Unlocking education equity with AI (IMP102)

Key Takeaways

Introduction

  • Ana NZ is the global lead for Education Equity at AWS
  • The session will explore the role of cloud in generating social impact, particularly in the domain of education equity

Cloud's Role in Social Impact

  • Cloud technology has enabled positive social impact across various sectors like health, disaster response, environment, and education
  • In education, cloud has enabled initiatives like:
    • Hurricane response: Using satellite imagery and cloud technology to identify areas in need and direct humanitarian aid
    • Maternal health support: Enabling organizations like Jakaranda Health to provide information and support to pregnant women in Kenya

Education Equity

  • Education equity means ensuring every learner, regardless of background, can access education and opportunity
  • It is important as it enables participation and thriving in the increasingly tech-driven world

AWS Initiatives in Education

  • AWS offers various education initiatives like:
    • AWS Skill Builder: Free and paid education on various cloud topics
    • AWS AI/ML Scholarship: Free training in AI and machine learning for students
    • Amazon Future Engineer: K-12 computer science education program

Challenges around AI in Education

  • Educators are asking questions around how to use AI that:
    • Does not replace them
    • Helps improve learning delivery
    • Is safe for students' education journeys

Code.org and AI Teaching Assistant

  • Code.org is a non-profit organization focused on bringing computer science education to students globally
  • They have developed an AI Teaching Assistant to help teachers save time on assessing student coding projects
  • The AI assistant provides evidence-based feedback, allowing teachers to maintain control and agency over the assessment process

Scratch and AI Unlocking Learner Agency

  • Scratch is the world's largest online creative coding community for kids
  • It empowers kids to express themselves through coding, using a "Creative Learning" philosophy focused on projects, peers, and play
  • Scratch is exploring ways to leverage AI to enhance the creative coding experience for kids, while maintaining their agency and safety

Key Insights

  • AI can aid educators by automating tedious tasks like assessment, allowing them to focus more on personalized learning and student interactions
  • Engaging students and getting their feedback is crucial in designing safe and equitable AI-powered educational tools
  • There is still an ongoing journey in finding the right balance between AI capabilities and maintaining human agency, both for educators and learners

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