Integration of AI and Technology in Classrooms

• In Event: Highlighted Session: Role of Philanthropy in Educational Technology and the Digital World

Proposal

Integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI into our classrooms is absolutely essential, but we have to do it with a deep understanding of the local contexts and the challenges that teachers already face. It’s also important to ensure that teachers feel valued and supported within the current system. Technology should never make them feel like they’re being sidelined or replaced. In developing countries, it's particularly important that we don’t sit back and wait for technology to catch up. We need to be proactive in exposing our students, teachers, and the entire education system to these advancements. This isn't just an option anymore—it’s a necessity.

As leaders in philanthropy, we also have a responsibility to keep learning about these evolving technologies. That means staying connected and building collaborations with practitioners and experts on the ground, so we’re not just informed, but also ensuring that the best practices we discover are effectively captured and disseminated through the programs we support. This way, we can help shape a future where technology truly enhances education, rather than just adding another layer of complexity.

Author

• Asyia Kazmi, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation