S 1 Ep 20: The challenges and benefits of implementing Project Based Learning in traditional education systems
S 1 Ep 20: The challenges and benefits of implementing Project Based Learning in traditional education systems
In this episode of RealmIQ Sessions, Curt Doty interviews Phillip Alcock, the founder of AIX PBL and a strategic advisor for AI and project-based learning. Phillip shares his journey from working in hospitality and IT to becoming an educator with a passion for project-based learning and sustainability. He discusses the challenges he faced in traditional education systems and his efforts to make learning more engaging through real-life projects.
Phillip highlights how AI, particularly ChatGPT, has revolutionized his approach to teaching. He explains how AI tools have enabled him to create personalized learning experiences, develop innovative teaching methods, and manage his workload more efficiently. Curt and Phillip discuss the transformative potential of AI in education, emphasizing the empowerment and supercharging effects it has had on their careers.
Phillip also talks about his work with the LinkedIn community, the positive feedback he's received, and his collaborations with other AI and education leaders. He mentions his involvement in projects focused on neurodivergent learners and the potential of AI to support diverse learning needs. The episode concludes with Phillip sharing his upcoming projects, conferences, and resources he is developing for educators and institutions.
Overall, the podcast offers insights into the integration of AI in education, the benefits of project-based learning, and the importance of personalized and inclusive teaching methods.
Topics Discussed
Background and Career Journey: Phillip's transition from hospitality and IT to education, his work in Montessori schools, and his passion for project-based learning (PBL) and sustainability.
Project-Based Learning: The challenges and benefits of implementing PBL in traditional education systems, and how PBL can make learning more engaging and relevant.
AI Integration in Education: Using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance learning experiences, create personalized projects, and develop innovative teaching methods.
Business and LinkedIn Community: Phillip's work with AIX PBL, the reception and feedback from the LinkedIn community, and his collaboration with other AI and education leaders.
Neurodivergent Learning: Projects focused on making learning more accessible for neurodivergent students and the potential for AI to support diverse learning needs.
Future Projects and Opportunities: Upcoming conferences, new collaborations, and resources Phillip is developing for educators and institutions.
Quotes from this episode
Phillip Alcock: "I've learned that I can survive off less sleep. That's one thing I've learned. It's been a very exciting year."
Phillip Alcock: "Why can't we make education more interesting? Why can't we make it more engaging? Why can't we use real-life projects and teach skills about that?"
Curt Doty: "It's a story of empowerment and supercharging yourself and actually helping you transition from one career to the next."
Phillip Alcock: "AI is like 100 percent driven all of this stuff. I couldn't do all of this work without AI to help me."
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