The AI-proof Skills Our Students Need for the Future | In Conversation with Leo Thompson

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Educator’s Corner

Kai Vacher

26 episodes

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The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.

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The AI-proof Skills Our Students Need for the Future | In Conversation with Leo Thompson

Educator’s Corner

48 minutes 40 seconds

11 months ago

The AI-proof Skills Our Students Need for the Future | In Conversation with Leo Thompson

AI is currently dominating the conversation in education. But is it the most urgent priority? As fake news infiltrates our social media feeds and deepfakes become evermore convincing, young people need more than AI literacy to navigate the world.That’s a view shared by the OECD, WEF, McKinsey and today’s guest, Leo Thompson. As a teacher, school leader and Edsplorer, Leo is known for his work in helping improve learning and wellbeing for children. In this episode, he joins Kai to discuss:- The essential skills students need to successfully and independently navigate a post-AI world- A question for your community that will have a surprising impact on your school- A toolbox of practical classroom strategies to help you prepare your students for our V.U.C.A worldAnd if you’re not familiar with that acronym, we’ll also explain it.About our guestLeo Thompson is a teacher, school leader and the founder of Edsplorer, a consultancy dedicated to advancing education through innovation and insight. He previously served as Head of Educational Partnerships for iCanStudy. He and his team of specialists help international schools around the world improve children’s learning skills and, in turn, well-being.Resources If we haven’t exhausted your curiosity during the episode here’s some terrific links to deepen your learning:Leos website: www.edsplorer.comWhat kind of learning for SSAT: https://webcontent.ssatuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/09150124/RS2-What-kind-of-teaching-for-what-kind-of-learning.pdfThe OECD Learning Compass: https://www.oecd.org/en/data/tools/oecd-learning-compass-2030.html The World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023/ McKinsey's 2021 useful model and breakdown: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/defining-the-skills-citizens-will-need-in-the-future-world-of-work WHO. Adolescent mental health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-healthKaiPod NewsEnjoyed this episode? Keep the conversation going with KaiPod News — a fortnightly newsletter from Kai Vacher sharing fresh insights, stories, and strategies from education leaders around the world. Subscribe here.

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