Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic vision—it is actively reshaping the way students learn and teachers instruct. This session will explore the transformative potential of AI tutors and instructors, drawing on real-world insights. AI instructors now deliver standards-aligned lessons in math, science, and reading, allowing students to engage in two-way conversations with an AI avatar that is always available, on-demand, and personalized.
The benefits are undeniable: AI tutors can provide 24/7 support without scheduling conflicts, adapt instruction to a student’s pace, and reduce barriers for learners who may hesitate to ask questions in class. With check-in assessments and conversational feedback, platforms like HoloTutor create opportunities for personalized mastery at scale—something traditional tutoring models struggle to match.
But with every innovation come challenges. This talk will address pitfalls educators and institutions must navigate: overreliance on AI that may limit human interaction, ensuring content accuracy and bias mitigation, and maintaining student engagement in a digital-first environment. We will also discuss the importance of aligning AI instruction with curriculum standards, securing data privacy, and establishing a balance between AI-driven efficiency and the irreplaceable value of human educators.
Attendees will leave with a nuanced understanding of how AI tutors can enhance learning outcomes, where the risks lie, and how schools and universities can responsibly integrate tools like HoloTutor into their teaching ecosystem. This session offers practical guidance for leaders eager to harness AI’s power without falling prey to its shortcomings.
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Kathleen Ouellette
Chief Innovation Officer, Victory XR
Kathleen Ouellette is deeply curious about how to help others understand the value of play-based, experiential learning at the middle and high school levels. Her work centers on impactful, real-world, applied learning, grounded in the belief that experiential learning should not end in early childhood. With a strong focus on Virtual Reality and emerging learning environments, she helps parents and educators elevate their own curiosities around how learning can remain engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate at every age—earning her a reputation as a true “curiosity builder.”
Through content-driven stories and practical insights, Kathleen shares ideas that help others apply new techniques, resolve challenges, explore new paths, and fulfill their learning curiosities. A collaborator and advocate by nature, she has partnered with and trained fellow educators, subject matter experts, military officers, and administrators on topics including parenting, homeschooling, leadership, differentiated instruction, foreign languages, special needs, and accommodations for Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners.
Each day, Kathleen leverages her unique skill set to help leaders and learners honor the instinctive nature of learning while building positive, inclusive learning cultures. She is passionate about developing competence in skills, communication, risk-taking, and personal growth. With a deep understanding of learning theories, she excels at helping people learn effectively while cultivating a lasting passion for learning.
