The Art & Science of Learning

128. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2026 (Donald Taylor)

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D prof...

127. Reflecting on IEEE EDUCON 2025 London Conference

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode brings you a special overview of the IEEE EDUCON 2025, held in London. EDUCON is one of the leading global conferences focused on enginee...

126. Beyond the Hype: Rethinking Education in the Age of AI

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and education is being reshaped whether we are ready for it or not. In this episode,...

125. Music and the Mind: Inside the Global Launch of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Smart Start Program

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode comes directly from an inspiring day at the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) in Toronto, where the global launch of the Smart St...

124. Music & Neuroscience: The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education (Alexander Brose)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past decade, The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, has partnered with leading neuroscientists to develop an early childhood educ...

123. Urgency of Learning How to Learn in the Age of AI (Trini Balart)

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are significant challenges in education that have been ignored for too long, and AI is forcing us to confront them urgently; otherwise, AI will ...

122. A Technical School Forged by Engineers, Fueled by Purpose (Tudor Andrei Tămâian, Principal of Anghel Saligny Technical High School)

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is very special episode of the podcast — one that’s quite personal and rooted in a story that spans generations. Earlier this summer, I ha...

121. Learning in Museums - Visiting 9 Ottawa Museums in 3 Days

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode in which I’m reflecting on a unique experience that I undertook: visiting 9 Ottawa museums in just 3 days to explore how e...

120. Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills (Dr. Wendy Cukier)

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for entrepreneurs, they are essential to everyone. In times of turbulence and unpredictability, having an entrepr...

119. Special Episode: Highlights from Ottawa Innovation Week

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode featuring highlights from the inaugural Ottawa Innovation Week, with seven insightful interviews from some of the most inspi...

118. Launching Ottawa Innovation Week (Sonya Shorey)

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something exciting is happening in my hometown of Ottawa, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you on the podcast. Next week, from June 9th to...

117. Reflections on the Learning Ideas Conference - Mini interviews with speakers

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode that features seven mini-interviews with speakers at last year’s Learning Ideas Conference, which was held at Columbia Uni...

116. Learning to Build the Career of Your Dreams (Dr Ilona Holland)

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Changing careers or building a business can be daunting, and it requires learning many new skills and being creative. In this episode, my guest is one...

115. Fostering Innovation with Emerging Tech in L&D (Sam Lee & Veronica Gomez)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As new technologies like AI, are disrupting the way we work, there is an increasing need for effective ways to integrate these innovations into workfl...

114. Organizational Learning and Development Insights (Michelle Parry-Slater)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The author of a fantastic book - The Learning and Development Handbook: A learning practitioner’s toolkit – is the guest in this episode. I enjoye...

113. Podcasts as Learning Tools in the Workplace (Adam Lacey)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasts can be a great way of learning but are rarely used in workplace training. In this episode, my guest is the co-founder of Assemble You, a comp...

112. How to Ensure Quality in Workplace L&D

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a quality management system in L&D can help ensure that the final learning experience is of high quality. In this episode, the author of the ne...

111. Chatbot Coaching in the Workplace (Emma Weber)

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching can be a powerful tool to transfer learning to improving on-the-job performance. However, it is often challenging to scale coaching to an ent...

110. Leadership Insights from an Award-Winning Head of School (Helen Pike)

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading a great school requires many diverse skills that enable both the students and adults in the school to thrive. In September 2023 I had the hono...

109. Oxford University’s Newest College - Reuben College (Prof. Lionel Tarassenko)

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The University of Oxford is made up of over 30 colleges and halls spread across the city centre and beyond. These colleges are at the heart of Oxford'...

108. Workflow Learning with Superflow & Being a Female Tech Founder (Priszcilla Varnagy)

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learning in the flow of work is a powerful way of learning and improving business outcomes. Superflow is a new platform that enables organizations to ...

107. What is a Futurist and Why Do We Need One? (Dr Fawaz Abu Sitta)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a complex and ever-changing world, the role of futurists is becoming more prevalent. Governments and businesses are hiring futurists to help prepar...

106. Behavioural Intelligence in Workplace Learning Technology (Patrick Veenhoff)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What attributes impact an individual’s performance in the workplace? My guest in this episode addresses this with a technology he developed that use...

105. Importance of Dialogue with AI and Learning Technologies (Prof. Rupert Wegerif, Cambridge University)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As technology evolves and we move into the age of AI, it is increasingly more important that we don’t just use technology, but we have a dialogue wi...

104. A Leader’s Guidebook to Personal Development (Prof. Maja Djikic, University of Toronto)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we strive to improve ourselves, to reach our true potential, it is easy to feel stuck. Learning and developing is a natural process for children. H...

103. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2024 (Donald Taylor)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D prof...

102. Designing Learning Spaces and Change Leadership (Liz Free)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the beautiful Swiss Alps, the International School Rheintal has just finished building a completely new campus. It is rare for an established schoo...

Understanding Design Thinking (Nilufer Erdebil)

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Design thinking is a skill that can transform all aspects of your work. However, it is not necessarily easy to fully understand the nuances and how to...

Celebrating 100 Episodes with Two Leading Learning Podcasters (Prof. Chris Dede & John Helmer)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Art & Science of Learning podcast in which we are celebrating this major milestone. What an incredibly rewarding a...

99. Reflections on The Learning Ideas Conference 2023 with Dr. David Guralnick

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode is a reflection on The Learning Ideas Conference that took place in June 2023 in New York City and online. The Learning Ideas Con...

98. Exploring the National Museum of Mathematics in NYC (Cindy Lawrence)

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The National Museum of Mathematics, MoMath for short, is a magical place in Manhattan NYC where you can experience mathematics. This is the only museu...

97. Frontline Workers Learning in the Flow of Work (Carol Leaman)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learning in the flow of work can be an incredibly effective tool for continuous improvement and employee engagement. Axonify is a technology company t...

96. Reinventing Work and the Workplace (Julia Hobsbawm OBE)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The debate on whether to go back to the office or work from home has been getting louder in recent years, but not necessarily clearer. The reimagining...

95. Strategies for Organizations to Make the Most of Online Learninng (Dr David Guralnick)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the author of the book How, Organizations Can Make the Most of Online Learning, discusses key strategies and insights on how to improv...

94 Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events - Reflecting a Year On

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the seventh, and final, episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with the The Learning Ideas Conference ...

93. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2023 (Donald Taylor)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&a...

92. Wellness in the Workplace

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The start of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and make plans for the future. On this podcast we talk about different aspects ...

91. What Can an Octopus Teach Us About Intelligence? (Prof Jennifer Mather)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does intelligence really mean? Throughout history humans have looked in the mirror and defined intelligence in their image. Tests have been desig...

90. Communicating for Organizational Engagement in a Hybrid World (Dr Susan Glaser & Dr Peter Glaser)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the hybrid workplace it can be challenging to communicate in a way that fosters engagement. However, there are some new strategies and tools to tha...

89. Engaged Testing in the Classroom (Dr Melanie Adrian & Emily-Jean Gallant)

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exams can send shivers down a student’s spine, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Exams can be a positive learning experience, not a punitive exe...

88. How to Build Thriving Learning Communities at Work (Anamaria Dorgo)

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating and fostering effective learning communities in the workplace requires a lot of skill, particularly in a hybrid world. There are many strateg...

87. Future Ready Talent Framework and Lifelong Learning (Anne-Marie Fannon)

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Work-Learn Institute, at the internationally renowned University of Waterloo in Canada, has developed the Future Ready Talent Framework. This fram...

86. How to Get Your Ideas Across (Barry J. McLoughlin)

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your ideas across clearly is a critical skill in any career. However, speaking to an audience is one of the greatest fears people have. In thi...

85. Indigenous Conservation Courses by UN Association in Canada (Jaime Webbe)

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Indigenous Conservation curriculums, for elementary and high school students, are beautiful and insightful learning resource produced by the Unite...

84. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – How to Connect in Hybrid

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the sixth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discus...

83. Reflections on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I reflect on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022 and my experience attending the conference in May 2022 in London. The follo...

82. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Physical Space in Hybrid

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the sixth episode of the special series – Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss some importan...

81. Writing for Wikipedia as a Learning Tool

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can university and high school educators design projects for their students that combine active learning, group work, research and have an impact ...

80. Workplace Learning Technology in Canada (Dr Cindy Plunkett)

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the latest trends, tips to incorporate learning in the workplace, and the upcoming Canadian eLearning Conference with someone at the center...

79. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Programing Constraints

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of ...

78. The Creative Process (Prof Jinny Yu)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating something new is never a linear process, there are ups and downs along the way. However, there are striking similarities in the process of di...

77. Learning for Policy Makers & Leaders (Francois Gagnon)

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Policy makers around the world are faced with complex and quickly changing issues that they need to understand in order to design public policy. Learn...

76. The Art of Constructive Feedback (Laura Peck)

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Constructive feedback is essential to learning, both in the workplace and beyond. But giving feedback does not always have the intended outcomes. My g...

75. Dyslexia Screening Bill: Providing support at school & work (The Rt Hon Matt Hancock)

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To mark the occasion, I am joined by the United Kingdom’s former Health Secretary, who is working to i...

74. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Personalizing Tech Platforms

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth episode in the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will discuss the reasons...

73. How Can We Change Our Minds? (Anne Mahon)

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning is about being open to the possibility of changing our minds. Without the ability to constantly learn and change our minds, it is impossible ...

72. ADHD in Adults (Heidi Bernhardt)

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Bernhardt is the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. T...

71. What is the “I” in AI? (Flynn Coleman)

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intelligence is an area that we don’t truly understand. Only recently have we started to understand and acknowledge the different strengths of neuro...

70. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2022

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D prof...

69. Tech that Enables Remote Work & Learning (Nancy Knowlton)

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Knowlton is the co-founder and CEO of Nureva Inc., an award-winning technology company that builds audio conferencing solutions that supports hy...

68. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – New Tech Platforms

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore the latest t...

67. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Selecting the Tech Platform

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore how to sele...

66. Increasing Equity of Learning Access – Catapult Program (Ikem Opara)

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lack of access and equity to receiving a good education has been exacerbated during the last year and a half. The need to address these gaps is more i...

65. Teaching Yoga to Seniors and Wellbeing (Georgia Morissette)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for havin...

65. Teaching Yoga to Seniors and Wellbeing (Georgia Morissette)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for havin...

64. Fostering Innovation & Civic Engagement – Rideau Hall Foundation (Teresa Marques)

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation and civic engagement are important elements for a thriving community and country. Fostering an environment where people can learn to be inn...

63. Reinventing Hybrid Events – Introduction to Series (Special Episode with The Learning Ideas Conference)

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In th...

62. Rethinking What We Value in Education (Dr Alison Clark-Wilson)

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What we value in education greatly informs both the kind of research that takes place and the technologies that are developed in support. Globally the...

61. Innovative Program Addressing Barriers to Trades Schools (Dr Lori Leach)

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Highly skilled tradespeople are in great demand, but there can be some significant barriers that prevent talented individuals from completing their tr...

60. Rapid Learning in a Changing World (Dr Shan Soe-Lin)

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rapid learning is critical in a crisis, as well as in a quickly changing business landscape. However, doing it well, particularly in a crisis, require...

59. University on a Ship with Semester at Sea (Scott Marshall)

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Developing a global mindset is an important part of educating young people in our interconnected world. An essential part of this process is to travel...

58. Enabling & Celebrating Vocational Excellence (Dr Susan James Relly)

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where would we be without people who excelled in the trades? Skills such as carpentry, auto mechanics, hairdressing, cooking, and plumbing, only to na...

57. Online Learning & Community for Public Servants Globally with Apolitical (Robyn Scott & Lisa Witter)

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apolitical is a peer-to-peer learning platform for governments around the world. Using their fully online platform, they bring to public servants the ...

56. Family History and What it Teaches Us (Janet Uren)

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What impact would learning about our family history have on the way we live our life today? Understanding our family history goes beyond dates and pla...

55. Ancient Caves that Promote Experiential Learning for All (Chris Hinsperger)

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnechere Caves in Canada is located under a hill of limestone, said by geologists to have been the bottom of a tropical sea 500 million years ago. T...

54. How AI Avatars Can Transform Workplace Training (Dr Lewis Johnson)

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great challenges in learning new skills is being able to put them to practice in real scenarios. Although practicing in real scenarios offe...

53. Lessons from Teaching in a Global Pandemic: Where do we go from here? (Aneeqa Rana)

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the start of the 2020 global pandemic, teachers around the world have experienced a drastically different way of teaching. It has been a challeng...

52. Virtual Reality Simulations to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Prof Jason Chen)

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual reality is well known for immersing people in activities such as flying, traveling in time, or in fictional worlds. But virtual reality can al...

51. What is the Secret to Successful Digital Transformation? (Kevin Pashuk)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digital transformation has been a hot topic for some time. Integrating new digital technologies into the workflow of organizations, has been the focus...

50. Learning Differently: Understanding Neurodiversity (Siena Castellon)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s brain is wired differently, some more different than others, but none are the same. Understanding these differences, their strengths and ...

49. Oxford University Experience with the Master of St Catherine’s College (Prof Kersti Börjars)

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Oxford University offers a very unique learning experience that combines the tutorial system, ancient traditions, cutting-edge research and facil...

48. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 5

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers fr...

46. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 3

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers ...

47. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 4

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from a...

45. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 2

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from a...

44. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 1

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from a...

43. EdTech Entrepreneur’s Insights on the Industry (Dr Lindy Ledohowski)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Educational technology (EdTech) is a fast-growing industry that is expected to reach $404B in total expenditure by 2025. There are a staggering number...

42. Uniting a Divided World Through Literature and Film Studies (Prof David Jarraway)

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great art aims to transform us and our ideas in some way. As technology has enabled us to customize many of our interacts with the world, including th...

41. How to Teach Sensitive Topics – The case of sexual assault prevention training (Dr Sara Crann)

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching topics that are sensitive, personal, or even taboo, can be extremely difficult. The skills needed go beyond good pedagogy and many other cons...

40. Top Trends in Workplace Learning & Development for 2021 (Donald Taylor)

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reskilling and upskilling have become the leading trend in the field of Learning and Development (L&D) for 2021. With the start of the pandemic in...

39. Developing Critical Thinking in the Workplace (Julie Lavergne)

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Critical thinking is a widely sought-after skill in individuals, both in education and the workplace, but achieving it is often elusive. Although the ...

38. Major Program Management Training in Government (Nick Borwell)

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Managing major programs in government, such as digitally enabled transformations, requires different skillsets from regular project management. Projec...

37. Innovative Teaching in Higher Education (Dr Melanie Adrian)

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching is a complex skill that requires deep knowledge and practice. This is particularly true when the classroom suddenly transitions online and ne...

36. Developing a Positive Mindset (Andrew Mangan)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having a positive mindset is a critical part of overcoming adversity and living a happy life. Although there are challenges that seem insurmountable, ...

35. A Look Inside UK’s Historic Independent Schools (Tori Cadogan)

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are many different kinds of schools that offer different experiences for children. The United Kingdom is home to some of the most famous and his...

34. Learning Innovation in the Canadian Government (Neil Bouwer)

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation is an essential part of our increasingly complex world. This can not be more important that in governments that serve the public good. In o...

33. How to Have Constructive Conversations (Catherine Clark)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The only way that humans can have a peaceful and collaborative society is by having effective conversations. However, in an increasingly polarized and...

32. Learning in the Canadian Government (Taki Sarantakis)

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the past three years the Canadian Government has been transforming and modernizing the way Canadian public servants are learning in the workplace....

31. Designing Online and Blended Learning (Barbara Treacy)

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Designing effective and enjoyable online and blended learning experiences requires some particular strategies. In this episode I am speaking to a lead...

30. Digital Transformation in the Canadian Government (Chris Allison)

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

    Governments are among the most complex organizations to transform in the digital age. Having large and diverse organizations, legacy systems, ...