In this episode of "Catching Up!", join Mason Pashia and Nate McClennen as they explore the intersection of learning spaces, AI readiness, and global education innovations. Discover how AI-assisted teams outperform conventional groups and what New Zealand's competency-based education system can teach us about learner records. Delve into the role of technology adoption inspired by the Amish and how this shapes community values. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or lifelong learner, this episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of education and the future of learning ecosystems.

• (00:00) Introduction and Overview
• (03:30) Travel Insights and Education Systems
• (07:17) Parent-School Communication and Student Proficiency
• (09:52) Fan Mail and Demand for Innovative Education
• (21:33) The Pendulum of Knowledge and Competency
• (23:50) New Zealand's Competency-Based Education System
• (27:09) Global Lifelong Learning Initiatives
• (33:59) AI in the Workplace: A Study on Efficiency and Emotions
• (37:10) Human Connection in the Age of AI

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• In the City by the Sea, a Civic Upswing is Underway
• Transforming Public Education: A Blueprint for Learner-Centered Change 
• ExcelinEd’s Pathways ROI Analysis
• CoSN Leading the Way in AI for K-12 
• Empowering Learners for School, Work, and Life: Insights from the Research Practice Collaborative (Phase I)
• Aotearoa New Zealand’s rationale for micro-credentials
• Reinventing the Traditional HS Diploma: New Zealand
• New Zealand Record of Achievement
• The Cybernetic Teammate
• Relationally Responsible Tech: Designing a Digital Future That Puts People First