Sneakers, Lego, and the Future of Education: A Chat with Pat

Join us in this exciting episode of The International Classroom Podcast as we speak with Pat Yongpradit, a former teacher turned AI education pioneer, now working with code.org. Broadcasting from Washington D.C., Pat shares his unique journey from classroom teaching to impacting global education with AI. Discover the multifaceted world of code.org, understand the power of AI in modern education, and get a sneak peek into Pat’s personal hobbies from cycling to his passion for sneakers. 📚 Learn more: https://code.org/https://www.teachai.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/patyongpradit/ ------------------------------------------------------------------SMART Free EdTech Assessment tool:https://edtechassessment.azurewebsites.net/survey/capabilities_all/en/1/3bc7c3a0-402a-44bc-817c-1e194d5f1fdb/dbe270b2-0394-44a9-bb68-d0206068f80e/?GroupCode=MESLCFeb2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------🎬🎙️Use Riverside:https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=alex-gray Timestamps: 00:20 Introduction and Background 02:53 Transition from Teaching to code.org 04:21 The Role of Computer Science and Coding in Education 07:16 The Changing Landscape of Computer Science and Coding 14:20 Balancing Traditional Skills and AI Technology 21:41 Time Travel and Course Corrections 24:03 Addressing the Negative Impact of Social Media and Smartphones 26:11 Reducing Screen Time and Being Present 28:46 Desiring a Simpler and More Local Life 29:43 Passion for Road Biking 34:22 Teach AI: Guiding Education in the Age of AI 44:48 Unconventional Teaching Methods 47:09 Reducing the Curriculum: Focusing on Hands-on Projects and Student Interests