Google and Khanmigo Go Back to School

In this episode we explore three stories shaping the conversation around AI in education, and a common thread running through all three: AI alone isn’t enough.We look at how Khan Academy and Google are evolving Khanmigo beyond the original vision of a student-facing AI tutor. We also examine the idea of AI as an “arrival technology,” technology that entered schools before districts had time to build the policies.Finally, we dig into new research from OpenAI examining what happens when students use ChatGPT alongside explicit critical-thinking instruction.Topics covered:• How Khanmigo is evolving away from a student-facing AI tutor• Google and Khan Academy’s new AI-supported classroom capabilities• The challenge districts face when students already use AI outside approved school systems• OpenAI research on ChatGPT combined with critical-thinking instruction• What these developments mean for teachers and district leadersSources:https://openai.com/index/what-students-gain-from-chatgpt-critical-thinking-training/https://www.marketscale.com/industries/education-technology/k-12-ai-spending-is-moving-from-classroom-apps-to-vetting-policy-and-proofhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/khan-academy-back-to-school/