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The EDiT Talks | Rethinking AI in Education. The Limits of Technology and the Future of Learning.
Explore how AI can be used responsibly in education, focusing on governance, ethics, leadership, and human-centered learning in public and higher education.
Mariana Ludmila Cortés
Senior Consultant
Oscar Becerra
EDT&Partners
AI in Education
Schools & Universities
Governments
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In this article
Part 1 | From Technology to a New Educational Paradigm
Part 2 | What Is AI and What Is It Not in Education?
Part 3 | How can governments ensure AI is used responsibly in public education?
Part 4 | What advice would you give to school and government leaders about adopting AI in education?
Watch the full conversation
In this edition of The EDiT Talks, we dive deep into AI in education with Mariana Ludmila Cortés and Oscar Becerra, exploring what responsible, human centered AI adoption really means for schools, universities, and public education systems.
Mariana Ludmila Cortés is a Senior Consultant at EDT&Partners, where she works with education systems, governments, and organizations navigating digital transformation and responsible AI adoption.
Oscar Becerra is the Academic Vice-Rector of the Polytechnic University of Peru, a researcher at the University of San Martín de Porres, a physicist, and former Minister of Education of Peru. His career sits at the intersection of education policy, institutional reform, and technology enabled learning.
Part 1 | From Technology to a New Educational Paradigm
0:00–0:55
The conversation opens by reframing AI not as a standalone innovation, but as part of a broader shift in how education systems approach learning. Mariana invites Oscar to move beyond traditional views of technology in education and toward a new paradigm that questions how we define learning, motivation, and progress. From the outset, it is clear that AI is not simply about modernising classrooms, but about rethinking the purpose of education and how institutions create the conditions for meaningful learning.
Part 2 | What Is AI and What Is It Not in Education?
0:56–2:47
Oscar challenges common myths around AI by describing it as a powerful but imperfect tool. Drawing from personal experience, he explains how AI can enhance human expression and learning when used thoughtfully, while also highlighting its risks, including hallucination, misinformation, and emotional imitation. He emphasizes that AI should support human learning rather than replace it. The real value of AI in education emerges when it adapts to how humans learn, increases intrinsic motivation, and helps learners understand why they are learning.
Part 3 | How can governments ensure AI is used responsibly in public education?
2:48–4:59
When the conversation turns to ethics and governance, Oscar reframes the issue. Responsible AI in public education is not primarily a technical challenge, but a human one. Laws, data protection rules, and governance frameworks matter, but they only work if institutions are willing to respect them. Technology can be used to help or to harm. What ultimately determines the outcome is integrity, accountability, and how leaders choose to use the tools available to them.
Part 4 | What advice would you give to school and government leaders about adopting AI in education?
5:00–End
The discussion closes with a clear message for school and government leaders. The biggest barriers to AI adoption are not infrastructure or software, but people, culture, and incentives. Teacher readiness, institutional priorities, and trust shape success far more than technology alone. There is no silver bullet. Meaningful adoption requires clarity of purpose, commitment to learning, and the willingness to align systems around human needs rather than tools.
Watch the full conversation
Watch the full episode of The EDiT Talks above to explore why rethinking AI in education means recognizing the limits of technology and refocusing on the future of learning as a fundamentally human endeavor.
Mariana Ludmila Cortés
Senior Consultant
Mariana Ludmila Cortés is a global learning strategist with 20+ years of experience in learner-centric, technology-enabled education worldwide.
Oscar Becerra
Academic Vice-Rector, Polytechnic University of Peru, and researcher at the University of San Martín de Porres
EDT&Partners
The EDT&Partners Editorial Team brings together education and technology experts sharing insights, stories, and strategies shaping the future of learning.
