ClickPoint
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Welcome to ClickPoint, where we explore how this powerful combination transforms lives across industries like education, technology, venture capital, and social impact. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of innovation, this podcast offers insights and inspiration to help you make an impact.
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The podcast centers on transformative topics like innovation in education, the impact of technology on human connection, venture capital trends, and sustainability. Episodes feature guest insights, such as Louka Parry discussing the balance between digital tools and authentic connections, and tackle challenges like fostering global collaboration amid geographical isolation.
Welcome to ClickPoint, where we explore how this powerful combination transforms lives across industries like education, technology, venture capital, and social impact. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of innovation, this podcast offers insights and inspiration to help you make an impact.
On this episode of ClickPoint, host KwaKu Aning welcomes Kevin Merges, Chief Global Impact Officer at Saddle River Day School, for a deep and dynamic conversation on the future of education at the intersection of technology, innovation, and global trends. Drawing on his four decades of experience, Kevin shares how his journey with technology began with an Apple IIe and has evolved to shaping AI and digital learning in schools today.
KwaKu and Kevin explore the accelerating waves of change driven by AI—how it’s transforming classrooms, challenging the traditional role of teachers, and creating new opportunities for both students and educators worldwide. They dive into the shifting landscape of independent school tuition and access, the global rise of the middle class, and the far-reaching impact these trends will have on the way educational institutions operate.
You’ll hear insights on building AI-powered platforms for safer, more personalized learning; using technology to build global connections; and the critical role of combining tech with human connection to make learning meaningful. Plus, Kevin opens up about strategies for tackling the rising costs of private education, thoughts on VR and third spaces for students, and his optimism about technology as a catalyst for creativity, equity, and empathy.
Key Moments
03:59 “Tech Evolution and Memory Gaps”
08:17 Inspirational Tech Ideas in Education
11:16 Global Middle Class Surge & Education Shift
15:18 Rising Education Costs Concerns
20:10 Municipality Responsibilities and School Resource Exchange
21:16 Harnessing Tech for Education Innovation
25:18 AI-Driven Education Possibilities Explored
28:30 AI, Language, and Learning Enhancement
32:12 AI and Human Connection Integration
35:00 Cross-Cultural Remote Education Challenges
39:42 “AI in Education: Human-Centric Approach”
44:55 “Engage with Kevin for Insightful Conversations”
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwaku-aning/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-merges
Website: https://www.saddleriverday.org
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