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In this episode of Trending in Education, we welcome Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), to explore the cutting edge of education R&D. We begin by tracing Auditi's journey from a high school English teacher to a leader in curriculum and assessment development, with stops at Kaplan and the College Board, where she helped shape major programs like AP and the redesigned SAT.
Now, at the helm of AERDF, Auditi is driving a new approach to R&D in education, one that models itself on advanced research project agencies like DARPA, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and a focus on breakthrough innovations. We dive into AERDF's four key programs, including the groundbreaking AugmentEd, which explores the role of AI in augmenting teaching and learning. We also discuss EF+Math, Assessment for Good, and Reading Reimagined, each tackling critical challenges in education with a focus on evidence-based solutions.
Key Takeaways:
Why You Don't Want to Miss This:
This episode offers a unique glimpse into the future of education R&D and the potential for groundbreaking innovations to transform teaching and learning. Whether you're an educator, researcher, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of education, this conversation with Auditi Chakravarty will leave you inspired and informed.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Auditi's Origin Story
01:17 Journey Through Kaplan and College Board
02:16 The Role and Impact of AP Programs
06:32 Transition to AERDF
07:31 Understanding AERDF's Mission
09:19 Exploring AERDF's Programs
09:45 The Role of AI in Education
16:53 AugmentEd: The Future Classroom
22:40 Other AERDF Programs
29:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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In this episode of Trending in Education, we welcome Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), to explore the cutting edge of education R&D. We begin by tracing Auditi's journey from a high school English teacher to a leader in curriculum and assessment development, with stops at Kaplan and the College Board, where she helped shape major programs like AP and the redesigned SAT.
Now, at the helm of AERDF, Auditi is driving a new approach to R&D in education, one that models itself on advanced research project agencies like DARPA, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and a focus on breakthrough innovations. We dive into AERDF's four key programs, including the groundbreaking AugmentEd, which explores the role of AI in augmenting teaching and learning. We also discuss EF+Math, Assessment for Good, and Reading Reimagined, each tackling critical challenges in education with a focus on evidence-based solutions.
Key Takeaways:
Why You Don't Want to Miss This:
This episode offers a unique glimpse into the future of education R&D and the potential for groundbreaking innovations to transform teaching and learning. Whether you're an educator, researcher, policymaker, or simply passionate about the future of education, this conversation with Auditi Chakravarty will leave you inspired and informed.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Auditi's Origin Story
01:17 Journey Through Kaplan and College Board
02:16 The Role and Impact of AP Programs
06:32 Transition to AERDF
07:31 Understanding AERDF's Mission
09:19 Exploring AERDF's Programs
09:45 The Role of AI in Education
16:53 AugmentEd: The Future Classroom
22:40 Other AERDF Programs
29:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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