Best Parchment Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 64 - Our Last Hope - Part 5 1:47:59

8d ago1:47:59

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Gravity! Emotions! The Path Ahead! Things are looking dire. Amnetie's plan is succeeding, one of our own is falling. But our favorite Parchment Company Employees aren't beaten yet. What is the Chronos Scar? Who might be out there, watching us? What friends might be willing to help us? How exactly did Frankie wake up in that place? There are answers…

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The Role of Technology in Education 26:55

5h ago26:55

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Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure, joins us to discuss the role of technology in education. As educational institutions rely more heavily on EdTech to deliver services to their students, we discuss what it means to be "student-centered" and "customer-centric" as a technology provider. Finally, we attempt to answer the important q…

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Why Skills & Competencies Are the Future 23:04

25d ago23:04

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What does a credential represent? And, does a degree really tell me what you know and how well you know it? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Naomi Boyer, Senior VIce President of Digital Transformation at Education Design Lab to help us navigate the complex world of credentialing and why skills and competencies are the missing piece to advancing …

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Ep. 63 - Our Last Hope - Part 4 1:37:09

1M ago1:37:09

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True Colours! True Danger! True Feelings! The stage is set: four battle-hardened generals, willing to lay down their lives for Yamirsa's most notorious terrorist... verses four regular-old Parchment Company Employees. The winners decide the fate of Manafei Village, and the losers might not get a chance to even go home. Everything that's come before…

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AI for Pathways & Credentialing 28:49

1M ago28:49

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Can Artificial Intelligence help students navigate their educational pathway? Dr. Zachary Pardos, Associate Professor of Education at UC-Berkeley, joins us to share exciting developments in AI that shows significant promise in helping students navigate their pathway to a credential.By Parchment

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Ep. 62 - Our Last Hope - Part 3 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Devilry! Duplicity! Dance Partners! Our work trip to fix paper production has gotten all wrapped up in family drama, and things are spiraling out of what a mediated conflict resolution meeting can repair! The forestry machine is coming, and when it arrives the King of the elves means to lay down the law... for good! But something is lingering just …

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Pirkei Avot - Our House 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

SefariaBy Sacred Scrolls

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How to Credential Durable Skills 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Do we adequately know how to measure the totality of the college experience? How do we begin to measure the experiences of learners outside of the classroom? In this episode, we speak with Rob Buelow of Vector Solutions to discuss how universities can better engage students and employers by focusing on "durable skills" that better describe the valu…

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18x01: Files 41: Something to Hide! 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

It's Halloween and Ned's working on a marketing project with some VERY dramatic Emerson seniors! They're in River Heights giving out free samples of proto Proactiv and being snippy. Also, Bess falls for one of said seniors before literally falling out of her chair. Nancy, Ned, and George try to find out what KO'd Bess, and of course there's some ma…

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Pirkei Avot - Purim Special 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Shmuel & Yoav explore the wisdom of our Sages (Pirkei Avot), in loving memory of our Dad and Zaida, Eric Bowman z"l. https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.1.3?lang=biBy Sacred Scrolls

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Bamboo Beat: Unveiling the Lightbulb Moments 50:40

2M ago50:40

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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat host Nicole Hiers welcomes special guests Cory Chitwood, Sam Christ, and Danielle Lentz to discuss the diverse training options available through Instructure. The conversation delves into the evolution of training over the years, emphasizing the importance of community and user-centered approaches. From insights o…

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Ep. 61 - Our Last Hope - Part 2 1:28:30

2M ago1:28:30

1:28:30

Garden Grandness! Family Feuds! Actual Anagnorisis! Master Speck has hitched a lift, and we all know what this means - it's time to watch out for shenanigans! The Away Team (with one aforementioned wandering hero in tow) have come all the way to the Manafei Forest to get parchment production moving again - but as always, magic is afoot and nothing …

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17x06: Mystery Stories 56: The Thirteenth Pearl! 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Nancy's father asks her to connect with a jeweler, Mr. Moto, who was robbed of an expensive pearl necklace which belongs to a socialite (Paris Hilton). Nancy and Carson end up heading to Japan and are threatened with math riddles! Then they come back and Ned escorts Nancy to a cult party while they're in full prom. It's bonkers and the last of the …

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Pirkei Avot - 3 Things 30:43

2M ago30:43

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Sefaria https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.1.2?lang=bi Rabbi Shimon (Simon) the Tzadik gives a recipe for the world to be a better place.By Sacred Scrolls

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A Research-Based Look at Stackable Credentials 31:27

2M ago31:27

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The term "stackable credentials" can mean many things, from college efforts to embed short-term credentials into their degree programs to larger-scale efforts to rethink the way credentialing is done through alternative approaches, like skills and badges. We speak with Lindsay Daugherty, Senior Policy Researcher from RAND Corporation to dig into th…

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Bamboo Beat: The Women Who Shaped Us 14:41

2M ago14:41

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This episode of the Bamboo Beat with Nicole Hiers celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month. The conversation highlights the history of International Women's Day and the contributions of women throughout history. It also focuses on the women at Instructure who have shaped the company and the personal and professional growth of …

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17x05: Mystery Stories 55: Crocodile Island! 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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In which Nancy channels Steve Irwin and hangs out with wildlife. Carson's old college buddy Mr. Gonzalez has fallen for a crypto scam and Nancy and the girls head to Florida to check it out. This one is flat out bonkers. There are also submarines, though, so at least there's that.

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Pirkei Avot - Generations 23:26

2M ago23:26

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Shmuel & Yoav explore the wisdom of our Sages (Pirkei Avot), in loving memory of our Dad and Zaida, Eric Bowman z"l. To follow on Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.1.1?lang=biBy Sacred Scrolls

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Ep. 60 - Our Last Hope - Part 1 1:24:25

3M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Independent Contractors! Unfortunate Swashbucklers! Convenient Hitchhikers! Ah, another day, another dollar, another day at the parchment company, another nautical journey into unfamiliar territory... Wherever our three Parchment Company Employees and one Independent Contractor go, peace and tranquility are sure to follow! Enjoy a nice, peaceful se…

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Microcredentials 34:11

3M ago34:11

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Microcredentials are quickly becoming the most talked about topic in credentialing. What's not to love? Microcredentials recognize competencies to increase the ability to display a learner's skills. Noah Geisel walks us through what we're getting right, the challenge of adoption, and the complicated nature of reinventing the recognition of what peo…

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Welcoming Parchment into the Instructure Family 31:38

3M ago31:38

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In this episode, Melissa Loble and Ryan Lufkin interview Matthew Pittinsky, the founder of Parchment, the world’s largest academic credential management platform and network that was recently acquired by Instructure. They discuss Parchment's history, mission, and role in the education industry. The conversation highlights the importance of serving …

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Bamboo Beat: Commons Conversations 59:33

3M ago59:33

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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat; Nicole Hiers, Don Lourcey, Da’Shira Jackson, and Kimberly Duhé delve into the collaborative world of Canvas Commons with insights from educators who have navigated this inspiring landscape. The group explores strategies for integrating Commons into teaching practices, addressing challenges around content curation…

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How to Create a Credit Mobility Culture 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Dr. Marc Booker, Vice Provost of Strategy for the University of Phoenix joins us to discuss how institutions can adopt a culture of credit mobility by incorporating credit-for-prior-learning (CPL) and prior learning assessments (PLA) during the admissions process. Dr. Booker shares how the University of Phoenix team have made concerted efforts to a…

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The Future of Credentialing Standards 28:34

3M ago28:34

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In this episode of InstructureCast Ryan Lufkin discusses the future of credentialing and credentialing standards in the education industry with guests, Kelly Hoyland and Rob Coyle from 1EdTech. Kelly and Rob provide insights on digital badges, micro-credentialing, and the work of the TrustEd Micro-Credential Coalition. They emphasize the importance…

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Bamboo Beat: A Collaborative Partnership to Empower the Giants 53:18

3M ago53:18

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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers sits down with Eddie Gonzalez, Director of the High-Quality Instructional Materials project at Kern County Superintendent of Schools. They delve into the collaborative efforts between KCSOS and Instructure, highlighting how the project empowers educators to create high-quality lesson plans for an ope…

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The Challenges of International Credential Evaluation 31:34

4M ago31:34

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Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert, President & CEO of Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) joins us to discuss the challenges of evaluating credentials from across the globe. We discuss the laborious process for understanding educational systems around the world, the role the credential evaluation community plays, and offer up some solutions to mak…

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Data, Analytics, & AI in the New Year 36:37

4M ago36:37

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Ryan Lufkin sits down to chat with Unizin’s Interim CEO Bart Pursel about all things related to the Unizin Data Platform, data, analytics, AI and how institutions can use that data and tools to better support research into student success, ultimately driving toward continuous innovation. Learn more about the Unizin Data Platform here. --- Send in a…

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Ep. 59 - Smoko 8 - Skipping out on the mandatory pizza party 1:21:40

4M ago1:21:40

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Friends! Family! Ex-coworkers! With the events of The Wish Scroll behind them, our favourite Parchment Company Employees can finally take five and catch their breath. Or they should be able to do that, but they have a 9am meeting with Janderson that might not go particularly well.... Flynn owns a mistake, and speaks his heart. Karen uncovers a shor…

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Bamboo Beat: The Heart of Accessibility 40:24

4M ago40:24

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In this episode of the Bamboo Beat, Nicole Hiers interviews Saša Stojic, Jenna Ashley, and Anthony Marcasciano as they embrace the heart of accessibility. This episode highlights inclusivity and empowerment, exploring the concept of broader diversity and lasting impact. The conversation also delves into how Instructure's technology products priorit…

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Student Transfer (Part 2) - How to Improve the Transfer Experience for Students 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

Heather Adams, Associate Director of Transfer Engagement at The Aspen Institute, joins us to discuss how institutions can improve the experience for transfer students. We discuss how institutions need to shift their understanding of the transfer student from a transaction to a holistic view of a learner's journey, as well as best practices from the…

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The Rapidly Changing Landscape of Data, Analytics, & AI 41:05

4M ago41:05

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Take a deep dive into how generative AI is changing how both higher ed and K-12 administrators are researching and analyzing student data and analytics. Melissa and Ryan explore what the University of California San Diego is doing and how their work is now being shared with other institutions across the country. In this episode, you’ll hear from Vi…

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Ep. 58 - The Wish Scroll - Part 8 1:33:13

4M ago1:33:13

1:33:13

Ruin! Revalation! The Rebirth of a Nation! When everything is gone, all you have left is each other. Flynn, Idopher, Frankie, Karen and Silver are all that remains, with only one place left to go. At the end, we return to where it started. Even though we find ourselves in a drastically different world, some things will never change. Flynn will alwa…

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Student Transfer (Part 1) - Why Students Transfer and Why It Matters 32:30

5M ago32:30

32:30

Heather Adams, Associate Director of Transfer Engagement at The Aspen Institute, joins us to discuss the reasons why students transfer and why it's critical for institutions to think differently about the transfer student experience. We discuss the stigma around transfer students, the institutional bias against transfer students, and the insufficie…