Best Learner Lab Podcasts (2024)

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Crossing the Post-Secondary Canyon with Coleen Keating-Crawford and Elizabeth Booze from Teach for America 45:00

10h ago45:00

45:00

Mike Palmer speaks with Colleen Keating-Crawford and Elisabeth Booze from Teach for America's Reinvention Lab about their study, "Crossing the Canyon: Ethnographic Findings About Life After High School." We explore youth perceptions of life after high school, discussing the pressure to attend four-year colleges and the growing skepticism about high…

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INTENTIONALITY OF TRAINING with JJ Van Niel - (2 of 2) 36:51

17h ago36:51

36:51

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Why Mindset Matters and How Higher Ed Helps Develop it with Dan Porterfield 37:04

4d ago37:04

37:04

Mike Palmer welcomes Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Learning, to discuss the value of higher education in fostering growth mindsets. Dan shares his background and explains why he wrote the book, emphasizing the importance of appreciating what college…

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INTENTIONALITY OF TRAINING with JJ Van Niel - (1 of 2) 32:29

8d ago32:29

32:29

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Stepping Up Summer 2024 24:09

9d ago24:09

24:09

We kick off this special "Stepping Up" edition by welcoming back our virtual co-host Nancy to discuss the AI revolution happening in 2024. The episode explores what "stepping up" means in this new era of agentic intelligence and transformative learning technologies. Host Mike Palmer reflects on recent conversations with guests like Brian Rosenberg,…

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TRAINING DESIGN AND PERIODIZATION - Motor Learning for Coaches 39:39

15d ago39:39

39:39

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Teaching Writing in the Age of AI with Dr. Jennifer Wells 34:13

16d ago34:13

34:13

Dr. Jennifer Wells, the Director of Writing at New College of Florida, joins Mike Palmer to delve into the significance of writing skills in higher education and beyond. Jennifer shares her professional journey, highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of writing excellence and providing students with the necessary supports they need to l…

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Bror Saxberg | Learner-Centered AI and the Redefinition of Human Skills 48:22

19d ago48:22

48:22

Bror Saxberg, the Founder of LearningForge, rejoins Mike Palmer for the thrilling conclusion of our learning science trifecta of episodes! In this mind-bending discussion, Bror dives deep into the transformative potential of AI in education and redefining human skills. He draws insightful parallels to fields like medicine, highlighting how a deeper…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 8

22d ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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LEARNING AND IDENTITY with Eduardo Fiallos (2 of 2) 39:00

22d ago39:00

39:00

Eduardo's Blog: Inspiring Coaches Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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AI Architects and the Future of Learning Content with Eric Stano 29:57

26d ago29:57

29:57

Mike Palmer welcomes Eric Stano, Vice President of Consulting, Curriculum, and Product Strategy at Magic EdTech. We delve into Eric's fascinating journey in the world of educational publishing and content development, spanning over 30 years. You can check out Magic EdTech's blogs here. Eric shares insights into his role at Magic EdTech, a digital s…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 7

29d ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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LEARNING AND IDENTITY with Eduardo Fiallos (1 of 2) 35:26

29d ago35:26

35:26

Eduardo's Blog: Inspiring Coaches Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Beyond Bootcamps: A New Model for Tech Readiness with The Marcy Lab School 25:09

1M ago25:09

25:09

We hear from two recent graduates of the Marcy Lab School - Xhesika Malecaj and Jason Paulino. The Marcy Lab School is an innovative one-year program in Brooklyn that serves as an alternative to traditional college for low-income students interested in coding and tech careers. Xhesika and Jason share their origin stories and what drew them to Marcy…

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Education Engineering in the Age of AI 35:08

1M ago35:08

35:08

In this episode, Mike Palmer engages in a fascinating discussion with Charles Fadel, the Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of Education for the Age of AI. We delve into the intersections of artificial intelligence and education, exploring the implications of AI's rapid advancement and the need for curriculum redesign to make …

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 6

1M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Joe Trinsey and Jamie Morrison (2 of 2) 43:02

1M ago43:02

43:02

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Making College Possible for Everyone with Dr. Siva Kumari 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

Mike Palmer and Dr. Siva Kumari, CEO of College Possible, delve into the challenges of making college accessible and attainable for underserved students. We learn about Dr. Kumari's inspiring journey from defying societal norms in India to pursue higher education, to her roles at prestigious institutions like Rice University and the International B…

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An Eagle's Eye View of AI, Stranded Brilliance, and the Future of Education with Dwayne Matthews 36:00

1M ago36:00

36:00

Mike Palmer explores the profound impact of AI on education and the urgency to rethink our approaches with Dwayne Matthews the Founder of TomorrowNow Learning Labs, who offers an "eagle's eye" view of the converging technologies disrupting the learning landscape. We dive into unlocking "stranded brilliance" – how we might leverage AI to democratize…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 5

1M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Joe Trinsey and Jamie Morrison (1 of 2) 37:49

1M ago37:49

37:49

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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The Power of Arts Education and Mentorship with Erica Halverson 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Mike Palmer picks the brain of Erica Halverson, a theater artist turned education professor at the top-ranked University of Wisconsin-Madison. She's also the host of the Arts Educators Save the World Podcast. Halverson passionately makes the case that the arts should transform how we approach teaching and learning across all disciplines. Drawing fr…

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59: Help the Homeless 3:54

1M ago3:54

3:54

When you see people on the streets, would you want to help? If you want to learn about the homeless, you should listen to our episode. In this episode, you will learn about some facts about the homeless and hear our opinions. This episode was created by Harper, Wren, Myra, and Mila. Hope you like it!…

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Creating a New Marketplace for Work Experience with Matt Wilkerson 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer sits down with Matt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of Extern, to discuss his innovative approach to bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Wilkerson shares his fascinating journey, from his early career aspirations to the pivotal experiences that inspired him to create Extern, a platform that off…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 4

2M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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JOHN MAYER IS COACHING HIS BRAINS OUT - Sandcast Interview (2 of 2) 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

Watch video of the episode HERE. Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Helping Folks Finish Up Higher Education with Terah Crews 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

Host Mike Palmer goes in-depth on the "some college, no degree" crisis with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUp Education. A startling 41 million American adults - roughly 1 in 6 - have some college credits but no degree. Crews powerfully argues that ignoring this population exacerbates enrollment, workforce, and wage gaps across society. ReUp takes an innova…

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Teaching with AI with Author Eddie Watson 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

In this lively conversation, host Mike Palmer catches up with Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Eddie shares insights from his new book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, exploring the practical implications of generative AI tools l…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 3

2M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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JOHN MAYER IS COACHING HIS BRAINS OUT - Sandcast Interview (1 of 2) 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Watch video of the episode HERE. Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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EdTech and AI for Early Learning with Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Host Mike Palmer rounds out our coverage of the ASU+GSV Summit with two shorter conversations recorded in San Diego with Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia from Age of Learning, the company behind educational products like ABCmouse and the classroom offerings MyMathAcademy and MyReadingAcademy. First we learn about Diana's background designing empathe…

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Building a Mobile-First Platform for the Future of Learning with Joel Podolny 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Recorded while at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Joel Podolny, CEO and founder of Honor Education, joins host Mike Palmer to explore the importance of human connection in online learning environments. Joel shares his unique background, spanning from academic leadership in sociology and business management to roles at Apple University and Yale, an…

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 2

2M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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WHAT IS TAU? Motor Learning for Coaches 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Building a Podcast Network for Academics with Marshall Poe 38:58

2M ago38:58

38:58

In this episode, we hear from Marshall Poe, founder and editor of the New Books Network, a podcasting network unlocking expertise and expanding access to learning. As a former Russian historian, Marshall recognized the gap between what experts know and what the public understands. He saw podcasting as a way to bridge this divide. The New Books Netw…

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ASU+GSV Recap PLUS Dana Bryson from Study.com and Paul Gollash from ETS on Free PRAXIS Teacher Prep 31:50

2M ago31:50

31:50

Mike Palmer takes us on a whirlwind tour through the recent ASU+GSV Summit and AIR Show in San Diego. We hear the buzzing energy of the events as Mike shares his hot takes and insider scoops fresh off the ground. The AI Revolution Show provided an intriguing glimpse into the new AI-powered products aiming to "supercharge" teachers' capabilities. Mi…

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Navigating Higher Ed Benefits with A Chatbot Named Wyatt with Erika Blumenthal and Daniel O'Donnell 26:33

3M ago26:33

26:33

In the episode Mike Palmer hosts Erika Blumenthal, the Chief Operating Officer at Benefits Data Trust (BDT), and Daniel O'Donnell, the Associate Director of Higher Education at BDT. We discuss the organization's mission to help individuals access social safety net benefits in the U.S., with a focus on supporting college students and how they use a …

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Portuguese by Ear - Lesson 1

2M ago

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Transcripts: https://www.portugueselab.com/plp Start with lesson 1! HOW IT WORKS: 1. First, we’ll listen to a dialogue for beginners. 2. Then we'll break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. 3. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up. 4. Finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to t…

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Portuguese by Ear - introduction

2M ago

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In this new series, each episode will start with a simple dialogue for beginners. First, we’ll listen to the dialogue, then break it down into parts for you to listen to and repeat. We’ll introduce some new vocabulary variations to spice things up, and finally, we'll challenge you with a slightly more complex dialogue to test your comprehension. Ea…

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REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tom Black and Jason Watson (2 of 2) 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Bias, Noise, and AI in Ed with Tim Dasey 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

This episode of Trending in Ed explores the explosive growth of AI in classrooms and workplaces. Host Mike Palmer interviews Tim Dasey, author of Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker, about the implications of these rapid changes. We discuss how AI can support novice learners, the potential risks and biases within AI sy…

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REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tom Black and Jason Watson (1 of 2) 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Developing New Leaders, AI and Practice with Jean Desravines 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer talks with Jean Desravines, CEO of New Leaders, about developing representative leadership in K12 schools. Jean shares his powerful origin story of how education and mentorship saved his life, allowing him to escape a dire path. We learn how New Leaders identifies and develops the next generation of transformat…

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POSITIVE THINKING - Mental Performance for Coaches 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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Psychology and Public Scholarship with Dr. Ken Carter 23:48

3M ago23:48

23:48

Dr. Ken Carter is a Psychology Professor and the Founding Director of Emory's new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about bridging the gap between academic research and the public through new initiatives to help academics translate their work for general audiences. Ken shares his own path from…

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Ep 15 Dr. Kristin Gunckel: From Classroom to Community—The Power of Climate Literacy 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on prep…

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Can Chatbots Help Fight Absenteeism? with Joanna Smith and Nancy 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

In this eye-opening episode, host Mike Palmer dives into the alarming rise in chronic absenteeism among U.S. students, as highlighted by a recent New York Times article. The conversation pivots to explore how AI-powered chatbots and personal virtual assistants like "Ed" from AllHere are being leveraged to combat this issue getting notice for their …

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DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING with Dr. Steve Bain (2 of 2) 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Become a Patron to support the show.By Gold Medal Squared

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The Trifecta of Community, Culture, and Collaboration LIVE from SXSW EDU 52:12

3M ago52:12

52:12

In this special episode recorded live at SXSW EDU 2024, host Mike Palmer moderates a powerful panel on breaking down silos in education. Featuring multilingual learning consultant Dana Gastich-French, special education expert Dr. DeShanna Reed, and parent coach Punam Saxena, the conversation dives into the trifecta of community, culture, and collab…

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All Toddlers CAN Read with Spencer Russell 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

Mike Palmer sits down with Spencer Russell, the founder and CEO of Toddlers CAN Read while at SXSW EDU, just after Spencer delivered a keynote there. Spencer shares his journey from being a kindergarten and first grade teacher to taking the leap and starting his own business focused on helping parents teach their toddlers to read. We explore his mo…

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