World Bank EduTech Podcast

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World Bank EduTech Podcast episodes

June 27, 2024How 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.
29 min
June 20, 2024Inteligencia 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
May 09, 2024What 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.
30 min
April 18, 2024 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.
32 min
April 04, 2024 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
March 21, 2024 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.
32 min
March 07, 2024 Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress
Today, on the occasion of International Women’s Day theme for 2024 'Invest in Women, Accelerate progress,' we explore the critical importance of STEM education and careers, drawing insights from a recent report: 'Engendering STEM Access in Education and Careers in South Asia’ to improve female labor force participation. María Barrón, Research Analyst and Core Member of the World Bank EdTech Team, explores with Luis Benveniste, Global Director for Education at the World Bank, and Nicole Klingen, Regional Director for Human Development for the South Asia Region at the World Bank, how to champion inclusion and diversity in STEM to foster women’s advancement and tackle gender challenges.

Learn more about the World Bank's approach on engendering access to STEM education here: ⁠https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar/publication/engendering-access-to-stem-education-and-careers-in-south-asia⁠

Download the full report here: ⁠https://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/epdf/10.1596/978-1-4648-1966-7⁠

Read the executive summary: ⁠https://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/10.1596/978-1-4648-1966-7_es⁠

Explore the World Bank's blog post on investing in girls and women for the green transition: ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/education/investing-girls-women-agents-change-green-transition⁠

From the horse’s mouth: Technical education is a changer for girls interested in STEM: ⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/nasikiliza/horses-mouth-technical-education-changer-girls-interested-stem⁠

We need more girls and women in science. What are three ways in which we can support them?
⁠https://blogs.worldbank.org/education/we-need-more-girls-and-women-science-what-are-three-ways-which-we-can-support-them⁠

A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco. ⁠⁠
28 min
February 22, 2024 Artificial Intelligence and Education: Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World
In this new episode, 'Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World', hosted by Cristobal Cobo, Senior Education & Technology Specialist at the World Bank, we venture into the world of GenAI with key considerations for policymakers and educators, and critical thinking as a core value. Guests include Mike Trucano, Senior Education & Technology Policy Specialist, and longtime Global Lead for Innovation in Education at the World Bank; currently a Visting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Maria Rebeca Barron Rodriguez, a research Analyst and core member of the World Bank EdTech team, whose expertise adds valuable insights to our discussion.
Some relevant links to explore:
https://www.teachai.org
https://craft.stanford.edu/
https://ai-for-education.org/
https://aiadvisoryboards.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/professional-development-for-teachers-in-the-age-of-ai-european-schoolnet-academy-thematic-seminar-report/
A podcast produced by Lucia Blasco.
34 min
February 08, 2024 GenAI: Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education for Development
In today's episode, we will dive into a game-changing technology: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), one of the most influential innovations of our time. We'll explore how GenAI could impact education, with a special focus on inclusion.

Cristóbal Cobo, Senior Education Technology Specialist at the World Bank, speaks with Jamie Alexandre, Learning Equality's Co-founder and Executive Director; Paul Atherton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Fab Inc.; and Robert Hawkins, World Bank’s Senior Education and Technology Policy Specialist and Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education.

Learn more about Learning Equality: https://learningequality.org/
Learn more about Fab Inc.: https://fabinc.co.uk/
World Bank's EVOKE project: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech/brief/evoke-an-online-alternate-reality-game-supporting-social-innovation-among-young-people-around-the-world#:~:text=Evoke%20is%20a%20crash%20course,while%20developing%2021st%20Century%20skills.

A podcast produced by ⁠⁠⁠Lucía Blasco⁠⁠⁠.
31 min
January 25, 2024 BEFIT Malawi: Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology
In today's episode, we will discover the transformative impact of Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT), a pioneering initiative revolutionizing early grade reading and numeracy in Malawi.

Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank, speaks with Joshua Valeta, Director of Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL), in the Ministry of Education in Malawi, Antoine Chigeda, Executive Director of Imagine Malawi, and Joe Wolf, CEO and Co-Founder of Imagine Worldwide. Join our discussion to find out this project's unique aspects, the main challenges of the initiative, and the ecosystem's pivotal role in its success.

BEFIT Malawi project overview: https://www.imagineworldwide.org/wp-content/uploads/Malawi-Project-Overview-General-2-27-23.pdf

A recent video on BEFIT in Malawi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY5GJJvvL6E

More about Imagine Worldwide: www.imagineworldwide.org

About the Ministry of Education of Malawi: https://www.education.gov.mw/

A podcast produced by ⁠⁠Lucía Blasco⁠⁠.
40 min