TIME Recognizes Edthena’s AI Coach as One of the Best Inventions of 2025
In a significant milestone for educational technology, Edthena’s AI Coach has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. This innovative platform utilizes conversational artificial intelligence to enhance teachers’ instructional practices through guided self-reflection based on classroom video analysis. TIME’s prestigious recognition highlights the product’s transformative potential, innovation, and measurable impact in the education sector.
According to Adam Geller, CEO of Edthena, “The objective of AI Coach is straightforward: to provide teachers with clarity for growth, bolster their confidence in trying new strategies, and deliver the necessary support for continuous improvement.” AI Coach stands out as one of only five education solutions featured in this year’s list, emphasizing its vital role in empowering educators to positively influence their students.
Key Features of AI Coach
- Structured Self-Reflection: Teachers engage in structured reflections using classroom videos, setting achievable goals through a self-paced learning module.
- Interactive AI Conversations: The platform’s AI-driven coach, Edie, facilitates discussions by posing open-ended questions and suggesting personalized resources for enhancement.
- Real-Time Video Analysis: New enhancements this fall leverage AI to automatically pinpoint relevant video segments based on teachers’ specific growth goals, facilitating more efficient self-assessment.
The AI Coach is also part of a research initiative funded by the Gates Foundation, conducted in collaboration with universities to provide tailored feedback for mathematics instruction. This multimodal machine-learning model evaluates classroom videos with the reliability comparable to human observers, guiding teachers to critically analyze their practices as they would with an in-person coach.
Geller further notes, “This system replicates expert feedback, considered the gold standard in professional development, allowing teachers to reflect while connecting evidence to teaching decisions.”
Additionally, Edthena was acknowledged as one of the World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista this year. For further insights on Edthena’s AI Coach, visit www.edthena.com/aicoach and read more about this recognition at TIME.
