On the plane to the ASU GSV Summit, apparently, some call it the EdTech Woodstock, happening the next 3 days in San Diego.
Some topics I would like to learn about and discuss at this summit:
- Education solutions derived from first principles:
- Based on the latest research (what is that research?):
- How do we learn?
- How do we best retain that learning?
- How do we set up an environment to optimize that kind of learning?
- Ideally taking the well-being of the whole person into account!
- Based on the latest research (what is that research?):
- Impact Groups; Learning Cohorts; Learning-Pods
- Is anyone successfully running small 5-15 member learning groups to accelerate their impact?
- Who has formed pods for their kids to have the social connecting element that current online learning offerings are missing?
- What have we learned from remote learning?
- What should we keep?
- What can only be done online?
- Flipped classroom?
- Activity tracking of the participants to ensure everyone’s voice is heard?
- What can you do for hybrid learning models to work?
- Learning buddy!
- Would love to have a friendly AI Companion that helps me learn best what I need to know and nudges me to make progress on my goals.
- Can we bring the Dual Education System solution to the US?
- Germany has a successful program of students working for a company for 3 months alternated with 3 months of University studies. After 3-4 years they have earned a bachelor’s degree. The whole time the students get paid by the companies they are working for enough to cover rent and food. It’s a win for everyone involved. Would be great to see some collaboration between innovative universities <cough>ASU<cough> and the industry around such a model.
- Teacher to Mentorship transition
- Anyone successfully transitioned kids and teachers from the traditional teaching model to a more coaching/mentorship model, that supports the learner in their education adventures?
- How can we make it easier to prove proficiency? How can we get around gatekeepers?
Of course, I am also super interested in all the startups that are represented here and tackling the wide field of education! Ping me if you want to talk about any of the above.