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February 13, 2018 Trending in Education Non-Obvious, Rohit Bhargava, trends, trendspotting

Non-Obvious Trends 2018 with Rohit Bhargava

Mike catches up with Rohit Bhargava to talk about the latest edition of the Non-Obvious Trends 2018. They discuss key trends to track this year including Manipulated Outrage, Enlightened Consumption, and Virtual Empathy. In addition, the pair explore the process Rohit and his team use to cultivate, curate, and crystalize their topics. They recommend seeking out multiple and various inputs and staying curious to spot non-obvious trends and counter-trends in everyday life.

EdTech

January 23, 2018 Trending in Education CES, Consumer Electronics Show, new media, robots

The Winners and Losers of CES 2018

Mike, Brandon, and Dan take a second look at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 to discuss some great review articles and the awards handed out. Mike shares one of his favorite stories that tug at Brandon’s heartstrings. The trio breaks down some more robot talk and Forbes’ top 18 trends from the event.

EdTech

January 16, 2018 Trending in Education CES, Consumer Electronics Show, new media, robots

Consumer Electronics Show 2018

We take a look at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and try to find what trends are most exciting. From the blackout to the robots and beyond, we have you covered. What dating app is trying to get into the business networking world? How did LG’s kitchen robot presentation fail? All that and a trip outside the walls of CES for an unexpected robot art installation.

Education

October 31, 2017 Trending in Education creativity, neuroscience

Creativity and the Brain

On this week’s Trending In Education, Mike, Brandon, and Dan discuss creativity and brain chemistry. What does it mean to be in a rut and how can creative thinking help push your way out of it? We also find out how to properly pronounce the word “macaque” while discussing recent research with monkeys.

Learning

July 4, 2017 Trending in Education Artificial Intelligence, cyborgs, Elon Musk, future thinking, Futurist

Elon Musk, Neuralink, Cyborgs, and SuperAI

Mike, Dan, and Brandon dive back into a favorite topic, the future. They discuss one of Elon Musk’s latest business, Neuralink and the possibility of humans connecting with computers to help repair damaged bodies and more.

Learning and Education

June 27, 2017 Trending in Education Internet Trends Report, Mary Meeker

2017 Meeker Report & Educational Gaming

Dan, Mike, and Brandon discuss their favorite pieces of information from the 2017 Meeker Report on internet trends. They focus on gaming but also discuss wearables, cell phones, & more.

Higher Education

June 20, 2017 Trending in Education American Dream, diversity, economic diversity

The Assault on Colleges — and the American Dream

Mike, Brandon, and Dan discuss a recent New York Times op-ed by David Leonhardt. They discuss the dwindling funding available for Pell Grants and other ways for lower-income students to attend four year colleges and universities. They also talk through economic diversity on college campuses.

EdTech

June 6, 2017 Trending in Education distracted learning, fidget spinners, learning trends

Fidget Spinners and Distracted Learning

Mike, Dan, and Brandon discuss one of the latest fads in the classroom. Are fidget spinners an aid to learning or just a distraction to classrooms? Can distracted learning really work? Also, Brandon shares a story of being the lead importer of slap bracelets at his middle school.

Learning

May 30, 2017 Trending in Education BrightCove Play, Non-Obvious, Rohit Bhargava

The Non-Obvious and the Future of Video

Dan and Mike recap their trip to BrightCove play. They discuss one of the keynote speakers, Rohit Bhargava, and his Non-Obvious trends for 2017.

Education

May 23, 2017 Trending in Education Kevin Kelly, March Madness, The Inevitable

Super AI, The Inevitable, and Teachers

This week we announce the winner of our March Madness Education Trend Brackets and dig into a recent article, “The Myth of a Superhuman AI” by Kevin Kelly. How does all of this tie to Centaurs, Chess, and Gary Kasparov? Listen in to find out.