ASU+GSV Summit

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Esther Wojcicki, Founder of the Palo Alto Media Arts Program and Chief Education Advisor at JoinKnack.com.

The session highlighted how video creation is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking in students—while also being highly engaging. Esther Wojcicki explained how the process of creating videos requires students to brainstorm ideas, refine their message, make informed choices, storyboard, script, and validate information—all while learning essential technical skills. This hands-on, creative approach not only builds cognitive and digital literacy but also helps ignite enthusiasm for learning, especially among reluctant students.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Tyler Sussman, Senior Program Officer, Education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

The session explored how artificial intelligence can solve persistent instructional challenges by fostering coherence across the fragmented edtech landscape. Tyler Sussman discussed how teachers, often overwhelmed by disconnected tools and inconsistent pedagogical foundations, could benefit from AI systems that unify and align instructional materials. He imagined a future where interoperable edtech tools communicate seamlessly, drawing from research-backed resources and academic standards to deliver personalized, precise, and instructionally coherent content. The session highlighted the potential of building robust public AI infrastructure and middleware to support teachers in delivering more focused, impactful instruction—empowering them to prioritize what matters most: student learning.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Beth Hollenberg, CEO of Everspring, and James Moore, Director of Online Learning at DePaul University. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session explored how universities can maintain brand authenticity while optimizing for visibility in an AI-dominated digital landscape. With 93% of students using AI for decision-making and 50% relying on it as their primary information source, institutions must adapt to ensure their strengths resonate in AI-powered search. Speakers shared how a leading business school transformed its digital presence by aligning its flagship program’s unique attributes with AI discovery trends. The session offered a practical framework for highlighting authentic value across marketing content, enhancing program discoverability, and applying AI-driven insights institution-wide to reach and engage today’s AI-native students.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum, and Seshashayee Murthy, Data Science Researcher at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, UC San Diego. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session addressed the national decline in math proficiency and its impact on student success in STEM. UC San Diego and Vocareum showcased their partnership to combat this issue using Generative AI-powered personalized learning. They introduced an adaptive domain model that maps mathematical concepts and prerequisites, integrating with course materials and assessments to deliver targeted, real-time support. By creating a digital twin of each student, the system diagnoses knowledge gaps and provides personalized instruction at scale. Tested across math and programming courses, the solution offers a cost-effective way to close the Bloom 2 Sigma gap while integrating seamlessly with platforms like LMS, ERP, and Jupyter Notebooks—empowering institutions to improve outcomes without adding to faculty workload.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Dan Burgess, Service Owner for Learning Management at the University of Michigan, and Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session showcased how the University of Michigan and Instructure are collaboratively transforming education through cutting-edge, AI-driven initiatives. Speakers highlighted how personalized learning experiences and enhanced student engagement are setting a new benchmark for innovation in modern education. By leveraging AI, the partnership aims to deliver scalable, student-centered solutions that reflect the future of teaching and learning.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Daniel Liu, Assistant Vice Provost for Career Success at The University of Texas at Austin, and Kenny Berlin, CEO of 12twenty. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session focused on how universities can navigate a rapidly evolving career landscape by reimagining student success strategies. Daniel Liu and Kenny Berlin discussed UT Austin’s bold goal of achieving 90% positive career outcomes within five years and the challenges students face in today’s shifting economy. They shared how the university’s partnership with 12twenty is enabling scalable, data-driven approaches to career services, equipping students with the tools and support they need to thrive. Designed for higher education leaders and career services professionals, this conversation offered a roadmap for driving systemic change and preparing students for a dynamic job market.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Michelle Stefano, Director of Learning Experience & Program Design at Miami Dade College, and Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The discussion spotlighted how MDC Online is redefining the online learning experience through a groundbreaking partnership with Kyron Learning. Speakers shared results from a Kyron-enhanced course, highlighting improvements in student engagement, retention, and the cost-effectiveness of course creation. As millions turn to online platforms for upskilling and career advancement, this session illustrated how thoughtfully implemented AI-powered, interactive content can finally deliver on the promise of online education by making it both impactful and accessible.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, and Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director of the Academic Integrity Office and Triton Testing Center at UC San Diego. The session was emceed by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The discussion centered on the critical need for transparency and open dialogue around the integration of generative AI in education. While students often lead in adopting new AI tools, they are rarely involved in shaping the policies that govern their use—creating a disconnect between practice and guidance. The panel explored how educators can better understand when and how students use AI to ensure authentic learning and original thinking. Likewise, it emphasized the importance of equipping students with clear expectations and strategies to use AI responsibly. The session called for collaborative approaches to define rules of engagement that support academic integrity and empower meaningful learning in the AI era.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Tim Taylor, Senior Product Manager at Google.

The session explored the future of higher education, where a data-driven approach to AI could unlock vast possibilities—from personalized learning to streamlined administration. Tim Taylor delved into cutting-edge applications of AI, including large language models and intelligent automation, and showcased practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of higher education institutions.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Melissa Avilés-Ramos, Chancellor of NYC Public Schools, and Jack Lynch, CEO of HMH.

The session addressed the ongoing tension between the benefits and drawbacks of classroom technology. With 72% of U.S. teens reporting they feel happier without their smartphones—despite near-universal usage—educators and parents are grappling with how tech impacts student wellbeing and learning. Speakers discussed policies like school phone bans and examined how technology can be thoughtfully integrated to enhance education without eroding human connection. This honest conversation focused on how to strike the right balance between innovation and meaningful interaction to truly support student success in a digital age.