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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…

ASU/GSV and the EdTech Venture Scene – Trending In Education – Episode 100

This week, we focus on what’s trending in the EdTech Venture space. Brandon recaps his trip to ASU-GSV, a conference that focuses on “elevating dialogue and driving action around raising learning and career outcomes through scaled innovation.” The crew explores the current state of disruption in higher education and K12 and grapples with how to understand how…

Starbucks, Unconcious Bias Training, and Workplace Learning – Trending In Education – Episode 99

Mike, Brandon, and Dan take a look at Starbuck’s plans to shut down over 8,000 stores and train over 175,000 employees on unconcious-bias training on May 29th. They discuss the arrests that led to a social media outcry as well as how Starbucks is going about putting this training together. Has Starbucks planned on how to assess…

Mystic Animal versus AI Predictions and the Beautiful Game – Trending in Education – Episode 114

Brandon, Dan, and Mike jump onto the pitch with this look at the 2018 World Cup. We talk predictions from mystical animals as well as artifical intillegence. Does Mystic Marcus the Pig have the final four teams locked up or do AI’s 100,000 simulations prove Spain and Germany will be the last teams standing? We…

Sleep and Learning with Dr. Kimberly Fenn, from the Sleep and Learning Lab at Michigan State – Trending In Education – Extra

Following up on recent episode on Sleep and Learning, Mike and Dan talk to Dr. Kimberly Fenn, Associate Professor and Lead Researcher for The Sleep and Learning Lab, Michigan State University. Dr. Fenn provides more insight and detail regarding chronotypes, circadian nadirs, napping, and insomnia. We explore her research into the important role sleep plays in…