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Welcome to the Edalex Podcast – We are an EdTech whose mission is to surface learning outcomes, digital assets, and the power of individual achievement. Each episode features a thought-provoking conversation with global technology leaders and educators, where we discuss how we can deliver better outcomes for 21st century learners. Visit our website: edalex.com to learn more about us and stay tuned by following us via your podcast app, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
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The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, under the direction of Nuala McGuinn, has been spearheading the development of Micro-credentials at the University of Galway under the Human Capital Initiative national MicroCreds project. Micro-credentials are small, accredited courses designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise and organisations, created by Irish Universities Association (IUA) partner universities in consultation with enterprise. Micro-credentials provide ...
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FreshEd

FreshEd with Will Brehm

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FreshEd is a weekly podcast that makes complex ideas in educational research easily understood. Five shows. Three languages. Airs Monday. Visit us at www.FreshEdpodcast.com Twitter: @FreshEdPodcast All FreshEd Podcasts are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Signal Shift

Horizon Shift Lab

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Each episode, we explore the latest signals - in technology, culture, and society - through our perspectives as diverse women in the United States, uncovering insights that will impact our daily lives in the future. Join us as we shift perspectives, explore possibilities, and delve into real changes in our world. www.horizonshiftlab.com
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In higher education, we're at the precipice of change, and Change-Makers in Higher Ed, the podcast, is leading the way by introducing listeners to those creating the future of education. A tomorrow where we teach and learn seamlessly both in person and in the cloud, where the meta-verse is a classroom for all, where stacking credentials is commonplace and valued, where affordability is paramount, where inclusivity and access are the first priorities, where we include all possible futures in ...
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From Florida

University of Florida

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Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.
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CLI Podcast

Community for Learning & Innovation

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The Community for Learning & Innovation of the Erasmus University Rotterdam is all about connecting and enabling educational innovation. Sharing insights, experienced pitfalls, lessons learned from one lecturer with as many other lecturers as possible. Involving students and supporting them to realise their own improvements of EURs education. The CLI podcasts aim to inspire and inform our own community, but also interested others, about new initiatives, research projects and all aspects of f ...
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The BDS Podcast

Behavior Development Solutions

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Since 1998 we've helped thousands of behavior analysts become Board-certified, primarily through the CBA Learning Module Series, our premier exam prep and curriculum supplement for behavior analysts in training. We’ve helped our clients achieve success by applying the scientific principles and methods of applied behavior analysis to the development of self-paced online instructional content and software. More specifically, we use goals and specific measurable objectives to teach the discrimi ...
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This podcast series started as a special "capsule" focused on the 2021 Provost Election at Trinity College Dublin, which saw Linda Doyle elected as the first female provost in the institution's 429 year history. Inspired by Linda's focus on the intersection of Engineering and the Arts, we have curated a series of compelling podcasts with individuals who transcend traditional subject matter barriers. These people #choosetochallenge every day and listening to them will force you too to challen ...
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Today we unpack the trend of micro-credentials in universities. My guest is Leesa Wheelahan who connects micro-credentials to the gig economy and discusses their implications for higher education credentials and qualifications.Leesa Wheelahan is professor emerita at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. She is…
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Send us a text Is a traditional four-year college degree still worth the cost? Or is it becoming obsolete in an AI-driven, skills-based economy? In this episode, Raakhee and Sue unpack how employers, universities, and learners are reimagining education, from micro-credentials and digital skills passports to on-demand learning and corporate-led trai…
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Send us a text Midlife Academies are changing the game for career transitions and retirement. We talk with Kate Schaefers, Director of the Midlife Academy at the University of Minnesota, about why people in their 40s and 50s need a new roadmap. Learn why traditional life stages are breaking down, how universities are stepping up, and why community …
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Send us a text Learning in the metaverse is no longer a futuristic concept—it's here. In this episode, we dive into how virtual reality (VR) and immersive experiences are changing education for students and professionals. Join us as we explore how VR is being used to teach everything from biology to empathy, and what this means for your career and …
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Today we explore the financialization of early childhood education and what it means for the welfare state. My guest is Ben Spies-Butcher.Ben Spies Butcher is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication, Society and Culture at Macquarie University. His latest book Politics, Inequality and the Australian Welfare State after Liberalisation.…
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Send us a text AI in education is reshaping the classroom, but is it for better or for worse? We're joined by Dr. Sarah Levine of Stanford University to discuss the future of learning with AI. We talk about the potential benefits, from personalized feedback to new teaching methods, but also the serious concerns around cheating, equity, and the need…
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FreshEd is celebrating its 10th birthday on October 18 and you're invited! Sign up here: https://freshedpodcast.com/10years/--Today we explore scholarly podcasting: what it is and why it matters. With me is Ian M. Cook, who has recently published the book Scholarly Podcasting: Why, What, How?Ian M. Cook is Editor and Chief at Allegra Lab. He is an …
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Send us a text The way we learn and the skills we need is changing faster than ever. AI, automation, and a shift to a skills-based economy mean that what worked in your 20s might not work in your 40s, 50s, or beyond. But here’s the good news: midlife can be your greatest opportunity to reinvent how you learn, grow, and shape what’s next! In this ep…
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Send us a text This is an audio extract from the webinar hosted by Gemma McLean, Regional Director for K–12 at Instructure (APAC), who joined Margo Griffith from Edalex and Darren Ponman of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA) in a spotlight session – Beyond Grades: HSPA’s Innovative Path to Student Success. Together, they revealed how HSPA …
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Today we explore tax cuts as a form of government expenditure and what that means for social inequality, politics, and government services. My guest is Melinda Cooper.Melinda Cooper is a professor in the School of Sociology in the Colelge of Arts & Social Sciences at the Australian National University. Her newest book is Counterrevolution: Extravag…
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Today we explore government taxes not as a technical, economic matter but rather as a political process that reflects social values. My guest is Elise Klein. Elise Klein is an associate professor of public policy at the Crawford School at the Australian National University and the co-director of the Australian Basic Income Lab. I spoke with Elise i…
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Send us a text What does it really mean to travel sustainably? For many destinations, the term has become little more than a marketing label or a tool for greenwashing. In this episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee and Sue sit down with Todd Montgomery, a leading expert and founder of the OSU Sustainable Tourism Lab. Discover the real-world impacts of o…
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Today marks the 400th episode of FreshEd. That’s almost 10 years of work. It’s been an absolute privilege to make each episode. Sometimes I think I’m the luckiest person in academia because I get to talk about new ideas in education every week. Of course none of this would be possible without you, our listeners. So thanks for tuning in each week.To…
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Send us a text Travel after dark is having a moment. In this episode of Signal Shift, we sit down with adventure journalist and author Stephanie Vermillion (National Geographic, Vogue, Outside Magazine) to explore Noctourism — the emerging trend that’s reshaping the future of travel. From stargazing and bioluminescent bays to night safaris and the …
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Thanks for listening to FreshEd. It’s rewarding to produce for the thousands of listeners around the world. But it takes a lot of work to make regular episodes. What sustains our effort are voluntary memberships from paying supporters. If you are enjoying FreshEd and would like to join our membership community, please sign up at www.freshedpodcast.…
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Send us a text What if your next trip was more than sightseeing — what if it reconnected you to land, language, and lineage? In this episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee and Sue explore the rise of Indigenous tourism: a $44B and growing movement that blends authentic cultural experiences with sustainability and meaning. From recently developed seals of…
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Send us a text In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant, President of Learning Agents discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition’s importance in validating learning, performance, and community involvement. He explains how it encapsulates stories in badges, unlocking opport…
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Today we dive into universities and their futures. For many people, universities are in crisis. Public funding has decreased. Mounting pressure to move online and offer complete flexibility to students. Job cuts. And whole courses and programs that are on the chopping block. My guest, Cris Shore, unpacks the state of universities and critically exp…
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Send us a text In this episode of Signal Shift, Sue and Raakhee dive into the rapidly transforming world of travel. From neuroscience-inspired tourism and AI-powered trip planning to VR therapies for flight anxiety and the rise of new global traveler groups, they explore how innovation is reshaping not just where we go, but how we experience every …
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FreshEd turns 10 in October! Join the celebration: www.freshedpodcast.com/10years--Today is the last installment for this year in our mini-series called the FreshEd Questionnaire. I’ve been asking guests a set of standard questions after each interview. These questions focus on some of the hottest topics in education today. For today’s episode of t…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Signal Shift! In this candid recap, we share our biggest takeaways and highlight the signals that are rapidly becoming reality. We discuss the mind-boggling speed of generative AI adoption and its profound impact on society, from new "AI colleagues" to the disturbing mental health implications of unchecked technology.…
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FreshEd turns 10 in October! Join the celebration: www.freshedpodcast.com/10years--Today we continue our mini-series called the FreshEd Questionnaire. I’ve been asking guests a set of standard questions after each interview. These questions focus on some of the hottest topics in education today. For the next instalment of the FreshEd Questionnaire …
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Send us a text In the final installment of her summer signal-searching series, Sue returns to familiar ground—New York City—with fresh eyes and a future-focused lens. From the overwhelming holiday crowds at Rockefeller Center to the evolving fast-food landscape and the city's ever-growing skyline, she explores what these signals might mean for the …
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Today we continue our mini-series called the FreshEd Questionnaire. I’ve been asking guests a set of standard questions after each interview. These questions focus on some of the hottest topics in education today. For the next instalment of the FreshEd Questionnaire we focus on the value of enrolling into a PhD program. Is investing years of your l…
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Send us a text In this second installment of her summer travel series, host Sue explores Bologna, Italy, through the lens of change: what’s been lost, what’s evolving, and what’s quietly coming back to life. From canals hidden in plain sight to climate-smart wines and startup-driven food innovation, this episode is a personal yet critical look at h…
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Today we continue our mini-series called the FreshEd Questionnaire. I’ve been asking guests a set of standard questions after each interview. These questions focus on some of the hottest topics in education in today. For the next few weeks, we’ll mash up the answers to each question and put them into single episodes. For today’s episode we focus on…
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Send us a text In this special summer edition of Horizon Shift Lab, Sue takes us on a real-world signals hunt through the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea. As she explores everything from rooftop gardens to subterranean malls, she uncovers surprising and subtle clues about how the future is taking shape in urban environments. With a keen eye for …
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FreshEd will return with new episodes next week. Today's episode is a re-run from 2021.--In 2021, UNESCO held a high-level segment of its Global Education Meeting aimed at galvanizing political commitment towards mobilizing additional investment in education. The goal was to encourage countries to develop strong domestic systems to fund education.M…
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Send us a text Get ready for a glimpse into a future where transactions are invisible and your home is truly autonomous. In this solo episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee delves into the world of integrated payment systems and the advanced capabilities of digital twins for our living spaces. Inspired by the Institute for the Future's "Commerce of Tomor…
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FreshEd is away for a few weeks. --Today I speak with Claire Maxwell about school internationalization. Together with Laura Engel and Miri Yemini, Claire has recently co-edited a new book entitled The Machinery of School Internationalisation in Action. Beyond the Established Boundaries.In our conversation, we discuss internationalization in terms o…
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Send us a text The landscape of women's health is rapidly evolving, with a new wave of innovations putting agency and ownership directly into individuals' hands. In this solo episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee explores groundbreaking advancements in at-home medical testing that are set to redefine how women access and manage their healthcare. She int…
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FreshEd is away for a few weeks. --Today we talk about collaboration, both its good and bad sides. My guest is Amy Shuffelton, a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Chicago.Amy Shuffelton’s new book is Collaboration: Philosophy of Education in Practice, which was published by Bloomsbury in February.freshedpodcast.com/shuffelton/--Get in to…
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Send us a text How is AI subtly, yet profoundly, reshaping our decisions, cognition, and even our sense of self? In this incisive episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee welcomes Elina Halonen, a behavioral strategist and founder of Prismatic Strategy. Elina, whose work explores the intricate intersection of behavioral science and AI, clarifies the divers…
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FreshEd is away for the next few weeks. --Today we talk about what it would mean to queer higher education. My guests are Louise Morley and Daniel Leyton. In their new book, they disrupt some of the norms and common ways of thinking in higher education today.Louise Morley is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Sussex and Daniel Leyton is a L…
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Send us a text Picking up from last week's discussion, Part 2 of the conversation with Zikea McCurdie dives deeper into the revolutionary intersection of behavioral science and health technology. Zikea shares how digital twins – exact virtual versions of ourselves - could predict our body's reactions to treatments, drugs, and even exercise, paving …
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If you’d like to join our growing membership community, please visit Freshedpodcast.com/support. Member starts for as little as $10/months.--Today we take a deep dive into the different types of teachers’ work. My guest is Kathryn Anderson-Levitt, an anthropologist of education whose new book chapter reflects on her field work over 50 years across …
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Send us a text How is technology subtly, yet powerfully, reshaping our everyday health behaviors? In Part 1 of this episode, we welcome Zikea McCurdie, Wellness Director at Wellness360 and an expert in behavioral health. We dive into the burgeoning world where technology meets behavioral science, transforming our approaches to food, fitness, and ov…
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I wanted to welcome our newest FreshEd members, Joshua Heyes and Miguel Filipe Silva. Their support means we can continue to make FreshEd for the thousands of listeners around the world. If you’d like to join our growing membership community, please visit Freshedpodcast.com/support. Member starts for as little as $10/months. --Today we look at immi…
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Send us a text What truly makes us happy, and how can we cultivate this essential emotion in a rapidly changing world? We kick off their new theme on behavior science by diving into the future of happiness. We explore fascinating scientific advancements like memory manipulation for therapeutic purposes, alongside the profound philosophical question…
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FreshEd will return next week with new episodes! --We are starting a FreshEd community and want you to join for as little as $10/month. If you want to join our growing community, please head over to FreshEdpodcast.com/support--Today we try to reimagine education in emergencies. With me are Ritesh Shah and Francine Menashy. They have recently co-edi…
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Send us a text What does "family" truly mean in the 21st century? In this thought-provoking episode of Signal Shift, we dive into the constantly evolving landscape of family structures and relationships. From the historical shifts observed in sitcoms like Step by Step and Modern Family to today's diverse realities of chosen families, long-distance …
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FreshEd will be back soon with new episodes.--Today we talk about the history and recent rise of Islamophobia worldwide. My guest is Mariam Durrani, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Hamilton College.In our conversation, we discusses both the state policy infrastructure enabling Islamophobia while also the everyday discourses and actions th…
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This is the second part of our two-part series on exam results. Caróg Green (Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator) and Ann Marie Gilchrist (Student Support Officer) return to discuss everything you need to know following Semester two or Summer exams.In this episode, they discuss when and how results will be released, what to do if you fail or have an…
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Send us a text In a world increasingly driven by fleeting transactions, how do we build enduring connections that foster resilience and purposeful change? In this episode of Signal Shift, we welcome Victoria Mulligan, a futurist and co-founder of Design Futures Aotearoa in New Zealand. Victoria introduces the crucial distinction between a network a…
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FreshEd will be back soon with new episodes.--Today we focus on a hugely important issue but one that is generally absent within the organizations and structures that make up the global education architecture. The issue is race. My guests today, Francine Menashy and Zeena Zakharia, have spent years speaking with staff members at various global educ…
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Send us a text In a world grappling with a widespread loneliness epidemic, how are our friendships faring? In this episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee welcomes Dr. Sabrina Howard, formerly with the Institute for the Future, is an expert in consumer and cultural insights. We explore the complexities of modern friendship, from the high percentages of pe…
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Today we explore the care economy. My guest is Tim Jackson who chronicles in his latest book his own journey of valuing health instead of wealth and care instead of growth. Tim Jackson is an emeritus professor at the University of Surrey and Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity. His new book is The Care Economy (Po…
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