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, we explore how sensory education is breaking barriers and transforming literacy and numeracy for learners often left behind by traditional systems. We speak with two remarkable WISE Prize finalists who are pioneering innovative solutions for students with diverse needs and communities with limited access to education. 

From Qatar, Ramy Abdulzaher, Co-Founder and COO of @Bonocle, shares how Braille-based technology and gamified learning tools are improving Arabic literacy for visually impaired students. From Nigeria, Gideon Olanrewaju, Chief Executive Director of the Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (@AREAi), demonstrates how offline digital pens and multilingual resources are delivering literacy programs to refugee camps with no internet access. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

How Braille technology fosters inclusion and engagement for students with visual impairments 

The potential of Fast Track tools to transform literacy learning for underserved communities 

How Bonocle adapts its solutions to meet diverse needs across different regions and communities 

The role of the WISE Prize in helping scale and accelerate these impactful educational initiatives 

This conversation highlights how touch, sound, and human connection are redefining what literacy and learning mean in the twenty-first century and expanding opportunities for students who are often overlooked. 

About the Guests: 

Ramy Abdulzaher is the Co-Founder and COO of Bonocle in Qatar, developing Braille-based solutions to improve Arabic literacy for visually impaired students. 

Gideon Olanrewaju is the Chief Executive Director of AREAi in Nigeria, leading initiatives that bring literacy to refugee communities through offline and multilingual learning technologies. 

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Episode Chapters: 
 00:00 Introduction 
 01:27 Introducing Ramy Abdulzaher & Gideon Olanrewaju 
 01:48 How Does Braille Technology Foster Inclusion in Education? 
 04:59 Can the Fast Track Tools Transform Literacy Learning? 
 12:05 How Bonocle Designs for Inclusion Across Communities 
 18:37 How WISE Prize Helped Fast Track 
 21:28 Appreciation and Farewell 

117: Learning Through Touch: How Sensory Education is Breaking Barriers

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

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117: Learning Through Touch: How Sensory Education is Breaking Barriers

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