The Great Divide: Bridging AI Advancements and Educational Adoption

Making Sense of AI

In this episode of "Making Sense of AI," join host Jos Dirkx and the visionary co-founder of Feedback Fruits, Ewoud de Kok, as they unveil the hidden barriers EdTech companies encounter when introducing cutting-edge technology to the education sector. Learn more about how to circumvent the startling resistance within public education institutions and the urgent need for seamless tech integration to empower educators and revolutionize learning.

Jos and Ewoud dive deep into the vital importance of autonomy and intrinsic motivation for teachers, revealing the astonishing gap between AI discussions and real-world tech adoption in education. They issue a powerful call to action for value-based solutions to cement leadership in educational technology.

Get ready to explore the world's differing paces of life and the staggering gap between technological advancements and psychological adaptation. Jos and Ewoud advocate for bold leadership and groundbreaking public-private collaborations, and discuss the need for a revolutionary shift from software as a service to innovation as a service to uphold public values.

Uncover how to leverage the critical role of education in sustaining democratic societies and learn more about the transformative potential of scalable, high-quality methods like the flipped classroom model. Join Ewoud and Jos as they spotlight the challenges of selling educational tech to institutions and the compelling need to showcase success stories to ignite change.

As part of the finale of this episode, Jos and Ewoud share their bold political ambitions to champion European and Western values, calling for clear agreements to drive innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with them on LinkedIn and follow their pioneering work on the Trust Framework EU website, heralding a new era of collaboration and technological advancement. Tune in for a journey that promises to inspire and challenge your perspective on the future of education and AI!