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This transcript discusses Khan Academy’s new AI-powered online tutor, “Khanmigo,” developed with OpenAI’s technology. Khanmigo is designed to assist teachers and enhance student learning. Key features and benefits of Khanmigo for teachers:
Helps create detailed lesson plans quickly. Tracks student progress and understanding in real-time. Provides insights into student thought processes. Frees up time for more one-on-one interaction. Offers detailed feedback on student essays. Detects plagiarism. For students:
Provides personalized tutoring and support. Encourages critical thinking by asking guiding questions instead of providing direct answers. Offers a safe space for students to ask questions without fear of judgment. Helps with SAT preparation.
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan collaborated with OpenAI to develop Khanmigo. It is being piloted in 266 school districts in grades 3–12. Students and teachers have been actively involved in testing and providing feedback. Data privacy: Khan Academy claims they do not sell or share user data but use it to improve Khanmigo’s memory and personalization features.
Future of Khanmigo. OpenAI demonstrated a new vision technology that can interact with students through live video and voice. This technology could be incorporated into Khanmigo within 2–3 years, pending further testing and meeting strict privacy guidelines.
Sal Khan believes that AI will not replace teachers but will enhance their abilities and allow for more personalized interactions with students.
Overall, Khanmigo represents a significant advancement in educational technology, with the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning by providing personalized support and freeing up teachers’ time for more meaningful interactions.
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