Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

The Future of Learning, Workforce, and Infrastructure with Katy Knight


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In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer welcomes Katy Knight, President and Executive Director of the Siegel Family Endowment. We dive into the intersection of technology, society, and education, exploring how these elements shape our future. Mike references Katy's recent appearance on The Cusp with Paul Fain in the open.


Katy shares her journey from Google to philanthropy, discussing the Siegel Family Endowment's focus on learning, workforce, and infrastructure. We explore the current state of AI in education, debating its potential and limitations. Katy emphasizes the importance of addressing fundamental issues in education before fully embracing AI solutions.

We also delve into the changing landscape of work and how technology is reshaping career paths. Katy highlights the need for better data interoperability in education systems and the importance of digital literacy in our tech-driven world.


Key takeaways from this episode:

  1. AI in education should be approached cautiously, focusing on solving real problems rather than being a cure-all solution.
  2. The integration of physical and digital worlds through technologies like augmented reality could rebalance our relationship with technology.
  3. We should strive to be in charge of technology, not let it control us, by becoming informed consumers and diligent creators.

  4. Subscribe to Trending in Education to ensure you don't miss out on these insightful conversations about the future of learning and technology.

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