In this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, host Dr. Joe Sebestyen welcomes Dr. Barbara Oakley, world-renowned educator, author of A Mind for Numbers, and co-creator of the global course Learning How to Learn.
Once convinced she could never do math, Dr. Oakley shares how her unlikely path from language learner to engineering professor reshaped her understanding of how the brain learns. Together, they explore the neuroscience behind effective learning, the overlooked value of practice and structure, and why teacher preparation programs must evolve to reflect modern research.
Dr. Oakley also offers a balanced look at the role of AI in education, describing it as “dynamite”, a tool with the power to transform learning when used wisely, but one that requires care and responsibility.
This episode delivers a powerful, evidence-based conversation on how educators, parents, and students can build the skills and mindset to learn how to learn in a world transformed by technology.

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