Building Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence (from SXSW)

Co-founder at 2Hr Learning, MacKenzie Price, delves into building human intelligence with artificial intelligence. In this solo episode, MacKenzie centers the conversation around the potential of AI-powered learning to revolutionize the education sector. She goes further to emphasize the effectiveness of their AI tutoring program in accelerating student learning, and to highlight the critical role of guides in the Alpha educational model.
About the speaker

MacKenzie Price

2Hr Learning

 - 2Hr Learning

MacKenzie Price is Co-Founder at 2Hr Learning

  • Part 1 Building Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence (from SXSW)

Show Notes

  • 4:38
    Creating a supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs.
    Alpha led guide Alex Keyser prioritizes emotional and motivational support for students.
  • 8:56
    Embracing failure and providing support for students.
    Mackenzie Price shares their struggles with failure, and then describes their approach to understanding students' challenges through one-on-one meetings.
  • 11:37
    Developing life skills and grit in students through personalized coaching.
    Guides at the school are "little balls of empathy" who hold high standards and provide personalized instruction to unlock students' potential.
  • 16:40
    Using AI to teach Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
    Students planned a fundraising gala, sourced local items for a silent auction, and demonstrated exceptional salesmanship.
  • 19:08
    AI's impact on education, with a focus on personalized learning and teacher
    Highlights the importance of building strong relationships with students and using AI as a superpower to enhance learning.
  • 37:31
    Personalized learning, homeschooling, and online education.
    Explains how competence leads to confidence and desire to learn, using math as an example.
  • 50:26
    Personalized learning, social
    Guide provides interventions for students struggling with focus or grasping concepts, using motivational models and personalized strategies.

Quotes

  • "No adult in the building is allowed to teach any form of academics to any of our students" - MacKenzie Price

  • "The top two thirds of our students are averaging 3.6 times faster learning and the top 20% are learning an average of six and a half times faster. " - MacKenzie Price

  • "When I think about the fact that I spent 13 years from kindergarten through 12th grade in the school system, and that there's only two teachers that I really look back and say, Wow, that person changed my life. It's not that much." - MacKenzie Price

  • "Teachers have an impossible job. They are overworked, they're underpaid, and they are under appreciated." - MacKenzie Price

  • “The EdTech part is only about 10% 90% of what helps a student learn is having a motivated student.” - MacKenzie Price

  • “We've also found that the fastest way forward for students is to go backwards.” - MacKenzie Price

  • Part 1 Building Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence (from SXSW)
About the speaker

MacKenzie Price

2Hr Learning

 - 2Hr Learning

MacKenzie Price is Co-Founder at 2Hr Learning

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    Part 1Building Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence (from SXSW)

    Co-founder at 2Hr Learning, MacKenzie Price, delves into building human intelligence with artificial intelligence. In this solo episode, MacKenzie centers the conversation around the potential of AI-powered learning to revolutionize the education sector. She goes further to emphasize the effectiveness of their AI tutoring program in accelerating student learning, and to highlight the critical role of guides in the Alpha educational model.