WISE On Air
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.
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Dr. Spencer Striker on Cognitive Debt, AI Slop & The Future of Creative Education
Is #AI making us cognitively lazy, orjust outsourcing the boring parts?In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Sam Meekings talks withDr. Spencer Striker, Professor of Digital Media Design at @NorthwesternUniversity in Qatar, about AI's role in education. They cover #cognitivedebt, the MIT study behind it, and how leaning on AI for hard thinking can leavestudents with little real work to show. The talk
130: Paul Atfield: How AI Is Transforming Education Outcomes | Ethics, Data & the Future of Learning
What if the missing piece in your organization isn't more data, but a way to help everyone move like one body? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, host Aldo de Papp sits down with Paul Atfield, Data AI Lead at the Education Outcomes Fund, to unpack his new paper "Outcomes AI" and the idea he calls collective organizational intelligence, where AI keeps people connected to the same informat
129: Dr. Abhijit Banerjee on How AI Is Changing Education Research
What if the biggest barrier in education isn't a lack of resources or technology, but a failure to trust that children are intelligent? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Dr. Abhijit Banerjee, MIT Professor of Economics, co-founder of J-PAL Poverty Action Lab, and winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics, joins host Aurélio Amaral to explore what the evidence actually says about how children learn
128: Are We Raising AI To Save Us Or Destroy Us?
What does it take to raise an #AI that becomes a superhero for humanity, rather than its undoing? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, recorded live at #WISE12 in Doha, Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the first female private space explorer, joins host Elias to explore which human capacities will matter most as machines take on more of our work, and why the questions we're afraid t
127: Whose Knowledge Counts? Digital Neocolonialism in Education
Who decides what counts as #knowledge in the age of #edtech? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Shahd Dauleh sits down with Dr. Taskeen Adam, whose research reveals how edtech platforms entering the Global South can carry hidden assumptions about language, pedagogy, and whose ways of knowing are legitimate. From the purpose of education itself to Big Tech's growing influence over how the world le
126: What Can Education Learn from Healthcare's Quality Revolution?
What Can Education Learn from Healthcare's Quality Revolution? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, host Dr. Sunoor Verma, cardiothoracic surgeon and Director of Partnerships & Advocacy at WISH, speaks with Lord Darzi, Executive Chair of WISH, surgeon, policymaker, and author of the landmark NHS review High Quality Care for All, about what education can learn from healthcare’s quality revolutio
125: Coding Dreams: Can Everyone Build the Future Now?
What happens when more people can build—not just consume—technology?In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Lady Mariéme Jamme, Founder of iamtheCODE, joins Selma Talha-Jebril, Director of Research and Policy at WISE, to explore the power of access in the digital age.From coding to creation, the conversation looks at how marginalized communities are gaining agency through technology—and what this shift mea
124: The Neurorecital: How Brain Waves Reveal the Act of Learning
What does learning actually look like inside the brain?In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Stavros Yiannouka, CEO of WISE, speaks with Nicolas Namoradze—classical pianist, composer, and neuropsychology researcher who premiered the world's first "Neurorecital" at Verbier Festival in 2025.Together, they explore what real-time brain imaging during musical performance can teach us about deep
123: The Learning Compass: How to Stay Human-Centered When Innovation Moves Fast
As technology advances, the values that guide it matter more than ever. In this episode of #WISEOnAir, former WISE CEO Stavros Yiannouka joins author Laila Lalami to explore questions of surveillance, agency, and what responsible #innovation in learning should protect.The conversation reflects on how digital systems shape trust, autonomy, and decision-making—and why human values must remain at the
122: Are We Learning or Just Outsourcing Thinking?
In the latest #WISEOnAir episode, our Research and Policy Lead Sopiko Beriashvili is joined by World Bank Group Education Specialist Dr. Cristóbal Cobo to examine how #technology is reshaping cognition, #learning, and human capability.
In the age of #AI, this conversation explores what it means to design #innovation that strengthens thinking rather than replaces it.
00:00 - Introduction: AI's Im
121: The Next Chapter: Where Does Education Innovation Go From Here?
The Next Chapter: Where Does Education Innovation Go From Here? | #WISEOnAir Podcast
Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka sits down with CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE for a forward-looking conversation on the future of education innovation.
In this episode, they explore the questions shaping what comes next, from AI to impact and what truly matters to measure.
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120: Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade
Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should
119: Rooted in Culture, Ready for Tomorrow: Community-Driven Education Innovation
Rooted in Culture, Ready for Tomorrow: Community-Driven Education Innovation | #WISEOnAir Podcast
How can education systems honor cultural roots while preparing students for the future?
In this episode, we feature WISE Prize finalists Fadia Hamdi (Queen Rania Foundation, Jordan) and Abdulhamid Haidar (Darsel, U.S.), who share how their initiatives blend tradition with innovation to build resili
118: AI as a Creative Partner: Redefining Human Potential in Education
118: AI as a Creative Partner: Redefining Human Potential in Education by WISE Qatar Foundation
117: Learning Through Touch: How Sensory Education is Breaking Barriers
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 CO
116: Are 'Growth Markets' the Future of Global Prosperity?
Are ‘Growth Markets’ the Future of Global Prosperity?
In Episode 116 of WISE On Air, Elyas Felfoul, WISE Director, sits down with Dina Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, to explore why the world should rethink how we define prosperity.
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00:00 Introduction
01:52 What is the Center?
03:04 Entrepreneurship Beyond Aid
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115: The Trilingual Student - Why AI Needs Humanity
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In this episode of WISE On Air, we explore the human side of #artificialintelligence with Professor Munther Dahleh, founding director of MIT's Institute for Data Systems and Society. As machines become increasingly capable, Munther argues that understanding people, not just #algorit
114: Can Ancient Farming Wisdom Solve our Modern Water Crisis?
Is Community Wisdom More Powerful Than a Degree?
In this special conversation, Cameroonian environmentalist Farmer Tantoh explores how indigenous knowledge is not only relevant but vital to solving today’s water and sustainability challenges.
Through stories of clean water access for tens of thousands and grassroots education, he reminds us that environmental learning can thrive outside the
113: Are We Teaching to Build Sustainably?
What if the future of sustainable architecture lies in ancient techniques?
In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Youness Ouazri, founder of @ecodomemaroc5918, shares how traditional Moroccan Earth-building is offering powerful solutions for modern architectural challenges. From engineering classrooms to rural communities, he reflects on the gaps in conventional education and the potential of ancestra
112: Can Human Creativity Survive the AI Revolution?
Can AI ever replace human creativity?
This episode features Nada Elkharashi, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Electric Skin, as we dive into the evolving relationship between creativity, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Nada shares powerful reflections on education, design, and how artists can thrive in the age of intelligent machines without losing their human touch.
111: Where Do Values Fit in Tomorrow’s Education Models? - Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui
In this episode of WISE On Air, we sit down with Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, Executive Director of Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women, to explore a bold, values-based approach to education.
From reviving traditional knowledge to balancing critical thinking with community, this conversation reimagines what meaningful learning can look like.
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WISE On Air is a podcast where we
110: What We Already Know Can Save Us: Traditional Wisdom for a Sustainable Future - Grethel Aguilar
What if the answers to today’s climate crisis were rooted in centuries-old traditions?
In this special edition of WISE On Air, recorded live from Earthna Summit 2025, we sit down with Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director General of the IUCN, to explore the powerful role of indigenous knowledge in reimagining sustainability and education.
From traditional ecological practices to the impact of social m
109: Relational Intelligence: A New Metric for Success? - Isabelle Hau
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 relation
108: Thirteen Perspectives Shaping the Future of Education in Qatar Foundation
WISE On Air #108 is a special chaptered edition of our education podcast, recorded live during the I AM QF 30th Anniversary Celebration.
Brought to you by WISE — the global platform for innovators in education — this episode brings together 13 insightful conversations with students, educators, researchers, and leaders from across Qatar Foundation and beyond.
From classroom transformation and l
107: When $100 Becomes $1 - Is Education Funding Perpetuating Global Inequality? - Manos Antoninis
In this episode of WISE On Air, host of this episode and Director of Research & Policy at WISE, Selma Talha-Jebril talks to Manos Antoninis, Director of the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, to discuss the recently launched 2024/5 GEM Report and the UNESCO-World Bank Education Finance Watch 2024.
Manos brings decades of expertise in global education policy and leadership, offering critic
106: AI in Higher Ed - Global Perspective & Collaborative Solutions
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 o
105: From Space to Schools - How Does XPRIZE Reimagine Learning? - Alexander Nicholas
In this episode of WISE On Air, we explore the intersection of innovation and education with Alexander Nicholas, Executive Vice President of Learning & Society at XPRIZE. Drawing from his experience leading educational initiatives at the Gates Foundation and now at XPRIZE, Alexander shares insights on how prize competitions can catalyze transformative solutions in education.
Alexander discusses X
104: Excluded to Empowered: Should Students Design Their Own Learning? - Zoya Kalinsky
At age eight, Zoya Kalinsky was instructed to leave the classroom by her math’s teacher who told her she can only come back when she "stops twitching." - a condition outside of her control. Today, that same girl stands confidently in the United Nations Economic and Social Council chamber, addressing global leaders about her experience, the need to solve the bullying issue once and for all, and how
103: Is Boredom, not Tech, the Real Enemy of Teen Learning? - Rebecca Winthrop
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In this episode of WISE On Air, we dive into a critical conversation about teen disengagement with Rebecca Winthrop, co-author of the newly released book "The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better."
Rebecca, who serves as a senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at Brooking
102: What Does HolonIQ's Data Tell Us About Tomorrow's Learning?
Did you know that while many industries around the world have developed and utilized sophisticated market intelligence systems to track impact, the education sector, despite its immense size and importance, has historically lacked comprehensive data and insights? And by comprehensive, we mean data that is actionable.
This observation led Maria Spies to co-found HolonIQ in 2018, which has since b
101: Will AI Lighten the Load for Teachers? - Younes Mourri
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
-Pe
100: Our Next Reality - An AI-Powered Metaverse? - Alvin Wang Graylin
What if Einstein, Tesla, or Edison had AI on their side? What could they have achieved in their lifetime? As artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, these aren't just hypothetical questions – they're glimpses into a future that's rapidly approaching.
In this episode of WISE On Air, host Elyas Felfoul speaks with Alvin Wang Graylin about the futu
99: Is Morocco the Next Hub for Innovation in Africa? - Yassine Laghzioui
In this episode of WISE On Air, we dive into the heart of Africa's burgeoning tech scene with Yassine Laghzioui, CEO of UM6P Ventures and Director of Entrepreneurship at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Discover how Morocco is positioning itself as the next Silicon Valley of Africa, and learn about the ambitious vision behind UM6P, often called the 'Stanford of Africa'.
Yassine shares insights
98: What Will Deep Learning Powered Education Look Like? - Katja Sirazitdinova
Imagine a future where AI tutors personalize learning for every student, where machines grade homework and provide instant feedback, freeing up teachers to focus on higher-level instruction. This future may be closer than you think.
With such technologies continuing to advance at an unprecedented pace, it's clear that we are on the cusp of a transformative era in education. What will the trajector
97: Does School Teach Us to Fear Failure? An Entrepreneurs Perspective
This episode of Wise On Air features a discussion with Abdallah Abu Sheikh, a young entrepreneur from the Middle East and founder of Astratech and CEO of Botim. The conversation, hosted by WISE Director Elyas Felfoul delves into Abdallah's unconventional journey through education, his critique of traditional education systems, and his views on failure as a gateway to success. Abdallah shares insig
96: World in 2050 - 5 Key Future Megatrends
How will major global forces such as demographic changes, resource stress, technology, and economic power shifts change our future?
To answer this question WISE Director and Host of this episode Elyas Felfoul sits down with award winning media executive and entrepreneur Ana Rold. Ana is the founder of Diplomatic Courier which is a flagship network and magazine for top diplomats in the US and key
95: Skills - The Currency for the Future of Work?
1 billion+ young people are expected to enter the workforce this decade - how can we ensure that young people are equipped and have access to as many opportunities as possible?
Meet Taha and Omar Bawa, the brothers behind Goodwall. Goodwall is an app and online platform that upskills young talent and prepares them for future career success.
While they develop skills, Goodwall support them to dri
94: 3 Skills to Prioritize for the AI Age
What are the key skills we need to craft AI-resilient minds? In this episode of WISE On Air, Kian Katanforoosh and Mary Burns navigate the nexus of higher education and burgeoning AI-driven job markets. As a leading Computer Science Lecturer at Stanford as well as Founder & CEO of Workera, Kian holds a birds eye view into AI’s complex realms. Meanwhile, Mary works across the globe as an online ins
93: Teachers & AI - Collaboration or Competition?
How can educators evolve alongside AI to drive student-centered learning? In this episode, Mark Kabban of Examined Leadership Collective and Pelonomi Moiloa of Lelapa AI share insights on AI’s role in future classrooms.
With experience in data-driven education, Mark provides a unique lens into skills needed in tech-enabled classrooms. Meanwhile, Pelonomi’s AI development experience sheds light on
92: Redefining Education in Times of Crisis - Jeffrey Sachs
Can education truly be a beacon of hope and change in the midst of a crisis? Or do we need to fundamentally rethink its utility? In this special episode of WISE On Air, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and advocate for sustainable development, to explore this pivotal question.
As we navigate through the complexities of ongoing conflicts like in Gaza and the far-reaching im
91: Can AI Reach Out of School Kids? - Safeena Husain
How can technology and AI amplify grassroots efforts to advance gender equity in education? In this episode of WISE On Air, 2023 WISE Prize for Education Laureate Safeena Husain shares her insights from over 16 years of empowering girls in hard to reach areas.
As founder of Educate Girls, Safeena pioneered community-based models to enroll over 1 million girls in school and boosted learning for ov
90: Collective Leadership - A Path to Systems Change? - Wendy Kopp
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As a result of the worst shock to education and learning in history, “learning poverty”—the percentage of 10-year-olds unable to read and understand a simple written text—has increased to 70%, according to the World Bank.
And on top of that, we have constantly been hearing the word ‘reform’ quite
89: Building Digital Sanctuaries - Big Tech & Children's Online Safety
As the metaverse continues to evolve from fiction to reality, with platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, and Meta gaining popularity, should we be concerned about its implications, especially for our children?
The Metaverse has had a tumultuous development to say the least - last year following its reveal there was a lot of hype surrounding the potential of what it can be. But the conversation quickly
88: The Future is Now - Young Tunisians on AI’s Impact
In this episode, we talk to four young Tunisians who are making waves in their fields of education, filmmaking, public policy, computer science, and edtech. They share their stories, insights, and perspectives on how AI is shaping the future of education, employment, and technology in Tunisia and the region. We also explore the impact and implications of AI and other new technologies on their own
87: Leading Change - Transformational Leadership in Schools
chool leadership is critical, but investment has declined. Our guests on this episode of WISE On Air want to transform education by transforming leadership.
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Dominic Regester, and Anthony Mackay lead WISE ALL-IN, a network reimagining leadership through research, training, and advocacy. Their goal is to modernize education to prepare learners for today's world.
But change tak
86: Beyond The Lab - How AI Breakthroughs Are Changing Industries
How can artificial intelligence breakthroughs be taken out of the lab and positively impact industries worldwide?
In this episode, join Elyas and entrepreneur Chibeza Agley, co-founder of education technology company Obrizum, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of AI and its expanding applications.
Learn how Chibeza, with a background in stem cell research, made the transition to suc
85: The Edtech Solution That's Changing the Face of Education in the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, composed of more than 7,000 islands. It has a population of over 110 million people, making it the 13th most populous country in the world. It is also one of the most diverse countries in terms of culture, language, religion, and ethnicity.
Education is a key factor in the development and progress of any country, and the Philippines is
84: Waking Up the Sleeping Giant: Edtech in the MENA Region - Nafez Dakkak
In this episode, we talk about a region that is often overlooked in the global edtech landscape: the Middle East and North Africa, or MENA.
MENA is home to more than 400 million people, with a young and tech-savvy population, a growing demand for quality education, and a huge potential for digital transformation. But despite these favorable conditions, MENA’s edtech sector has been lagging behind
83: Tech in Education - A Tool on Whose Terms? - Manos Antoninis
With the breakneck speed of modern technology’s evolution, differences of opinion on its role in the classroom often turn into bitter divisions. How can we better understand these viewpoints, taking them into consideration while also trying to keep up with the pace of technology?
To answer these questions In this episode we speak to Manos Antoninis, director of Unesco’s global education monitorin
82: Learning Ecosystems - Expanding Education Beyond Classrooms
In this episode of WISE On Air, we delve into the world of learning ecosystems and explore how they can revolutionize education in the 21st century. As our formal education sector lags behind the rapid advancements of the digital age, we need to reinvent our approach to learning and knowledge. Education is no longer solely about delivering content; it's about learning how to learn, question, and i
81: A Conversation with Sam Altman - Education City Speakers Series Special
This episode is brought to you and produced by the Education City Speaker Series, a Qatar Foundation platform for open knowledge and discussion which invites various speakers from around the world to share key insights about our world for free with the public.
Check out more of their conversations here: https://www.qf.org.qa/ecss
When Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (the organization behind ChatGPT
80: Accelerating Humans to Solve Global Problems - Nadeem Nathoo
A few weeks ago, some of the top AI leaders in the world representing big names like OpenAI, Deepmind, and Google came together to sign a statement that urged caution to AI development worldwide. While there is plenty to be excited for, there is of course a lot of concern. Time Magazine recently wrote a piece comparing the development of this technology to the way nuclear energy was propagated. So
79: Driving Innovation - The Intersection Between Tech & Learning ft. Isabelle Hau & Paul Kim
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You've undoubtedly heard of ChatGPT, the AI tool that's captured the attention of everyone from students and teachers to policymakers and governments. But the reality is that the pace of AI's evolution is already lightyears ahead of our ability to respond.
Recent updates to Open AI's tool has enabled it to edit videos, writ
78: Going From Pilots to Scale - The Journey of MENA's First Edtech Testbed
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With so many technological breakthroughs, have you ever wondered if there was a way we could better systemize the implementation of edtech in the classroom in a way that benefits teachers rather than creating unnecessary burdens? Enter the world of testbeds.
Edtech testbeds are essentially environments where new E
77: From Theory to Practice - Lessons from WISE Awards Winning Innovators
Last time on WISE On Air we were joined by three 2022 WISE Awards Winning Project holders, Janhvi Kanoria, Susan Mtana, and Tyler Samstag. We brought these innovators on the show because we’re looking to decipher what does it take to unlock the potential of great ideas to transform education.
In a rapidly evolving world, it can be argued that traditional education models are being constantly dis
76: Rethinking Education - Lessons from WISE Awards Winning Innovators
Featuring Susan Mtana of Kenya-based Kidogo, Tyler Samstag of Pittsburgh-based Remake Learning, and Janhvi Kanoria of Qatar-based Education Above All.
In today's rapidly changing world, the traditional model of education is being challenged like never before. New technologies, changing social and economic conditions, and a multitude of other factors are reshaping the way we learn and teach.
Wit
75: The Science of Emotions & Building Resilience - Marc Brackett
This episode is the third and final of the Unmute Education limited series dedicated to raising the volume on the education conversation in the leadup to the WISE 2021 Global Summit taking place in Doha, Qatar and online on 7-9 December 2021.
Featured in this podcast is Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a profe
74: The Climate Crisis - Educating for Outcomes - Amel Karboul
This episode is the second of the Unmute Education limited series dedicated to raising the volume on the education conversation in the leadup to the WISE 2021 Global Summit taking place in Doha, Qatar and online on 7-9 December 2021.
Featured in this podcast is Amel Karboul, the founding CEO of the Education Outcomes Fund, a ground-breaking international effort to change the way that education is
73: Empowering Young Leader's of Tomorrow in Today's World - Victoria Ibiwoye
This episode is the first of the Unmute Education limited series dedicated to raising the volume on the education conversation in the leadup to the WISE 2021 Global Summit taking place in Doha, Qatar and online on 7-9 December 2021.
Featured in this podcast is Victoria Ibiwoye, is the Founder of OneAfricanChild, a youth-led organization with a mission to create opportunities in underserved commu
72: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part 6: Africa - Shannon May
Africa is the birthplace of humanity. The place where Homo Sapiens evolved language, built increasingly complex tools, and took the first tentative steps on a journey that would see our species populate the entire world.
If Africa represents humanity’s distant past, it also, in many respects, represents its future. Most of the world’s growth in population today, and for the foreseeable future, i
71: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part 5: Europe - Tracey Burns
Europe is the world's wealthiest continent and the first region in the world to modernize. The scientific and industrial revolutions began in Europe and the first recognizably modern administrative states were established there, with the possible exception of China. Europe's fragmentation into competing empires and nation-states is seen as both a strength and a weakness.
Given the historical con
70: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part 4: Brazil - Claudia Costin
Claudia Costin is the founder and director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education Policies (FGV CEIPE), a think and do tank within Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), a leading private University in Brazil, where she is a professor. Claudia was until 2018 a visiting Professor at the Harvard School of Education.
Brazil is the most populous country and the largest economy in Latin Am
69: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part 3: China - Berlin Fang
Berlin Fang is an education columnist and currently serves as the Director of Instructional Design at Abilene Christian University. His major interests are faculty acceptance of educational technology, the diffusion of innovation, managed change, academic integrity, the ethnography of technology use in higher education, and cross-cultural comparisons of education. Prior to this, he was the Associa
68: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part 2 India - Rukmini Banerji
Rukmini Banerji is the CEO of the Pratham Education Foundation, India's and the world's largest education NGO. Rukmini has been with Pratham since 1996 and has extensive field experience in program design implementation in both rural and urban settings. She also led Pratham's research and assessment activities, including the groundbreaking ASER report from 2005 to 2014.
In this episode, we sit d
67: Post-Pandemic Priorities for Education Part I: The United States - Rebecca Winthrop
Rebecca Winthrop is a senior fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution.
Her research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills young people need to thrive in work, life, and as constructive citizens. She advises governments, international institutions, foundations, civil society organizations, and corporations on education
65: Adapting for a Better Future - Building Resilience in Children with Sherrie Westin
Sherrie Westin serves as President of Social Impact and Philanthropy at education nonprofit Sesame Workshop, the organization behind Sesame Street.
In her time at Sesame Workshop, she has led countless efforts to serve vulnerable children through mass media and targeted initiatives in the United States and around the world. Westin led Sesame’s efforts to win a historic $100M grant from the MacAr
64: Reimagining Education in VR with Alvin Wang Graylin
Can VR transform education? HTC China President Alvin Wang Graylin has over 20 years of experience in tech business management, including 15 years focusing on industries in greater China. During that time, you could consider him a serial entrepreneur - he’s founded four venture-backed startups in the mobile and internet space covering social media, ad tech, search, big data, and media. Additionall
63: Edutainment in Africa with Nisha Ligon
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Nisha Ligon is the Co-Founder and CEO of 2017 WISE Awards winning education project, Ubongo - the leading kids edutainment company across Africa. Ubongo leverages the reach of mass media, the stickiness of stories, animation and music, and the interactivity of mobile technology to bring mill
62: Why Social-Emotional Learning is More Important Than Ever
With societies more fluid and fragmented than ever, how can we help young people feel confident in their own identities? Leading members of Karanga: The Global Alliance for SEL and Life Skills, discuss why Social-Emotional Learning is more important than ever in today's world.
Featuring:
- Jennifer Adams, Chair - Chair - OECD Study in Social-Emotional Skills
- Joanne McEachen - Founder and CEO,
61: Post-COVID19 - An Edtech Investor's Insights with George Straschnov
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This episode’s guest is George Straschnov, Managing Director of strategic education technology fund, Bisk Ventures. George has been a long-time lawyer and dove into venture capital since the early 2000s. Bisk Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Bisk Education who were some of the
60: Engaging Students from Vulnerable Communities with Vicky Colbert
Founder & Director of Escuela Nueva and long-time pioneer of innovation in the education space, Vicky Colbert joins us to discuss engaging students from vulnerable communities.
Vicky has co-authored the worldwide renowned Escuela Nueva model which has been expanded across more than 19 countries since its inception. Her work has been recognized with several awards and distinctions, most notably w
59: Learning Through Play in Schools with Bo Stjerne Thomsen
Do children need to go back to school? And is it time to reassess or reconceptualize the traditional school model? Vice President and Chair of Learning Through Play of the LEGO Foundation, Bo Stjerne Thomsen joins us to share some of the insights from the foundation’s recent research findings in its white paper titled learning through play in schools.
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58: How Edtech is Changing the Higher Education Landscape with Amira Yahyaoui
Tunisian entrepreneur, blogger, and human rights activist, Amira Yahyaoui joins us to discuss what the edtech space is doing to support and change the higher education landscape amid the back-to-school season.
Amira is currently the Founder & CEO of Mos.com, an online platform that provides easier access to more than $135B available in college financial aid.
Before starting Mos and entering te
57: Public Health Education for Children with Dimitri Christakis
Dr. Dimitri Christakis joins us again to discuss recent developments in global education and the many implications of lockdown on early childhood cognitive development.
Dr. Christakis is a pediatrician, researcher, a parent, the George Adkins Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, Director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children’s Research In
56: Maths in the Age of A.I. with Conrad Wolfram
Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of the Wolfram Research, Conrad Wolfram joins us once again to discuss how today’s maths may need to experience a fundamental redesign., through the lens of his newly published book ‘The Math(s) Fix’.
A key part of Conrad’s work has been understanding the underlying scope of our technology and communicating what we have. He is interested in how techn
55: Personalized Adaptive Learning Technologies with Claudio Sassaki
Co-Founder of Brazilian edtech startup, Geekie, Claudio Sassaki joins us to discuss how schools in Brazil have been utilizing personalized adaptive learning technologies in a bid to keep learners active from home.
He has been recognized by Wired UK as one of the most important social innovators of the world and awarded by Schwab Foundation as social entrepreneur of the year in 2014. Since 2016,
54: China's Shift to Online Learning with Berlin Fang
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Education Columnist and Director of Instructional Design at Abilene Christian University, Berlin Fang joins us to discuss China’s shift to online learning and how it has evolved compared to other places that have made the jump around the world.
Berlin’s major interests
53: COVID-19 and the Third Sector with Nayla Al Fahed and Mike Dawson
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COVID-19 continues to affect many systems and societies around the world. Many charities and NGOs are facing challenges in providing their services through the global pandemic, yet many continue to persevere and bring aid and learning to those in need. We’re joi
52: Augmented Learning with Dwayne Iserief
We’re joined by Dwayne Iserief, Co-founder and CEO of Uptale, an immersive learning platform that utilizes 360-degree technology and virtual reality to facilitate training and learning modules.
It’s an e-learning and training platform that allows you to simulate real-world environments, and interact with objects in the virtual space.
Together with host and CEO of WISE, Stavros Yiannouka, they’
51: Preparing Students For Change with Kiran Bir Sethi
We’re joined by Kiran Bir Sethi, the founder of Design For Change which is the world’s largest movement for change of and by children, operating in 44 countries and impacting millions of students and teachers. She is also the Director of the celebrated Riverside School in Ahmedabad, India.
Kiran is a designer who became a teacher, a principal who grew into an education reformer and subsequently
