Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer

Neuroscience Meets Social Emotional Learning with Andrea Samadi

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike connects with Andrea Samadi, the host of the Neuroscience Meets Social Emotional Learning podcast, and the two talk about the brain, how it conne...

The Coronavirus Goes Coronaviral

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following up on our previous show on Kobe, The Impeachment Trial, and Everything, today we explore the ins and outs of the Coronavirus which is receiv...

The Futures of Higher Education with Bryan Alexander, Author of Academia Next

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike engages with noted author, speaker, and futurist, Bryan Alexander to discuss the challenges and potential futures emerging for higher e...

Kobe, the Impeachment Trial, and Everything - Living in Interesting Times Edition

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Mike regroup to reflect on the relentless media barrage that is life in 2020. We take time to talk about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his ...

Does Implicit Bias Training Really Work?

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa, Dan, and Mike dive into the complicated topic of implicit bias and the spate of recent training programs based on the concept. Does raising a...

The 2020 Learning Research Landscape with Youki Terada from Edutopia

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following up on our recent show covering the educational research highlights of 2019, Mike sits down with Youki Terada from Edutopia who authored the ...

Five Predictions for the Future of Work with Frank Britt, CEO Penn Foster

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike sits down with Frank Britt, CEO of Penn Foster, to talk about the future of work from the perspective of "middle-skilled" employees. M...

Consumer Electronics Show 2020

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike, Dan, and Melissa explore what’s new and noteworthy coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 which recently concluded in Las...

Cybersecurity and the Skills Gap with Simone Petrella, Jung Lee, and Sam Meisenberg from CyberVista

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this cybersecurity extra, Mike dives into a fascinating conversation about the skills gap and workforce development with Simone Petrella, Jung Lee,...

Non-Obvious Megatrends with Rohit Bhargava

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike sits down with best-selling author Rohit Bhargava to talk about Rohit's new book Non-Obvious Megatrends which launches this week. We d...

What Can We Learn from Fandom with David Meermam Scott

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We ring in the new year with a fascinating conversation with world renowned author and speaker David Meermam Scott heading into the release of his new...

Welcome to 2020 Prediction Season with Brandon Jones

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan welcome Brandon Jones back to Trending in Education to get his quick takes on trends to be on the lookout for in 2020. Mike and Dan gear ...

The Year in Learning Research

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Mike dig into an Edutopia article by Youki Terada outlining the key findings in educational research in 2019. What sorts of findings jump out ...

The Best Gifts for Kids and Lifelong Learners This Holiday Season

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Mike welcome Brandon Jones back to the show to talk through the best gifts for kids and lifelong learners this holiday season. What toys and g...

How Do We Teach Digital Literacies?

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Dan, and Melissa discuss the work of Dr Douglas Belshaw on “digital literacies” based on a recent talk Mike attended at the Ithaka The Next ...

Robots, Science Fiction, and the Anthropological Imagination

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s extra, Mike is joined by Design Anthropologist and Podcaster, Dr Adam Gamwell, to explore how robots, science fiction, and anthropol...

The Neuroscience of English Language Learning with Sarah Daniels, CEO of Blue Canoe

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike sits down with Sarah Daniels, the CEO of Blue Canoe, an English Language Learning (ELL) company specializing in professional spoken English. Sara...

Ok Boomer and the Generational Zeitgeist with Tarlin Ray

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan welcome Tarlin Ray back to the show as the trio breaks down the recent sensation associated with the phrase Ok Boomer. We trace the trend...

Entrepreneurial Education with Sergei and Vadim Revzin, hosts of The Mentors Podcast

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike dives into a conversation about entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education with Sergei and Vadim Revzin, the hosts of The Mentors p...

Don’t Be A Turkey - Learn to Be Grateful

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan explore the concept of gratitude from a few different angles as we gear up for Thanksgiving in the US. How can we learn to be more gratef...

Behavioral Health in Your Pocket with Russell Glass

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike sits down with Russell Glass, the CEO of Ginger, the behavioral health app. We dig into the importance of coaching and proactive, preventative me...

The Future of Learning and Talent from the Holon IQ Global Summit

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike shares his experiences with Dan after attending the HolonIQ Global Summit on the Future of Learning and Talent which was recently held in New Yor...

Leadership in a VUCA World with Colonel Chris Mayer

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike is joined by Colonel Chris Mayer, Associate Dean for Strategy & Initiatives at West Point, to talk about teaching strategic leadership...

The NAEP and Concern About Our National Report Card

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We give ourselves an overall grade of "It's Complicated" as Mike and Dan dig into the results of the 2019 NAEP exams, aka our "National Report Card." ...

Unlikely - A Film About the Crisis of Low Graduation Rates in US Higher Education

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As an extra this week, Mike and Dan spend time with Jaye and Adam Fenderson, the filmmakers behind the new documentary, Unlikely. The film explores th...

Election Day and Civic Engagement with Dr. Mark Sanders

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike and Dan spend time with friend of the show, Dr Mark Sanders, discussing civic engagement as Election Day 2019 approaches. Mark describ...

The Scary and the Awesome of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) - A Trending in Education Halloween Special

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In an emerging Trending in Education Halloween tradition, we take time to talk brains, BCIs in particular. Building on our recent episode about Data P...

Operation Varsity Blues Update - The Free Felicity Edition

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan catch up on the developing story that is Operation Varsity Blues. With Felicity Huffman serving 11 days of her 14-day sentence while Lori...

A 2020 Learning Vision with SXSW EDU

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's extra, Mike is joined by Ron Reed and Greg Rosenbaum from SXSW EDU to talk about trends in learning and education over the past 10 yea...

Data Privacy, GDPR, and Learning

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Complex Nexus: Melissa Griffith is back with Mike and Dan as we dive into the complex and highly relevant topic of data security and data privacy wi...

Sound Education and the State of Learning Audio

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan recap their time at the Sound Education conference and explore some of their key takeaways. How does our own podcast fit into the growing...

Growth Mindset, Imposter Syndrome, and Mindfulness

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is joined by Chris Ryan and Dr Jeff Koetje to explore several key concepts in learning science and social and emotional learning (SEL). How can m...

Edutainment is NOT a Bad Word

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike and Dan dive into everything there is to know about the world of edutainment. What does edutainment mean and what are some alternative...

Gartner Hype Cycle 2019 Take 2 with Melissa Griffith

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who just can’t get enough of Trending in Education’s breakdown of the 2019 edition of the Gartner Hype Cycle, we’re providing a...

The Impeachment Inquiry's Impact on Learning

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan dive into the maelstrom of activity coinciding with the launch of a formal Impeachment Inquiry in the US House of Representatives. We tal...

Gartner Hype Cycle 2019 - Trending in Education Extra

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Dan are joined by old friend Brandon Jones to dive into the 2019 installation of the Gartner Hype Cycle. What's emerging on the cur...

What’s the Deal with LinkedIn Skills Assessments with Holly Garner

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike and Dan are joined by Holly Garner, one of the Editors for the Journal of Applied Testing Technology, to examine the news that LinkedI...

Betterball Is the New Moneyball - September Baseball Extra

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Mike catch up on a recent new book release, The MVP Machine: How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players, and acc...

Digital Inclusion with Angela Siefer and Xandi Wright

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Dan are joined by Angela Siefer and Xandi Wright to discuss Digital Equity and Inclusion. Angela is the Executive Director of the N...

How the Other Half Learns with Robert Pondiscio - Trending in Education Back to School Extra

14 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In yet another Back to School Extra, Mike sits down with journalist, author, and teacher, Robert Pondiscio to discuss his provocative new book, How th...

Parent Advocacy and Engagement with Dennis Morgan - Trending In Education - Back to School Extra

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Dan sit down with Dennis Morgan, a member of the District 3 Community Education Council in Manhattan, to discuss how parents can become engag...

Bridging Access Gaps through Teletherapy with Kate Eberle-Walker

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike sits down with Kate Eberle-Walker, CEO of Presence Learning, to explore the emerging field of teletherapy. Kate explains the history o...

Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life - A Conversation with Michael Horn - Trending in Education - Episode 166

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming world renowned author and thinker, Michael Horn to the show. Michael recently authored Choosing College: H...

181 CEOs Can't Be Wrong, Right?

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a letter just released in August, the Business Roundtable, a lobbying group made up of many of the nation’s leading CEOs, may have changed the co...

What Can We Learn from the Inverted Yield Curve Craze?

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is an "Inverted Yield Curve" and why was it trending on Twitter of late? We take a stab at providing a little financial education as we explore t...

Has Youtube Killed the Astronaut Star - Take 2

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer and Frank Jones revisit a hot topic from earlier this month on what a group of eight to 11 year-olds want to be when they grow up. Are Ame...

BA is for Baristas - Starbucks College Achievement Plan - Trending in Education - Episode 164

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Dan are joined by Tarlin Ray, Melissa Griffith, and Frank Jones as we explore Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP) which has j...

Pay Equity and the US Women's Soccer Team

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike and Dan are joined by Melissa Griffith to explore the topic of pay equity inspired by the US Women’s Team’s magical run to a World ...

Digital Leadership, Footprints, and Shadows with Erik Qualman (aka Equalman)

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike sits down with bestselling author, keynote speaker, and disruptive storyteller Erik Qualman, aka Equalman, to explore how best to mana...

Has Youtube Killed the Astronaut Star?

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey of 3000 children between the ages of eight and 11 showed that a majority of US and UK children are more interested in becoming a YouTu...

Artificial Intelligence and Poker

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of recent coverage in The Wall Street Journal and Wired, the team digs into the news that a new form of Poker AI named Pluribus, has been...

Coursera's Global Skills Index

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we’ve said on numerous occasions, you need 21st Century skills to pay those 21st Century bills. To that end, Coursera, the online learning platfo...

Amazon's $700M Investment in Upskilling

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon announced they'll be investing over 700 million dollars in upskilling and reskilling a large portion of their current workforce between now and...

Summer Learning Loss - A Deep Dive

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we dive into the learning myth of "summer learning loss." Based on a recent article from EducationNext.org, we discuss the history of summe...

Multipotentiality and the Future of Work

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you don't have one true calling? When asked what you wanted to be when you grew up, did multiple answers spring to mind?  On ...

Thinking In Bets with Annie Duke

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re “all-in” this week, as we welcome Annie Duke, author of Thinking In Bets and retired poker pro, to the show. Annie begins by sharing the l...

Temperature, Gender, and Performance

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Following on the heels of our conversation with the researchers who studied the impact of environmental factors, including temperature, on performance...

A Discussion on Temperature & Performance - Researcher Spotlight

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You most likely saw a news article or morning television show covering a recent study on temperature and performance. Mike and Dan chat with the resea...

A Fourth of July Extra - Farewell to a Founding Member

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On a very special Fourth of July extra, we share some news about co-host Brandon Jones. We talk through some of the highlights of Trending in Educatio...

The 2019 Meeker Report and Education & Learning

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We revisit the Meeker report after our high-level discussion last week, to drill down on Mary Meeker's outlook for education and online education thro...

A Deep Dive on HolonIQ's Education 2030 Report

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What might the global landscape of learning and education look like in 2030? We dive into a recent dynamic report from HolonIq.com on five key trends ...

The 2019 Meeker Internet Trends Report

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again! Join us as we dive into the 2019 Meeker Internet Trends Report. Mike and Brandon take a high level look at the report in...

Is Twitter Making Us Dumber? - Trending in Education Extra

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A recent "click-bait" story out of the Washington Post describes a study in Italy that explores using Twitter to study a novel. The study, done at the...

Learning from Quizbots versus Flashcards - Trending In Education Episode 194

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study out of Stanford University shows that a new creation, Quizbot, proves to be more effective in students' knowledge retention than old sc...

Robot Babies & Medical Training - A Father's Day Treat - Trending in Education - Extra

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Father's Day! On this extra, we tackle a news story out of Canada about the implementation of robot babies as a study tool for onboarding and tr...

What's the Deal with IQ? - Trending In Education - Episode 192

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As IQ has been thrust into the mainstream news with folks measuring each other based on obscure psychometric quotients, we take some time to look at w...

What Can We Learn from Spelling Bees and Octochamps? - Trending in Education - Extra

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Octochamps? Octochamps! This year's Scripps Spelling Bee finished in an eight way tie. We discuss the fallout from the way it all ended and attempt to...

Old School v New School - Are Handwritten Notes More Effective than Typing? - Trending in Education - Episode 190

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you step into a classroom today, you're likely to hear the tap tap of keyboards and cell phones, as students attempt to type down as many notes as ...

Commence with the Commencements 2019 - Trending in Education - Episode 189

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by Robert Smith's announcement that his family would help pay off the debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class, we dive into comme...

The Citadel - The Iron Throne - Trending in Education - Game of Thrones Extra

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On our latest episode of the Citadel, Brandon, Mike, and Dan break down the final episode of Game of Thrones. We talk through the all the major plot p...

Can AI Learn to Be Funny? - Trending in Education - Episode 148

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why did the engineer teach the robot to tell a joke? To see if they could be funny, clearly. On our latest episode, we dive into a recent article on t...

The Citadel - The Bells - Trending in Education - Game of Thrones Extra

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our fifth episode of the final season of The Citadel breaks down The Bells, Episode 5 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Be forewarned, we discuss numero...

A Conversation with Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO, Center for Education Reform - Trending in Education - Episode 144

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, to the show to discuss school choice, innovation, and more. We...

The Citadel - The Last of the Starks - Trending In Education - Game of Thrones Extra

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our fourth episode of the final season of The Citadel breaks down, The Last of the Starks, Episode 4 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Be forewarned, ...

Hearables and Learning - Trending in Education - Episode 183

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First, we say thank you to all the teachers out there as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day! Then, we dive into the latest wearable technology, hea...

The Citadel - The Long Night - Trending in Education Game of Thrones Extra

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our third episode of the final season of The Citadel breaks down, The Long Night, Episode 3 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Be forewarned, we discuss...

The Grassroots Backlash Against Personalized Learning - Trending in Education - Episode 181

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into the topic of Summit Learning and some of the backlash it's seen in school districts across America. We react to a recent New Yo...

The Citadel - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Trending in Education Game of Thrones Extra

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our second Episode of The Citadel breaks down Episode 2 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Be forewarned, we discuss nu...

Cryptomnesia, Multiple Discovery, and Invention - Trending In Education - Episode 179

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we tackle the topics of cryptomnesia and multiple discovery. Cryptomnesia occurs when a forgotten memory returns without it ...

The Citadel - Final Season Premiere - Trending in Education Game of Thrones Extra

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! Your friends at Trending in Education are relaunching our Game of Thrones breakdown show, aka The Citadel, to coincide with the final seas...

The Story of Woody, a Robot with High EQ - Trending in Education - Episode 177

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we dive back into one of our favorite topics, robots. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have created and refined a robot who c...

Is It Time to Ban Homework? - Trending in Education - Episode 176

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Were you a student who was frustrated by the amount of homework you had to do? Are you a parent who continually argues with your children about gettin...

Learning March Madness 2019 - Final Results

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we close out our 2019 Learning March Madness tournament. Over four rounds and 15 games, 16 of our favorite trends and topics were voted on...

Voting with A Porpoise - Civics, Citizenship, and Early Childhood Development - Trending In Education - Episode 174

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Mike chat with Russell Glass, co-author of Voting with a Porpoise. Voting with a Porpoise is a new children's book focused on fostering a disc...

Non-Obvious Trends for 2019 - Trending in Education - Extra

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike sits down with Rohit Bhargava, author and Founder of the Non-Obvious Company, to discuss the 2019 edition of the Non-Obvious guide. Rohit, as a f...

The Final Season of Game of Thrones and Learning - Trending in Education - Episode 172

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the edutainment value of Game of Thrones as we gear up for the final season of the show which debuts in just a few weeks...

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal - Trending in Education - Extra

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer is joined by Frank Jones and Kristen Smith to discuss the sprawling college admissions scandal known as Operation Varsity Blues. What does...

What Can We Learn About Unlearning? - Trending In Education - Episode 170

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tackle the topic of "unlearning." We begin by defining what unlearning has meant across psychology, organizational change, and in the cl...

Brave New Work and Organizational Change - Trending in Education - Extra

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Palmer and Melissa Griffith sit down with Aaron Dignan to talk about his new book, Brave New Work. Aaron walks us his story of writing the book...

Live from SXSW EDU - Trending In Education - Episode 168

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take you to our live presentation of our podcast at SXSWEdu 2019. Mike and Brandon were joined on stage by Ashley Mannka-Suydam, Director, Learning...

A Conversation with Ron Reed and Greg Rosenbaum from SXSW EDU

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Ron Reed, Founder and Executive Producer, and Greg Rosenbaum, General Manager, of the learning confere...

Learning March Madness 2019 - Selection Show

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for our 2019 Learning and Education March Madness! Mike and Brandon draft eight topics each to go head to head in round one of this year's ...

Prediction Show 2019 - Trending in Education - Episode 165

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After much ado, fanfare, and aplomb, it's finally time for our hosts to put forth their own predictions for trends in learning and education for 2019....

Beyond the Content with Logan Thompson - Trending in Education - Extra

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's extra, Mike catches up with new author Logan Thompson on his book Beyond the Content: Unlocking the Other Half of Test Prep with a Tai...

Learning and Education Trends to Watch in 2019 - Trending in Education - Episode 163

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into learning and education trends to watch in 2019. Using two Forbes.com articles as our jumping off point, we talk trends in STEM, K-12, and...

Full Frontal Nerdity - Trending In Education - Valentine's Day Extra

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just in time for Valentines Day, we're joined by KS Wiswell, author of Full Frontal Nerdity - Lessons on Loving and Living With Your Brain. In additio...

Media Trends to Watch in 2019 - Trending In Education - Episode 161

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at some of the emerging media trends to watch for in 2019. Mike dives into the Gimlet and Anchor acquisitions by Spotify and how audio ...

Millennial Burnout and Generational Angst Edition - Trending In Education - Episode 160

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We tackle a recent article from BuzzFeedNews.com that explores Millennials as the 'Burnout Generation'. Does Anne Helen Peterson's work paint with too...

Consumer Electronics Show 2019

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look back at some of the hottest gadgets at CES 2019 and discuss where some potential crossover to learning may exist. Mike points out the l...

The Entertainment and Learning Implications of Interactive Media - Trending In Education - Episode 158

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The team takes a look at interactive media and interactive video with Netflix's recently released Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch as a backdrop. We ...