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The OpenEd Podcast

By: OpenEd
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  • Summary

  • The world has changed. Education is finally catching up.


    Join Isaac Morehouse and the OpenEd team as we explores the future of personalized learning. We're tearing down walls between traditional schools, homeschooling, and alternative education.

    Each episode dives into:

    • Innovative approaches to education that defy traditional categories
    • Real stories from families crafting unique learning journeys
    • Expert insights on blending different educational models
    • Practical tips for navigating the expanding world of educational choice


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    Visit OpenEd.co and sign up for our OpenEd Daily newsletter for bite-sized insights on personalized learning.


    Education is changing. Be part of the revolution.

    Keywords: personalized learning, school choice, homeschooling, microschools, Education Savings Accounts, edtech, alternative education
    © 2024 The OpenEd Podcast
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  • 001. Students Aren't Standard

    001. Students Aren't Standard
    Jul 30 2024

    Matt Bowman is the ultimate education innovator.

    In this inaugural episode of the OpenEd podcast, incoming CEO Isaac Morehouse speaks with Matt about the future of personalized education in the age of technology. They dive into Matt's personal journey from teacher to tech entrepreneur, and how his experience with his own five children led to the creation of OpenEd.

    If you don't know him, Matt is the founder of OpenEd (formerly My Tech High), a platform that partners with schools to provide personalized, flexible education options for K-12 students. This is a must-listen if you're a parent, educator, or anyone interested in the future of education and how technology is changing what it means to learn.

    Learn:

    • How personalized curriculum can transform a child's relationship with learning
    • The importance of giving students choice in their educational journey
    • How technology and entrepreneurship are reshaping education
    • Why ages 10-14 – the forgotten years – are crucial for personalized learning
    • Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate form of education
    • Balancing technology and human connection in learning

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to the OpenEd Podcast

    02:19 - Meet Matt: The Founder of OpenEd

    03:09 - Matt's Early Life and Educational Background

    07:58 - College and Career Decisions

    15:45 - Bringing the Internet into the Classroom

    19:03 - Isaac's Educational Journey

    26:57 - Student-Inspired Alternative Signal

    27:23 - The My Tech High Origin Story

    30:13 - Navigating Educational Choices for Children

    33:09 - Embracing Educational Flexibility

    42:09 - The Birth of OpenEd

    50:00 - Strategic Narrative and Future Vision

    Links:

    • Praxis: https://discoverpraxis.com/blog/13132/what-to-do-instead-of-college
    • SNHU early college program: https://shop.opened.co/products/opened-early-college-career-pathways-your-gateway-to-higher-education-and-professional-success

    Educational approaches mentioned:

    • Montessori: https://montessori.org/
    • Unschooling: https://www.unschooling.com/
    • World schooling: https://worldschoolingcentral.com/
    • Homeschooling: https://hslda.org/
    • Charter schools: https://www.publiccharters.org/
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    55 mins
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