Khan's book serves as an invaluable
guide for anyone seeking to understand the implications of AI for learning -
from parents and teachers to administrators and policymakers. ‘Brave New Words….’
presents a breath of air in that sense, clearly explaining how the Khan Academy
has partnered with OpenAI, to provide its own platform for AI named
"Khanmigo" promising to offer the best possible integration of AI and
education.
As a respected pioneer in
educational technology He accessibly explains the core technologies
underpinning this AI revolution and lays out specific ways they can be
leveraged to provide each learner with adaptive instruction and feedback
tailored to their unique needs, interests and pace. While acknowledging that AI
is still in a beta stage technologically, Khan compellingly makes the case that
its thoughtful adoption in classrooms will enhance, rather than replace, human
interaction and creativity.
Beyond the classroom, Khan explores
the broader societal implications of educational AI - from its potential to
make hiring more meritocratic to the ethical considerations in its development
and deployment. His insights provide a valuable roadmap on how we can proactively
shape these technologies as an overwhelming force for good.
At its core, Brave New Words is a
profoundly hopeful book, reflecting Khan's lifelong passion to harness
technology to improve lives through learning. While educational AI undoubtedly
brings new risks and challenges that require ongoing vigilance, Khan
convincingly argues the opportunities for expanding educational access and
efficacy are simply too great to ignore. For anyone who cares about the future
of education, this book is essential reading.
Khan sees this technology being used
not just in the classroom, but as a way to help parents monitor their
children's progress, offer therapy, and even facilitate conversation among
families, which he shows he has already carried out. These are helpful, because of the anxiety of
speaking in class, or the difficulty of getting our kids to tell us about their
day.
The beginning is a bang, but as you go on you may realise that there is more about his own AI platform and this entire book is basically a really long ad for Khanmigo with ample quotes and examples from it.
