared vision of effective, equitable, and responsive learning enabled by technology. Key takeaways from the summit: ?? Successful educational technology puts teachers in the driver’s seat, supported by school and district leadership. ?? AI tools should do more than tedious tasks – they can help improve teaching. ?? Education research remains key to designing effective edtech. ?? Technology can expand how and when learning happens, and what is taught. Read on: https://lnkd.in/g4bWJ958 ??: Ryan Zhang

??? In the latest episode of the "School’s In" podcast, Isabelle Hau, the Stanford Accelerator for Learning executive director, discusses the role of edtech and the balance between profit and public good. Hau sheds light on several facets of the industry, including: ?? How to balance for-profit motivations with the best interests of students and teacher ?? A look at future edtech solutions that ensure equitable access, measurable impact, and adaptability in a changing landscape ?? Opportunities for edtech developers to innovate successfully, including tips for development, funding, and how to align innovations with research for better outcomes ?? Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eYA6ii7u Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/eGu8QSgt

Congratulations to the winners of the students and alumni showcase! Yesterday, these innovators pitched their education projects and ventures to a panel of edtech industry leaders, investors, founders, and educators at the Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit. Marcos Rojas Pino Xuan Zhao, PhD Kavindya Thennakoon The project showcase was brought to you by the Education Entrepreneurship Hub, a program of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. If you're a Stanford student or recent alum interested in education innovation, visit https://lnkd.in/guJwHhya ??: Ryan Zhang

Jon Levin, President of Stanford University, and YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan closed out the summit with a fireside chat. They discussed: ??How platforms like YouTube and institutions like Stanford can collaborate to ensure access to high-quality learning for all and bridge the gap between formal and informal education.? ??How AI is reshaping education with the potential to enhance accessibility and learner engagement globally.? ??The need to build a future education ecosystem that fosters innovation and lifelong learning for all learners. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today! We’d love to see your posts, be sure to tag us! Reminder! We will share key learnings and takeaways from the event in the following days. Stay tuned here, or sign up for the Stanford Accelerator for Learning newsletter to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/ev9qrD8D #EdTech #FutureofLearning ??: Ryan Zhang

?? Exciting highlights from the Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit! Here are some dynamic conversations that are happening ?? ?? Transformative Research: Lewis Leiboh, Libby Hills, Susanna Loeb, James L. Moore III, and Kyla Johnson-Trammell explored how education research can support school leaders, teachers, and learners in an era of rapid technological and societal shifts. ?? AI Meets Personalized Learning: Sara Allan, Lane Dilg, John Mitchell, Adeel Khan, and Richard Charles, Ph.D., GSP discussed the latest AI-driven personalized learning tools, highlighting the importance of teacher empowerment and the need for AI to enhance, not replace teacher roles. ?? The Future of Education: Ben Gomes, Jim Shelton, and Dan Schwartz engaged in a fireside chat focused on the need for better incentives and infrastructure at the intersection of research and educational innovation. ?? Stay tuned for a full recap, photos, and videos in the coming days. Join our newsletter to be notified when it’s available: https://lnkd.in/ev9qrD8D #FutureofLearning ??: Ryan Zhang

We are excited to officially launch the Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit after an inspiring morning filled with outstanding pitches from Stanford students and recent alumni. ?? Today, we will highlight cutting-edge research on AI-driven personalized learning, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), neurotechnology, gamification, advanced analytics, and more—all aimed at driving impactful outcomes for all learners. We look forward to connecting with education leaders across research, technology, and schools as we collaborate to shape the future of learning. If you can’t be here in person, don’t worry! We will share key insights and takeaways from the event in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates, or sign up for the Stanford Accelerator for Learning newsletter to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/eiZqUTPZ ??: Ryan Zhang #EdTech #FutureofLearning

?? Exciting things are happening at Stanford! Today, our talented students and recent alums are pitching their innovative education projects and ventures to a panel of edtech industry leaders, investors, founders, and educators as part of the pre-summit activities for the Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit! Special thanks to our judges: Dylan Arena Malvika Bhagwat Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Shelley Goldman Michael Hardy Ben Kornell Gloria Lee Monique Malcolm-Hay Bryan Richardson The summit will kick off at 1 PM and will feature discussions on how the science and design of learning can better influence educational technology solutions, especially in the age of AI. Follow along here for updates throughout the day! Isabelle Hau Angela Chen ??: Ryan Zhang

“What’s it like raising children in Memphis?” That’s the question at the heart of a new landscape analysis conducted by First 8 Memphis. The answer matters because adults’ well-being shapes the development and well-being of the children in their lives. But getting to the adults requires trust. “Word of mouth drives our outreach,” executive director Kandace Thomas says. “If people know the organization, or they know someone we know, they will be more likely to join.” Trust will matter even more as the community changes and diversifies. Immigrants and refugees from Latin America and beyond make up an increasing part of the cultural mix. Read more in our newest Early Childhood X Spotlight on Memphis, Tennessee: https://lnkd.in/gPp-RMXH

"Students with learning differences do a great deal of work to compensate for inaccessible spaces," said Katherine Lewis, an associate professor at University of Washington College of Education, speaking at the Accelerator's Learning Differences Distinguished Lecture series, which promotes interdisciplinary conversations about research on learners with disabilities. Lewis studies accessible teaching practices for learners with dyscalculia, a math learning disability. Lewis was joined by Adrea Truckenmiller, Ph.D. , an associate professor at College of Education at Michigan State University, who designs assessments to inform writing instruction for learners with disabilities. The event concluded with a lively conversation between Lewis, Truckenmiller, Accelerator Faculty Affiliates Alfredo J. Artiles and Chris Lemons, and the audience about potential cross-pollinations of their research and the importance of collaborations between researchers and practitioners. Learn more about the Learning Differences initiative: https://lnkd.in/gxGRVy4M ?? Isabel Sacks

??? In the latest episode of the "School’s In" podcast, Assistant Professor Dorottya (Dora) Demszky, whose research combines machine learning, natural language processing, linguistics, and input from educators, discussed her project M-Powering Teachers, which provides feedback to teachers. Demszky, who is also a faculty affiliate, covered several ways in which AI can be used to empower teachers, including: ??Highlighting moments in a teacher’s lesson to revisit and reflect upon ??Strengthening the practice of building on student ideas to help students feel heard? ??Providing examples from other instructors to create a shared community for professional learning ??Leveraging future applications to support multilingual learners ?? Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!