

Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer
Palmer Media
At the intersection of learning, media, and the future of work, join us each week as we sense and discover where the future of education is heading. Join host Mike Palmer, the Founder of Palmer Media, as he engages with thought leaders, pioneers, and entrepreneurs exploring the cutting edge of learning in these tumultuous times.
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May 23, 2017 • 23min
Super AI, The Inevitable, and Teachers
This week we announce the winner of our March Madness Education Trend Brackets and dig into a recent article, "The Myth of a Superhuman AI" by Kevin Kelly. How does all of this tie to Centaurs, Chess, and Gary Kasparov? Listen in to find out.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

May 16, 2017 • 30min
ASU+GSV 2017
Brandon recounts his time at the 2017 ASU+GSV Conference and what were some hot trends in education, technology, and venture capital in Salt Lake City.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

May 9, 2017 • 28min
The Inevitable
Mike, Brandon, and Dan talk about The Inevitable, a 2016 nonfiction book by Kevin Kelly that forecasts the twelve technological forces that will shape the next thirty years.
Becoming
Cognifying
Flowing
Screening
Accessing
Sharing
Filtering
Remixing
Interacting
Tracking
Questioning
Beginning
If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

May 2, 2017 • 20min
Elon Musk and Learning Transfer
Mike, Brandon, and Dan are back again to talk about Elon Musk. A recent Quartz Media article looked at what makes Musk a great innovator and how he learns. The key, it seems, is "learning transfer!"If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Apr 25, 2017 • 24min
Social Emotional Learning
Mike, Dan, and Brandon dive into an emerging trend in the 21st century classroom, Social Emotional Learning. They take a first look at the topic, discuss how programs have begun to emerge, and just how technology and SEL might work together. Dan also quizzes Brandon and Mike on their emotional knowledge.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Apr 18, 2017 • 22min
21st Century Skills - World Economic Forum
Mike and team look back at the 2016 World Economic Forum report on the 21st skills needed to be successful in the classroom and at work.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Apr 11, 2017 • 22min
Behind the Scenes with Dr. Bror Saxberg
We take a peek at the behind-the-scenes audio Mike and team recorded with Dr. Bror Saxberg, Kaplan’s Chief Learning Officer. We cover a wide array of topics including instructional design, podcasting, story-telling, and growth mindset.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Apr 4, 2017 • 27min
The Future of Work with Dr. Bror Saxberg
Mike and crew are once again joined by Dr. Bror Saxberg, Kaplan's Chief Learning Officer. This time, we dive into the future of work. What does automation and artificial intelligence mean for the way we work and how work gets done? Tune in to find out.If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

Mar 28, 2017 • 44min
Learning Engineering with Dr. Bror Saxberg
Mike, Dan, & Brandon welcome Dr. Bror Saxberg, Kaplan's Chief Learning Officer, to the podcast. Bror helps bring the topic of learning engineering to life. Why doesn't education have more individuals focused on building the learning experience and understanding how everything ties together? Find out what Bror, and the rest of the crew, have to say on that and much more.

Mar 21, 2017 • 29min
SXSW EDU 2017
Dan, Brandon, & Mike are back for another edition of Trending In Education. Brandon recaps his trip to SXSW EDU. What was trending in Austin during Brandon's four-day visit? How many of the topics you've heard on this very podcast were discussed throughout the event? Tune in to find out!Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more insightful conversations about what’s new and emerging.