{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast","title":"#40 Education Furturist Rushton Hurley","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2442,"description":"In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer delves into the intersection of education and technology with guest Rushton Hurley, an education futurist and founder of NextVista.org. Rushton shares his insights on the evolving role of technology in education, particularly focusing on the potential of AI and its impact on teaching and learning.\nKey topics discussed include:\nThe concept of being an education futurist and the importance of anticipating future trends in education.\nThe potential of AI in education, including both the exciting opportunities it presents and the challenges it poses.\nInnovative teaching approaches, such as student-created video projects and service-based learning, that leverage technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.\nThe importance of mindful adoption of technology, ensuring that it addresses genuine educational needs and enhances the learning experience.\nPractical advice for teachers on incorporating innovative practices in resource-limited environments, emphasizing the value of creativity and problem-solving.\nRushton also shares inspiring stories from his work, such as a project where a student used VR to give elderly individuals new experiences, demonstrating the profound impact of innovative educational approaches. He stresses the importance of exposing students to real-world challenges and solutions to cultivate a mindset of possibility and leadership.\nFor more insights and to explore Rushton's work, visit NextVista.org and follow his weekly inspiring video series. This episode encourages educators to embrace the potential of technology mindfully and creatively, ultimately aiming to transform the educational landscape.\nSubscribe to Make It Mindful for more thought-provoking conversations on keeping education relevant and impactful. Visit makeitmindful.com to learn more about the podcast and upcoming episodes.\nAbout today’s guest: \nRushton Hurley is an education futurist, founder of NextVista.org,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aX0c3Zcu_BWgnhhPpU7UI3YNLxRjFjQabj8M1H8irwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjhi/ZWY0ZTA5YTUxYjE1/YTlmY2NlYTQ3NDkz/ZDZlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}