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Educationismeanttobuildtheagencyoflearners.
Beyondinformation—theabilitytoteachyourself,identifyproblems,andcreatesolutions.
AIcanenhancethisagency.Ifwechoosetouseitthatway.
Empowering Learners
Education is meant to build the agency of learners. Beyond giving students information, they should learn how to teach themselves about their own interests, identify problems in their lives and communities, and create practical solutions.
AI can enhance agency for both learners and educators. For learners, AI improves access to learning new skills and supports the creative process. For teachers, AI enables stronger pedagogies like goal-oriented learning, reducing preparation time and allowing more creative teaching.
Goal-Oriented Learning
Helicon is a strong proponent of goal-oriented learning — encouraging students to determine problems they want to solve or questions they want to answer. This approach builds student agency by improving communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
One major barrier to implementing research-backed pedagogies like project-based learning, Socratic learning, and active learning is the time required for preparation and individual student attention. AI reduces these barriers, allowing teachers more space for creative, effective teaching.
These techniques are immune from “AI-cheating” because when students use AI, it can only support their progress toward their goals.
ThesetechniquesareimmunefromAI-cheating.WhenstudentsuseAI,itcanonlysupporttheirprogresstowardtheirgoals.
Technical Assistance
We partner with schools and institutions to develop comprehensive AI integration strategies. From readiness assessments to implementation roadmaps, we provide expert guidance on technology selection, curriculum alignment, and policy development.
- AI readiness assessment and strategic planning
- Technology selection and integration support
- Policy development aligned with ethical AI standards
Professional Development
Our flagship teacher certification program prepares educators to understand, evaluate, and apply AI responsibly. Teachers begin with zero assumed AI literacy and progress toward confident, critical use.
- 4-week, 16-hour live certification program
- AI literacy, ethics, and practical classroom application
- PD-credit eligible Helicon Certification
Student Programs
We offer direct programs for students that cultivate AI literacy, ethical reasoning, and creative application through mentorship, workshops, and project-based learning experiences.
- AI literacy and digital ethics training
- Mentorship and project-based learning
- Agency-building through goal-oriented exploration
Resources
Free, practical resources for educators at every stage of AI integration. Our curated templates, prompt guides, and activity frameworks help teachers immediately apply AI in their classrooms.
- Ready-to-use AI prompt templates for classrooms
- Activity frameworks and lesson design guides
- Resources for teachers, students, and institutions
Helicon was built by educators and operators who co-founded NGM K-12 Virtual School and saw, firsthand, what happens when AI arrives in classrooms without a framework for agency.
Quinton Covington
Co-Founder & Director of Education
“Agency isn't an outcome you can test for. It's a practice you design for.”
Leads Helicon's educational research, framework development, and technology strategy. Co-founded NGM K-12 Virtual School.
Specialization
Education, Technology, Research
Han Zaw Latt
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
“The systems that support learning matter as much as the pedagogy itself.”
Oversees Helicon's operations, partnerships, and communications. Co-founded NGM K-12 Virtual School and MGLM Beauty Pageant Organization.
Specialization
Operations, Communications, Marketing
Wai Yan Aung
Co-Founder & Director of Programs
“Programs succeed when students feel they have something real to say.”
Manages Helicon's educational programs and media initiatives. Co-founded NGM K-12 Virtual School and MGLM Beauty Pageant Organization.
Specialization
Education, Media
Aung Khant Pyae
Co-Founder & Director of Finance
“Sustainable education requires sustainable infrastructure.”
Oversees Helicon's financial strategy and human resources. Co-founded NGM K-12 Virtual School.
Specialization
Finance, Human Resources