Getting Smart Podcast What can Unbundled Learning and AI Teach us about Personalizing Education? | Matt Bowman
Oct 15, 2025
Matt Bowman, co-founder of Open Ed and education innovator, discusses the power of unbundled learning in personalizing education. He shares how schools can balance public and private resources, allowing families to become education designers. Bowman emphasizes the importance of flexible, competency-based learning and how AI is reshaping educational pathways. He also highlights the creative projects that foster deeper understanding and the significance of community in this evolving educational landscape.
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Mix And Match Educational Models
- Open education rejects rigid labels like 'public' or 'homeschool' and encourages mixing models to fit each family.
- Bowman argues families should tap into all available resources and pivot when a model stops working.
Leverage Public Schools In Personalization
- Bring public school resources into personalized, a la carte learning rather than abandoning public education.
- Use organizations like OpenEd to bridge districts and families so public systems can offer flexible options.
Design A Yearly Learning Journey
- Start by mapping yearly goals, family needs, and student interests using a platform to design a tailored learning journey.
- Use certified teachers, parent ambassadors, and vetted curriculum providers to build and support that plan.
