Trending in Education

In this episode, host Michael Palmer welcomes back Dr. Bror Saxberg, Founder of LearningForge, to continue their exploration of learning and its implications for the future. We dig into core concepts like working memory vs long-term memory, deliberate practice and the 10,000 hour rule, and what the latest research reveals about differences (and similarities) in learning rates. Dr. Saxberg emphasizes the brain’s lifelong neuroplasticity and potential for acquiring new skills and knowledge.

Future of Work

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Trending in Education apprenticeships, experience gap, Ryan Craig, skills

How Do We Build an Apprentice Nation? with Ryan Craig

In this week’s episode of Trending in Education, Ryan Craig, author of the new book Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, joins host Mike Palmer to dive into how “earn and learn” models like apprenticeships can bridge the growing experience gap facing young workers seeking their first good job.

Learning

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 Trending in Education Beth Rudden, March Madness, Melissa Griffith, Robin Naughton, SXSWEDU

SXSW EDU 2024 Hype Show Featuring Beth Rudden, Dr. Robin Naughton, Melissa Griffith, and Nancy

Get pumped! The Trending in Education crew is heading to SXSW EDU 2024 to kick off the podcast stage in style. Mike Palmer will be joined by his dream team of past guests – his wife, information scientist Dr. Robin Naughton, enterprise strategy expert Melissa Griffith, and AI authority Beth Rudden.

EdTech

February 19, 2024February 18, 2024 Trending in Education early childhood, edTech, K12, Matt Given

Keeping Everyone in the Learning Loop with Matt Given

In this episode of Trending in Education, we explore how to keep students, teachers, and parents connected in the learning process. Our guest is Matt Given, CEO of Seesaw, an edtech platform focused on early childhood education. We refer to this white paper from Seesaw during the conversation.

Higher Education

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Trending in Education Brian Rosenberg, higher education

“Whatever It Is, I’m Against It” with Brian Rosenberg

In this episode of Trending in Education, we talk with Brian Rosenberg, author of the new book Whatever It Is, I’m Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education. Rosenberg is the President Emeritus of Macalester College and a Visiting Professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 Trending in Education AI, Boring AI, Nicolle Merrill

Conversation Design and AI Literacy with Nicolle Merrill

On this week’s episode of Trending in Education, we chat with Nicolle Merrill about conversation design, AI literacy, and preparing for the impacts of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Higher Education

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 Trending in Education BrandEd, Brandon Busteed, learning

Building Cathedrals of Learning with Brandon Busteed

How can higher education evolve to better prepare graduates for the rapidly transforming world of work? On this episode, host Mike Palmer talks with Brandon Busteed, the newly appointed CEO of BrandEd, about the future of colleges and universities in bridging the gaps between education and career readiness.

Learning

February 1, 2024February 5, 2024 Trending in Education digital literacy, instructional communication, Literacy, media literacy

Effective Instructional Communication with Dr. Michael Strawser

In this episode of Trending in Education, we speak with Michael Strawser, an associate professor of communication at the University of Central Florida. He provides insights and practical tips on delivering effective instructional communication.

K12 Education

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Trending in Education AI, Whitney Green

Does AI Belong in Your Classroom with Dr. Whitney Green

In this special episode, host Mike Palmer is interviewed by Dr. Whitney Green from Kiddom about the use of AI and ChatGPT in the classroom. We discuss how AI and generative technologies like ChatGPT came about through advancements in computing power and neural networks.

Learning Science

January 22, 2024 Trending in Education Bror Saxberg, Future of Learning, Learning Engineering, neuroscience, parents

Insights for Parents from Learning Science with Dr. Bror Saxberg

In this week’s episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer has an enlightening conversation with learning science expert Bror Saxberg. As the founder of Learning Forge, Saxberg knows a tremendous amount about how learning happens in the brain, and he shares his wisdom in this episode by applying that knowledge to parenting.

K12 Education

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Trending in Education learning, Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, podcasting, Tinkercast

Building Amazing Kids Learning Pods with Meredith Halpern-Ranzer

Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Co-Founder and CEO of the kids’ podcasting company Tinkercast, joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about learning, podcasts, and how to reach children and their grown-ups with compelling educational content.