Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Join Mike and Brandon in Trending in Education's first Extra on what we're learning through Game of Thrones. To avoid being "spoilt" be sure to watch Episodes 1 and 2 of GoT Season 7 before listening. And fear not, regular Trending in Education fans who may not be into Game of Thrones, we'll be back with our regularly scheduled episode as we normally do next week!

Mike and Brandon (and a picture of Dan) talk about the latest in edutainment. Should the retro-window and nostalgia of today look back at the best edutainment had to offer? Mike sings some of the hits from School House Rock.

Brandon and Mike sit down to talk about the great Game of Thrones season seven debut and how it relates to learning. Be forewarned, this podcast is short and full of spoilers!

Mike, Dan, and Brandon discuss a recent article on St John's University, from QZ.com, focused on how "The Program" teaches each student the same thing across their time on campus. Could it be the future of college education? Does it go too far in ignoring 21st century skills training?

Mike, Dan, and Brandon dive back into a favorite topic, the future. They discuss one of Elon Musk's latest business, Neuralink and the possibility of humans connecting with computers to help repair damaged bodies and more.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Dan, Mike, and Brandon discuss their favorite pieces of information from the 2017 Meeker Report on internet trends. They focus on gaming but also discuss wearables, cell phones, & more.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Mike, Brandon, and Dan discuss a recent New York Times op-ed by David Leonhardt. They discuss the dwindling funding available for Pell Grants and other ways for lower-income students to attend four year colleges and universities. They also talk through economic diversity on college campuses.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Mike and Brandon sit down to talk about memes, #memegate at Harvard, social media, and how trends can become part of our every day life. Come for the meme analysis, but stay for covfefe and Harambe.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Mike, Dan, and Brandon discuss one of the latest fads in the classroom. Are fidget spinners an aid to learning or just a distraction to classrooms? Can distracted learning really work? Also, Brandon shares a story of being the lead importer of slap bracelets at his middle school.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Dan and Mike recap their trip to BrightCove play. They discuss one of the keynote speakers, Rohit Bhargava, and his Non-Obvious trends for 2017.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!