Smarter Data, Smarter Systems: How AI is Transforming Education
From World Bank EduTech Podcast by World Bank EduTech
April 24, 2025 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses how AI can enhance education systems through smarter data usage and decision-making.
In today’s episode, Robert Fogel, Global Education Architect at Microsoft, joins Bob Hawkins from the World Bank EdTech Team to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can help education systems make smarter use of data to improve learning. They explore how AI-powered Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) can strengthen decision-making, support better planning, and drive stronger outcomes for students. The conversation also highlights the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI responsibly, drawing from real-world experiences across countries — and Microsoft's approach to building ethical, effective solutions in education. Learn more: Microsoft AI Principles Responsible AI Resources – Microsoft AI for Learning and Education -- Copilot World Bank – Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Education: What You Need to Know A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.
People in this episode
Host: Bob Hawkins
Guest: Robert Fogel
Topics covered
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education Systems
- Data Management
- Decision Making
- Ethical AI
- Learning Outcomes
Keywords
- AI in education
- Education Management Information Systems
- data-driven decision making
- ethical AI
- learning outcomes
- Microsoft AI
- responsible AI
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft, World Bank, Microsoft AI, Microsoft AI for Learning and Education, Copilot, Education Management Information Systems (EMIS)
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