Author: Palmer Media

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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Dan and Mike recap their trip to BrightCove play. They discuss one of the keynote speakers, Rohit Bhargava, and his Non-Obvious trends for 2017. 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Bhargava, R. (2016). Non-Obvious 2017 Edition: How To Think Different, Curate Ideas & Predict The Future (2017th edition). Ideapress Publishing. Palmer Media 2017-05-31 01:00:00 Source link

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Mike catches up with Rohit Bhargava to talk about the latest edition of the Non-Obvious Trends 2018. They discuss key trends to track this year including Manipulated Outrage, Enlightened Consumption, and Virtual Empathy. In addition, the pair explore the process Rohit and his team use to cultivate, curate, and crystalize their topics. They recommend seeking out multiple and various inputs and staying curious to spot non-obvious trends and counter-trends in everyday life. 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(2017). Non-Obvious 2018 Edition: How To Predict Trends…

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We’re “all-in” this week, as we welcome Annie Duke, author of Thinking In Bets and retired poker pro, to the show. Annie begins by sharing the long, winding path she took to become an author and expert in decision science. From her time as a PhD student in cognitive science to her introduction to poker as a novice to her inspiration to write her books, Annie provides great detail on all of the influences throughout her life that have come together to write Thinking In Bets.  We also dive into the non-profit, The Alliance for Decision Education, that Annie co-founded…

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As an extra this week, Mike and Dan spend time with Jaye and Adam Fenderson, the filmmakers behind the new documentary, Unlikely. The film explores the problem of low graduation rates among US college entrants through the stories of 5 students and their families. We explore why this problem hasn’t yet elevated to the national consciousness despite the fact that the US trails major industrialized nations with a college completion rate of less than 50%. This is made evident through an exploration of the challenges faced by “non-traditional” students balancing their educational needs with other financial, familial, and professional demands…

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In this episode of Trending in Education, we dive into the exciting world of immersive learning with Josh Reibel, CEO of Dreamscape Learn. We explore how virtual reality and cinematic storytelling are revolutionizing education, particularly in STEM fields. Josh shares insights on Dreamscape Learn’s innovative approach, which combines Hollywood-style narratives with rigorous academic content to create engaging, interactive learning experiences. We discuss the company’s origins, its collaboration with Arizona State University, and the impressive results they’ve seen in student engagement and performance. Josh explains how their VR experiences work, from asynchronous biology labs to synchronous classroom sessions, and how they’re…

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