Episode description
Episode description
Dr. Yair Shapira is the founder and CEO of NovoDia, an EdTech company innovating educational publishing through AI technology. Previously, he founded and led Amplio Learning to significant growth before its acquisition. With expertise in technology and educational tools, Yair is dedicated to enhancing educational equity and efficiency. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and is an active contributor to the EdTech community.
💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How NovoDia is transforming educational publishing through AI-driven solutions.
- The role of generative AI in creating dynamic, engaging, and adaptive learning materials.
- Why current curriculum models fail to meet diverse classroom needs and how AI can fill the gaps.
- How NovoDia enables districts and teachers to customize curricula to meet local and individual requirements.
- What the future holds for AI-powered tools in education, from multimedia lessons to personalized learning experiences.
✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:26] Yair shares his journey from Amplio Learning to founding NovoDia.
[00:05:37] The unique challenges of using AI in education and meeting pedagogical rigor.
[00:11:01] How NovoDia addresses the mismatch between district-purchased curriculum and teacher needs.
[00:18:22] Customizing curricula with AI to support diverse student populations and regional standards.
[00:30:43] Enhancing engagement with multimedia tools and interactive content in classrooms.
[00:37:55] The evolving role of AI in education and NovoDia’s vision for the future.
[00:44:04] Ensuring pedagogical accuracy with AI systems and human SMEs.
[00:46:59] Resources and advice from Yair on staying ahead in the fast-moving EdTech space.
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