#63: Dr. Julie Evans - The Future of K-12 Learning, The Role of the Teacher, and The Uncertain Horizon of Digital Learning

Dr. Evans is a Brown University graduate and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) and is founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of K-12 students, parents and educators on key education issues.

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EPISODE LINKS:

Project Tomorrow: https://www.tomorrow.org

Dr. Evan's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjulieevans    

Dr. Evan's Twitter: @JulieEvans_PT

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

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YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(5:00) - Teacher vs. Policy Responsibilities

(14:00) - How to Motivate & Incentivize Teachers

(22:00) - Teachers: Scientists vs. Caretakers

(32:00) - Human's Innate Desire to Learn 

(38:00) - When Learning Happens Outside of School 

(43:00) - Funding & Policy 

(50:00) - Value of Social Discomfort 

(58:00) - Virtual Learning Pros and Cons

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