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This is how a typical work life unfolds: we get an education, then a job and after 40 years or so at that job, we retire. But experts say, that won’t work in the future. (Pardon the pun). People are living longer, healthier lives. Now, before you start planning an extra, extra-long retirement, consider that the longer you live, the longer you’ll need to stay in the workforce. And the more important life-long learning will become. People will need to be able to work while gaining the competencies and skills required for jobs that don’t exist yet.  But how can we make education and work, work with minimal disruption? How can we plan for a work life that will span nearly a century? What can we make our careers future-proof? Our next guest says we need to create systems today that can better support us in the future. Teach & Learn host Dr. Cristi Ford and guest Dr. Michelle Weise unpack what a longer life means for the future of work and life-long learning. In this episode they touch on:  What the future of work might look likeWhat systems need to be designed to enable future workers to upskill with minimal disruption Who should pay in time and money to educate the workforce: The employer or the individual? What we can do today to future-proof our careers To learn more about visit MichelleWeise.com and check out her blog, Skilling Me Softly. And order your copy of Long-Life Learning today.  This podcast was brought to you by D2L, a global edtech company transforming the way the world learns. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on X, Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L, and check out our YouTube channel for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Please take a moment to rate, review, and share the podcast, and reach out with comments and ideas for future episodes. For more content by educators for educators, please visit the Teaching & Learning Studio hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone. There you can join our global education community, register for free D2L Master Classes and enjoy blogs,  articles and resources written by leaders in the field of education. Sign up for our Teaching & Learning Studio newsletter and never miss a thing. To learn more about D2L visit our website at D2L.com.   Class dismissed.  Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Student identity is crucial in K-12 public schools, but it’s not always given the attention it deserves. When students feel a sense of belonging and see their identities reflected in the spaces and curriculum around them, they thrive. This can have positive trickle-down effects on well-being and academic engagement. In this episode of the Teach & Learn podcast, Dr. Emma Zone talks to Sharonda Willingham, Principal at Seattle’s Interagency Academy. They discuss the importance of student identity, how the Interagency Academy serves as an intervention for students who aren’t being served by traditional school, the role of technology in providing access and flexibility for students and why educators must understand and embrace AI technology to prepare students for the future.Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Please take a moment to rate, review and share the podcast, and reach out with comments and ideas for future episodes.For more content by educators for educators, please visit the Teaching and Learning Studio hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone. You can register for the D2L Master Class Series or enjoy blogs, interviews, videos and webinars.Remember to check out the Learning by Association podcast, dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead, and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

We have a collective responsibility and an obligation to work toward making education equitable for all learners period. Wouldn’t this world be a better place if anyone who desires to learn, regardless of gender, religion, race, location, socioeconomics, and the like, could access high-quality education? Of course. What if the words ‘opportunity’ and ‘divide’ never had to be paired together? We’d all be better for it. While we can strive to make things better on a global scale, there are actionable steps we can take to make our classrooms more equitable today. In this episode of the Teach and Learn podcast, Dr. Emma Zone shares the virtual classroom with Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, the VP of Equity Solutions at Lumen Learning. Together, they talk about how to identify and eliminate systemic barriers in education to make learning more equitable for all learners.  In this episode of Teach & Learn, Daysha Jackson-Sanchez provides insights on:How equity translates into greater individual student success and its ripple effectWhat we can do to bridge the opportunity divideWhat to consider when thinking about equity  What we can do to even the playing field todayFor more information on equitable and inclusive education, please check out what Daysha has written on the topic: Enhancing Inclusivity Through Pedagogical Partnerships: Valuing Students' Diverse Experiences The Key to Generating More Equitable Results in Higher Education? Uniting the Faculty and EdTech CommunitiesRemember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Please take a moment to rate, review and share the podcast, and reach out with comments and ideas for future episodes.For more content by educators for educators, please visit the Teaching and Learning Studio hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone. You can register for the D2L Master Class Series or enjoy blogs, interviews, videos and webinars.Remember to check out the Learning by Association podcast, dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead, and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Counter to the old adage, the US Department of Education is looking to fix something that many argue ain't broke... Right now, distance education is being reviewed and new regulations are being considered in the name of consumer protection. It's believed that the US Department of Education is operating under the misconception that distance education is somehow less than traditional in-person education. But, Dr. Van Davis couldn't disagree more. Distance education is high-quality, deliberately designed, accessible education. He believes that the proposed regulations would be disastrous to distance learners, educators and institutions if passed.In this episode, Dr. Davis guides us through the three biggest issues that have distance education providers and educators very worried. The big three, if passed, will have serious ramifications for distance learning for students, educators, and institutions across the US. He also shares his insights on:* Why time is of the essence* How you can make your voice heard* How the proposed rules would negatively impact access to distance education* Where to find resources and information (like these blogs by WCET)* How SARA and NC-SARA workIf you have any questions about the proposed regulations and what they could mean for distance ed you are welcome to connect with the WCET for more information.Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Please take a moment to rate, review and share the podcast, and reach out with comments and ideas for future episodes.For more content by educators for educators, please visit the Teaching and Learning Studio hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone. You can register for the D2L Master Class Series or enjoy blogs, interviews, videos and webinars.Remember to check out the Learning by Association podcast, dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead, and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

It's nearly time to roll out the red carpet! The STLHE Awards are fast approaching, and the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning Co-Chairs couldn't be more excited.  Dr. Aleksandra Zecevic and Dr. Jovan Groen sat down with Dr. Cristi Ford to discuss the highly anticipated annual event and of course, the awards!As our Canadian listeners know, the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) is a community of professionals looking to enhance college and university-level teaching and learning from coast to coast. Operating in both English and French, not only do they support resource sharing and collaboration between students and educators, but they also reward and recognize innovation and excellence in the field of HE.One of the most coveted awards among educators is the D2L Innovation Award. Established in 2012, this award celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year for their innovative methods that undeniably change the face of student-centered teaching and learning. The winning team will be recognized at the Conference Awards Ceremony. Dr. Aleksandra Zecevic offers a unique perspective as she is also a past winner of the D2L Innovation Award. Both she and Dr. Jovan Groen share their thoughts on why it is so important to recognize and celebrate educators and their achievements in HE. They're also quick to remind everyone that the D2L Innovation Award is open for international submissions... and while it's too late to apply for the 2024 awards, there's always next year. The 2024 STLHE Conference will be held from June 11 -14 in awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Hope to see you there!Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening to the Teach & Learn podcast. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Please take a moment to rate, review and share the podcast, and reach out with comments and ideas for future episodes.For more content by educators for educators, please visit the Teaching and Learning Studio hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone. You can register for the D2L Master Class Series or enjoy blogs, interviews, videos and webinars.Remember to check out the Learning by Association podcast, dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead, and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

As educators, we know that knowledge is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in underserved and displaced populations. According to the United Nations, nearly half of all refugee children are not attending school. Thankfully, there are initiatives and individuals doing the work to help increase access to education for refugee populations.In this episode of the Teach & Learn podcast, Dr. Cristi Ford talks to Dr. Lesley Snowball, educational director for The Digital School, the first integrated digitally enabled school which provides digital and hybrid learning to refugees. They discuss how The Digital School is working to provide access to education for refugee populations, how Dr. Snowball uses her passions for self-directed learning and curriculum design to create inclusive education spaces and the successes and challenges of The Digital School's partnerships with various countries.Make sure to connect with Dr.Lesley Snowball on LinkedIn. You can also follow The Digital School on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.Enjoying what you hear? Please consider leaving us a review! Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Make sure to check out D2L’s Teaching and Learning Studio for even more thought-provoking content by educators for educators including blogs and masterclasses.  Follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc to watch the video version of this podcast.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

As AI continues to spread across the education landscape, the role of teachers is shifting. But what if educators looked at AI as a complement to their skillset, rather than a threat? In this episode of the Teach & Learn podcast, Dr. Cristi Ford talks to Michael Feldstein, Chief Accountability Officer at e-Literate about the impact of AI on education and the importance of teaching skills in the rapidly evolving educational landscape. They discuss:*The concept of durable skills*How teaching skills can complement the use of AI in education. *Practical examples of how to use AI in work and research. *The ethical considerations and challenges of using AI in education.*How AI could improve the efficiency of learning design processes.Make sure to follow Michael Feldstein on LinkedIn and visit the e-Literate website. Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check out D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Dr. Matt Beane discusses how AI impacts skill development, robbing students of experiential learning. He highlights the importance of the expert-beginner relationship and the need to rethink skill development in the age of intelligent machines. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Skill Code' and the challenges of preserving human ability in a world driven by AI.

While many educators are cautiously dipping their toes into the LLM waters, this episode's guest has been playing in the depths and enjoying every minute of it.Reed Dickson is an educator, writer, designer and speaker focused on the future of teaching, learning, EdTech and AI. He joins Dr. Cristi Ford to share his passion for this evolving technology and his thoughts on how educators and students can develop a better understanding of these tools. According to Reed, the best approach is a playful one. Be creative. Get curious. Push AI to see what it can and can’t do. In this episode, Reed Dickson and host Dr. Cristi Ford talk about: The importance of rethinking course assignments to promote transparent AI useHow AI can be used to make learning materials more fun and engagingWhy quality control is a mustWhy becoming future-ready starts by playing and being creative with AIRemember to follow Reed on the X Platform and Instagram @ReedDicksonUX or on LinkedIn. To read his thoughts on AI for teaching and learning visit his website ReedDickson.com.Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check out D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Welcome to another episode of Teach & Learn brought to you by D2L. Our regular listeners will know that we have been diving into AI as of late. As this technology evolves so must the conversation. It’s our responsibility to continue to question, investigate, and examine as it becomes more and more ubiquitous—this isn’t the time to make assumptions about AI—especially when it comes to education.  In this episode, your host Dr. Cristi Ford invites Justin Bruno, an AI Strategist at Michigan Virtual to join the conversation.Justin Bruno encourages the responsible integration of AI tools in education but warns that educators must be vigilant to ensure it supports learning, rather than circumvents it.  Together, Cristi and Justin explore the following topics:   Whether LLMs help or hinder learningAI in the classroom: practical benefits and strategies How to prevent the use of AI from setting students up for failureHow to ensure LLMs are used for enrichment and support, not as a crutchShow notes can be found here.To learn more about Justin Bruno's research and work, visit Michigan Virtual. You can also follow him on the platform formally known as Twitter @JustinBruno and you can find him on LinkedIn again, @JustinBruno.Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Make sure to check out D2L’s Teaching and Learning Studio for even more thought-provoking content by educators for educators including blogs and masterclasses.  Follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc to watch the video version of this podcast.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com.  Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.