Real Talk About Generative AI Applications in Education

July 9, 2025

The rush is on to understand how new AI applications will integrate into schools and education, and how to wade through the hype to understand what is and isn’t possible. Join us for our next free webinar with Kristen DiCerbo, the Chief Learning Officer of Khan Academy where we’ll explore the misconceptions and challenges involved with using and developing education specific applications of AI. The discussion will also explore how the development of Khanmigo progressed, what AI tools can and can't promise, and lessons learned from the first two years of piloting in schools.

Key topics include:

  • Common misconceptions about GenAI tools like Khanmigo, including the critical differences between foundational models and applications built on them, and how these differences impact evidence about AI's effect on learning

  • Khan Academy's approach to preventing direct answers through creative prompt design and managing the risks and trade-offs of deploying AI tools directly to students

  • Biggest surprises in how students and teachers interact with Khanmigo and the most effective partnerships and feedback loops for improving features

  • Evaluation approaches for AI model outputs using rubrics and human agreement training, and methods for understanding AI's impact on learning

  • The importance of transparency in sharing usage data publicly and essential questions educators should ask GenAI providers about bias, training data, and effectiveness

Participants will gain:

  • Actionable insights into assessing GenAI tools

  • Real-world examples of AI model limitations and workarounds

  • Questions to ask EdTech providers to ensure accountability

  • Resources and rubrics for evaluating AI tools in your own context

Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.

  • Dr. Kristen Dicerbo

    Dr. DiCerbo is the Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy, where she leads the content, assessment, design, product management, and community support teams. Time magazine named her one of the top 100 people influencing the future of AI in 2024. Dr. DiCerbo’s career has focused on embedding insights from education research into digital learning experiences. Prior to her role at Khan Academy, she was Vice-President of Learning Research and Design at Pearson, served as a research scientist supporting the Cisco Networking Academies, and worked as a school psychologist. Kristen has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University.

    Amanda Bickerstaff

    Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school science teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.