Speaking of Success: Leveraging Automatic Speech Recognition in P-5 Educational Products

How can speech technology create more engaging and effective learning experiences for young learners? In this session, technical experts and product developers will explore how Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) could transform PreK-Grade 5 educational products and create more effective, personalized learning experiences for all students. A Gates Foundation-funded data science competition is hoping to improve ASR functionality. This would unlock solutions like AI-powered literacy tutors, assessments that capture storytelling and expressive vocabulary in new ways, and teacher feedback tools supported by AI. Join us to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and real-world applications of ASR in early education.