The Art & Science of Learning
Episodes
29. How Technology Can Improve Math Education (Dr Naomi Norman)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year new technologies emerge that have the potential, or claim to have the potential, to revolutionize mathematics education. Countries arou...
28. Learning Communities: How to foster continuous learning (Liz Free)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A powerful source of learning and culture in any organization can come from having a well structured and supported learning community. It may be d...
27. Learning to Teach Online (Dr Sarah Krongard)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching online requires different strategies and skills than those used in classroom teaching. There are great opportunities in online teaching, but ...
26. How to Design Technology with Impact (Mikesh Udani)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Behind technologies that effectively solve real problems, there is a methodical design process. From identifying and defining a problem to creating a ...
25. The Future of Business Education (Patrick Mullane)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As lifelong learning is becoming an essential component of any successful business, how is business education changing to support that? The two-year M...
24. Research & Design in Learning Programs: The case of Sesame Workshop (Shanna Kohn & Dr Kim Foulds)
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a commonality among high-quality learning programs, regardless of the medium, type of learning, or audience. Whether it be workplace training...
23. School Exclusion: Preventing students from being left behind (Prof Ian Thompson)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A student’s success in school is determined by a wide spectrum of factors, including family life, relationships, mental health, and school policy. S...
22. Shad Canada: Empowering youth in STEAM and entrepreneurship (Tim Jackson)
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Shad Canada summer program is a very special and unique learning experience. Talented high school students interested in STEAM (Science, Techn...
21. The Making of a Tech Entrepreneur (Chris Schmidt)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a young Canadian from Winnipeg to build a successful tech start-up in his home town? Chris Schmidt is the 27-year-old co-f...
20. The Importance of Community College Education (Don Bureaux)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Community college is often not the path suggested to students who are seen as being successful in school. But why is this the case? Can that be a lost...
19. Reimagining Workplace Learning (Dr David Guralnick)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The future of work is defined by continuous learning. But how can workplace learning be an effective and enjoyable experience that enriches the organi...
18. How a One-room School is Changing Lives in Brooklyn NY (Stephen Haff)
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing teacher has the power to change children’s lives and open doors to a brighter future. With knowledge, empathy and creativity a teacher ca...
17. Building a Successful Robotics Club (Marc Aristotle de Asis)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robotics clubs have become a popular way of teaching young people how to program and also a fun way to inspire students into STEM subjects. However, i...
16. The Future of Lifelong Learning: The 60-Year Curriculum (Prof Chris Dede)
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an increasingly fast paced world, the ability to learn effectively is the most important skill. Throughout a person’s life they are expected to h...
15. Emergency Online Learning – In University (Dr David Hornsby)
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The role of technology in formal educational institutions has been gradually changing over the decades, with a lot of debate on the impact and the way...
14. Emergency Online Learning – In School (James Whitehouse)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The role of technology in formal educational institutions has been gradually changing over the decades, with a lot of debate on the impact and the way...
13. Educational Media for Children: Insights for parents, educators, and creators (Joe Blatt)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With many children spending more than 40 hours every week in front of “screens”, what is the impact of growing up immersed in this media world? Ed...
12. Computer Science in Schools: Building in equity and diversity (Dr Laura Larke)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Computer science skills are in high demand and teaching children from a young age has become a priority for many countries. As computer science is bec...
11. Technology in Global Healthcare Training for International Development (Prof Niall Winters)
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most advanced learning technologies are used in training healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals working in rural a...
10. Unconditional Parenting: How to connect with young children more effectively (Dr Hanako Shimamura)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The early years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period. The interactions a child has with adults in these early years can shape how...
9. Research Informed Teacher Professional Development (Dr Nina Hood)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about a school, you most likely think of it as a place where students learn. However, for students to have the best learning experie...
8. Young People’s Civic Engagement in the Digital World (Dr Julianne Viola)
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our interconnected world, it is easier than ever before to connect with people and ideas outside of our context. Young people are engaging with ...
7. How to Deliver Engaging Interactive Webinars (Donald Taylor)
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Delivering online presentations, meetings, and training has quickly become the norm in 2020, but many people struggle to engage their audience i...
6. Workplace Learning Anywhere-Anytime: The implications and considerations (Imogen Casebourne)
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology, particularly mobile technology, has enabled many of us to learn and work from anywhere and at anytime. Although this may at first seem ver...
5. Cognitive Gadgets: How culture influences thinking (Prof Cecilia Heyes)
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have not only created physical machines, but also mental machines, which my guest calls cognitive gadgets, that enable our minds to go farther,...
2. Role of Schooling in Education (Prof Richard Pring)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The field of learning and teaching extends far beyond the walls of a school. The way students are taught in school is defined by policy, researc...
3. Workplace Learning: What works and the role of technology (Piers Lea)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning in the workplace has never been as important as it is today, but very few organizations have successfully become effective learning org...
4. Connecting Global Alumni Communities (Christine Fairchild)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fostering communities in which people can connect and learn from each other is a challenging task, particularly when the community is comprised of peo...
1. Overcoming Adversity in Ancient Indian Text (Dr Bihani Sarkar)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How we deal with challenges and tragedy is reflected and informed in the stories and art of our society, this is not always the same in different cult...