Share Paper: The impact of AI-Powered Cell Phones to Train Teachers in Africa

  1. Thierry Karsenti, University of Montreal, Canada
Tuesday, March 19 10:15-10:35 AM Wilshire B

Abstract: In this brief presentation, we wish to discuss the of AI-powered cell phones to train 20,000 teachers in Niger (Africa). With its 46.3% poverty rate, Niger is one of the poorest nations on earth. In addition, of all the African countries, Niger has the fewest teachers as well as the highest percentage of unqualified teachers (83%). Accordingly, Niger, like many other countries, is seeking new ways to train teachers, and uses of ICT for education will play a leading role in this effort. The ambitious UTIFEN project is an innovative response to these substantial challenges. UTIFEN also enables imaginative uses ...