🎧 What schools don’t teach: Roger Egan on Life Skills, Screens, and the Future of Education (EN audio)
Roger Egan is a serial entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Nurture, the edtech start-up closing the life preparedness gap
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In this episode, Roger Egan, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder & CEO of Nurture, shares his journey from selling RedMart to Alibaba to rethinking early childhood education. He reflects on his sabbatical, where he reassessed his purpose and recognized the "Life Preparedness Gap"—the disconnect between what kids learn in school and the skills they actually need to thrive.
We dive into:
The future of learning: Why traditional education struggles to prepare kids for an uncertain world. Schools teach what to learn but not how to learn—skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience are missing.
Balancing screen time: Not all screen time is bad. Think of screen time like a "digital diet"—some content is "junk food," while others (like educational apps) are nutritious. (read this for more)
Alternative education: From homeschooling to self-directed learning, and the role of technology in education.
Parenting in the AI era: Creativity, human relationships, and problem-solving will be the key differentiators in an AI-powered world.
The university of the future: Why credentials may matter less. Employers may focus more on real-world experience over degrees, leading to a shift toward work-based learning.
Roger also shares practical recommendations for parents, including educational tools like Epic Reading, Synthesis Tutor, and Elo, (links below) and his philosophy on fostering independence while setting healthy boundaries.
Useful links mentioned in the podcast:
Nurture app to learn essential life skills
Synthesis School: adaptive tutor to learn math powered by AI
Ello: App to learn how to read
Dragonboz: App to learn maths and numbers mentioned by Roger
Bmath: App to learn maths and numbers mentioned by Marc
Healthy screen time guide by Nurture
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