Category Archives: Blog

Black Panther, Afrofuturism, and STEM – Trending In Education – Episode 97

Mike and Brandon dive into the smash hit film Black Panther and explore its cultural implications, perspectives on technology and the future, and portrayals of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The duo dig into what they learned by watching the film and how it points to broader trends in the collective consciousness.

SXSW EDU 2018 – Trending in Education – Episode 94

We dive into this year’s gathering at SXSWEdu in Austin, Texas. Brandon, Mike and Dan break down two of the keynotes and some high level takeaways. The first topic is Michael Sorrell’s keynote, discussing Paul Quinn College’s focus on real-world problems in the classroom and experiential education on urban campuses. Next, they discuss Secretary of…

Teacher Appreciation Week Extra – Kaplan Teacher of the Year, Craig Harman – Trending in Education

We close out our celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day (on Tuesday) by interviewing Kaplan’s Teacher of the Year, Craig Harman. Mike and Dan talk with Craig about his path to teaching, engaging with students in an online classroom, the diversity of an online classroom, and more.

Teacher Appreciation Week Extra – Philosophy and Civic Engagement w Dr. Mark Sanders – Trending in Education

We continue our celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day by talking to a friend of the podcast. Mark Sanders is a professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte. Mike and Dan sit down to chat with Mark about a wide range of topics in higher education and the…

National Teacher Day 2018 – Teaching Trends with EdChat founder Steven Anderson – Trending In Education – Episode 102

Happy National Teacher Day and Teachers Appreciation Week. Today’s episode kicks off our week of interviews and spotlights on teachers from all across the learning spectrum. At the top, Mike, Dan, and Brandon discuss teachers who were influential on their lives and then our co-hosts talk with Steven Anderson, education technologist, lecturer, and innovator. They…

Blockbuster MooCs – Trending In Education – Episode 117

This week, Brandon, Mike, and Dan revisit Massive Open Online Courses, or MooCs. Are Blockbuster MooCs the way forward for online courses? How important is having well-known teachers lead these courses? How have universities leveraged their best teachers for long-lasting content? What kinds of roles are emerging for people passionate about teaching? And what sorts of courses…

Exploring the Skills Gap with Dr. Andy Temte – Trending In Education – Extra

Mike sits down with Andy Temte, the President of Kaplan Professional, to explore the future of corporate education, the emerging Skills Gap, and the blend of behavioral and technical competencies essential to leaders in the 21st century. Andy provides guidance and insights drawn from a long and successful career in education and management to help…