AI SPEAKER SALMAN KHAN ON AI’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION
There are dangers to relying solely on AI’s like ChatGPT to help with education. Generative AI is not always accurate, which is a problem in itself. More importantly though, relying on AI to deliver answers cuts out a lot of the language skills, reasoning skills, and comprehension that comes from reading something, making sense of it, and putting it in your own words. If used correctly though, artificial intelligence could be a vital part of the education process. Salman Khan is the founder of the largest online education platform in the world, The Khan Academy. Rather than teaching for test scores—the common method in North America—he focuses on learning for mastery. That is, each student gets a personalized education plan (along with an AI tutor) that works with them at their own pace to reach a 100% understanding.
The Current Education Model is Flawed
In current North American math models, students learn different parts of the curriculum, are tested on it, then move onto the next section. The problem here is that if a student gets a 70% on fractions, but the next step is algebra, they haven’t mastered the prerequisites needed to fully grasp the next concept. They are perpetually at a disadvantage playing catch-up and it becomes a never-ending cycle.
How many times have you heard of someone who was “bad at math” become good at math later in life? It happens a lot, and it usually happens with one simple eureka moment and all of a sudden everything makes sense. They were missing something that hindered their progress, but with that piece in place, everything makes sense.
How AI Can Help
Teachers rarely have the resources to help every student at all times. But with the power of generative AI, Salman Khan shows us that we can revolutionize education by building personalized tutors that help students learn on their own time, ask relevant questions, and get prompted in ways that help the student grasp the underlying concepts.
This isn’t just a thought experiment. This is something that Sal has actually created. His Khanmigo AI platform is a self-contained AI that was trained by leading developmental psychologists, educators, astronauts, and more, to serve two main goals. First, it acts as a personalized tutor that works with students—asking leading questions, giving age-appropriate guidance, and giving constructive feedback—to teach for mastery of concepts. Secondly, it acts as a teaching assistant for teachers, helping them tailor their lesson plans based on student progress, and giving them actionable feedback to help their students achieve success in the classroom.
If used correctly, generative AI can help every student gain an edge and become exceptional. Sal Khan has created the blueprint, but there are so many places this can go. Sal gives you the starting point to move forward.
WHO IS SALMAN KHAN?
Salman Khan is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. What started as a humble tutoring project for his cousins has grown into a global platform with over 62 million users across 190 countries. Through interactive exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy has helped bridge educational gaps worldwide.
Sal is now harnessing AI to revolutionize learning with Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor designed to personalize education for every student. Recognized for his impact, Sal has been featured on 60 Minutes, the cover of Forbes, and TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He holds multiple degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard. In his book The One World Schoolhouse, he envisions a future where technology liberates teachers and empowers students—reshaping education for generations to come.
BOOK SALMAN KHAN TO BE YOUR NEXT AI SPEAKER
Salman Khan is on the frontlines of revolutionizing education through the power of generative AI. He’s a leading voice in the science of education, and a champion of ensuring students reach their fullest potential. He’s the perfect person to speak to your audience about the intersection of AI technology and education.
If you want to learn how to effectively use AI to learn and grow, look no further than Salman Khan. Book him for your next event to give your audience the tools they need to navigate this new technology and use it to your benefit.
AI SPEAKER SALMAN KHAN ON AI’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION
There are dangers to relying solely on AI’s like ChatGPT to help with education. Generative AI is not always accurate, which is a problem in itself. More importantly though, relying on AI to deliver answers cuts out a lot of the language skills, reasoning skills, and comprehension that comes from reading something, making sense of it, and putting it in your own words. If used correctly though, artificial intelligence could be a vital part of the education process. Salman Khan is the founder of the largest online education platform in the world, The Khan Academy. Rather than teaching for test scores—the common method in North America—he focuses on learning for mastery. That is, each student gets a personalized education plan (along with an AI tutor) that works with them at their own pace to reach a 100% understanding.
The Current Education Model is Flawed
In current North American math models, students learn different parts of the curriculum, are tested on it, then move onto the next section. The problem here is that if a student gets a 70% on fractions, but the next step is algebra, they haven’t mastered the prerequisites needed to fully grasp the next concept. They are perpetually at a disadvantage playing catch-up and it becomes a never-ending cycle.
How many times have you heard of someone who was “bad at math” become good at math later in life? It happens a lot, and it usually happens with one simple eureka moment and all of a sudden everything makes sense. They were missing something that hindered their progress, but with that piece in place, everything makes sense.
How AI Can Help
Teachers rarely have the resources to help every student at all times. But with the power of generative AI, Salman Khan shows us that we can revolutionize education by building personalized tutors that help students learn on their own time, ask relevant questions, and get prompted in ways that help the student grasp the underlying concepts.
This isn’t just a thought experiment. This is something that Sal has actually created. His Khanmigo AI platform is a self-contained AI that was trained by leading developmental psychologists, educators, astronauts, and more, to serve two main goals. First, it acts as a personalized tutor that works with students—asking leading questions, giving age-appropriate guidance, and giving constructive feedback—to teach for mastery of concepts. Secondly, it acts as a teaching assistant for teachers, helping them tailor their lesson plans based on student progress, and giving them actionable feedback to help their students achieve success in the classroom.
If used correctly, generative AI can help every student gain an edge and become exceptional. Sal Khan has created the blueprint, but there are so many places this can go. Sal gives you the starting point to move forward.
WHO IS SALMAN KHAN?
Salman Khan is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. What started as a humble tutoring project for his cousins has grown into a global platform with over 62 million users across 190 countries. Through interactive exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy has helped bridge educational gaps worldwide.
Sal is now harnessing AI to revolutionize learning with
Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor designed to personalize education for every student. Recognized for his impact, Sal has been featured on
60 Minutes, the cover of
Forbes, and TIME’s
100 Most Influential People in the World. He holds multiple degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard. In his book
The One World Schoolhouse, he envisions a future where technology liberates teachers and empowers students—reshaping education for generations to come.
BOOK SALMAN KHAN TO BE YOUR NEXT AI SPEAKER
Salman Khan is on the frontlines of revolutionizing education through the power of generative AI. He’s a leading voice in the science of education, and a champion of ensuring students reach their fullest potential. He’s the perfect person to speak to your audience about the intersection of AI technology and education.
If you want to learn how to effectively use AI to learn and grow, look no further than Salman Khan.
Book him for your next event to give your audience the tools they need to navigate this new technology and use it to your benefit.
