Are we preparing our kids for a future with AI?

As a father of 4 and the owner of a small business that helps kids learn how to code, I worry if we are preparing our kids for a future with AI and other advanced technologies.

What kinds of skills will our kids need to thrive in the future?  I believe some of the most important skills our children will need include creativity, problem solving, collaboration, empathy for others, communication, adaptability, perseverance, and self-directed learning.  While these have always been important, I believe being good at these things will be even more vital as AI develops.

How do we help kids develop these skills?  We put them in situations where they have to create or build something.  We encourage them to start their own business, code a video game, or start their own non-profit that helps other people.  When they are put in these situations, they are forced to develop the critical skills they need for the future.

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About the author: Shawn D. Walk is the owner of Create2Discover, a business dedicated to helping students discover their ability to create and shape the world around them through creating things. He has been teaching technology, coding, and 21st century skills for nearly 15 years. He is a certified elementary teacher in PA and has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. He is also a previous owner of an educational technology company that pioneered using Minecraft as an educational tool in the Pittsburgh region. His goal is to help kids learn the skills they need in today’s world, but also help them believe they can be the creators of new technology instead of simply consuming it.

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