New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards from the "Learning in the AI Era" Event

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In this special episode, Edtech Insiders brings you to the heart of Google’s "Learning in the AI Era" event, held on 11/20/2024, in Mountain View, California. Hear exclusive interviews with the following Google leaders:

Ben Gomes, SVP, Learning & Sustainability, Google
Maureen Heymans, VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability, Google
Shantanu Sinha, VP & GM, Google for Education
Jennie Magiera, Global Head of Education Impact, Google
Steven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and Google Labs
Yossi Matias, Vice President, Google & Head of Google Research
Obum Ekeke, Head of Education Partnerships, Google DeepMind
Jonathan Katzman, Director, Product Management, YouTube Learning
Lisa Gevelber, Founder, Grow With Google & CMO, Americas Region

and audience members:

Isabelle Hau, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Libby Hills, Jacobs Foundation
Kristin Fracchia
Adele Smolansky, AI-Learners
Ishan Gupta, Paper

From AI-powered learning to tools transforming education, this episode explores the future of EdTech.
The full interviews with each guest will be posted daily this week. Stay tuned for deeper insights from these inspiring leaders!

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:55] Ben Gomes' insights into AI-driven tools like Read Along and personalized learning.
[00:09:28] Maureen on integrating AI into classrooms and bridging in-class and at-home learning.
[00:19:24] Shantanu's reflections on AI-generated content and its implications for education.
[00:21:30] Jennie on educators embracing AI to enhance learning for their students.
[00:29:22] Steven on the origins of NotebookLM and its evolution into a transformative tool.
[00:41:23] Yossi on the development of fine-tuned AI models like Gemini and their impact on learning.
[00:49:41] Obum on making AI education more accessible globally and diversifying the workforce.
[00:59:49] Jonathan on the rise of educational creators and their role in modern learning.

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Chapters

1. New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards from the "Learning in the AI Era" Event (00:00:00)

2. Ben Gomes' insights into AI-driven tools like Read Along and personalized learning. (00:03:26)

3. Maureen on integrating AI into classrooms and bridging in-class and at-home learning. (00:09:59)

4. Shantanu's reflections on AI-generated content and its implications for education. (00:20:18)

5. Jennie on educators embracing AI to enhance learning for their students. (00:22:24)

6. Steven on the origins of NotebookLM and its evolution into a transformative tool. (00:30:16)

7. Yossi on the development of fine-tuned AI models like Gemini and their impact on learning. (00:42:17)

8. Obum on making AI education more accessible globally and diversifying the workforce. (00:50:35)

9. Jonathan on the rise of educational creators and their role in modern learning. (01:00:43)

10. Lisa on the overview of Grow with Google and its impact on workforce development. (01:08:02)

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