Why education needs a rebrand

Amin Shaykho, CEO of Kadama, delves into branding strategies for Gen Z. In stark contrast to previous generations, Gen Z is more likely to pursue their passions rather than settle for something they don't enjoy. Ultimately, schools that maintain a one-size-fits-all curriculum instead of identifying students’ passions and building upon them, risk failing to engage this new generation. Today, Amin discusses why education needs a rebrand.
About the speaker

Amin Shaykho

Kadama

 - Kadama

Amin Shaykho is CEO at Kadama

Show Notes

  • 01:44
    Integrating AI into education
    Instead of banning AI, schools should incorporate it into their curriculum to help students unlock their potential and apply it to real-world matters. By embracing it as a tool to enhance learning, students can focus on innovation and creativity.
  • 05:47
    Challenges in detecting AI usage in schools
    Detecting AI usage in schools remains challenging due to unreliable detection tools often resulting in false positives. As AI capabilities advance, students may increasingly find ways to circumvent detection methods, posing ongoing challenges for educational institutions.
  • 08:15
    Gen Z and education
    The education sector holds vast innovation potential, particularly through AI integration and personalized learning approaches. Gen Z is self-aware of their passions, highlighting the need for education systems to identify and foster specific skill sets and interests.
  • 13:47
    Understanding and connecting with your target demographic
    Building a deep understanding of your target demographic is crucial. By being able to engage in meaningful conversations and resonate with their audience on a personal level, marketers can create content that appeals to their demographic and ensures high consumption rates.
  • 15:45
    Deep diving into understanding your target demographic
    Engaging with your target demographic in conversations, observing their social media use, and noting their language and interests, helps refine products and strategies. This hands-on approach and data collection is more impactful than relying on assumptions and online stats.

Quotes

  • "If you can sit in a room with your target demographic and have a three-hour conversation about whatever that niche is, and they resonate with you, that's how you know you truly understand your demographic." - Amin Shaykho

  • "When you can be friends with your target demographic, you are in the right position to start creating content for them. Now you know how they think and you know that your videos will appeal to them." - Amin Shaykho

  • "Instead of banning it, we need to have curriculums built with AI in mind. There are a lot of things that no longer need to be learned. And we can use AI as a tool just like we use a calculator in schools." - Amin Shaykho

  • "Gen Z are self-aware of what their passions are, and they are chasing it. We need education systems that can identify what passions students have, what their interests are, and build upon those." - Amin Shaykho

About the speaker

Amin Shaykho

Kadama

 - Kadama

Amin Shaykho is CEO at Kadama

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