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Talking about the past and future of schooling with Will Richardson
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What are "irresistible futures" in education, and why are they important for motivating systemic change?
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Warwood engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Will Richardson. They delve into how the transition from the third to the fourth industrial revolution is shaping education, emphasizing the need to anticipate and adapt to disruptive technologies like AI. Will reflects on the historical patterns of technological advancements leading to unintended consequences and critiques the current profit-driven focus of AI development. He underscores the significant gap in long-term strategic thinking in education compared to indigenous cultures that consider impacts on future generations. This conversation invites educators to reimagine education, highlighting the critical moment of transformation we are in and the potential to create "irresistible futures" by envisioning positive, aspirational changes.
Additionally, they tackle various pressing issues like misinformation, disinformation, and the imperatives of engaging students in conversations about their educational experiences. They discuss the emergence of alternative educational models, such as micro-schools, that blend inquiry-based learning with real-world applications, contrasting them with traditional methods overly focused on test scores. Will advocates for a revolutionary change in education, shifting the focus from mere schooling to genuine learning.
About Will Richardson:
A former public school educator of 22 years, Will has spent the last 18 years developing an international reputation as a leading thinker and writer about the intersection of social online learning networks, education, and systemic change. Most recently, Will is a co-founder of The Big Questions Institute which was created to help educators use "fearless inquiry" to make sense of this complex moment and an uncertain future.
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