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Content This Week:

• The Rise in Homeschooling

• Are you raising a self-learner?

• What should kids learn if AI will take jobs?

When kids are born, they can't decide the birth style they would prefer; when they grow older, they have little or no control over the schooling they can pick.

Mostly, parents pick the famous school in town, the one they can afford, or maybe one nearby.

Kids might fall in love with learning or not in the process, so sometimes they are just sent to after-school classes or private tuition because they need to pass the exams if they are not performing well.

But if kids can explore before they find their interest, there is a high chance they could love what they learn.

In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in parents opting for homeschooling over traditional education.

This shift is rooted in a desire for personalized learning experiences and greater flexibility in curriculum choices.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted families to explore alternative educational avenues, increasing interest in homeschooling.

According to The Washington Post's estimations, the number of homeschooled children in the United States falls within the range of 1.9 million to 2.7 million, with variations based on the rate of increase in regions lacking comprehensive data.

Here are some key factors fueling the homeschooling boom:

1. Parental Engagement on an Upswing: Today's parents are more invested in their children's education than ever before.

2. Personalized Learning Takes Center Stage: Traditional "one-size-fits-all" education often fails to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.

3. Breaking Free from the 9-to-5: For many families, the rigid schedule of traditional schooling clashes with their desired lifestyle.

4. Beyond Brick and Mortar Walls: Parents are seeking alternatives with growing concerns about standardized testing and limited learning options in some school systems.

5. Shared Discovery, Deepened Bonds: Homeschooling becomes a family journey, not just a child's solo expedition.

I love to meet homeschoolers and founders of alternate spaces; you can listen to them here.

My son Adi is a self-learner; he likes his learning schedule and mainly decides what he wants to learn.

But we realised that having an organised schedule always helps him.

We always keep trying and testing what works and what doesn’t.

Through this trial and error approach, we have come to understand a few things that have proven to be effective.

Wake up early: Waking up early gives us a head start on the day, and it is a habit that can be incredibly beneficial for self-learning.

 Understand the importance of eating healthy: Nutrition is vital for a healthy mind and body.

Set aside 3-4 hours of focused work: Learning requires focus and dedication, and setting aside a specific block of time for study each day can be incredibly helpful.

 Exercise: Regular exercise is essential for overall health and well-being.

Learn something new daily: Learning is not limited to textbooks or online courses.

Quality time with loved ones: Spending quality time with loved ones is essential for overall well-being.

The recent Davos Annual Meeting by the World Economic Forum underscored the increasing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Digitally fluent individuals can enhance the global workforce and economy. However, the public education system may need more to keep up with changing times, says Partovi.

One of the crucial benefits of teaching AI today, especially among young generations, is introducing a mindset shift and encouraging innovation; let us remember today's students will form the backbone of future businesses, industries, and societies.

According to Partovi, Problem-solving, creative thinking, digital skills, and collaboration are in greater need every year yet still need to be taught in our schools.

*In the pic AndreasWilGerdes with #MiraGerdesKristensen

PoR aka the #Power of #Remote Working