Getting Smart Podcast

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Mason is joined by repeat guest Aaron Schorn of Unrulr and two new guests for the Getting Smart Podcast, Kwaku Aning, Director of the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking at the San Diego Jewish Academy and Mike Yates, The Reinvention Lab at Teach for America.  Links: Kwaku Aning LinkedIn Aaron Schorn LinkedIn Mike Yates LinkedIn San Diego Jewish Academy Reinvention Lab at Teach for America Designing Your Life MSCHF Hallcraft School Studio Unrulr Shoelace Learning Julia Dexter Changing the Subject d.school Scott Center for Entrepreneurship Bill Summers - Cañon City High School  Capstone Consortium Big Picture Learning EyeCandy Previous episode with Aaron Schorn Lauryn Hill - Sister Act 2 Performance  

Exploring the significance of purpose in guiding students towards their next steps, how purpose can shift and unfold over time, impact of delayed discussions on purpose for young black and brown students, reimagining education for student empowerment and purpose discovery, and empowering young individuals to believe in their potential

Exploring the distinction between equity and equality, emphasizing the importance of tailored educational pathways. Discussing building relationships for equity in education, incorporating diverse cultures, and creating safe spaces for students. Exploring the transformative power of music events and the need for unique learning experiences to promote equity.

Exploring intentional and personalized learning pathways, influenced by hip-hop culture for self-realization. DJ Mickey Breeze's transformative journey through music. Empowering students with intentional learning, growth mindset, and self-confidence. Importance of support in personal growth and pursuing aspirations.

The podcast explores the concept of curation in designing pathways for success, with topics ranging from reflective poetry to empowering students through community-focused learning, history, creativity, and student representation. The importance of creating inclusive spaces and fostering student voice and engagement is emphasized throughout the discussion.

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director of Rural Schools Innovation Zone, a first-of-its-kind partnership made up of five school districts and five institutions of higher education in South Texas that, like our New Pathways campaign, help students find success in what’s next.  Links: Rural Schools Innovation Zone Michael Gonzalez LinkedIn Progressive Policy Institute  

Join your community March 4-7 in Austin, Texas for SXSW EDU 2024 to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere! Go to sxswedu.com/attend/ to learn more. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Lydia Logan, Vice President, Global Education and Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility at IBM.  Together, Lydia and Tom talk about the credentialing landscape, the rise of green skills and how IBM is bridging those worlds with SkillsBuilds. Links:  Lydia Logan Press Release IBM SkillsBuild IBM Commits to Train 2 Million in Artificial Intelligence in Three Years, with a Focus on Underrepresented Communities (Sept)  IBM Commits to Skill 30 Million People Globally by 2030 (oct)  Justina Nixon-Saintil on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Rise of P-TECH  

Join your community March 4-7 in Austin, Texas for SXSW EDU 2024 to help create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere! Go to sxswedu.com/attend/ to learn more. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia is joined by Josh Schachter, Founder of CommunityShare and long-time storyteller of environment and community. CommunityShare is a platform that connects young people to local opportunities and mentors to grow their networks. Their website prompts visitors to “Imagine your community as a human library.” Links: Josh Schachter LinkedIn CommunityShare Praising Dark Places by Yusef Komunyakaa Learning Justice Project Josh Schachter Photography Creative Narrations  

This podcast explores the unfulfilled promise of the shift from print to digital in education and its challenges. It discusses the four phases of the shift, including the rise of blended learning and remote learning. It also highlights the new era of human-computer interaction with generative AI in education. The podcast examines the reasons why edtech has not successfully transformed learning and suggests recommendations for student-centered models.

Rachna Mathur, Senior STEM Strategist, and Meg Grothman, Director of Arizona Impact and Mathematics Innovation at ASU Prep, discuss integrating AI in education. They explore the intersection of art and STEM, the role of AI in supporting personalized learning, and the use of AI tools like Digit to provide in-the-moment support. They emphasize the importance of creating pathways for careers in the manufacturing and semiconductor industry, and discuss partnerships, funding, and personalizing education with AI. The potential of AI in education and robotics is also explored, highlighting the importance of play in learning and equitable access to AI technologies.