Cutting-Edge AI vs. Old-School Learning: Can New Tech Bridge the Great Chasms in Education?

What if the rigid boundaries of our traditional classroom were no longer the sole path to learning? Can cutting-edge generative AI disrupt the status quo by blending the intimate, lifelong lessons of family learning with the hands-on, mentor-driven approach of apprenticeships—and the structured rigor of formal schooling? In this provocative session, we ask: Is it time to dismantle our outdated educational models? Can technology not only personalize instruction but also reconcile opposing paradigms that have long been seen as separate?

Drawing inspiration from thought-provoking research in education theory and real-world innovations, this session challenges conventional wisdom. It will spark a debate over whether the future of education lies in integrating the warmth and authenticity of family-based learning, the practicality and immediacy of apprenticeship, and the established systems of classroom teaching. Come ready to question old assumptions and explore bold ideas about achieving high-quality, personalized, and affordable education in a rapidly evolving world.