Futuristic Education - Skill and Will!

About this episode

The episode features an interview with educator Summer Howarth discussing the future of education, the impact of AI, and the importance of youth engagement in decision-making.

Our guest this conversation is none other than Summer Howarth, highly experienced and recognised educator and thriving leader here in Australia being recently acknowledged locally and globally for her skilled contribution. We hope you share this with other family, friends and colleagues as education is everyone's business particularly as global societies need to prepare their students for balancing life, work, and personal goals in the future. Listen in as we explore the importance of building expertise over time and the value of diverse experiences in education and current challenges especially in a time when AI and social media is very topical. Summer discussed the evolution of mapping technology from traditional methods to modern GPS systems, drawing parallels to the current rise of AI and expressed concerns about the potential over-reliance on technology and the need for critical thinking skills, particularly in the context of AI. We agreed on the importance of engaging young people and educators in conversations about AI, emphasizing the need for guardrails and considerations in its use. Summer also highlighted the necessity of a rights-based participation approach when…

People in this episode

Host: Carrie

Guest: Summer Howarth

Topics covered

• education
• AI
• critical thinking
• technology
• youth engagement

Keywords

• skill
• will
• mapping technology
• GPS
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia

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