In this episode, Mike Palmer engages in a captivating conversation with Charles Fadel, the Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of Education for the Age of AI. The discussion delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, exploring the implications of AI’s rapid advancement and the necessity for curriculum redesign to … Read more
The Department of Education has forgiven $17.2 billion in federal student loans for almost 975,000 borrowers as of April 30, through a program that allows borrowers to seek relief if they have been misled or defrauded by their college, as found in a report released on Thursday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Under the … Read more
AI-Powered Learning Platforms: Revolutionizing Higher Education As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in reshaping the landscape of higher education. Universities and colleges are now required to not only adapt to a digital environment but also leverage the capabilities of AI to enhance student learning outcomes and administrative efficiency. … Read more
We begin this special “Stepping Up” edition by welcoming back our virtual co-host Nancy to discuss the AI revolution taking place in 2024. The episode delves into what “stepping up” means in this new era of agentic intelligence and transformative learning technologies. Host Mike Palmer reflects on recent discussions with guests such as Brian Rosenberg, … Read more
Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has selected ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to bring innovative immersive learning experiences to students. With over 16,000 ClassVR headsets in use, this partnership supports Los Angeles Unified’s Instructional Technology Initiative and aims to give … Read more
Mike Palmer is joined by Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Learning, to discuss the significance of higher education in fostering growth mindsets. Dan explains his motivation for writing the book and highlights the value of what college offers young … Read more
These conversations should involve discussing the potential consequences of compliance with authoritarian measures, such as the erosion of academic freedom and the stifling of dissent. Second, colleges and universities should develop contingency plans for protecting vulnerable members of their communities, such as undocumented students, international students, and faculty and staff who may be targeted for … Read more
Mike Palmer discusses Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab study, “Crossing the Canyon: Ethnographic Findings About Life After High School,” with Colleen Keating-Crawford and Elisabeth Booze. The conversation delves into youth perceptions of life after high school, touching on the pressure to attend four-year colleges and the growing skepticism surrounding higher education. The study introduces a … Read more
L&D Playbook For Multigenerational Learning: Meeting the Needs of Every Team Member Low employee engagement, high turnover, and limited knowledge sharing are common challenges for organizations today. However, creating a comprehensive training plan can help you avoid these obstacles and achieve long-term success. This playbook for multigenerational learning is designed to assist you in creating … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer delves into Mary Meeker’s latest report from Bond Capital, “AI and Universities: Will Masters of Learning Master New Learnings?” Mike examines Meeker’s insights on global market capitalization leaders, the accelerating adoption of digital platforms, and the U.S.’s dominance in machine learning models and AI investment in … Read more