Will AI revolutionize the way teachers work? In this episode of WISE On Air, we explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education with Younes Mourri, founder of LiveTech.AI and AI instructor at Stanford University.

Younes shares insights from his journey from a classroom in Tangier to Silicon Valley, discussing how AI can:

-Reduce administrative burdens on teachers
-Personalize learning experiences for students
-Address educational challenges in the MENA region
-Implement AI systems at a national scale

Join WISE Director Elyas Felfoul and Younes Mourri as they delve into the future of AI-powered education and its potential to enhance both teaching and learning experiences globally.

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101: Will AI Lighten the Load for Teachers? - Younes Mourri

In this episode of WISE On Air, we dive into an unprecedented global research initiative exploring artificial intelligence's impact on higher education. 

Through conversations with research leads from six institutions across five continents, we uncover how different regions are approaching AI integration in universities and preparing students for an AI-powered future.

Our guests share insights on various critical aspects of AI in higher education, from curriculum integration and faculty development to ethical considerations and workforce preparation. From the halls of an Ivy League institution in the United States to a pioneering university in Kazakhstan, from Spain to India, and beyond - each perspective adds a unique dimension to our understanding of this transformative moment in education.

As part of WISE's latest research initiative, these institutions are collaborating to produce one of the most comprehensive global studies on AI in higher education. The findings, set to be presented at the WISE 12 Summit in Fall 2025, promise to provide actionable insights for education leaders worldwide.

Join us for this enlightening discussion that bridges cultural contexts and institutional approaches to one of education's most pressing challenges: adapting higher education for the age of artificial intelligence.

Learn more about the WISE & IIE Global Research Consortium: https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-works/wise-research/

Nazarbayev University: https://nu.edu.kz/
Universidad de los Andes: https://www.uniandes.edu.co/
BITS Pilani: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Ashesi University: https://ashesi.edu.gh/
Universidad Camilo José Cela: https://www.ucjc.edu/
University of Pennsylvania: https://www.upenn.edu/

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Thank you to our participating guest speakers:
- Natalia Lara - Universidad Camilo José Cela, Spain
- Joseph Kwame Adjei - Ashesi University, Ghana
- Jagat Sesh Challa - BITS Pilani, India
- Elaine Sharplin - Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
- Peter Eckel - University of Pennsylvania, United States
- Mirka Martel - International Institute of Education

00:00 Introduction to the WISE and IIE Global Research Consortium
00:36 Overview of the Research Initiative
01:44 Exploring AI Integration in Higher Education
02:35 Institutional Approaches to AI
04:34 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
05:37 Global Perspectives on AI in Education
23:15 Ethical Considerations and Risks of AI
30:41 Focus Areas of the Research Consortium
42:51 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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106: AI in Higher Ed - Global Perspective & Collaborative Solutions

In this episode of WISE On Air, Host & CEO of WISE, Stavros Yiannouka delves into the transformative power of relationships in education with Isabelle Hau, author of "Love to Learn" and Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. As educational systems worldwide continue to prioritize test scores and academic achievement, Hau presents compelling evidence that early loving relationships might be the true foundation of learning and thriving.

Isabelle shares insights on:

-How relationships physically shape brain development and learning capacity
-The growing "relational crisis" affecting children's development and what's driving it
-Where technology and AI fit within relationship-centered learning
-Practical approaches to prioritize connection in schools, homes and communities

Whether you're an educator, parent, or policymaker, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what truly matters in learning. Join us as we explore the science behind human connection and consider how "relational intelligence" might become a new metric for success in education.

Purchase Isabelle's book, 'Love to Learn': https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/isabelle-c-hau/love-to-learn/9781541703773/

Resources mentioned in the discussion:

Pretend play research (Sansanwal, 2014): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266081256_Sansanwal_S_2014_Pretend_play_enhances_creativity_and_imagination_Journal_of_Arts_and_Humanities_31_70-83
2024 Phone usage study: https://itc.ua/en/news/study-people-checked-their-phones-an-average-of-205-times-a-day-in-2024-every-5-minutes-excluding-sleep/
Childhood neglect impact on brain development: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/06/neglect
Early life adversity and neural development: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-04894-001?doi=1
Neural synchrony between students and teachers: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abq4786

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109: Relational Intelligence: A New Metric for Success? - Isabelle Hau

ConsenSys Systems is a venture production studio building businesses and business infrastructure using the global compute platform Ethereum. Founder, Joseph Lubin explains the mission and structure of the organization.

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State Change #1 - Joseph Lubin, The Hub and Spoke Model

Even though SXSWedu was cancelled, we pressed on with our planned session—recorded remotely rather than in person. We talk to researchers and students confronting how algorithms are being applied in educational settings.

How Education is Becoming the Front Lines for Debating the Role of Algorithms

An education podcast where we talk to the world’s leading minds. Brought to you by WISE: The global platform for innovators in education. Join us as we talk to thought leaders, innovators, educators and artists from around the world about any and all things to do with education.

109: Relational Intelligence: A New Metric for Success? - Isabelle Hau

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