Jessica Maddry
BrightMinds AI
USA
Jessica Maddry is an international educator, founder of BrightMinds AI, and author of Beyond the Machine: Teaching with PURPOSE in the Age of AI. She serves on global advisory boards, contributes to international education initiatives, and is pursuing a PhD in psychology focused on equity and emerging technologies. Her work bridges ethical innovation, educator voice, and purposeful AI integration in schools.
Beyond the Buzz: Reimagining Ethical AI with PURPOSE in Every Classroom
26/07/2025 22:00 UTC
How do we move beyond the buzz and into real impact with AI in education? This session introduces the research-informed PURPOSE framework—designed to help educators critically evaluate emerging technologies and adopt the mindsets needed for ethical, effective integration. Grounded in international experience and current research, we’ll explore how to reimagine learning while keeping human purpose at the center.
Key takeaways:
Apply the PURPOSE framework to evaluate AI and EdTech with ethical clarity.
Discover global case studies that reimagine AI integration in real classrooms.
Gain practical tools for reinventing learning while protecting human connection.
🟦 AI-DEBATE 2: Is AI a Threat to Educational Equity or a Tool for Justice?
27/07/2025 01:00 UTC
Moderator
As AI becomes more prevalent in classrooms worldwide, the question remains: will it narrow or widen the opportunity gap? This session explores the tension between AI’s potential to personalize learning at scale and its risks of reinforcing bias and deepening educational inequality. A thought-provoking debate designed to challenge assumptions and surface bold ideas for AI policy and practice.
Prompt:
Will AI close or widen the opportunity gap in global education?