Weaving change and witnessing others with Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen

Welcome to the first episode of season five!

In this episode we talk with Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, education futurist and author of The Future of Smart, about what it will take to radically transform education. Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen offers fresh insights into how we can imagine new possible changes to truly rethink education and intelligence.

 

🧶Key Takeaways:

• Transformation vs. Reform: Why real change requires dismantling outdated systems rather than making minor adjustments.
• Holistic Thinking: Shifting from rigid, linear models to a more flexible, interconnected approach that better reflects the complexities of learning.
• The 3 Rs: Relationship, Relevance, and Reintegration: our guest's framework highlights the importance of human connections, making learning relevant, and weaving knowledge into a more holistic system.
• AI and Education: As AI advances, how do we preserve core human skills like creativity and empathy while integrating new technologies?
• Bridging Divides: Schools as spaces for healing polarization by fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and dialogue.

 

 

🔗 Resources

The Future of Smart podcast

The Future of Smart book

 

Follow along with Katbot and Kathleen as they document their thoughts on change management.

🤖 Katbot's questions for further conversation 🤖

What strategies will drive genuine transformation, not just reform?

How can we break free from incremental changes and manage the shift toward new, more effective educational systems?
How do we lead a shift toward more human-centered learning?

What steps can leaders take to create a school culture that prioritizes relationships, relevance, and holistic student development?
How can we manage the integration of technology while preserving key human skills?

How can we balance innovation with ensuring that core human capacities like empathy and critical thinking remain central to education?