How Siddarth Nandyala’s STEM Innovations Bring Second Chances From a chance meeting in India to global impact, Siddarth Nandyala is inventing a better future. Have you ever met someone limited in life because they couldn’t afford something essential? During a family trip to India, thirteen-year-old Siddarth Nandyala met a boy about his age who was… Continue reading Teen Inventor Changes Lives:
Category: 21st Century Skills
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
Many people say that kids are the future, but we are here now, and we can make a difference —Gitanjali Rao, at age 11, in 2017 I’m excited to share a preview of my new book, Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation. The following excerpt showcases how young innovators applied design thinking to solve real-world… Continue reading Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
Preparing for an AI-Augmented Future:
Beyond the Classroom “O brave new world that has such technologies in it.” In November 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.5, significantly changing how students and the public engage with AI technology. This powerful GenAI chatbot technology opened new avenues for learning and interaction, allowing access to information and assistance like never before. GenAI, or Generative… Continue reading Preparing for an AI-Augmented Future:
Unlocking Strengths:
Why “The Dyslexic Advantage” Revolutionizes Our Understanding of Neurodiversity What if dyslexia isn’t a disability but a superpower—one with flip side vulnerabilities? This premise of “The Dyslexic Advantage” by Brock and Fernette Eide isn’t science fiction; it’s a revolutionary way of looking at neurodiversity. As an educator who’s witnessed the struggles and triumphs of dyslexic… Continue reading Unlocking Strengths:
Do Something
Is technology a tool or is it a substitute for us having to do anything? Guest Blog: Dale Dougherty, CEO Make Community I can find a lot of charts comparing passive vs active learning, and none of them favor passive learning. Wikipedia defines passive learning as “a method of learning or instruction where students receive… Continue reading Do Something
The Future of Education:
Redefined with AI The landscape of education is constantly shifting, driven not only by societal change but also by technological advancement. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have slowly started playing an increasingly important role. And so much more is possible! Dr. Kara Stern’s insightful article, “Let’s Use ChatGPT to ‘Think Different’… Continue reading The Future of Education:
Future Work
Computational Biology A while back, I wrote a about how computational biology helps discover new medicines. Earlier, I chronicled the discoveries of Anika Chebrolu, a high school student well on her way to becoming a computational biologist. Since then I started wondering about this new hybrid career and what it offered. This post is an… Continue reading Future Work
AI in Education
Moving Beyond the Whiteboard Imagine a world where learning is as exciting as playing a video game, where classrooms can be anywhere, and where everyone has a personal tutor. Sal Khan presented this vision in a recent TED Talk and previewed Khanmigo, Sal’s Khan Academy entry into using artificial intelligence to assist students. Are other… Continue reading AI in Education
Disruptive Technology
What It Is and How It Shapes Our World “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we live, work, and communicate. But some technologies are more than just… Continue reading Disruptive Technology
Here’s Why AI is Going to Eat the School World
By Mike Yates This week’s blog features a guest post by Mike Yates, an insightful blogger, who is also interested in better education for a better world. AI is going to eat the world. By that, I mean that AI is going to become as prevalent as simple Google searches. But you already know that.… Continue reading Here’s Why AI is Going to Eat the School World