Explore the potential of VR in preserving indigenous culture, from traditional maple syrup harvesting to immersive education experiences. Discover the challenges of maintaining cultural identity amidst modern struggles and the importance of incorporating technology in cultural education. Dive into the use of VR to connect and sustain indigenous traditions, creating respectful simulations for teaching practices like wild ricing.

Students at Central High School are rethinking college choices. They explore alternatives like gap years and two-year schools. Atticus James embraces journalism passion, shifting from trade school plans. Jamal balances coding and music interests in college search. Discussion on trade professions and individual student needs in education choices.

A recent study ranked the top professions likely to be disrupted by AI technologies, most requiring college degrees. The podcast discusses the need for curriculum changes in higher education. It explores the impact of AI on various industries, including teaching and business schools. The podcast emphasizes the importance of adapting to changes in AI and technology and explores the benefits of using Zoom and breakout rooms for teaching. It also discusses the speed at which technological changes impact professions and highlights the uncertainty and potential effects of AI on higher education.

Explore philosopher Kieran Egan's ideas on incorporating myths and riddles into teaching. Delve into an Oregon school's implementation of Egan-inspired techniques. Discover the importance of delving deeper into subject matter. Learn how sharing the stories behind discoveries engages students. Discuss the impact of good teachers and the benefits of storytelling in education.

It can be harder than ever for teachers to manage their relationships with parents, even though digital tools make interactions more frequent. This week’s EdSurge podcast looks at why.

This podcast explores the need for AI literacy in schools and colleges, the potential harm of generative AI, and efforts to combat misinformation. It also delves into the ethical issues surrounding AI and the importance of teachers embracing new technology in education.

Holding student attention may be harder than ever. Even if educators make students put away their smartphones, internet-connected devices have changed the way people relate to others and made it harder for people to be present, argues a Georgetown University professor.

Discover the 'golden age' of learning science with new insights on how humans learn. Highlights include retrieval practice, optimal arousal, and incorporating student voices. The implications of chatbots in education and the role of parents in supporting children's learning are also discussed. Practical suggestions for helping students understand their learning processes and the importance of repeated practice are offered.

Highlights include the implementation of universal preschool in Idaho, innovations in math instruction, strategies to address chronic absenteeism, analyzing teacher shortages, the impact of housing on teachers, and overcoming challenges in providing online science labs.

“Why do some schools get better quickly, and others get stuck?” That question drove MIT professor of digital media Justin Reich to write a new book about what he’s learned as a teacher, edtech consultant and professor about making small regular improvements. This episode originally ran this summer.