S E7: Welcome to the Future of Education

07/31/23 • 1 min

Technology is changing every aspect of our lives—including the ways we educate our children. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advancements are exploding, and it’s no longer enough to lecture students in a classroom and insist that they learn the three Rs: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic. Success today requires mastery of the four Cs: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

The Future of Education provides insights, information, and activities to help families and caregivers use technology to prepare learners for the future, and empower them to become successful, life-long learners.

Host MacKenzie Price is all about disrupting education for the better. She is the mother of two children, founder of the online program gt.school, and co-founder of Alpha K-12 schools that use AI to help students learn twice as fast. She is all about learning how we can disrupt education for the better. She’ll be sharing where AI-powered education is going for parents, educators and students.

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Podcast Credits

Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price
Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media
Senior Producer: Amanda Avery
Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing
Marketing: Patrick Harrell, The Krewe
Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions
Music Producer: Dyami Wilson

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Podcast Credits

Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price
Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media
Senior Producer: Amanda Avery
Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing
Marketing: Patrick Harrell, The Krewe
Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions
Music Producer: Dyami Wilson

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S E10: Ep 10 - Text Me! Talking With Your Teen, featuring Austin Scholar

As children grow into teens, it can be difficult for parents to keep lines of communication open with them. At times, even simple conversations can feel like navigating a minefield.

For this episode, we’re talking with Austin Scholar, a writer and teenager who has taken to social media to help parents and teens improve their communication and relationships. She shares her insight into how people in her age group think, and offers tips for making deep and meaningful connections with them.

Listen now to hear:

Where communication issues between adults and teens come from [04:15];
Tips for talking with your kids and building trust [07:13];
How to use non-verbal tools to deepen your connection [09:46]; and
How something as simple as ice cream can improve your relationship [13:58].

Don’t miss Today’s Takeaways!

Listen all the way to the end of the episode for three tips on how to help your children excel in their learning.

Links and Resources

Subscribe to Austin Scholar on substack and follow her on Twitter.
Watch the video version of this episode on our Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and follow!
Explore Alpha, a unique school that uses adaptive software and motivational strategies to help students to learn in the style that works best for them.
Learn more about GT School, an online program that helps gifted and talented kids supercharge their academics.

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About Austin Scholar

Austin Scholar is an author and thinker who writes about education in the 21st Century from a teen’s perspective. She helps parents understand what their teens are thinking so they can help them thrive.

Podcast Credits

Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price
Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media
Senior Producer: Amanda Avery
Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing
Marketing: Patrick Harrell, The Krewe
Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions
Music Producer: Dyami Wilson

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S E2: Future of Education: A New Way to Do School, featuring Jamal Gross and MacKenzie Price

Welcome to the Future of Education. If you’ve listened to any of my Gifted Minds episodes, you know I’m committed to helping our kids unlock their full potential. I believe the traditional education model is ripe for revolution and I’m working to define what the future looks like. So with this episode, I’m unveiling our new name and focus. We’re going to have a ton of fun talking about how artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies can help students turbocharge their academics and become lifelong learners.

This episode, our first as the Future of Education podcast, is a great example ...

When my daughter was in second grade, she told me school was boring. I was floored. The traditional education system, stuck in a 100-year-old model, had deflated her natural love for learning in just a few years. This lightbulb moment sent me on a mission to reinvent education so every child has a chance to explore their passions and promise.

In this episode, I sit down with Alpha Guide Jamal Gross, who also believes a revolution in education is long overdue. He went from coaching in the NBA to helping students drive their own success with AI as their co-pilot. Click play to hear our conversation about:

The secret to sparking kids’ excitement about academic success [03:15];
How Alpha personalizes learning through fresh thinking and AI [05:28];
Why measuring academic progress is key to continued growth [09:58];
How to boost kid’s interest in learning by developing their passions and life skills [10:46];
How AI can help identify what each individual student needs and catapult them to success [16:19]; and
How Alpha’s model develops self-driven, inspired learners [20:13].

Don’t miss Today’s Takeaways!

Listen all the way to the end of the episode for three ideas to help you take charge of your child’s learning.

Links and Resources

Explore Alpha, a unique K-12 school that uses adaptive software and motivational strategies to revolutionize the way students learn.
Follow Jamal on Instagram @Jamal_Gross
Find more helpful resources on the Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and follow!
Learn more about GT School, an online program that helps gifted and talented kids supercharge their academics.

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If you enjoy the Future of Education podcast, would you leave us a short review on your favorite podcast platform? We love reading your feedback and ideas.

About Jamal D. Gross

Jamal D. Gross is a captivating speaker, coach, and leader changing the narrative on the future of education and inspiring the mentality of success. Drawing from his extensive experience coaching in the NBA, business consulting, and leadership training, Jamal infuses his speeches with diverse perspectives and valuable insights. As a dynamic speaker, Jamal delves into the future of education, highlighting the importance of being self-driven, learning efficiently, and acquiring life skills. He shares powerful anecdotes from the sports and business worlds, demonstrating the mindset of highly successful individuals and how it can be applied to various aspects of life.

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