Forget about today’s social studies test. How is the U.S. doing on preparing our kids for the future? Dr. Justin Bathon, from the University of Kentucky, visited the show to discuss successes and missteps in education technology, the importance of deeper learning, the rise of Genius Hour, and other thought-provoking topics. Ok, what are your thoughts?

Dr. Bathon wraps up his visit by disclosing what he would champion to advance education and shares a variety of resources for your consideration.

Speaking of education, in this Crazy Bids segment, one city is teaching citizens to lace ‘em up!

All of that and more. A lot more!

Our Guest:

Dr. Justin Bathon

Bio: https://education.uky.edu/profile/justin-bathon/

On Twitter: @justinbathon

Resources:

Tom Vander Ark & Lydia Dobyns: Better Together Book on School Platform Networks: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Together-Leverage-Networks-Personalized/dp/1119439108

New Tech Network: https://newtechnetwork.org/

EdTech Efficiency Research Symposium from 2017 held at University of Virginia on many elements of the Education Technology Industry with Reports on many areas: http://symposium.curry.virginia.edu/