Teacher shortages, exacerbated by long hours (50 per week according to a new McKinsey study) leading to burnout and high attrition rates, are a growing problem in the US, and indeed around the world. While we’ve publicly debated over the last ten years whether the introduction of technology in the classroom will replace the need for teachers, science, practice, and ultimately outcomes have definitively determined that the role of the teacher is more critical than ever. But to use the power of new adaptive technologies to personalize learning for each student, a teacher needs data to understand where students are, and time to serve as a facilitator, coach, and mentor to each of those students.

The good news is that while technology will not be replacing educators, it can help them spend more time with students! McKinsey estimates that 20 to 40 percent of teachers’ time spent on activities like administration, prepping, and grading can be automated with existing technology. And the growing capabilities of AI could push this number higher. Join this session to learn more about how AI, big data, and other automation technologies are changing the workflow to allow educators to spend more time where it matters - engaging with students to foster greater learning.