We’re Back! The World Bank EdTech Team’s Reflections on 2024 and Insights into 2025 (Part I)

World Bank EduTech Podcast

Welcome back to our podcast! In today’s episode, the World Bank EdTech team reflects on the top EdTech trends of 2024. Bob Hawkins, Alex Twinomugisha, Ekua Bentil, and Cristobal Cobo discuss the growth in investment, the impact of generative AI, and the need for better digital infrastructure. They share insights on how these changes are reshaping teachers’ roles and advancing personalized learning.

Links:

• From Chalkboards to Chatbots in Nigeria: 7 Lessons to Pioneer Generative AI for Education: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/From-chalkboards-to-chatbots-in-Nigeria

• 100 Student Voices on AI and Education: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/100-student-voices-on-ai-and-education

• Education and Technology Overview: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edutech

• How to Use ChatGPT to Support Teachers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/how-use-chatgpt-support-teachers-good-bad-and-ugly
• New Tertiary Education and Skills Program Prepares Youth and Adults for the Future of Work and Lifelong Learning https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-tertiary-education-and-skills-program-prepares-youth-and-adults-future-work-and

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