Isabelle Hau - The Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Jan 26, 2024

Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, discusses with Aldo the difference between ‘Education' and ‘Learning’. Isabelle emphasises the importance of lifelong learning and why we should expand its definition beyond traditional schooling. She explains to Aldo the goals of the Accelerator to put vital research more quickly into practice so it can have a higher impact on education. 

Isabelle also highlights the challenges of scaling impact and the importance of sustainability. Aldo and Isabelle discuss the role of AI in education, emphasizing the need for interactivity and the integration of AI with existing technology. 

Some takeaways

• There is a difference between education and learning, and it is important to expand such definitions beyond traditional schooling.
• Lifelong learning is crucial, and learning happens both inside and outside of school.
• The Stanford Accelerator for Learning seeks to accelerate to put Academic Research into practice and supports projects with a high impact on education.
• AI has the potential to enhance education, but it should be integrated with existing technology and designed with educators' input.