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Doug Lemov
Learning Science
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Demystifying the Science of Reading with Doug Lemov, Founder of Teach Like a Champion

Mike Palmer welcomes Doug Lemov, founder of ⁠Teach Like a Champion⁠, to the podcast. Lemov discusses his journey from teacher to education innovator and the evolution of Teach Like a Champion. He highlights the importance of the new book, ⁠The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading⁠, co-authored with Colleen Driggs and Erica Woolway. The conversation delves into the critical role of attention in reading, the impact of technology on cognition, and the power of shared reading experiences in the classroom. Lemov also explains the significance of close reading and knowledge-based comprehension, advocating for bringing complex texts, whole books, and writing back into the classroom.

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Margaret Honey
K12 Education
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Scratch, Curiosity, and the Future of Learning with Dr. Margaret Honey

Join us on this episode of ⁠Trending in Education⁠ as ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ talks with ⁠Dr. Margaret Honey⁠, President and CEO of the ⁠Scratch Foundation⁠. We dive into the world of Scratch, the visual programming language that’s empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Dr. Honey shares her unique career path, starting from her high school days reading about experimental schools to her impactful work at Children’s Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) and the New York Hall of Science.

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Mitch Weisburgh
Education
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Mindshifting with Mitch Weisburgh | Trending in Ed with Mike Palmer

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Education,⁠ host Mike Palmer is joined by educator, speaker, and author Mitch Weisburgh to discuss the concept of “mindshifting” and its profound implications for education, personal development, and navigating a rapidly changing world. Mitch shares his journey from teaching computer skills in the early days of personal computing to developing frameworks for resilience, resourcefulness, and collaboration that he now calls mindshifting. ⁠Check out Mitch’s book on the topic⁠ to learn more.

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Howard Gardner
Education
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Howard Gardner On Education and On Mind

Dr. Howard Gardner is one of the leading minds in education and psychology in the last century. In this special episode of Trending in Ed, he joins host Mike Palmer in a wide-ranging conversation about his life’s work that is coinciding with the release of two volumes of his collected writings: The Essential Howard Gardner On Mind and The Essential Howard Gardner On Education.

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C. Edward Watson
Higher Education
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Teaching with AI with Author Eddie Watson

In this lively conversation, host Mike Palmer catches up with Dr. C. Edward Watson, Associate Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Eddie shares insights from his new book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, exploring the practical implications of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on higher education.

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National Education Summit & Palm Court Podcast
K12 Education
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Taking a 4-Year-Old to an Education Conference and the Launch of the Palm Court Podcast

Mike shares his thoughts coming out of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Education Summit that was recently held in Washington, DC. We hear what it’s like to bring a 4-year-old to an education conference and learn more about the Palm Court Podcast whose launch is coinciding with the release of this episode!

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Tom Adams
Higher Education
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Building the Interactive Future of Education with Tom Adams

Tom Adams is The Chair and Co-Founder of Pedago Studios and the President and Co-Founder of Quantic Business School. He’s also the former CEO of Rosetta Stone. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the strategic approach he and team are taking in building new learning programs informed by the impending revolution in interactive learning.

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Roger Spitz
Future of Work
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Thriving on Disruption with Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is the President of Techistential and the Chairman of Disruptive Futures Institute. He’s also the lead author of The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption whose first volume is now available. Roger joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the insights provided in the Guide and how they connect to the world of learning.

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