1012: The Future of Education: School Apps Today and the Tech-Driven Approach to Learning with James Finlen
The education system doesn't always meet the different needs of students, which can make them feel bad about themselves and not interested in learning. The system focuses on sitting for a long time and there are concerns about how technology affects real connections between people. It’s time to change the way we educate and use technology and mentoring to make it more personalized.
James Finlen is the Founder and CEO of School Apps Today, a company that aims to bring about a positive change in education by offering practical insights and strategies that address the evolving needs of students, with a focus on holistic development and preparing them for success in various aspects of life. Today, James shares insights into his 20-year journey as a high school teacher and basketball coach, along with the mission of ‘School Apps Today’. Stay Tuned!
Quotes
“The bottom 90% of kids, especially today, are just not wired to sit and get—it's just not the way.” – James Finlen
“Connect self-discipline to happiness. If you can't do the things you know you need to do, you won't be as happy.” – James Finlen
“Connection nowadays is getting more and more superficial; we share something, get a dopamine hit, and it's not a fair fight with phone notifications triggering dopamine.” – James Finlen
Takeaways
01:01 Develop self-discipline and work ethic as the key to long-term happiness and success, even if it means doing things you don't enjoy in the short-term.
12:28 Address loneliness and isolation by creating systematic mentorship programs that foster deeper human connections and a sense of purpose.
25:51 Focus on mastering fundamental, transferable life skills like goal-setting, rather than getting caught up in the latest trends or technology.
29:46 Be open to learning and growing through your journey and share your progress publicly to help and learn from others.
33:49 Recognize and nurture each individual's unique gifts and potential, rather than focusing on their weaknesses or comparing them to others.
Resources
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