Tech Education Is Broken — Here’s How to Fix It [Real Talk]

There’s a growing disconnect between what students learn in school and the tech skills they need in real-world jobs. In this episode of Digital Futures Education, we explore five systemic failures in how we teach technology—including lack of real-world context, career mapping, and soft skill development—and practical strategies to fix them.
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0:00 – Welcome & Intro
0:05 – The Gap Between School and Real-World Tech Skills
2:00 – Content vs. Context in Tech Instruction
6:38 – Career Mapping: Why It’s Missing in Curriculum
10:01 – The Critical Role of Soft Skills in Tech Careers
13:50 – Technology Is Not Static: Why Teaching Must Change
17:00 – Embracing Change & Systems Thinking in Tech Education
19:49 – Final Reflection: What the World Needs from Tech Learners
20:06 – Call to Action for Teachers & Learners

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