Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Continuing our exploration of the New Normal for conferences in the Summer of 2021, Jenna Spinelle returns to the show to join host Mike Palmer to recount her experience attending Podcast Movement in Tennessee earlier this month. Jenna is one of the hosts of the Democracy Works podcast and the Founder of the Democracy Group network of civically-minded podcasts.Jenna shares what the experience was like traveling to the conference and attending it live before we dig into her takeaways from the experience. What are some new and emerging trends in podcasting to keep an eye on as we lean into both near and far horizons? How should we think about audience development for indie podcasts and how does that interact with the increasing corporatization of the medium? As podcasts become increasingly narrow in their focus, how do we break out of filter bubbles to engage in genuine discourse and new discovery?We cover all of this and even explore the power of JOMO in a thought-provoking conversation that you won't want to miss.Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great shows like this.

Mike Merrill joins Mike Palmer to talk about his experience at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. While Mike Merrill attended in person, Mike Palmer attended online. We reflect on the different experiences and how it connects to issues of access and equity as we muse about the future of conferencing in these challenging times.Then Mike Merrill digs into his reflections on what's emerging in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the areas where he focused during his ASU GSV experience. Are we in an AI Summer for EdTech? How should we think about ethics and inclusive design when working with AI systems? We dive into all of this and even sing a little Alicia Keys in a wide-ranging and informative debrief on new and emerging opportunities in EdTech and AI straight out of ASU GSV.If you're enjoying what you're hearing, subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great content like this!.

Mike Palmer is once again joined by our virtual cohost, Nancy, to talk about new and emerging trends in the conference experience as a new wave of in-person and blended learning conferences pick up in August. We reflect on what it must have been like at Podcast Movement, which just concluded while contemplating what's on the horizon for the blended EdTech ASU-GSV Summit that kicks off this week in San Diego.What role can and should virtual experiences play in conference planning and how does this dovetail with some of the origins of Trending in Education and SXSW EDU? We explore all of this while getting Nancy and Mike's takes on how to build from an inclusive and accessible foundation that leverages online while also allowing for higher-touch in-person experiences. Then it becomes a question of who can afford the costs (and risks) of traveling to attend conferences like ASU GSV.We'd love to hear what you think about the future of conferences and the role new media can play. Let us know on Twitter at @TrendinginEdSubscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. And visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great shows like this!

Tony Wan joins Mike Palmer to share his origin story beginning as an educator and entrepreneur before shifting to educational journalism as the Cofounder and Managing Editor of EdSurge. Tony has recently moved to a new role as Head of Investor Content at EdTech Venture Capital Firm Reach Capital.In addition to providing keen insights into trends in EdTech entrepreneurship and investment, we talk about being raised by wolves, reflect on Kanye's recent work, and look to the comedy of Conan O'Brien for inspiration outside the world of education.In all, it makes for an engaging and entertaining conversation about human-centered and socially-conscious EdTech capital investment that you won't want to miss.For more great episodes like this subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more amazing content!

Al Kingsley is the CEO of NetSupport Limited, an EdTech Company. He's also the Chair of Hampton Academes Trust in the UK. Al joins Mike Palmer on this episode to talk about his new book, My Secret EdTech Diary where he shares his experiences and provides tips to instructors, aspiring EdTech Professionals, and anyone curious about where the world of learning is heading.We dig into a wide range of topics, including privacy and data security, AI and machine learning, the importance of mental health and well-being in learning design and more.It's an insightful perspective on the world of educational technology through a wider and more accessible lens that you won't want to miss.Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great shows like this!

Dr. Adriana Villavicencio, Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine, researches K-12 educational policy and school practice that deepens or disrupts inequities for minoritized communities of students and families. For nearly a decade, she conducted research at the Research Alliance for New York City Schools at NYU—a Research-Practice Partnership with the NYC Department of Education (DOE).Adriana joins Mike Palmer to talk about her book, Am I My Brother’s Keeper: Educational Opportunities and Outcomes for Black and Brown Boys, published by Harvard Education Press, that examines how districts and schools can embed racial equity work into the very fabric of how they serve students. The book also provides a set of concrete approaches and recommendations, so that other districts and schools can take up similar efforts with even more robust results.It's a heartfelt and engaging conversation about how to design programs and interventions to reach children the current system is failing. We hope the insights and perspectives we share can help empower folks looking to make an impact on the problems of inequity and access inherent in our educational system. Thanks for listening.For more great shows like this, subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com

Shannon Dowling is an architect with a design focus on creating research-driven, student-centered learning environments at Ayers Saint Gross. She joins Mike Palmer on this episode to talk about trends in the design of learning spaces for higher ed and beyond. You can find a recent white paper, Disruption in Higher Education, from Shannon and team on this topic.Shannon tells us how she got to this point in her professional life by describing how her interests in architecture and design intersected with her life as a mom to set her on the path of designing for learning contexts. We delve into Shannon's expertise and experience in designing for higher ed, look for insights from the transformation of library spaces, and get her takes on the impact of the pandemic as well as what she sees on the horizon.It's a rich exploration of how the mind of an architect designs for the world of learning. Listen in to learn more.And if you like what you're hearing, subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com

Dr. Malik Boykin is a Professor of Psychology at Brown University. Malik joins Mike Palmer to talk about his experiences growing up the son of a black psychology professor beginning in Ithaca at Cornell and ultimately at Howard in Washington, DC. From there, Malik brings us along his journey as a musical artist to his research in contact analysis, mentorship, and algorithmic bias. In addition to his work in perceptions and preferences in Group Inequality at his psychology lab, Malik catches us up on his work as a musician as Malik Starx, including his recent release Dancing for Freedom.It's a wide-ranging conversation about diversity, empathy, and creative expression that you won't want to miss.For more great shows like this, subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more!

We celebrate our 400th episode of Trending in Education by welcoming three key contributors to the show through the years.To begin, Mike Palmer welcomes Dr. Robin Naughton to the show for her third on-air appearance. Robin is Mike's wife and shares unique perspectives as a listener, a contributor both on and off the air, and an Assistant Professor, Web and Digital Services Librarian at Queens College in New York.Then Dr. Mark Sanders joins Mike to provide his takes on how the show has evolved through the years and how it intersects with his focus on media literacy, civic engagement, and public philosophy.And finally, we conclude with Dr. Mike Merrill joining Mike to impart what it's been like for him getting plugged in behind the scenes as an editor and contributor to shows of late. Mike also delves into his perspectives on AI and other emerging technologies before we conclude with a quick conversation about 2U's recent acquisition of EdX.Great podcasts are built on the contributions of amazing folks like Robin, Mark, and Mike and we couldn't have gotten this far without them and without you, our listeners. Thanks for joining us for the ride and here's to all the amazing things yet to come. To the Future!If you enjoy what you're hearing subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. And visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great shows like this one!

In honor of our 399th installment of Trending in Education, we've reassembled the original team of Brandon Jones, Dan Strafford, and Mike Palmer to reflect on how this podcast started and share some highlights and lessons learned from our long history of doing the show together.Along the way, we get Brandon's and Dan's takes on where the world of learning is heading including Brandon's list of five things he sees on the horizon and Dan's take on the future of "hybrid" learning and more.It's a vintage, artisanal, small-batched episode of Trending in Ed you won't want to miss. Thanks to all of our listeners who've kept us cranking out all of this content over the years.Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @TrendinginEd and visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great content like this!