168: Gary Stager Insights on Learning: Coding, ChatGPT Hype, and the Quest for Timeless Education

Living On The Edge of Chaos

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In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the world of education and technology with renowned expert, Gary Stager. Join us as we explore:

1. The journey and accomplishments of Gary Stager
2. The concept of "computing" as an action, shaping how we perceive technology
3. The thought-provoking question: Does the computer program the child, or does the child program the computer?
4. The importance of balancing opposing ideas in modern education

Discover key insights on:

1. The need for all kids to have programming experience
2. The consequences of K-12 computer science curriculum
3. The challenge of balancing educator experience with legislative mandates
4. The idea of granting "permission" to both educators and students in the learning process

We'll also discuss the impact of tools like ChatGPT on education, the fusion of mathematics and computing in teaching, and the power of block-based coding languages. Finally, we reflect on the role of technology in shaping education and the difference between "old" and "timeless" teaching methods.

Don't miss this enlightening and engaging conversation with Gary Stager!

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOW

• Website - http://cmkfutures.com/
• Gary Stager Website - http://professorgarystager.com/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/garystager
• Invent To Learn - https://inventtolearn.com/
• Book - Invent To Learn – Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom
• Book - Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50: Future Visions of Education Inspired by Seymour Papert and Cynthia Solomon’s Seminal Work
• Adrift: America in 100 Charts
• Stephan Wolfram - What is ChatGPT Doing? and Why Does It Work?
• Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute

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