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Shaping the Future of Education with Dr. Leah Hanes
- 2024/06/18
- 再生時間： 44 分
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Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Leah Hanes, a pioneering figure in STEAM education, in the podcast "Discovering Leah Hanes: Transforming Education for the Future." With a background in ethics, gender studies, and organizational management, Dr. Hanes has been leading the charge in reshaping educational paradigms since 2013, serving as the CEO of ExoDexa and the Two Bit Circus Foundation. From her upbringing on a Canadian farm to her collaboration with Nolan Bushnell on "Shaping the Future of Education" and her innovative work at ExoDexa, Leah's story is one of dedication and innovation. Tune in to gain insights into her transformative work and learn how you can contribute to the evolution of education. Subscribe now to stay informed about the future of learning. Episode Keypoints 1. Early Life and Career Journey: Leah Hanes shares her remarkable story of growing up on a remote farm in Canada, where her curiosity and determination fueled a unique career path. Despite lacking formal credentials initially, Leah's relentless pursuit of learning led her to a successful career in education and nonprofit leadership, ultimately earning a PhD and becoming a CEO. 2. Source of Daily Inspiration: Leah draws daily inspiration from her grandchildren and the stark contrast she observes between their privileged educational opportunities and those available to children in underserved communities. Her passion for creating a level playing field in education drives her relentless efforts to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, receive high-quality education. 3. Transforming Education: A Pandemic Project with Nolan Bushnell: Leah discusses the collaborative process behind writing "Shaping the Future of Education" with Nolan Bushnell, initiated during the early days of the pandemic. She highlights key areas addressed in the book, such as the need for project-based and individualized learning, the benefits of integrating technology into education, and the potential of gamification to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. 4. Rethinking Grades and Individualized Learning: Elaborates on a transformative idea discussed in the "ExoDexa" podcast with Nolan Bushnell: eliminating traditional grade levels in favor of grouping students by interest areas and skill levels. She shares a personal story about her son’s accelerated education experience, illustrating the benefits of allowing students to learn at their own pace. This approach not only caters to the individual strengths and interests of each child but also creates a more inclusive and motivating learning environment. 5. ExoDexa: Merging Education and Gaming for a Brighter Future: Leah Hanes delves into the inception and goals of ExoDexa, a company she co-founded with Nolan Bushnell. ExoDexa aims to create engaging video games that incorporate K-12 curriculum, starting with grades 7-9. Leah shares encouraging feedback from initial play tests, emphasizing the potential of educational games to captivate students and enhance learning. Additionally, ExoDexa aspires to serve as a portal for high-quality educational games, leveraging Nolan's expertise to maintain high engagement and educational standards. Key Takeaways I love what I'm doing I plan to do it until I just can't do it anymore and I really want to see this, I wanna be part of the community that changes the way we educate children and this is the start and there are other people out there with the same goals and desires. ~ Leah Hanes There's no reason anymore for an underprivileged community to get a worse education than a privileged community. ~ Leah Hanes It’s not that we need to make every day a party, but we need to make education enjoyable and engaging, and inviting so that students want to become lifelong learners. ~ Leah Hanes Where to reach Leah Hanes LinkedIn: Leah Hanes, Ph.D Website: https://exodexa.com/ Email: leah@exodexa.com Book: Shaping the Future of Education Disclaimer NO INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE The contents of this video are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be considered investment, financial, legal or tax advice. Dream Big and Think Different podcast or sachinmaskeymd.com is not licensed in the insurance or securities industries and is not in the business of selling, soliciting or negotiating the sale of any insurance contract, security or other investment vehicle. Dream Big and Think Different podcast or sachinmaskeymd.com does not recommend the purchase of any particular security, insurance contract, alternative investment, real estate or other investment vehicle, and nothing in this video, podcast, publication or any other product or service provided by Dream Big and Think Different podcast or sachinmaskeymd.com shall be deemed to constitute the solicitation, recommendation, endorsement or offer of any such item in this or in in any other jurisdiction in which such ...