Best Laura Ehlers Podcasts (2024)

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New stories about indigenous wisdom - A Conversation with Wakanyi Hoffman 43:15

36m ago43:15

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Wakanyi Hoffman is a storyteller, author, keynote speaker specialized in ubuntu philosophy, a scholar of indigenous knowledge, and narrative weaver of wisdom in AI. She was born and raised in Kenya before embarking on an adventure around the world and has so far lived in 8 countries on 4 continents. In response to the limited presence of African st…

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Building adaptive capacity in our young people - A Conversation with Glenda Eoyang 55:52

11d ago55:52

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Simply trying to avoid or remove uncertainty and complexity from the lives of our young people (and our own) just isn't a viable strategy anymore! So what do we do instead? How might we intentionally build our adaptive capacity to thrive in the face of these dynamics? Dr. Glenda Eoyang works with public and private organizations to help them thrive…

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Communities of Practice and Social Learning - A Conversation with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner 41:21

6d ago41:21

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Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner are internationally renowned social learning theorists and consultants. Their pioneering writing and consulting is influential in diverse fields including learning theory, business, government, international development, healthcare, and education. They founded the Social Learning Lab to host events on theory, prac…

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An Indigenous Renaissance - A Conversation with Dr Marie Battiste 58:26

14d ago58:26

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What does it mean for those in culturally Eurocentric school systems around the world to learn from and with indigenous peoples about the role of education in community and connected with place? Should we even, after the horrors inflicted upon indigenous communities by settlers? These are delicate but important questions and it was a huge privilege…

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FLD Shorts - Episode 4 - Carl Honoré 19:28

18d ago19:28

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In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This last episode in the series gets us all thinking about how we might slow down a little and create more space for our young people to explore, play, and... well, be bored s…

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Creating the University of the Future - A Conversation with Laura Eigbrecht and Ulf-Daniel Ehlers 45:29

1M ago45:29

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What are the 'future skills' our young people need, and will the university of the future be unrecognisable from the universities of today? Laura Eigbrecht and Professor Ulf-Daniel Ehlers have gathered some of the top thinkers around the world who are creating the university of the future. They join Tim this week to share some of these powerful ide…

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FLD Shorts - Episode 3 - Rachel Lofthouse 18:28

1M ago18:28

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In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This third episode in the series features a recent conversation about coaching and mentoring for teacher professional learning with Professor Rachel Lofthouse.Check out the fu…

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Learning in a Time of Abundance - A Conversation with Dave Cormier 51:32

1M ago51:32

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Information and connection were once scarce resources. But no longer! So what does this mean for the way education happens? This week, Dave Cormier, author of the fantastic new book 'Learning in a Time of Abundance: The Community is the Curriculum' joins Tim. https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12862/learning-time-abundance With 25 years of exper…

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FLD Shorts - Episode 2 - Jo Boaler 18:15

1M ago18:15

18:15

In this mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This second episode in the series features one of the most mlistened episodes from last year with the amazing Professor Jo Boaler.Check out the full episode here: https://spot…

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Creating Spaces of Belonging - A Conversation with Dr Emily Meadows 52:42

2M ago52:42

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What would it mean for ALL of our young people to feel safe and that they belong in our schools? This week, it's fantastic to have Dr Emily Meadows with us on the podcast to talk about creating spaces of belonging for everyone, but in particular for LGBTQ+ young people. Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specia…

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FLD Shorts - Episode 1 - Gary Stager 16:58

2M ago16:58

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In this new mini-series, Tim Logan and Ewan McIntosh talk about some of the most interesting bits (to us) of intriguing guests on the show so far, followed by a bitesized excerpt.This first short is centred on a brilliant interview with one of the world’s foremost educators, Gary Stager, originally released in January 2024.Check out the full episod…

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Finding 'Aliveness' in Schools - A Conversation with Prof. Guy Claxton 49:51

2M ago49:51

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There are many myths that hold teaching back. But more than any 'trad' or 'prog' debates about pedagogy, perhaps the most powerful one is the mind-body split. This week we welcome Professor Guy Claxton to talk about his forthcoming book on the importance of 're-membering' our learning bodies and reconnecting our ideas about education! Guy Claxton i…

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Every Child Can - A Conversation with Kiran Bir Sethi 46:16

2M ago46:16

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With the recent release of her book 'Every Child Can: Riverside School's Design-Led Approach to Empower Children', the wonderful Kiran Bir Sethi is joining us again on the podcast this week. Kiran Bir Sethi⁠ is a designer who became a teacher, a principal who grew into an education reformer and subsequently morphed into a social entrepreneur. A tra…

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The Future of Assessment - Special Episode with Melbourne Metrics, Rethinking Assessment and Mastery Transcript Consortium 1:30:54

2M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

This episode will hopefully give you a sense of where the most promising organisations in the world who are innovating around assessment are at, and what the prospects are looking forward for significant assessment change. You can also check out Episode #72 with Sandra Milligan. I am joined by Prof. Sandra Milligan from Melbourne Metrics, Bill Luca…

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It's going to take all of us - A Conversation with Kevin Simpson 40:43

3M ago40:43

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Kevin Simpson is one of those rare special people who thrive on connecting others And bringing people together around shared causes and visions of a different kind of education system free from injustice and discrimination. Kevin is founder of the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (⁠https://aieloc.org/), and through AIELOC…

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Disability Access in the Education System and How to Support Disabled Folks’ Needs with Nick Clemmons 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Nick Clemmons. Nick lives with Sickle Cell Disease. In this episode, Monica and Nick discuss: The ways disabled folks are often forgotten in education infrastructure How Nick navigates societal limitations to achieve his goals Disability representation in the media Knowing how to realisticall…

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Why we need inquiry more than ever - A Conversation with Trevor Mackenzie 57:01

3M ago57:01

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All the talk about systems change in education is great, and a topic we cover lots on the podcast. But the current reality for many educators might feel very removed from such visions. And yet, when you get into the details of what really deep and energised inquiry looks like with curious and questioning young people in classrooms, the two worlds f…

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Our brains are not just memory machines! A Conversation with Dr. Laura Desirèe Di Paolo 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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Over the last decade, there has been a surge of interest in the evidence and research-backing that support choices that educators and leaders are making in schools. In an effort to prove “what works” they reach for the Cognitive and so-called learning sciences. Personally, I’ve always felt a bit uncomfortable about how narrow these discussions are,…

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Musical Spaces for Transformation & Community Building - A Conversation with Eric Dozier 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Eric Dozier (https://www.ericdozier.com/) is not only an incredible musician and, as he calls himself, itinerant blues preacher, but also a cultural activist and anti-racism educator. We talk about the power of music as a social force that brings people together to learn, builds community and holds space for transformation, in particular in Eric’s …

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Vulnerability, Resiliency, and Advocacy with Tim Reitsma 47:06

3M ago47:06

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Monica Michelle is joined by consultant and podcast host Tim Reitma. Tim lives with Crohn's Disease. In this episode, Monica and Tim discuss: Tim’s resiliency through managing his Crohn’s The importance of self-advocacy, especially in the workplace Tim’s podcast why he shares stories of those with invisible illness TIMESTAMPS 00:47 - Tim's diagnosi…

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A Radical New Kind of 'Probiotic' Education - A Conversation with Dr. Vanessa Andreotti 51:24

3M ago51:24

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What does it mean to help our young people understand all of the forces that have brought us to where we are, and also to take real responsibility for all of the benefits and harms that that has caused, in particular to indigenous communities around the world? What kinds of education might 'enable healthier possibilities of (co)existence that are v…

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From Nursing to Quantum Healing: A Journey of Compassion and Technology with Saghi Togashi 56:22

3M ago56:22

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In this episode of EmpowHER, host Michelle Hipskind sits down with Saghi Togashi, a quantum energy and Reiki energy facilitator. Saghi shares her journey from nursing to computer science to holistic healing. After experiencing challenges in the nursing field due to empathy overload, Saghi transitioned to computer science but always harbored a desir…

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Systems Thinking in Practice - A Conversation with Prof. Ray Ison 1:15:32

4M ago1:15:32

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With so much talk about 'systems thinking' in education, sometimes it can become framework overload! Which one should I pick? What's the difference between them anyway?! This week, it is a huge privilege to chat to someone who has been doing this longer than most! Professor Ray Ison has been teaching systems practice for the Open University for the…

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Towards Liberation - A Conversation with Jamilah Pitts 57:30

4M ago57:30

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This week I’m chatting with Jamilah Pitts, whose incredible work challenges us to root our educational practices in activism, healing and love. This is so that we tell the truth about the deep biases and harms that continue to persist within our societies and many of our educational settings. Jamilah’s work follows in the incredible tradition of be…

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Creating an inquiry and research culture in our schools - A Conversation with Prof. Rex Li and Dr. Clara Cheng 48:58

4M ago48:58

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In this week’s conversation, with Professor Rex Li and Dr Clara Cheng, we take a wide-ranging look at how we can take inspiration and ideas from past educational projects, such as those of John Dewey and Howard Gardner, as we develop education into the future. But also learning from their experience at GT College in Hong Kong, how can we use resear…

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Tech and Disability: What VR Offers the Disabled Community with Sunny Ammerman 1:10:27

4M ago1:10:27

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Monica Michelle is joined by artist and disability advocate Sunny Ammerman Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum". In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss: Sunny’s complex disorders and how she copes with them Everything VR provides …

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Educating for the 'Long Now' - A Conversation with Homa Tavangar 48:38

4M ago48:38

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Homa Tavangar (https://homatavangar.com/ ) is an incredible educator and leader. She is the co-founder of the Oneness Lab with Eric Dozier (https://www.onenesslab.com/ ) where she helps schools and companies go ‘deeper than diversity,’ as well as the Big Questions Institute, (https://bigquestions.institute/) where, with her co-founder Will Richards…

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Decolonising our Institutions - A Conversation with Prof. Jonathan Jansen 36:52

5M ago36:52

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How are the knowledge and skills that we choose to teach or not teach implicated in the power structures and political histories of the places in which we live? Professor Jonathan Jansen (⁠https://www.jonathanjansen.org/⁠ ) is Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He is currently President of the Sout…

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In Search of Play - A Conversation with Dr. Jane Hession and Ronan Healy 39:44

5M ago39:44

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This week’s episode is a conversation about the importance of play and playfulness with the fantastic Dr. Jane Hession and Ronan Healy. Based on their extensive research and expertise of the Lego Serious Play method, Jane and Ronan are successfully reintroducing play to learning and work environments as an invitation to qualitatively different mode…

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Reporting on Chronic Illness and Disability with Journalist Julia Metraux 39:16

5M ago39:16

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Monica Michelle is joined by Journalist Julia Metraux. Julia lives with vasculitis, mild to moderate hearing loss, and has experienced long COVID. In this episode, Monica and Julia discuss: Julia's diagnosis with vasculitis and how it influences her journalistic lens How community impacts the mental health of those with chronic illness How Julia an…

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Evidencing Edtech - A Conversation with Prof. Natalia Kucirkova 40:53

5M ago40:53

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Professor Natalia Kucirkova is Professor of Reading and Early Childhood Development at the University of Stavanger. She researches children’s use of media and technologies. She is especially interested in children’s use of e-books and literacy apps, particularly in relation to the use of personal data (digital personalization) and evidence-based ap…

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Why countries should get out of PISA! - A Conversation with Dr. Yong Zhao 31:23

5M ago31:23

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⁠Yong Zhao⁠ is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the ⁠School of Education at the University of Kansas⁠ and a professor in Educational Leadership at the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne in Australia. He previously served as the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean, and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education in the…

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Empowering Homeownership: Navigating Mortgages and Market Trends with Tina Bennett 29:54

5M ago29:54

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In this episode featuring special guest Tina Bennett from Hallmark Home Mortgage, they delve into the intricacies of mortgage debt, discussing factors like interest rates, refinancing, and the importance of seeking guidance from a mortgage professional. Through an insightful conversation and practical advice, this episode empowers people to make in…

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Context Changes Everything - A Conversation with Dr. Alicia Juarrero 52:00

6M ago52:00

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Alicia Juarrero, is Co-Founder and President of VectorAnalytica and Professor Emerita of Philosophy at Prince George’s Community College (MD). She is the author of Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence, published last year: https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5600/Context-Changes-EverythingHow-Constraints-Create⁠ Her ot…

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Author of “Pain: The Ultimate Mentor,” Physiotherapist Kevin Hunt 31:29

5M ago31:29

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Monica Michelle is joined by author & physiotherapist Kevin Hunt. Kevin lives with chronic pain. In this episode, Monica and Kevin discuss: Kevin’s philosophy of pain management as a physiotherapist who experiences chronic pain. The Hexagon Model, a life-management tool for focusing on what’s important to you. Kevin’s idea behind his new book. Usin…

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The Problems of Translating the Science of Learning - A Conversation with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath 1:18:46

6M ago1:18:46

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Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation. Jared has published 6 books, including most recently with co-author David Bott: 10 THINGS SCHOOLS GET WRONG (and how we can get them right) Other books include: ⁠…

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Transforming Professional Learning - A Conversation with Prof. Rachel Lofthouse 50:19

6M ago50:19

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It is increasingly clear that recruiting, developing and retaining teachers is a very real issue around the world. Dr. Rachel Lofthouse is at the forefront of thinking through how we might be able to address some of these challenges. Rachel is the Professor of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University. She ha…

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Overhyping Tech & AI in Education - A Conversation with Dr. Gary Stager 47:50

6M ago47:50

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As an elementary teacher by training, Dr. Gary Stager has taught students from preschool through doctoral studies. In 1990, Gary led professional development in the world’s first laptop schools and played a major role in the early days of online education. Gary is the founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute for educators. Gary…

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Author of “Through the Pain: The Silent Suffering & Triumph of a Personal Trainer”: John K. Frazier 28:35

6M ago28:35

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Monica Michelle is joined by author & personal trainer John K. Frazier. John lives with ankylosing spondylitis. In this episode, Monica and John discuss: John’s work as a physical trainer and author Chronic pain comparisons Personal triumph TIMESTAMPS 00:50 - John’s business & diagnosis 07:19 - Chronic pain olympics 09:31 - Talking about & hiding a…

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On Compassionate Systems Change in Education - A Conversation with Dr. Mette Miriam Böll 58:14

6M ago58:14

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Today’s guest has been doing amazing work in this areas alongside Peter Senge, Daniel Goleman and colleagues at the IB, through the Center for Systems Awareness at MIT. Dr Mette Miriam Böll is the is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the centre, as well as the co-founded of The MIT Systems Awareness Lab with Peter Senge. Her academic backgro…

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(Un)common Sense Teaching - A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Oakley 56:26

7M ago56:26

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Professor Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. Barbara’s research has been described as “revolutionary” in the Wall Street Journal. She is New York Times best-selling author who has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New…

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The Creative Process, Self Worth, and Dating with Disability: Laura Mustard 31:08

7M ago31:08

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Monica Michelle is joined by musician Laura Mustard. Laura lives with VATER syndrome. In this episode, Monica and Laura discuss: Laura’s inspiration for her upcoming musical EP. How Laura’s illness impacted her recent relationship & self-image. Laura’s creative process, new music, and social media pressure. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Laura’s new EP / Monic…

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Enterprising Youth or Youth Entrepreneurship - A Conversation with Nicole Dyson 51:01

7M ago51:01

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Nicole Dyson is a multi-award-winning educator and entrepreneur, and a global authority on project-based learning and youth entrepreneurship. With an extensive background in school teaching and leadership in the public education system in Australia, she is the founder of Future Anything, an award-winning education provider that works with 15000+ yo…

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What you Should Know About the Messy Middle of Life Limiting Illnesses 31:29

7M ago31:29

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We live longer but our capacity is diminishing and in practical care giving it’s not always clear who is making the decisions from day-to-day. As a financial advisor, I work with clients everyday who live in the gray space with their loved ones. This is the messy middle, where caring for those who are perfectly capable one day but then slowly dimin…

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Author of “The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus”: Amanda Chay 30:43

7M ago30:43

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Amanda Chay. Amanda lives with Sjögren’s and Lupus. In this episode, Monica and Amanda discuss: Amanda’s book & diagnosis Outlooking on work & writing Navigating chronic illness with kids & family TIMESTAMPS 00:26 - Intro + The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus 02:17 - Amanda’s diagnosis 10:09 - Amanda’s outlook on wri…

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On Well-being Data - A Conversation with Matthew Savage 59:06

7M ago59:06

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Formerly Principal of an award-winning international school in the Middle East, and with a long and varied career in school leadership both in the UK and internationally, Matthew Savage now works closely with premium schools and school groups worldwide, helping them to use data wisely and well. In recent years, he has worked face-to-face or remotel…

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On Thinking Moves - A Conversation with Roger Sutcliffe 58:29

8M ago58:29

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It’s hard to disagree that critical thinking is an essential skill for young people faced with a complex and uncertain future. And yet, everyone from everywhere on the pedagogical spectrum says that they’re developing it in their students! So are they all succeeding? What are the specific and explicit thinking moves that you are asking and guiding …

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On Systems Innovation in Africa - A Conversation with Odunayo Aliu 40:12

8M ago40:12

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Odunayo Aliu is an Education Specialist and Development Practitioner with experience in transforming the education landscape in rural and marginalized communities. She is the Founder of Bramble Network, a nonprofit organization that provides equitable educational opportunities to children and youth in rural and marginalized communities. Through her…

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Author of “Compass Points the Way”: Alexis Kline 23:14

7M ago23:14

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Monica Michelle is joined by author Alexis Kline. Alexis lives with Dysautonomia. In this episode, Monica and Alexis discuss: Being a sick teenager Having an isolated diagnosis Productivity workflows TIMESTAMPS 00:28 - Alexis’s diagnosis & dog 07:18 - Sick teenager road map 10:00 - Alexis’s book & workflow 16:25 - Having an isolated diagnosis 20:50…

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Learning is Moving in New Ways - A Conversation with Professor Dor Abrahamson 54:29

8M ago54:29

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Dor Abrahamson is Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education in the area of Cognition and Development at University of California, Berkeley and a member of faculty at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education. Dor has been pioneering a design-based approach to research called embodied design. In his Embodied Design Research Laboratory (https://e…

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