PBL, AI, and the Future of Learning with Thom Markham & Phil Alcock - TEC57

26/05/2025 1h 3min

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In this powerful episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse, I sit down with two visionary educators who are reshaping what learning can look like—Thom Markham, the godfather of PBL, and Phil Alcock, a dynamic force exploring the intersection of AI and education. Together, they're launching PBLFuture Labs, a movement to blend project-based learning with the power of artificial intelligence. We get into the hard truths about outdated classroom practices, what it really takes to personalize learning with AI, how to move from "playing the game of school" to real learning—and why the system might not survive unless it evolves.🧠 Topics Covered:The current state and challenges of PBL post-COVIDHow AI is reviving and reshaping PBLDeconstructing standards with AI to build meaningfullearningMisconceptions teachers have about PBLWhy “doing a project” is not the same as project-basedlearningWhat makes PBL + AI the best preparation for the future ofworkStudent portfolios and performance-based assessmentAddressing teacher burnout and resistanceHow to guide students to use AI ethicallyWhat PBL Future Labs is really about—and how to get involved🛠 Resources & Links:🔗 Visit PBL Future Labs📬Sign up for their newsletter for upcoming projects and events🔍Find Thom and Phil on LinkedIn for ongoing discussions and insights

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