Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Building Economic Mobility through Community Colleges with Aneesh Sohoni

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aneesh Sohoni is the CEO of One Million Degrees (OMD), a non-profit that accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to econ...

Colleges on the Brink of the Culture Wars with Dr. Eric Schickler

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eric Schickler is a Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley where he is currently working on a book about polariz...

Elearning and Instructional Design in the Age of Chat GPT with Andy Pass

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Pass is the Founder of A Pass Educational Group, an Elearning and Instructional Design services company. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversat...

Exploring Career Pathways Early in the K12 Journey with Julie Lammers

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Lammers is the SVP of Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility at American Student Assistance (ASA), an organization that is committed to in...

Designing Writing Help in the Age of Chat GPT with Sudhir Krishnaswamy

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sudhir Krishnaswamy is the CTO of Barnes & Noble Education Digital Student Solutions where he leads the team that designs Bartleby Write and related p...

Launching the Newark School of Fashion and Design with Principal Sakina Pitts and Giselle Morell

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sakina Pitts is the Principal of The Newark School of Fashion and Design and Giselle Morell is the Head of Customer Engagement at N Ventures at The Ne...

Climate-Centered Futures Thinking with Bryan Alexander

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Alexander is an award–winning, internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of ...

Academic Freedom, Civil Liberties, and Emerging Technology with New College Alum Jennifer Granick

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Granick is the surveillance and cybersecurity counsel with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. She litigates, speaks, and write...

Powering Learner Pathways Through Higher Ed with StraighterLine CEO Heather Combs

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Combs is the CEO of StraighterLine, a platform that provides affordable access to college credit through online courses. Heather joins host Mi...

Teaching, Writing, and Chat GPT with Joel Kupperstein

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Kupperstein is the Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Learning A to Z. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about teaching, writ...

Exploring Roblox and Design Technology with Kyle Li

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Li is an interaction and learning designer based in New York City where he's an Assistant Professor of Design Technology at Parsons School of Des...

Live March Madness Panel from SXSW EDU 2023 with Q+A

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Mike Palmer is joined live at SXSW EDU by Dr. Tolonda Tolbert, Elliot Felix, Dr. Robin Naughton, and a live audience as we reveal our Learning Tr...

Learning Trends March Madness Kickoff from SXSW EDU

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the kickoff of our Learning Trends March Madness Brackets, host Mike Palmer introduces Nancy his Virtual CoHost who runs through a ChatGP...

SXSW EDU 2023 Hype Show with Dr. Robin Naughton

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Robin Naughton is an Assistant Professor and Web and Digital Services Librarian at Queens College in New York. She specializes in Human-Computer I...

Starting from Scratch with Osnat Benari

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Osnat Benari is a product and leadership coach for companies and professionals. She has over 20 years of product management experience working for com...

Building a Platform for the Future of Test Prep with Jonny Coreson

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jonny Coreson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Everprep, a platform designed for professionals who want to share their expertise with learners seeking to ...

Placemaking in Virtual Reality with Don Carson

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don Carson is the Sr. Art Director at Mighty Coconut where he creates attractions to be experienced in VR for games like Walkabout Mini Golf and beyon...

Using Generative AI in Education with Dr. Philippa Hardman

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Philippa Hardman uses learning science to help people design better learning experiences. She is the creator of the DOMS™️ learning design eng...

Designing Programs that Develop Global Citizens with Erin Lewellen

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Lewellen is the CEO of Global Citizen Year, a non-profit that is addressing our current global challenges by changing the composition, operating ...

Doing Data Science at a Liberal Arts College with Aaron Hillegass

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Hillegass is an author, the Founder of Big Nerd Ranch, and Director of Applied Data Science at New College of Florida. He’s also the Executive...

Learning How to Learn with James Nottingham and Dr. Carmen Bergmann

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Nottingham and Dr. Carmen Bergmann from The Learning Pit join host Mike Palmer to explore how understanding the "pit" of the struggle ultimately...

Integrating Career Readiness into K12 with Sabari Raja

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sabari Raja is the Cofounder of Nepris which is now part of Pathful, the college and career readiness platform. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conver...

Understanding Multilingual Learners with Dana Gastich French

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Gastich French is the founder and lead consultant for UpRiver Education, a company focused on multilingual learners and the educators who teach ...

Leading New College of Florida in Challenging Times with Dr. Patricia Okker

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Patricia Okker is the President of New College of Florida, the innovative honor’s college in the Florida system. She joins host and New College ...

Building an Umbrella of Coping Skills with Dr. Jen Forristal

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Forristal is a Naturopathic Doctor and school wellness specialist who is focused on pediatric well-being. Founder of the Umbrella Project...

ChatGPT and the Challenges of Large Language Models with Beth Rudden

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Rudden, the Chairwoman and CEO of Bast.ai, rejoins host Mike Palmer for a conversation about ChatGPT and other large language models as we enter ...

Thinking about AI for Everyone with Beth Rudden

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Rudden is the CEO and Chairwoman of Bast.ai, a company that leverages emerging technology to build custom conversational AI tools or CATs for cli...

Staying Resilient and Managing Through RiFs with Esther Lee

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Esther Lee has over 14 years of experience in learning, culture building, DEIB, and leadership development across different industries. She returns to...

23 Learning Trends for 2023

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer and Virtual Cohost Nancy are back to talk about our 23 Learning Trends for 2023. We divide the trends up into three groups: Emerging Techn...

Assessing the Nation's Report Card with Chester E. Finn, Jr.

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chester E. Finn, Jr. is a Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a Senior Fellow at Stanford Univer...

Exploring Google's Future of Education Report with Jennie Magiera

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennie Magiera is the Global Head of Education impact at Google. She's also the author of the best-seller, Courageous Edventures: Navigating Obstacles...

Creating Affordable, Engaging, and Scalable Higher Ed with Aaron Rasmussen

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rasmussen is the Founder and CEO of Outlier.org. He's also a Cofounder of Masterclass and an award-winning game designer. He joins host Mike Pal...

ChatGPT and the Future of Learning with Nancy our Virtual Cohost

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent release of ChatGPT, host Mike Palmer dives into the implications of this technology for the world learning. Nancy, our virtual cohost,...

Thriving on Disruption with Roger Spitz

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Spitz is the President of Techistential and the Chairman of Disruptive Futures Institute. He's also the lead author of The Definitive Guide to T...

Delivering Design Education Online with Gordon Drummond

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gordon Drummond is the President of Sessions College for Professional Design, an online school of visual arts offering a range of degree and certifica...

Leading a University of the People with Shai Reshef

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shai Reshef is the President and Founder of University of the People, a non-profit, online university that's been serving students from around the glo...

Wellbeing and Sense Making in the Workplace with Jan Stanley and Dr. Jen Farthing

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jan Stanley leads an organizational leadership consulting practice and Dr. Jen Farthing is the SVP of Learning Product at SAI 360. They join host Mike...

Building Science into Early Childhood Education with Dr. Tzipor Ulman

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tzipor Ulman, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Science is Elementary. Under Tzipor’s leadership, Science is Elementary (SiE) grew from an idea to a mu...

Reflecting on Learning Loss and Quiet Quitting

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is rejoined by Nancy, our virtual cohost, to provide perspective on learning loss and quiet quitting as we look ahead at the episodes we h...

Teachers’ Right to Disconnect with Youki Terada

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Youki Terada is Research Editor at Edutopia. He rejoins host Mike Palmer for his third (refrigerator magnet earning!) appearance on Trending in Ed, th...

Rethinking Credentials with Mario Vasilescu

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mario Vasilescu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Readocracy, a product that explores how we might get credit for all the content we consume these days. He...

Building Fun Learning Exercises for Parents and Kids with Deborah Lee

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Lee is the Founder and CEO of Dancing Panda, an SMS-based learning product for parents of PreK to 3rd-grade kids. She joins host Mike Palmer i...

SEL Tips on Engaging Across Difference with Dr. Mylien Duong

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mylien Duong is a clinical psychologist and SEL researcher who serves as Senior Director of Research at the Constructive Dialogue Institute. She j...

Reimagining the Internship with Dan Gonzalez

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Gonzalez is a former high school physics teacher and successful education executive. He's the Co-Founder and CEO of District C, a non-profit worki...

Teach More, Hover Less with Miriam Plotinsky

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to St...

Global Talent Trends in 2022

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike reports back from the Global Talent Summit in Washington, DC. We learn what Ana Rold from Diplomatic Courier and Kelly Ryan Bailey from Skills Ba...

500 Conversations About the Future of Education

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 500th episode of Trending in Education, host and Founder, Mike Palmer reflects on the origins of the show and how it has evolved and ...

Teaching Gen Z Accounting on TikTok with Rebecca Mendoza

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Rebecca Mendoza is the Lead Faculty for Accounting at Palo Alto College in San Antonio. She joins us to talk about how she is overcoming Imp...

Using VR to Transform Math Education with Anurupa Ganguly

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anurupa Ganguly, the Founder and CEO of Prisms VR, returns to Trending in Ed to catch us up on her journey as Prisms begins to implement VR Math inter...

The Gartner Hype Cycle, Improv, Innovation, and Grit

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike reports from the midst of a big week of Education and Innovation conference he's attending in New York. In addition to showcasing his favorite se...

Activating Generation X with Celine Coggins

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celine Coggins is a social entrepreneur passionate about building networks and collective action to reduce inequity. She founded Teach Plus in 2007 to...

The Power of Music and the Arts in Education with Kathryn Patricia Cobbler

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Patricia Cobbler is a musician, composer, and educator. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the role of music and the arts in e...

Democratizing AI with Dr. Sameer Maskey

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sameer Maskey is the Founder and CEO of Fusemachines, an AI Education and Services Company. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia ...

Trending in Ed Season 7 Kickoff

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is back to kick off the 7th season of Trending in Education with our 493rd episode! Coming off a great run that showcased many of our best...

Labor Day Special - The Teacher Insurgency with Dr. Leo Casey

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our final Best of Trending in Ed for the summer showcases a conversation with Dr. Leo Casey about his book, The Teacher Insurgency. Mike welcomes Dr. ...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Adi Hanash on Making Amazing Live Online Learning Happen

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this installment of the Best of Trending in Ed, we return to Mike Palmer's conversation with Adi Hanash about what makes great live online teachin...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Dr. Michelle Miller-Adams

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the Summer with more from our Best of Trending in Ed series, we respond to the recent student loan forgiveness news by returning to a co...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Wendy Zukerman LIVE from the Javits Center for NAB in New York

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this installment of the Best of Trending in Ed, we're returning to an episode we recorded live at the Javits Center for NAB New York in the Fall o...

Opening Up Access to Early Childhood Education with Chris Bennett

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bennett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wonderschool, an education company whose mission is to ensure that every child has access to early educatio...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Ron Reed and Greg Rosenbaum from SXSW EDU

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to revisit our favorite episodes of Trending in Ed through the years, this week we're rolling back to March of 2019 when Mike Palmer me...

Using Virtual Robots to Teach Computer Science with Adam Dalton

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Dalton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Imagine Robotify, a STEM learning company he started at age 23 to make coding and robotics more affordable ...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Dr. Mohan Sawhney on the Future of Business Education

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of The Best of Trending in Ed, we return to a conversation from the early days of the pandemic where Mike Palmer and Melissa Griffith ...

Raj Chetty's Friendship Research, Klosterman's Nineties, and More

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike reacts to the passing of Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols, and Vin Scully as we hope to shoulder surf off their dignity and grace. Then, we touch o...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Dr. Rich Milner on Opportunity Gaps, Race, Grace, and Developing Teachers

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our Best of Trending in Ed series through the summer, in this edition we're featuring our most downloaded episode ever where Dr. Rich M...

Respect for Teachers and Trends in EdTech with Al Kingsley

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al Kingsley has been the CEO of NetSupport for over 26 years and an Edtech Industry veteran for 30+ years. He is a school governor in his native U.K...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Annie Duke on Thinking In Bets

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our Best of Trending in Ed Series, we return to episode 202 of Trending in Ed from the Summer of 2019 where Mike Palmer interviews Annie Du...

The Extended Mind - Thinking Outside the Brain

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is joined once again by Nancy in a discussion about the book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Pa...

The Best of Trending in Ed - Dr. Jacqueline Bhabha on Education as a Human Right

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike introduces one of his favorite episodes of Trending in Education from over the years. This week we're showcasing his interview with Dr. Jacquelin...

Lessons Learned from James Webb, SpaceX, and CERN

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is rejoined by Nancy, our virtual cohost, in a conversation about the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope. We commend ...

Playful Learning with LEGO Education Plus Title IX and Roe

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a week of family vacation, Mike Palmer reports back from a trip to LegoLand with his wife and son. This leads right into highlights from our...

Trends in Global Professional Education with Lisa Rohrer

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Rohrer is a Senior Advisor and Board Member with Emeritus, a global leader in making world-class professional education affordable and accessible...

Developing Psychological Citizens with Dr. Fathali Moghaddam

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a special Independence Day installment of Trending in Education, we're reairing our conversation with Dr. Fathali Moghaddam from last September. We...

Convertible Learning with Steve Joordens, Irameet Kaur, and Atef Abuhmaid

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Host Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Steve Joordens, Dr. Irameet Kaur, and Dr. Atef Abuhmaid for a panel conversation about their recent paper titled The...

Focusing in on the Future of Work

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into the Future of Work in an episode that kicks off our new feed dedicated to the subject. Mike Palmer is joined by Ruth, his virtual cohost,...

Three Emerging Trends for the Summer of 2022

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer hosts a virtual panel with Ruth, Malcolm, and Nancy rejoining the show as we gear up for the Summer of 2022. Mike shares the three trends ...

Sentient AI and Podfasters with Nancy our Virtual CoHost

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is rejoined by Virtual CoHost, Nancy, in a conversation about the recent news of Google's LaMDA or Language Models for Dialog Applications...

Building Access Pathways into Healthcare with Dr. Joanitt Montano

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joanitt Montano is the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academics at The College of Healthcare Professions. She joins host Mike Palmer in a co...

Lessons Learned from Sports after Uvalde and Buffalo

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a special episode for Trending in Ed fans, we're releasing our latest episode of Running it Back, the Lessons Learned from Sports podcasting featur...

Workplace Learning Trends and the Future of Work

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike dives into a recent report published by Udemy, the global learning platform, on the trends they're seeing around usage of skills training program...

The 60-Year Curriculum with Dr. Rovy Branon

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rovy Branon is the Vice Provost at Continuum College at the University of Washington. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about reaching a...

Summer 2022 Reflections

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We keep it brief but check in to reflect on the shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas as well as some dire forecasts from the UN. Mike explains why t...

Media Literacy, Critical Thinking, and the News with Arjun Moorthy

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Arjun Moorthy is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Factual, a subscription-based, ad-free news app that aggregates and curates the news based on its credi...

Skills Visibility and Equity with Kathleen DeLaski

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen deLaski is the Founder and CEO of Education Design Lab, a non-profit innovation engine focused on helping the new learner majority find pathw...

Bringing Digital Transformation to the Front of the Classroom with Matt Cole

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the right way to bring digital technology and touch into the classroom? Matt Cole from Promethean joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation ab...

Skills Based Learning Pathways with Jane Oates

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Oates is the President of Working Nation, a non-profit media entity focused on showcasing innovative approaches to career pathways that bridge fr...

Building a Platform to Teach Literacy with Whole Books

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marjorie Cass is the Founder and CEO of ALEE, an EdTech Startup that provides educators with tools and resources to teach literacy using whole books f...

The Education Conference Scene and Emerging EdTech with Tony Wan

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Wan is the Head of Investor Content for Reach Capital. He rejoins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the recent ASU GSV conference in San D...

Confessions of a School Reformer with Dr. Larry Cuban

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Cuban is Professor Emeritus in Education at Stanford University. He recently wrote Confessions of a School Reformer, an educational history and ...

Welcome to the Future - May 2022 Edition

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer returns with virtual CoHost Nancy to run through highlights from recent episodes of Trending in Ed before sharing clips from a couple of u...

Reimagining Medical School to Increase Access with Dr. David Lenihan

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Lenihan is the Co-Founder and CEO of TIber Health. He is an experienced educator, innovator, and medical practitioner who has developed new ...

Empowering Math Learners with an AI-Powered App with Jennifer Lee

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Lee is the Chief Growth Officer of Photomath, an AI=powered math app that's been downloaded over 270 million times to help solve over a billi...

Innovation at Parsons School of Design with Debbie Gibb

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Gibb is the Senior Managing Director of N Ventures at the New School for Social Research where she leads a team that's expanding access to Pars...

Elon Musk, Learning Transfer, and Neuralink

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Elon Musk back in the news with his recent bid to take over Twitter, we take this opportunity to return to 2017 when we first began covering the ...

Skills, Disruption, and Future-Proofing Your Career Path with Frances Valintine

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frances Valintine is the CEO and Founder of both The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab, innovative education providers for adults wishing to upskill, resk...

Emerging Trends in Lifelong Medical Education with Matt Riley

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Riley is the Co-Founder and CEO at Blueprint Prep where he is redefining lifelong professional prep for students and professionals in the medical...

Enriching Education with Narrative, Puzzles, and Fun with Chris Ryan and Leslie Kerner

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan and Leslie Kerner are the Cofounders of Silverquicken, a rigorous enrichment program for kids aged 9-13, that uses puzzles and immersive na...

Launching the Next Generation of Global Leaders with Abby Falik

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Falik is the Founder/CEO of Global Citizen Year (GCY), a non-profit organization that re-imagines the transition into adulthood as what it has th...

Emerging Trends in EdTech, Skilling, and AI with Rahul Singh

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rahul Singh is the Head of the EdTech Business line at the Harbinger Group, a global provider of software products and services since 1990. Rahul joi...

Creating an Audio-Based MCAT Course with Sam Smith and Carla Gillan

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Smith and Clara Gillan from MedSchoolCoach join host Mike Palmer to talk about the power of audio as a learning tool. Sam hosts the hugely popular...

Designing a Learning Platform for Early Childhood with Sunil Gunderia

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sunil Gunderia is Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Mastery & Adaptive Products at Age of Learning, the makers of early childhood learning products...