Recorded during the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Joel Podolny, CEO and founder of Honor Education, joins host Mike Palmer to discuss the importance of human connection in online learning environments. Joel shares his diverse background, which includes academic leadership in sociology and business management, as well as roles at Apple University and Yale, and how these experiences have influenced his views on transformative learning.
Key Takeaways:
Honor Education is dedicated to developing a platform that places human connection at the forefront of online and digitally-enhanced learning experiences, promoting collective engagement and a sense of community among learners.
The platform’s mobile-first design, featuring social annotation and real-time instructor feedback, aims to replicate the dynamic interactions and connections typically seen in physical classrooms, but in an asynchronous and accessible format.
As AI technology advances, Joel envisions using the platform’s detailed engagement data to offer personalized learning recommendations and support, addressing not only content understanding but also nurturing motivation and a sense of belonging for learners.
Joel stresses that while AI has great potential in education, the key to meaningful learning remains human connection. He encourages listeners to prioritize building authentic connections and fostering collective engagement, regardless of the technological tools utilized.
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