Running It Back – The Last Dance Episodes 5-6
Mike and Tarlin are back to break down episodes 5 and 6 of the ESPN Docuseries, The Last Dance, as it chronicles the 1990s Bulls culminating in their final season together in 1998.
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Behavioral Health During the Pandemic with Russell Glass
Russell Glass returns to Trending in Education to talk about the broader state of behavioral health from his vantage point as CEO of Ginger, an industry-leading behavioral health app. Building on trends we’ve already been tracking around behavioral health, pre-coronavirus, Russell walks us through patterns of usage that mark a significant shift since broad stay-at-home and social distancing orders have spread across the globe.
Read MoreRunning It Back – The Last Dance Episodes 1-4
As a Bonus Trending in Education Extra, we’re releasing the first of a series of shows on The Last Dance, the must-see ESPN docuseries on the final season of the legendary 1990s Chicago Bulls. Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer dissect the first four episodes of the 10-episode series and draw relevant lessons to life, management, leadership, and team chemistry in the 2020s.
Read MoreEtymology and the Evolution of Written and Spoken English with Ray Belli
Ray Belli joins Mike for today’s episode exploring the power of language and audio in the evolution of culture and human understanding. Ray hosts a language and etymology podcast called Words for Granted and he’s also a founding member of the Lyceum team.
Read MoreMary Meeker’s Coronavirus Report with Melissa Griffith and Dan Strafford
Mike welcomes Melissa Griffith and Dan Strafford back to the show to analyze Mary Meeker’s new report that explores the new trends that are emerging in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Which trends will remain and which will fade? How will organizations, schools, educators, parents, and learners grapple with the new normal? How might we adapt to thrive amid the widespread, pervasive sense of disruption and uncertainty?
Read MoreHacks, Heuristics, and the Power of Synchronous Learning with Stephen Kosslyn
Stephen Kosslyn joins Mike to explore the transformative power of synchronous learning as the world rapidly moves online. Countering the perception that online learning is asynchronous, Stephen outlines his experiences first as Dean at the Minerva Schools startup and most recently at Foundry College. In both cases, the curriculum and the technology that powers it is designed with synchronous and active learning as a central pillar in the instructional design.
Read MoreCivics, the Gig Economy, and Emergency Response Teaching with Jenna Spinelle
On today’s episode, Jenna Spinelle joins Mike to talk about civics, the gig economy, and the sudden shift to remote teaching. Jenna is a writer, instructor, and podcaster in higher education who recently launched a new course focused on teaching undergrads how to engage in the gig economy.
Read MoreGenerational Thinking and the Covid-19 Pandemic with Tarlin Ray
Mike is once again joined by Tarlin Ray to talk about generational zeitgeists in light of the coronavirus pandemic. As two GenXers, we wonder what the global pandemic means to the oft-forgotten, former latchkey kids of the 70s and 80s. Then we explore the challenges faced by Boomers and Millennials before shifting to the rising GenZ and “Alpha” generations.
Read MoreThe Top Learning Trend for 2020 – March Madness Wrapup
Mike and Dan break down our 2020 March Madness for Learning Trends tournament. We begin by reflecting on how crazy a month it was and by thanking all the frontline workers who are leading our response to the covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreElevating Critical Thinking with Helen Lee Bouygues
In today’s show, Mike engages with Helen Lee Bouygues, the Founder of the Reboot Foundation. We begin by exploring what drove Helen to found Reboot and why critical thinking is essential to healthy, fulfilling lives. Then Helen shares research into the adverse impact of social media use on understanding of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Power of Educational Audio with Zachary Davis
Mike is joined by Zachary Davis, the President and Founder of Lyceum, an educational podcasting platform that is launching now. Zachary is also the organizer of the Sound Education conference and the host of the podcast Ministry of Ideas. He’s also the host of a new podcast called Writ Large that is debuting now with the launch of Lyceum.. Zachary tells the story of how he became focused on educational audio after working at HarvardX, one of the early MOOCs associated with EdX. Despite doing great work there, he was frustrated by the low completion rate of the early MOOCs and eventually gravitated to podcasting as a way to make amazing educational content more broadly accessible to a global audience. This has led to the recent launch of Lyceum which is a curated educational audio platform with community features that allow for deeper engagement with folks who listen to educational podcasts.
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