What is the right way to educate a child? - Ryan Delk

Ryan Delk is the CEO of Primer, a company that seeks to revolutionize and rebrand homeschooling, and his mission is to revamp the education system so that children grow up more ambitious, creative, and able to think for themselves. In this episode, we discuss homeschooling, education, what to aim for with education, and much more. You can visit Primer’s website at www.withprimer.com (6:03) Why preparing to homeschool a child can be more difficult than the day to day lessons themselves. (9:20) The various approaches parents take to homeschooling, and why this makes it difficult to create a one-size all fits app (12:33) What is the right way to educate a child? What are the factors involved? How people are responding to the changes needed to be made in educational goalposts and how Primer intends to provide a viable alternative. (16:00) Does AI have a role to play in the future of education? Ryan’s opinion on technology’s role in education. How technology is aiding the reformation of learning as a whole. (24:11) The biggest misconception people have about homeschooling, and the top reasons people opt for homeschooling rather than more conventional options. (26:49) How the increased popularity of remote work can afford more parents the time to prepare effective homeschooling experiences. (34:10) Will the alterations that COVID has wrought in the educational sector last? What will be the effects post-COVID? (36:11) The current immovable barrier to homeschooling, and Primer’s plans to tackle that. (41:01) How the incentive structures for teachers in public schools divert from the outcomes we want to see in society.    

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