Dan Strafford

Education

Trending in Ed “OG” Reunion with Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford

Step into a very special episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠, where host Mike Palmer reunites with fellow co-founders Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford! Since its inception in September 2016, Trending in Ed has been a consistent voice in education, and this reunion delivers a nostalgic yet forward-looking take on education trendspotting. Catch up with Brandon and Dan, discover what they’ve been doing, and hear theirs and Mike’s reflections on the podcast’s journey and the evolving landscape of education over the past 8+ years. Here’s the link to ⁠Tim Urban’s What’s Our Problem?⁠ which Brandon refers to in the conversation.

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Learning

Trending in Ed OG Reunion with Brandon Jones and Dan Strafford

The “OG” squad is back together as founding hosts Mike Palmer, Brandon Jones, and Dan Strafford reunite for this special throwback episode. Join us as we reminisce about the early days of the show and reflect on trends in ed tech and AI since 2016 and especially of late. Hear our takes on augmenting human intelligence, riding the AI wave, and avoiding the Uncanny Valley.

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Learning and Education

Meeker Report 2018 with Melissa Griffith

Mike and Dan sit down with Melissa Griffith, Vice President of Analytics and Strategy at Kaplan Test Prep, to discuss the newly released 2018 Meeker Report on Internet Trends. We dive into the growth of the internet, expansion of mobile access, the importance of data privacy, and more. How does China’s population view the sharing of their data in comparison to that of the United States? What does the report have to say about life-long learning and the future workforce? How do Fortnite and Slack relate to all of this? Tune in to find out.

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