May 28 2024
Sam Saarinen's Vision for Sustainable and Adaptable Education with AI
In the second episode of our AI + Education Series, we discuss ideas on education reform, emphasizing the need for curriculum changes to integrate employability skills. We touch on neuroscience, statistics, computing education, and more. Sam Saarinen is a dynamic entrepreneur, has a doctorate in applied AI from Brown University, and is the founder and CEO of Edapt Technologies. With his unique perspective, he critiques the current education system for its one-size-fits-all approach and advocates for a more diverse and specialized model.TIMESTAMPS:03:49 AI is a complex system of statistics.09:36 Classroom education should be personalized and motivating.10:37 Neuroscience advancements show sleep's role in memory.13:52 AI in education needs careful, thoughtful implementation.19:57 Scalability goal, technology adaptable to other content.23:09 Educators blind to automation, technology overlooks practical skills.27:25 Academic reading on game design mechanics, gamification, student engagement.29:36 Support for AI education and workforce development.34:38 Understanding computer science, AI, and education tensions.38:50 Challenges in finding and sustaining qualified teachers.41:36 Panel of mentors support students, facilitate learning.43:10 Future education discussed; interview in 100 years.LINKS:➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Sam on LinkedInLinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-saarinen/➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Chris on social mediaTwitter ➤ https://twitter.com/TrailblazeCPLinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisparisi24/➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Trailblaze on social mediaInstagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/trailblaze.marketing/Twitter ➤ https://twitter.com/trailblaze_mktgFacebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/trailblaze.marketingLinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trailblaze-marketing/?viewAsMember=trueYouTube ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgeiQVn4YakLrugw_yw0dgLike the show? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share our content to help us grow!And as always, don't forget to #RideTheAIWave!