Best Melissa Emler Podcasts (2024)

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27. Permission, Protection, and Policy Reduction 12:43

13h ago12:43

12:43

I’m in a group chat with several of my favorite fellow educational leaders where we help each other work through issues stemming from a variety of topics. But one recent question posed to the group really got to the heart of so much of what is facing educators in the United States: Fear.Fear has a profound impact on public education, often holding …

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26. Revisiting the Immunity to Change Map 17:42

15d ago17:42

17:42

Navigating the complexities of organizational change and personal growth can be challenging. Often we find ourselves stuck, unable to move forward because we haven't truly embraced the power of learning. But by fostering a culture of learning in our organization, by prioritizing the personal and professional growth of the people in our organization…

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25. The PLAN Pilot Work with the New York State Education Department 13:46

1M ago13:46

13:46

I want to share an exciting project that Modern Learners will be doing. We’ve been selected by the New York State Education Department to be the Technical Assistance Center for the PLAN Pilot work.This is a big deal.PLAN stands for Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks. The work of the PLAN Pilot is to create a network of schools that …

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24. Studium and Punctum, and How to Make the Story Yours 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

Documenting our processes and outcomes when we’re doing change work is vital.I recently encountered a philosophical concept that perfectly helps illustrate this, and today, as part of our ongoing series of explainers, I want to talk through the ideas of studium and punctum and how they can be applied to our work in and out of the classroom.LISTEN T…

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23. What is the Difference Between Learning Design and Lesson Planning? 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

Learning design and lesson planning might sound interchangeable, but they have distinct uses and purposes in education.So what’s the difference?In today’s episode, I’m responding to a listener question and parsing out these two concepts. I’ll talk about why, how, and when both of them apply to our learning environments, along with key questions and…

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22. All Change Is Linguistic 13:19

3M ago13:19

13:19

All change is linguistic.It’s something that I frequently remind people of, but what do I really mean when I say that? The words we use have meanings. Changes in our language reflect the deeper cultural shifts at play and help us dismantle barriers and promote understanding.In this episode, I want to take a moment to dig into how linguistic changes…

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21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina Bianchini 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

As part of our series on event planning and community, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks joins me to talk about why People Magic is more than a set of tools, but a guiding philosophy of making valuable connections between people.She also explains why many online groups are using their platforms “off-label,” and how Mighty Networks …

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20. Off The Cuff: On Accessibility 11:38

4M ago11:38

11:38

In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m sharing my unfiltered thoughts and perspectives on accessibility.A recent experience speaking at an event has accessibility and universal design for learning on my mind, and I want to invite you to consider these issues with me.Let’s think through how we can remain true to our values of inc…

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19. Off The Cuff: On Bullying 15:14

4M ago15:14

15:14

In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m diving into the deep end and offering my unfiltered thoughts, passion, and perspectives on a topic that keeps me up at night: Bullying.These rants aren’t about getting it right on the first try, but about unpacking concepts and facing uncomfortable truths so that we can reflect and revoluti…

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18. The Community Factory: Crafting Intimate Events for Meaningful Connections with Nicole Osibodu 39:45

5M ago39:45

39:45

Welcome back to our series on creating impactful events.In the last episode, Liz Lathan asked the question, “You know what would be really fun?” To which I said, “Inviting Liz’s business partner at The Community Factory to talk more about fun and spontaneity in events and dream about what events could be!”So today, Nicole Osibodu joins me to dig in…

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17. Creating Fun Events That Meet Your Goals With Liz Lathan 42:41

5M ago42:41

42:41

When dreaming up memorable events, today’s guest’s favorite question to start with is, “You know what would be really fun?”In this episode, we talk about bringing a flair of fun and spontaneity to your events, how creating shared experiences among peers builds community, and the time she ended up hosting a wedding at a corporate event.Liz believes …

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16. How Technology Enhances Engagement and Community for All Events with Michael Helmbrecht, VP of Product Management, RingCentral 44:16

6M ago44:16

44:16

At Modern Learners, we help people and organizations host meaningful events. We focus on designing high-quality learning events and leverage a variety of design techniques and tools to do that.In this new series, we’re digging into some of those design techniques and tools by speaking with a variety of industry experts. Each of our guests will brin…

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15. Just Culture: The 5 Types of Behavior 31:24

6M ago31:24

31:24

In the final installment of this series on Just Culture, Julie Stephenson and I do a deep dive into the spectrum of behaviors within the Just Culture framework and how behaviors, actions, and outcomes are handled by the framework.Julie Stephenson’s commitment to and passion for conversations that move organizations toward a healthier and more human…

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14. Just Culture: Duties and Breaches 21:36

7M ago21:36

21:36

Julie Stephenson returns to continue our special series on Just Culture.In our previous episodes, we’ve defined what Just Culture is, along with the common language used in implementing it. We’ve also learned how mission, vision, and values are intimately connected to creating a Just Culture.Today, we’re digging into our duties in the workplace, an…

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13: Just Culture: Vision, Mission and Values 39:56

7M ago39:56

39:56

I’m back with Julie Stephenson for our special series on Just Culture. We’re continuing to define how Just Culture emphasizes fairness, empathy, and shared accountability and how shifting to this system is transforming the hospital where Julie works.In this episode, we explore how implementing a Just Culture model can truly impact an organization’s…

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12: What is Just Culture and Why Organizations Might Want to Learn About It with Julie Stephenson

8M ago

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A Just Culture is one where fairness, empathy and shared accountability are paramount. In this special four-part series, returning guest Julie Stephenson and I will examine how this culture has transformed the hospital where she works, shifting from punitive responses to understanding and addressing root causes. We'll also look at the challenges of…

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11. Off The Cuff Rants On Learning: On Defining Levels of Support

8M ago

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In the first of a new series, Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m ditching the script and speaking straight from the heart.In each of these rants, I’ll share my thoughts and experiences, unfiltered and unrestrained, about a variety of issues in education and learning. I'll be tackling the topics that keep me up at night, the concepts that need unpa…

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10. Storytelling: The Secret Ingredient For Meaningful Change with Graham Callis 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

Sharing and listening to life’s stories can have a profound impact on us and the people around us. Storytelling is an opportunity to learn, and when people learn, people change.Today, I’m talking with Graham Callis about the power of storytelling. Graham Callis is a storyteller and life coach. He founded Your Story Life Coaching and is an experienc…

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The Trials Project: How to Measure Progress of UDL Implementation 38:10

9M ago38:10

38:10

By Mia Chmiel and Melissa Emler

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09. How AI and Chatbots Will Transform Search and Learning with Alex Birkett 35:47

9M ago35:47

35:47

AI, chatbots, and generative search are already changing the way that we find and take in content online, and their impacts will only continue to grow.I’m joined today by Alex Birkett to talk about the future of search and how people will discover and interact with content online.We discuss whether websites and traffic numbers will even matter in t…

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UDL And AI 31:51

9M ago31:51

31:51

In this episode of the UDL Forward podcast, hosts Melissa Emler and Mia Chmiel discuss the intersection of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). They highlight the opportunities that tools like CHAT GPT provide for teachers and students, emphasizing the power and potential of AI in education. The hosts share their pe…

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08. Designing Organizations for Engagement and Meaningful Contributions with Nancy J. Hess 35:49

11M ago35:49

35:49

My guest, Nancy J. Hess, brings her perspective on education and organizational change based on her deep work with state and local governments. Her expertise is rooted in guiding leadership through change, developing strategies for more efficient and engaging HR structures, and fostering learning environments that address the many challenges of loc…

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07: How Volunteering Becomes a Path to Learning with Nicole Sdao 33:28

11M ago33:28

33:28

Joining me for a conversation on volunteering and altruism is Nicole Sdao, founder and CEO of Altruize.Nicole is a firm believer in the transformative power of volunteerism. She challenges conventional views of volunteering as strictly a service to others, and invites us to see it as an investment in ourselves and a path of growth and learning. Nic…

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06. Empowering Students With AI: Lessons From the Past, Opportunities for the Future with Jody Britten 39:12

12M ago39:12

39:12

When Google first came on the scene, it forced teachers to change the way they taught learners and to ask “better questions”. The common adage was, if it could be Googled (by the student), it wasn’t a good question. Now, with the rise of AI tools, we are again forced to look at our teaching methods and how to better support learners. But the questi…

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05. Breaking Stigma, Fostering Belonging: The Sources of Strength Movement with Katrina Johnson 40:07

1y ago40:07

40:07

Today I have a conversation that delves into the intriguing concept of the Wellness Contagion with my guest, Katrina Johnson.A Wellness Contagion shifts the focus from illness to well-being and aims to spread awareness of protective factors.At the core of Katrina’s work is a program called Sources of Strength, which empowers students to take the le…

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04. From Blame to Learning: Exploring the Power of Just Culture with Julie Stephenson 35:45

1y ago35:45

35:45

What happens in your organization when someone makes a mistake? Is the process about blame and punishment? Or is it about shared accountability for systems and recognizing the humanity of those involved?Today, my guest, Julie Stephenson, and I are diving into the concept of building a Just Culture.A Just Culture radically shifts the approach to acc…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Melissa Emler Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Learning to Change

Melissa Emler

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UDL Forward

Mia Chmiel and Melissa Emler

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27. Permission, Protection, and Policy Reduction 12:43

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26. Revisiting the Immunity to Change Map 17:42

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25. The PLAN Pilot Work with the New York State Education Department 13:46

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24. Studium and Punctum, and How to Make the Story Yours 16:49

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23. What is the Difference Between Learning Design and Lesson Planning? 24:55

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22. All Change Is Linguistic 13:19

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21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina Bianchini 40:15

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20. Off The Cuff: On Accessibility 11:38

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19. Off The Cuff: On Bullying 15:14

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18. The Community Factory: Crafting Intimate Events for Meaningful Connections with Nicole Osibodu 39:45

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17. Creating Fun Events That Meet Your Goals With Liz Lathan 42:41

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16. How Technology Enhances Engagement and Community for All Events with Michael Helmbrecht, VP of Product Management, RingCentral 44:16

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15. Just Culture: The 5 Types of Behavior 31:24

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14. Just Culture: Duties and Breaches 21:36

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13: Just Culture: Vision, Mission and Values 39:56

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12: What is Just Culture and Why Organizations Might Want to Learn About It with Julie Stephenson

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11. Off The Cuff Rants On Learning: On Defining Levels of Support

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10. Storytelling: The Secret Ingredient For Meaningful Change with Graham Callis 25:30

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The Trials Project: How to Measure Progress of UDL Implementation 38:10

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09. How AI and Chatbots Will Transform Search and Learning with Alex Birkett 35:47

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UDL And AI 31:51

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08. Designing Organizations for Engagement and Meaningful Contributions with Nancy J. Hess 35:49

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07: How Volunteering Becomes a Path to Learning with Nicole Sdao 33:28

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06. Empowering Students With AI: Lessons From the Past, Opportunities for the Future with Jody Britten 39:12

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05. Breaking Stigma, Fostering Belonging: The Sources of Strength Movement with Katrina Johnson 40:07

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04. From Blame to Learning: Exploring the Power of Just Culture with Julie Stephenson 35:45

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