In this episode, Jeff Dance is joined by Ursula Saldívar - Director of Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Mackenzie Price - Co-Founder of 2hr Learning, to explore the transformative potential of AI in education. Both guests highlight their innovative approaches to personalized learning, underscoring the role of AI as a powerful tool for efficiency and engagement. They discuss how this new paradigm can enhance educational outcomes and nurture essential life skills while also emphasizing the importance of adapting educational institutions to embrace these advancements.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 - Introduction
- Introduction of guest speakers by Jeff Dance.

01:35 - Guest Backgrounds
- Overview of Mackenzie's and Ursula's educational contributions and innovative roles in their respective institutions.

05:18 - Personal Journeys into Education
- Ursula shares her path into education, while Mackenzie discusses her motivations to innovate the school model following her children's experiences.

09:28 - The Role of AI in Education
- Mackenzie discusses how adaptive personalized learning is being integrated and its implications for educational practices.

10:17 - AI Boosting Learning Efficiency
- Mackenzie elaborates on how AI helps tailor education to each student’s needs, enhancing their learning experience.

15:47 - Supporting Educator Roles with AI
- The discussion highlights how AI frees educators to focus on emotional and motivational support.

19:52 - AI Integration at University Level
- Ursula talks about the ongoing projects using AI for personalized learning and engagement in higher education.

27:02 - AI as a Tool for Life Skills
- The speakers emphasize the importance of teaching life skills alongside academic knowledge through the use of AI.

31:06 - The Future of Education
- Mackenzie speculates on upcoming changes in education, focusing on skills necessary for success in modern society.

47:57 - Institutional Strategy for AI
- Ursula explains the importance of strategy and collaboration in the implementation of AI at universities.

About the Show: “The Future Of” is a podcast by Fresh Consulting, hosted by Jeff Dance, where we discuss and explore the future of various industries, markets, and technology. Join us as we chat with leaders and experts to learn how we can shape the future human experience.

Previous guests include: Gurdeep Pall of Microsoft, Carolyn Belle of Astroscale, Kane Simms of VUX World, Rogger Kibbe of Samsung Research America, Rob Tiffany of Sustainable Logix, Katrina Stevens of Tech Interactive,

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