Educators often talk about pathways - an attempt to map all the concepts a student should learn, all the experiences teachers hope they will have.

The guest on this episode of the Ed3 Podcast reimagines this concept in a way that fits our data-filled world.

Bodo Hoenen is building the Proof of Learning Protocol (PoLP), a technology that helps students discover ideas, validate learning, and unlock opportunity. Students identify what they want to do and the PoLP unlocks a unique path to help them learn what is needed based on their intrinsic motivation. Other technologies can build on top of his protocol to create even greater impact.

In this episode, learn about inspiration for this work from a peer-to-peer learning experiment in East Africa. Then, hear the powerful story of how he was able to use the PoLP model to help his daughter when she suddenly became paralyzed. They wanted to build a brain-controlled exoskeleton to increase her mobility. The POL illuminated a path to get there, enabling them to build the device. Ultimately this work helped his daughter restore 40% of the strength in her arms.

Bodo's story is as inspiring as it is forward-thinking, as revolutionary as it is heartwarming. You do not want to miss learning about his decentralized approach to education. His vision of learners as teachers might just help us scale education and give students everywhere access to the latest concepts and technologies long before they would learn about it in a traditional classroom.

Learn more about Bodo at Dev4x.com and connect on Twitter.

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From Web3 to Ed3: Reimagining Education in a Decentralized World

Ed3 PodcastBy Scott MeyerJun 22, 2022