In this episode, Mike Palmer engages in a fascinating discussion with Charles Fadel, the Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of Education for the Age of AI. We delve into the intersections of artificial intelligence and education, exploring the implications of AI's rapid advancement and the need for curriculum redesign to make education more relevant.

Charles shares his unique perspective, drawing from his diverse background in engineering, working at Cisco, and leading a team focused on redesigning curriculum to focus on relevance. We dive deep into his framework, which encompasses knowledge, skills, character, meta-learning, and motivation, underscoring the importance of cultivating purpose, agency, and identity in learners.

Key Takeaways:

As we navigate this fascinating moment in humankind, Charles leaves us with a call to embrace the urgency of addressing humanity's self-created challenges through the judicious integration of AI in education. Don't miss the illuminating deep-dive into education engineering with a true thought leader in the field.

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