Jaime Casap - Google Global Education Evangelist

Jamie Kassabaum, a Global Education Evangelist at Google, emphasizes the importance of aligning education with the evolving economy. He shares his personal journey from a challenging background to working at Google, highlighting education as a key factor. Jamie argues for a culture of iteration and innovation in education, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. He notes that traditional metrics like grades don't correlate with success at Google, where skills like understanding and learning new skills are crucial. Jamie also discusses the transformative role of technology in education, supporting teachers and enabling new learning models globally.

What does Jamie Kassabaum believe is essential for education to reflect?

• The current political climate

• The economy we aim to create

• Traditional teaching methods

• Historical educational practices

According to Jamie, what skills are crucial for success in the new workforce?

• Memorization and repetition

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• Following instructions

• Working independently

What did Google find about the correlation between test scores and job performance?

• Test scores are the best predictor of success

• High test scores always lead to better performance

• Low test scores predict poor performance

• There is no correlation between test scores and performance

How does Jamie view the role of technology in education?

• As a distraction in the classroom

• As a support tool for great teaching

• As a silver bullet solution

• As a replacement for teachers

What is the key takeaway about technology's role in education according to Jamie?

• Technology solves all educational issues

• Technology is only useful in the US

• Technology should be avoided in classrooms

• Technology supports and enables teachers