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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. Gardner is a luminary in psychology and a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Howard shares his journey, including his developmental psychology training and influential mentors like Jean Piaget and Eric Erickson. We discuss his…
In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jane Oates, senior policy advisor at Working Nation, for her third (fridge-magnet-earning) appearance on the show. Jane and Mike dive deep into workforce development, education, and the role of technology in shaping the future of work. We discuss Working Nation’s “Breaking Barriers” series, the challenges of implementing new technologies in education and workforce development, and strategies for encouraging employee upskilling and AI literacy. Key takeaways: Employers should provide time and opportunities for employees to explore and learn new technologies, including AI, in the workplace. Diversity in all forms,…
In this special bonus episode recorded at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York City, we catch up with Sara Leoni, CEO & Founder of Ziplines Education, for a candid hallway conversation. Sara shares her journey from Division I softball player to EdTech entrepreneur, discussing how her athletic background shaped her leadership style and business acumen. We dive into Ziplines Education’s mission to accelerate careers by partnering with higher education institutions to deliver industry-focused certificates. Sara explains how they’re addressing the skills gap for adult learners, particularly in Middle America, by offering programs in digital marketing, business analytics,…
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer sits down with Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, to discuss the future of work and workforce demographic shifts. We dive deep into Lightcast’s report “The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage.” Josh shares insights on the demographic drought facing the workforce, including accelerated baby boomer retirements, declining birth rates, and decreasing labor force participation. We explore the potential impacts of these trends on various industries and regions, as well as possible solutions such as automation, immigration, and…
Mike Palmer speaks with Rekha Magon, co-founder and head of education at Boundless Life, who joins from Bali to discuss her innovative approach to global education. We explore how Rekha’s background in mindfulness and her experience homeschooling her children led her to create a network of micro-schools across beautiful locations including Portugal, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, and Spain. Rekha shares how Boundless Life provides a turnkey solution for families wanting to slow travel the world, combining furnished apartments, co-working spaces, and Montessori-inspired education with Finnish pedagogical methods. We discuss how the pandemic created the perfect conditions for reimagining education, leading many…
Mike Palmer welcomes Marcio Sequeira, founder and CEO of MOLA, to discuss structural engineering education and the future of architecture. Marcio shares his background and how his interest in architecture and structures was influenced by his parents’ careers in steel construction and physics. He explains how he developed MOLA, a physical model kit that uses springs and magnets to teach structural concepts, out of frustration with abstract structural engineering classes in university. We explore the importance of hands-on, visual learning in architectural education and how MOLA helps students develop intuition about building behavior. Marcio discusses MOLA’s use in university settings,…
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer sits down with Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure, at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York. Steve shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading the company behind Canvas, the leading learning management system (LMS). We explore the changing landscape of education, the role of technology in learning, and the potential impact of AI on the future of edtech. Key takeaways: The educational journey is becoming more flexible, with a growing need for diverse pathways and recognition of skills beyond traditional degrees. AI in education shows promise, but its…
Kicking off our 9th Season of Trending in Education, we’re joined by James Rhyu, CEO of Stride, Inc., formerly known as K12. With 25 years experience in the education technology space, Stride offers unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of K-12 education. James, who started his career in accounting and finance, found his way to education through a personal situation and a fortuitous job offer. Now in his 13th year with the company, he’s developed a deep appreciation for the needs of families in education. We discuss how the pandemic has changed perceptions of online learning. While many families struggled…
In this episode of Trending in Education, we sit down with Mike Yates, a senior designer at Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab. Mike shares his journey from a student who hated school to becoming an innovative educator and AI enthusiast. We explore his experiences in various educational settings, including juvenile detention centers and experimental schools, and how these shaped his approach to teaching and learning. Mike discusses his current work at Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab, where he focuses on leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve educational outcomes. We delve into the potential of generative AI in education…
Mike, Brandon, and Dan talk about The Inevitable, a 2016 nonfiction book by Kevin Kelly that forecasts the twelve technological forces that will shape the next thirty years. BecomingCognifyingFlowingScreeningAccessingSharingFilteringRemixingInteractingTrackingQuestioningBeginning If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts! 6673220 {6673220:2JFX47LB} apa 50 1095 https://trendingineducation.com/wp-content/plugins/zotpress/ %7B%22status%22%3A%22success%22%2C%22updateneeded%22%3Afalse%2C%22instance%22%3A%22zotpress-e408c50c88007e9296b3fd11ac837f5a%22%2C%22meta%22%3A%7B%22request_last%22%3A0%2C%22request_next%22%3A0%2C%22used_cache%22%3Atrue%7D%2C%22data%22%3A%5B%7B%22key%22%3A%222JFX47LB%22%2C%22library%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A6673220%7D%2C%22meta%22%3A%7B%22creatorSummary%22%3A%22Kelly%22%2C%22parsedDate%22%3A%222016-06-07%22%2C%22numChildren%22%3A1%7D%2C%22bib%22%3A%22%3Cdiv%20class%3D%5C%22csl-bib-body%5C%22%20style%3D%5C%22line-height%3A%202%3B%20padding-left%3A%201em%3B%20text-indent%3A-1em%3B%5C%22%3E%5Cn%20%20%3Cdiv%20class%3D%5C%22csl-entry%5C%22%3EKelly%2C%20K.%20%282016%29.%20%3Ci%3EThe%20Inevitable%3A%20Understanding%20the%2012%20Technological%20Forces%20That%20Will%20Shape%20Our%20Future%3C%5C%2Fi%3E%20%281st%20edition%29.%20Viking.%3C%5C%2Fdiv%3E%5Cn%3C%5C%2Fdiv%3E%22%2C%22data%22%3A%7B%22itemType%22%3A%22book%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22The%20Inevitable%3A%20Understanding%20the%2012%20Technological%20Forces%20That%20Will%20Shape%20Our%20Future%22%2C%22creators%22%3A%5B%7B%22creatorType%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22firstName%22%3A%22Kevin%22%2C%22lastName%22%3A%22Kelly%22%7D%5D%2C%22abstractNote%22%3A%22%5Cu201cA%20quintessential%20work%20of%20technological%20futurism.%5Cu201d%20%5Cu2013%20James%20Surowiecki%2C%20strategy%20%2B%20business%2C%20%5Cu201cBest%20Business%20Books%202017%20%5Cu2013%20Innovation%5Cu201dFrom%20one%20of%20our%20leading%20technology%20thinkers%20and%20writers%2C%20a%20guide%20through%20the%20twelve%20technological%20imperatives%20that%20will%20shape%20the%20next%20thirty%20years%20and%20transform%20our%20livesMuch%20of%20what%20will%20happen%20in%20the%20next%20thirty%20years%20is%20inevitable%2C%20driven%20by%20technological%20trends%20that%20are%20already%20in%20motion.%20In%20this%20fascinating%2C%20provocative%20new%20book%2C%20Kevin%20Kelly%20provides%20an%20optimistic%20road%20map%20for%20the%20future%2C%20showing%20how%20the%20coming%20changes%20in%20our%20lives%5Cu2014from%20virtual%20reality%20in%20the%20home%20to%20an%20on-demand%20economy%20to%20artificial%20intelligence%20embedded%20in%20everything%20we%20manufacture%5Cu2014can%20be%20understood%20as%20the%20result%20of%20a%20few%20long-term%2C%20accelerating%20forces.%20Kelly%20both%20describes%20these%20deep%20trends%5Cu2014interacting%2C%20cognifying%2C%20flowing%2C%20screening%2C%20accessing%2C%20sharing%2C%20filtering%2C%20remixing%2C%20tracking%2C%20and%20questioning%5Cu2014and%20demonstrates%20how%20they%20overlap%20and%20are%20codependent%20on%20one%20another.%20These%20larger%20forces%20will%20completely%20revolutionize%20the%20way%20we%20buy%2C%20work%2C%20learn%2C%20and%20communicate%20with%20each%20other.%20By%20understanding%20and%20embracing%20them%2C%20says%20Kelly%2C%20it%20will%20be%20easier%20for%20us%20to%20remain%20on%20top%20of%20the%20coming%20wave%20of%20changes%20and%20to%20arrange%20our%20day-to-day%20relationships%20with%20technology%20in%20ways%20that%20bring%20forth%20maximum%20benefits.%20Kelly%5Cu2019s%20bright%2C%20hopeful%20book%20will%20be%20indispensable%20to%20anyone%20who%20seeks%20guidance%20on%20where%20their%20business%2C%20industry%2C%20or%20life%20is%20heading%5Cu2014what%20to%20invent%2C%20where%20to%20work%2C%20in%20what%20to%20invest%2C%20how%20to%20better%20reach%20customers%2C%20and%20what%20to%20begin%20to%20put%20into%20place%5Cu2014as%20this%20new%20world%20emerges.%22%2C%22date%22%3A%22June%207%2C%202016%22%2C%22language%22%3A%22English%22%2C%22ISBN%22%3A%229780525428084%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22%22%2C%22collections%22%3A%5B%22BUDT7K5D%22%5D%2C%22dateModified%22%3A%222021-04-05T07%3A12%3A15Z%22%7D%7D%5D%7D Kelly, K. (2016). The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future (1st edition). Viking. Palmer Media 2017-05-09 07:00:00 Source link