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In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs at the Port of Cleveland, for an in-depth discussion on the art of leadership and influence. Drawing on his extensive experience in public policy, business, and his personal journey, Jade shares valuable insights on transitioning from being a doer to an impactful leader. Discover the importance of humility, vulnerability, and authentic connection in guiding teams towards success. This conversation is not just a masterclass in leadership but a roadmap for fostering genuine relationships and empowering your team to excel. Key Takeaways: Learn how to transition from a doer to a leader, emphasizing communication and oversight of key performance indicators. Understand the importance of vulnerability in leadership for building trust and fostering collaboration. Discover strategies for creating an inclusive environment that encourages team members to pursue their passions within the organization.
In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs at the Port of Cleveland, for an in-depth discussion on the art of leadership and influence. Drawing on his extensive experience in public policy, business, and his personal journey, Jade shares valuable insights on transitioning from being a doer to an impactful leader. Discover the importance of humility, vulnerability, and authentic connection in guiding teams towards success. This conversation is not just a masterclass in leadership but a roadmap for fostering genuine relationships and empowering your team to excel. Key Takeaways: Learn how to transition from a doer to a leader, emphasizing communication and oversight of key performance indicators. Understand the importance of vulnerability in leadership for building trust and fostering collaboration. Discover strategies for creating an inclusive environment that encourages team members to pursue their passions within the organization.
The Becerra Case: Implications for Tracking Technologies and HIPAA (PrivacyCafé, Episode 7) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Jade Davis and Rich Sheinis delve into the Becerra case, which challenges the HHS guidance on the usage of tracking technologies by medical providers. Rich explains the background of the case and its significance, highlighting the legal […]
Big Brother at the Olympics: France’s New AI Surveillance Law (PrivacyCafé, Episode 6) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis from Hall Booth Smith discuss France’s new data privacy law permitting AI video surveillance for the Paris Olympics. The law allows advanced AI tools and persistent surveillance to heighten security during the […]
The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways (PrivacyCafé, Episode 5) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Jade Davis and Richard Sheinis delve into the massive disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike incident. They explore the details of how a single antivirus update led to widespread outages affecting millions of Windows devices in critical sectors like healthcare and […] The post The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Navigating AI in Healthcare, with Rachel Stuve, Elevance Health (PrivacyCafé, Episode 4) On this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosted by Jade Davis and Rich Sheinis, Rachel Stuve, Senior Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Elevance Health, shares her journey in data science and artificial intelligence, particularly in the healthcare sector. Rachel discusses the use […]
Analysis and Implications of the EU AI Act (PrivacyCafé, Episode 3) On this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, leaders of the Hall Booth Smith Data Privacy, Security, and Technology Group, discuss the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and its implications for businesses globally, especially in the USA. They elaborate on how the […]
Predictions for 2024 in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity (PrivacyCafé, Episode 2) On this episode of PrivacyCafé, Hosts Rich Sheinis and Jade Davise discuss their data privacy and cybersecurity predictions for 2024. The predictions they make touch on topics such as generative AI, class actions, more stringent FTC regulatory amendments, the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, […]
Jade Davis is the co-founder and chief strategy officer for Thornton Buckeye Group in Cleveland, OH. He started the firm with his wife Crystal nearly a decade ago - and has turned his attention to growing this business that is connecting people in state and across the country. As senior vice president at the Port of Cleveland, Jade oversaw public affairs and energy policy while witnessing record economic growth at this important trade port in the U.S. Though a lifetime of hard work and tremendous experience, Jade was proud to bring prosperity back to his hometown community. Jade shares how he got his start in politics from a very young age -- thanks to his parent's commitment to civics and community - worked on super high-level campaigns, the Ohio state house, and landed in D.C. on a critical issue campaign. That's where he saw 39 states and his career path crossed with Lisa's to forge a lifelong friendship. Listen in today to meet Jade Davis and hear more about the exiting things happening in Cleveland, OH and at Thornton Buckeye Group. (www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In order to be a great leader, you need to know how to persuade others. In this episode, Jade, VP of External Affairs; Energy, Maritime, and Economic Development will teach you the science of influence and negotiation – so that you can get to a 'yes' every time. Follow Jade Davis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadedavis1/ Awards Jade Davis https://www.crainscleveland.com/awards/jade-davis Port of Cleveland https://www.portofcleveland.com/staff/ www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com http://www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In order to be a great leader, you need to know how to persuade others. In this episode, Jade, VP of External Affairs; Energy, Maritime, and Economic Development will teach you the science of influence and negotiation – so that you can get to a 'yes' every time. Follow Jade Davis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadedavis1/ Awards Jade Davis https://www.crainscleveland.com/awards/jade-davis Port of Cleveland https://www.portofcleveland.com/staff/ www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com http://www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8
HBS Legal Trends: Legal Implications of Using AI in Your Business, with Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis lead the Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice group at Hall Booth Smith. On this episode of HBS Legal Trends, Richard and Jade discussed the legal implications of using […] The post
HBS Legal Trends: Legal Implications of Using AI in Your Business, with Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis lead the Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice group at Hall Booth Smith. On this episode of HBS Legal Trends, Richard and Jade discussed the legal implications of using […]
When you think of energy poverty, you probably think of rural areas far off the grid or halfway across the world. However, the often unseen reality is that there are people right here in the U.S., in our own communities, who struggle to keep the lights on in the face of surging energy prices. In this episode, we engage in a panel-style discussion with returning guest Scott Tomlinon, CEO and Founder of Choir Power; Jade Davis, board member of Choir and Senior Vice President of Energy Policy at the Port of Cleveland; and David J. Neff, serial entrepreneur and partner at venture capital firm Ecliptic capital. Our guests bring together a unique mix of perspectives and experiences to tackle energy poverty from three main lenses: technology, policy, and investment. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the causes of energy poverty and the solutions that will solve it. Keynotes: -The prevalence of energy poverty both domestically and abroad -The side effects of energy poverty on health, education, and the economy -How technology, policy, and investment can merge to end energy poverty for good -The most impactful avenues to reduce energy poverty And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In order to be a great leader, you need to know how to persuade others. In this episode, Jade, VP of External Affairs; Energy, Maritime, and Economic Development will teach you the science of influence and negotiation – so that you can get to a 'yes' every time. Follow Jade Davis on LinkedIn Awards Jade Davis Port of Cleveland www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Kwame Christian and Jade Davis.
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In order to be a great leader, you need to know how to persuade others. In this episode, Jade, VP of External Affairs; Energy, Maritime, and Economic Development will teach you the science of influence and negotiation – so that you can get to a 'yes' every time. Follow Jade Davis on LinkedIn Awards Jade Davis Port of Cleveland www.thorntonbuckeyegroup.com Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Kwame Christian and Jade Davis.
EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition. IG:@ebradyrobinson IG: MarylandArtPlace IG: Acutevisions SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women's Day. In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom. Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites. Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot, signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the artist's Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80's roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson's childhood. The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray, Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François. Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai, Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo, DR. Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Citizens of Baltimore County. Thank you to my sponsors: Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Claus […]
In this exclusive episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by David Gutheil, Chief […]
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Steve […]
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Steve […]
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Tom […]
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Carl […]
Jimmy & Nath caught up with Jade Davis to find out how her INCREDIBLE Ironman challenge to raise funds for SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY went. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jimmy & Nath were joined by Jade Davis, a Tassie woman who is taking on her own Iron Man challenge for local mental health charity SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Scott […]
Episode two of the Roundtable! In this month's episode, we talk about the importance of voting, finding a job during COVID_19, and the impact COVID_19 has on current student-athletes.We are joined by an exciting group today - Jacqueline Askin, TaQuon Marshall, and Jade Davis. Each were or are current student-athletes an offer a lot to the conversation.Enjoy!
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by Mark […]
In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will engage in a lively conversation with her daughter, Jade Davis, a Gen Zer who is a student at Saint Mary's College of California, pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Micheal and Jade will analyze how this global pandemic will impact the worldview of the postmillennial generation. Moreover, considering the current events, Micheal and Jade will share their experiences and opinions vis-a-vis the Black Lives Matter Movement.Who are the members of Gen Z? 'Business Insider' surveyed almost two thousand teens and 20-somethings to find out more about Gen Z's identity:Gen Z grew up online. Gen Z ranges from 7 to 22 years old.It is the most racially diverse generation in US history, with minorities about to outnumber the white population. Gen Z is revolutionizing how America thinks about race and gender.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.
In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will engage in a lively conversation with her daughter, Jade Davis, a Gen Zer who is a student at Saint Mary's College of California, pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Micheal and Jade will analyze how this global pandemic will impact the worldview of the postmillennial generation. Moreover, considering the current events, Micheal and Jade will share their experiences and opinions vis-a-vis the Black Lives Matter Movement. Who are the members of Gen Z? 'Business Insider' surveyed almost two thousand teens and 20-somethings to find out more about Gen Z's identity: Gen Z grew up online. Gen Z ranges from 7 to 22 years old.It is the most racially diverse generation in US history, with minorities about to outnumber the white population. Gen Z is revolutionizing how America thinks about race and gender. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.
Jade is a fascinating guy with a strong background of influencing public policy, in eluding time as a policy analyst to members of the Ohio Senate and as a lobbyist. For the past 5 years, he has served as the VP of External Affairs at the Port of Cleveland. Jade joins us to speak about empathy, decision making and to offer a better understanding of the volatile inequity climate we're facing.
This is the 1st part of our Jaws Rip Off Special featuring Don Anelli, Neil Lemoi, Mr. Venom & Renee Jade Davis. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: [...]
This is the 1st part of our Jaws Rip Off Special featuring Don Anelli, Neil Lemoi, Mr. Venom & Renee Jade Davis. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: [...]
This is the 1st part of our Jaws Rip Off Special featuring Don Anelli, Neil Lemoi, Mr. Venom & Renee Jade Davis. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: [...]
In this episode of Great Lakes Forward, our host Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs, is joined by William […]
Bay Of Blood Podcast: Will Is Flabbergasted featuring Don Anelli and Renee Jade Davis Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bay-of-blood-podcast-horrorphilia/id1499386106 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=506711&refid=stpr Support the channel on Patreon [...]
The Port of Cleveland is doing a lot. CEO, Will Friedman, and VP of External Affairs, Jade Davis, discuss how the Port's maritime operation powers $3.5 billion in annual economic activity and thousands of jobs. They also discuss the Port's role in economic development financing of construction projects. To stay in touch with what's going on at the Port, check out their new Podcast, Great Lakes Forward.
KCSN News Anchor Tyler Ridgle covers the top local stories of the 4 o'clock hour including the new straw band in effect as of today, Adele's divorce from her husband, and free transportation on Earth Day. Also On Points, Julie Nesbitt talks about Mariachi's new addition into their groups of inviting LGBTQ members. On Point's Sophie Ashley tells us about comedy specials and comedians here in LA. Tory Isaac, also from On Point will tell us about Buddhist Principles. Finally, local news reporter Jade Davis will talk about how fewer African Americans are joining baseball.
KCSN news anchor Ahmad Akkaoui covers the day’s top stories, including the suspect in the #NipseyHussle shooting, gas prices rise again, and Los Angeles’ possible avocado crisis. Also, KCSN reporter Manny Luissi talks about the proposal in the LA City Council for maternity leave, #MarvinGaye gets a stamp at the post office, reporter Itayetzi Angeles talks about a man whose rights might have been violated while on death row, Valley View News reporter Jade Davis talks about African Americans playing baseball, and On Point host Enrie Amezcua talks about plans to reduce congestion.
In its prime, Pennsylvania Avenue was the black entertainment hub of Baltimore, but there’s a whole generation that doesn’t know about that heyday. The Jubilee Arts program aims to bridge the gap. We meet Jade Davis of Jubilee Arts, who teaches a children’s ballet class on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and Presstman Street, and we get a historical perspective from community organizers Todd Marcus and Amelia Harris of Intersection of Change. We also get two takes on opiate addiction, one from a pharmacy that has to watch out for counterfeit prescriptions, and one from a former drug counselor who’s currently battling his own addiction.
Simon Lomas hosts this months episode of Joining Me This Week. Frank Foucault joins him and co-presenter Jade Davis
Simon Lomas hosts this months episode of Joining Me This Week. Frank Foucault joins him and co-presenter Jade Davis
California has one of the largest economies in the world. So what would happen if it broke away from the United States? Could California ever go independent? And if it did, what would that look like? This is a future that’s been on my list for a while, but since the election here in the United States it’s taken a bit of a different tone. California voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, 66 percent of the state cast their votes for her. And as most of you probably know, she did not win. And this is one of the big talking points of many California secessionists. The presidential election is almost alway totally decided before California’s polls even close. So why should California continue to be ruled by a government that it basically doesn’t elect? And, they argue, that doesn’t really have their best interests at heart. To help figure out what this future might be like, I talked to: Peter Laufer, a journalist and the author of a book called The Elusive State of Jefferson. Jon Christensen, a professor at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Department of History at UCLA. He’s also the editor of a quarterly magazine about California called Boom. Jay Rooney, the press secretary for the California National Party. Richard Monette, a professor of law at the University of Wisconsin and the director of the Great Lakes Indian Law Center. If you want to learn more about the various California independence movements, here are some links. The California National Party Yes, California Independence Campaign Secession, the American Civil War Calexit? Brexit Buoys California Independence Movement Active separatists movements in North America Republic of Lakotah One in four Americans want their state to secede from the U.S., but why? Americans for Independence, in America Flash Forward is produced by me, Rose Eveleth. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. Special thanks this week to Sameer Ajmani, Jade Davis, Brent Rose, Jim Basili, Caroline Sinders and Scott Musgrove. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. If you want to suggest a future we should take on, send us a note on Twitter, Facebook or by email at info@flashforwardpod.com. We love hearing your ideas! And if you think you’ve spotted one of the little references I’ve hidden in the episode, email us there too. If you’re right, I’ll send you something cool. And if you want to support the show, there are a few ways you can do that too! We have a Patreon page, where you can donate to the show. But if that’s not in the cards for you, you can head to iTunes and leave us a nice review or just tell your friends about us. Those things really do help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today a future without schools. Instead of gathering students into a room and teaching them, everybody learns on their own time, on tablets and guided by artificial intelligence. First, I talk to a Ashok Goel, a computer scientist who developed an artificially intelligent TA named Jill Watson and didn’t tell any of his students she wasn’t a human. Then I talk to two people building future, app based educational systems. Jessie Woolley-Wilson from DreamBox explains what adaptive learning is, and how it can help create a better learning experience for kids. She also talks about all the data they collect on kids to better serve them (data we’ll come back to later in the episode.) Along with Jessie, Julia Stiglitz from Coursera explains how this kind of self-directed learning can extend into the college and post-college world. Jessie and Julia see a future with these kinds of learning apps that could be more democratic, more creative, more fun and more effective. But there are some downsides too. Neither of them see apps or algorithms replacing teachers, but there are other organizations and projects that do. In 2013, a guy named Sugata Mitra won the TED Prize which comes with a pretty healthy million dollar check. He won this prize for his work on what he calls “A school in the cloud.” Mitra founded this organization named Hole in the Wall, where he went around the slums of India and installed these kiosks that children could use and play with. His whole thesis is that students can be taught by computers, on their own time. Without teachers. Here’s his TED talk. And this Hole in the Wall thing is one of the classic examples that a lot of people working on education apps point to to show that kids don’t need teachers to learn. Kids are naturally curious, they’re going to want to seek out information, you don’t have to force them into a tiny room to listen to a boring teacher. But we talk to some people who question that narrative. Audrey Watters, who runs the site Hack Education, says that projects like Hole in the Wall often don’t last. Nearly all the kiosks that Mitra set up are abandoned and vandalized, she says, and when you look at footage and images of the kiosks you can see that older, bigger boys dominate and push the smaller boys and girls out. And get this to a question that came up with literally every person I talked to for this episode. What is the purpose of school? Is it to teach content? Or is it to teach students how to relate to one another, how to empathize, how to think, how to be good citizens? Nobody really knows. But we talk about it on the episode! We also talk about some of the other downsides of these systems. Jade Davis, the associate director of digital learning projects at LaGuardia Community College in Queens New York, tells us about her concerns that algorithms might pigeonhole Kids who might not take to the system immediately. Kids like her own. In the end, we talk about whether or not these kinds of solutions are really for everyone. Or if they’re just going to be used on poor, disadvantaged kids. Because, are Harvard students really going to be taught by robots? Probably not. Bonus: Listen to the very end for a fun surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Jade Davis loses her dog on the internet, and we go looking for it. After you listen to the episode, here is a place to visit: http://rainbowpugs.limo