Living On The Edge of Chaos

209: Empowering Educators: The CodeJoy Approach

Episode Summary

In this episode, Kelsey Derringer, co-founder and CEO of CodeJoy, discusses the importance of creating engaging and interactive learning experiences in education. She emphasizes the vulnerability involved in learning, the need for lifelong learning, and the role of trust in the educational process. Kelsey shares her journey in breaking the traditional education system and highlights the impact of AI on learning. The conversation also explores how to design for student engagement and the significance of communal learning experiences.

Episode Notes

Takeaways

• Learning is a vulnerable experience that requires admitting what you don't know.
• Creating engaging learning experiences is essential for both students and teachers.
• Trust and faith in the learning process are crucial for transformative education.
• Experience is the best teacher, and learning should be experiential.
• The education system needs to be remade to support teachers effectively.
• AI can enhance learning but does not replace the need for human creativity and experience.
• Creating a safe space for failure is necessary for real learning to occur.
• Communal learning experiences foster trust and collaboration among educators and students.
• Professional development should focus on what teachers are doing, not just what they are being told to do.
• Education should prioritize ideas and personal expression over performative tasks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CodeJoy and Kelsey Derringer
03:10 The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Education
05:57 Vulnerability in Learning: A Personal Perspective
09:01 Breaking the Education System: Kelsey's Journey
11:53 Innovative Approaches to Teacher Engagement
15:02 Creating Interactive Learning Experiences
18:06 The Role of Social Learning in Education
21:01 Reframing Teacher and Student Roles in Learning
26:33 The Nature of Learning and Experience
27:50 Human Evolution and Learning Challenges
28:50 Creating Safe Spaces for Learning
30:12 The Importance of Iteration and Failure
32:35 The Role of Experience in Education
34:35 Creativity and Trust in Learning
36:48 The Intersection of AI and Education
39:22 Shifting Focus from Performance to Ideas
42:10 The Human Experience in Education
46:09 Building Trust and Community in Learning

Resources

• CodeJoy
• CodeJoy on Socials
• 25 Days of Making
• The Artist's Way
• Hans Zimmer Isn't Scared of AI