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That's because if you know anything about education, you know it's about human relationships as much as it is about pouring knowledge into empty vessels.
by npunt 6y ago
That's because if you know anything about education, you know it's about human relationships as much as it is about pouring knowledge into empty vessels.
- jay_kyburz 6y agoI actually think the are two separate concepts, and I'm pretty sure a AI could teach kids the times tables and test spelling. My kids know a hell of a lot about the video games they play, and they didn't need a human relationship to tech them how everything works.
- npunt 6y agoTech can definitely teach some things to some people, but among other things it cannot create the context for teaching. This issue has been pretty well explored in the edtech community for a long time, and of course pedagogical research for much longer. If you're interested in learning more check out sources like EdSurge, which I started as a place to explore these issues.
- jay_kyburz 6y agoYeah, I don't think we need to say, all education will now be done by AIs, but I am a little surprised how under developed a lot of the software was we encountered in our home schooling adventure.
- npunt 6y agoTotally. Part of the issue is there's at least two parallel markets in K12 edtech - school & home. I know there's lots of good stuff available for schools that just isn't designed for or available for home use. Meanwhile lots of the home stuff you find in app stores is more entertainment oriented.