“Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.”

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Teach Different

193 episodes

5 days ago

This is a podcast for conversations - real conversations about ideas that matter. We use a powerful 3-Step Method to break down quotes from the world's greatest thinkers and we tackle themes like anger, civic responsibility, kindness and humility. Join us in our quest to inspire critical thinkers and problem solvers to "think outside the cave" and become the wise leaders our society so desperately needs. https://teachdifferent.com

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“Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” - Teach Different with Aldous Huxley

Teach Different

45 minutes 39 seconds

2 months ago

“Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” - Teach Different with Aldous Huxley

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Chris Johnson, a middle school teacher who was a part of the Teach Different Certification Program. They discuss the integration of technology in education, the challenges of teaching middle school students, and the importance of fostering individual growth in learning. The conversation also unpacks Aldous Huxley's quote on technological progress: “Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” If you’re interested in exploring the balance between efficiency and human interaction in the classroom, this episode is the one for you!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Teach Different Podcast

00:10 - Chris Johnson's Teaching Journey

02:56 - The Joy of Teaching Middle School

05:33 - Challenges in Teaching and Learning

08:23 - Engaging Students with Technology

11:21 - The Role of Technology in Education

14:06 - Aldous Huxley's Quote on Technology

17:08 - The Impact of AI on Education

19:49 - Balancing Technology and Human Interaction

22:38 - The Importance of Individual Growth in Learning

25:29 - Navigating Technology in the Classroom

28:12 - The Future of Technology in Education

35:05 - The Role of Technology in Education

37:42 - Navigating Progress and Regression in Tech

39:35 - Human Decisions Behind Technology

40:25 - Embracing Failure in Technology Adoption

42:08 - The Importance of Adaptability in Teaching

44:07 - Integrating Technology with Existing Teaching Methods

45:24 - Teach Different Outro.mp4

Image Source: Aldous Huxley, photographed in 1930

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