Mi Amigo is Khanmigo: "60 Minutes" of Fame for Hobart, Indiana Schools

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In Episode #233 of Silver Lining for Learning we feature Khanmigo , a highly discussed AI-powered online tutor. Proponents contend that it could transform K-12 education by changing teachers job roles to be more of an ever-ready coach, counselor, and learning facilitator, instead of always directly in charge of delivering content. Experts also contend that intelligent tutoring systems like Khanmigo could also change the ways in which students learn by personalizing the learning process, providing immediate feedback and suggestion, and creating an overall less stressful environment. According to the Khan Academy , Khanmigo is being piloted in 266 school districts as of December 2024. One of those school districts is the School City of Hobart, Indiana. The school district was feature on 60 Minutes with host Anderson Cooper. During the broadcast, Cooper interviewed many students as well as the Superintendent, Dr. Peggy Buffington, about the effectiveness of Khanmigo as well as how the system might flag concerns about student interactions and activities in the system which might signal remedial forms of learning or timely interventions from a mental health counselor.

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