Jarred McNeely

Chief Academic Officer at Sonoran Desert Institute, specializing in online trade education for fields like gunsmithing and uncrewed (drone) systems; focuses on hands-on, competency-based distance learning and academic integrity strategies for practitioners.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 37min

From Firearms to Drones: Teaching Trades Without Classrooms - with Jarred McNeely, Chief Academic Officer, Sonoran Desert Institute

Jarred McNeely, Chief Academic Officer at Sonoran Desert Institute, shares insights on online trade education, focusing on practical skills in gunsmithing and drones. He discusses innovative hands-on learning methods delivered from students' homes, emphasizing video demonstrations over traditional written work for validating competency. Jarred advocates treating AI as a tool rather than a threat, and highlights the importance of open-book testing to prepare students for rapid industry changes. His practical approach aims to bridge education and real-world applications.

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