#226 AI in Education with Zach Groshell

#226 AI in Education with Zach Groshell

July 1, 2026 · 1h 49m

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Zach Groshell discusses the design of Direct Instruction maths apps and various challenges in the education system.

Returning guest Zach Groshell, author of Just Tell Them , explains how he designs Direct Instruction maths apps for Alpha School. They cover the US school system, why most education apps fail, how atomisation and mastery work on a screen, the limits of data and motivation, and why he chose a different school for his own daughter. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/226-ai-in-education-with-zach-groshell

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