After School with RCS

AI and Education - A Philosophy of AI and Education (Part 1)

To say that there’s a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence these days would seem to be a gross understatement. Everywhere we look there’s a new blog post, news article, podcast, book, youtube video (and more!) on AI — what it can do, what it purports to do, and what might be able to do in the future. It’s enough to make one’s head spin! In the world of education, much ado has been made about the impact of AI on the future of teaching and learning. Some seem convinced that AI is the death knell for education, while others see limitless potential for increasing student engagement and learning. 
In this episode Aaron and Ron take a closer look at AI and examine some of the philosophical underpinnings that should guide how we think about AI — both in its potential for good and bad. This is part one of a four part series on AI and education. 
Articles and books mentioned in the podcast:
The Age of AI: And Our Human Future, HENRY KISSINGER, ERIC SCHMIDT, AND DANIEL HUTTENLOCHER
Rise of Techno-Authoritarianism by Adrienne La France (in the Atlantic)
Don’t Fuss About Training AIs. Train Our Kids.
AI Demonic: What is this Thing? By Paul Kingsnorth

What is the Purpose of School Sports?

Youth athletics holds a major place in our lives and in our society today. This is clearly seen in the amount of money that families spend on youth sports. According to a recent Aspen Institute study, families in the U.S. spend between $30-$40 billion dollars on youth sports each year. Given the fact that so many young people play sports and that many of them play on school sponsored teams, it shouldn’t be surprising that schools are spending more and more money on athletic programs, as well. Classical schools aren’t immune to this trend. As the movement grows more and more classical schools are wading into school sports, many in a big way. In today’s episode Aaron and Ron discuss the purpose of school sports and, in the process, examine the many benefits that sports have to offer and some of the pitfalls that come with those programs.

2023 Advent Devotional 4: The Greatest Gift

The Christmas Season is upon us and to celebrate we’re sharing a weekly Advent Devotional with you throughout the month of December. In this week’s episode we look at Matthew 2:1-12 and the reason why we exchange gifts at Christmas time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2023 Advent Devotional 3: His Humble Estate

The Christmas Season is upon us and to celebrate we’re sharing a weekly Advent Devotional with you throughout the month of December. In this week’s episode we look at Luke 2:1-16 and the lessons we can draw from the humble estate into which Christ was born. Merry Christmas!

2023 Advent Devotional 2: Waiting on the Lord

The Christmas Season is upon us and to celebrate we’re sharing a weekly Advent Devotional with you throughout the month of December. In this week’s episode we look at Luke 2:22-38 and contemplate the role that eagerly waiting plays in the observance of Christmas and the Christian life. Merry Christmas!

2023 Advent Devotional 1: Our Need for a Savior

The Christmas Season is upon us and to celebrate we’re sharing a weekly Advent Devotional with you throughout the month of December. In this week’s episode we look at Genesis 3 and our need for a savior. Merry Christmas!

Interview with Rene Leetun

At Redeemer Classical School we want our students to be lifelong learners — that is, to have a sense of curiosity and wonder that leads them to learn, explore, and grow throughout their lives. The fact that we are a classical Christian school means that we believe all truth is God’s truth. So a lifetime of learning is, properly understood, a lifetime of seeking to better know and love the Creator in and through his creation. Mrs. Rene Leetun, a Rhetoric School Math and Science teacher at Redeemer, embodies these values and, in doing so, provides students with a vision of what Christian intellectual inquiry ought to be. In today’s episode we interview Mrs. Leetun and in the process we learn more about what it means to pursue the good, the true, and the beautiful in all of life.

The Importance of Parent Involvement

Redeemer Classical School’s mission explicitly states that we exist to partner with families. This is rooted in our conviction that parents have the God-given responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. As such parental authority in the life of their children is sacred and ought not be usurped, undermined, or taken for granted. But what does that mean when it comes to educating a child? What is the rightful role of the parent in education? How should schools and parents work together in raising the next generation? In this episode we explore these questions and more as we examine the importance of parental involvement in education.