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Future-Proof Leadership Literacies, Robots and the Power of Science Fiction with Colonel Chris Mayer

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 Trending in Education Chris Mayer, future-proof leadership

Colonel Chris Mayer is the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the US Military Academy at West Point where he also teaches Ethics and Philosophy. Chris returns to join Mike Palmer to revisit the conversation started during Chris’ first appearance in November of 2019. We review Bob Johansen’s book The New Leadership Literacies as we take a few twists and turns to touch on how the world of robotics is evolving and how we. can learn from science fiction as we try to peer further out to possible futures in 2030 and beyond.

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The Role of Higher Education for Displaced and Marginalized People with Dr. Jacqueline Bhabha

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 Trending in Education immigrants, Jacqueline Bhabha, marginalized people, refugees, tertiary education

Dr. Jacqueline Bhabha is FXB Director of Research, Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights at the Harvard School of Public Health, the Jeremiah Smith Jr. Lecturer in Law at Harvard Law School, and an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Dr. Bhabha joins Mike to talk about her new book, A Better Future: The Role of Higher Education for Displaced and Marginalized People that explores the critical importance of access to tertiary education to displaced and marginalized populations. We dive into the challenges faced by refugees, immigrants, and other marginalized groups in gaining access to educational pathways that are essential to living safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

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Practicing Radical Empathy with Author Dr. Terri Givens

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Trending in Education racial divide, radical empathy, structural racism, Terri Givens

Dr. Terri Givens returns to the show to talk about her newly released book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides and its implications in higher education and society more broadly. We touch on Terri’s personal story and how it taught her to be vulnerable and to get comfortable in her own skin. This involves empathy for yourself, your family, and your neighborhood as you progress to take action to effect change which is the radical part of Radical Empathy.

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Financial Literacy and Student Debt with Dr. Mordecai Brownlee

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Trending in Education Financial Literacy, HBCU, HSI, Mordecai Brownlee, poverty, Student Debt

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee proudly serves as the Vice President for Student Success at St. Philip’s College. St. Phillips holds the distinction of being the only institution granted both HBCU and HSI status. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies and the University of Charleston School of Business & Leadership. In addition, Mordecai is an education columnist with EdSurge and has authored recent articles on Financial Literacy and Co-Requisite Developmental Education that form the foundation of his conversation with Mike Palmer in this episode.

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Innovation in Higher Education with Dr. Bridget Burns

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Trending in Education Bridget Burns, innovation, University Innovation Alliance, Unlikely

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Bridget Burns to Trending in Education to talk about innovation in higher education. Named one of the “Most Innovative People in Higher Education” by Washington Monthly, Bridget is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA). The UIA is the groundbreaking national consortium of public research universities working together to test and scale innovations that close achievement gaps and improve outcomes for all students.

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Three Trends in EdTech and Higher Ed with Dustin Ramsdell

December 21, 2020December 20, 2020 Trending in Education Dustin Ramsdell, higher education, The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

Dustin Ramsdell is a higher ed tech professional who works to support student success. For the past few years, he’s also been the host of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast exploring trends in higher ed and educational technology.

Dustin joins Mike for this episode of Trending in Education to share his perspective on three trends to be on the lookout for heading into 2021. It’s a fun conversation to kick off our looks ahead into 2021 and beyond.

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Applied Learning Science, Mind Control, and Great Online Learning with Dr. Steve Joordens

November 30, 2020March 17, 2021 Trending in Education digital instruction, learning, learning interventions, learning science, online learning, Social Emotional Learning, Steve Joordens

Steve Joordens is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto (U of T). He’s also the Director of the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at U of T where he researches the application of research findings to real life learning interventions. Steve joins Mike in a free-flowing conversation about the challenges and opportunities with online learning in these very confusing times.

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The Non-Traditional Higher Ed Landscape with Amrit Ahluwalia

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Trending in Education Amrit Ahluwalia, continuing education, future of work, higher education, learning, non-traditional, post-secondary, workforce skills

Amrit Ahluwalia is the Managing Editor of The EvoLLLution, the online newspaper developed by Destiny Solutions to create a conversation hub focused on non-traditional higher education and the transforming postsecondary marketplace. On this episode, Amrit joins Mike to talk about non-traditional learners in higher education, the importance of continuing education, and the need to reframe the focus of higher education to encompass the broader needs emerging in the workforce.

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2020 Student Voting Engagement with Dr. Mark Sanders and Melissa Griffith

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Trending in Education critical thinking, Mark Sanders, media literacy, Melissa Griffith, philosophy, UNC Charlotte, voter engagement, voting

Dr. Mark Sanders, a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at UNC Charlotte, returns to the show to talk to Mike and Melissa about student voter engagement, the relevance of philosophy, and the importance of supporting faculty and the broader community. Mark describes the work that is being done by FacNet, the Faculty Voting Rights Engagement Network where he is on the Steering Committee.

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Knowing Through Making with Dr. Lorne Buchman the President of ArtCenter College of Design

October 22, 2020October 26, 2020 Trending in Education ArtCenter, Change Lab, creatives, culture, Design for Learning, design thinking, humanistic psychology, Lorne Buchman, maker, theater

Dr. Lorne Buchman, the President of ArtCenter College of Design and host of the Change Lab Podcast, joins Mike this week to share his experiences as a maker and the leader of an esteemed College of Art and Design. Lorne shares his origin story that is deeply steeped in the practical application of his education in the theater at Stanford University where he earned his doctorate. We touch on the power of humanistic psychology and the importance of building a culture where creatives can truly thrive to do their best work.

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Building Tools for Instructional Design and Course Visualization with Coursetune CEO Maria Andersen

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 Trending in Education Coursetune, curriculum development, design thinking, instructional design, learning objectives, Maria Anderson, online learning

Maria Anderson, the Founder and CEO of Coursetune, joins Mike to talk about the importance of good instructional design and curriculum development to effective online learning. Maria walks us through her extensive and varied experiences ranging from teaching math at a community college, to working at Canvas, the large LMS company, to leading instructional design at Western Governors University (WGU) before founding Coursetune three years ago.

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