EdSurge Podcast

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A weekly podcast about the future of learning. Join host Jeff Young and other EdSurge reporters as they sit down with educators, innovators and scholars for frank and in-depth conversations.

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Educators Have Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse

EdSurge Podcast

02/15/22 • 32 min

Even though the metaverse is not really here yet, some educators are already trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in this new, more-immersive internet.

02/15/22 • 32 min

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A New Perspective on 'Supercharging' the Brain

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01/11/22 • 30 min

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An evolutionary biologist who studies the physiology of aging has some surprising advice about brain health. And it has implications for schools and colleges—and anyone interested in learning.

01/11/22 • 30 min

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What Role Should AI Play in Education? A Venture Capitalist and an EdTech Critic Face Off

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03/08/22 • 41 min

What happens when a venture capitalist who funds edtech companies faces off with an edtech critic about what role AI should play in education? We found out, in this discussion between professor Neil Selwyn and venture-fund founder Ryan Craig.

03/08/22 • 41 min

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Students Have Different Thinking Speeds and Styles. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That

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04/05/22 • 38 min

Many classroom environments favor a certain kind of thinker, usually the students who are quick to recall a fact when the instructor asks a question. But that’s not the only type of mind, and it’s not even always the best kind of mind for learning, says Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University who works at translating the latest brain research into practical advice for teachers and learners.

04/05/22 • 38 min

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No Study Groups ... and Cheating Concerns. Are Students Learning? Pandemic Campus Diaries, Ep. 4

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10/06/20 • 43 min

The Unusual Lengths School Bands Are Going to Keep Practices Safe, and Why It Matters

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09/29/20 • 20 min

Scientists around the country have been teaming up with band educators to test what is and isn’t safe when it comes to music education, and what kind of protective gear or PPE works. We talk to a musician who has worked in so-called clean rooms to measure just what particles come out of various musical instruments.

09/29/20 • 20 min

Students Are Distracted. What Can Educators Do About It?

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10/27/20 • 27 min

Students these days are distracted. Devices and social-media notifications constantly beckon, and in this time of COVID-19 and widespread remote instruction, the distractions have multiplied. So what are educators to do? EdSurge connected with James Lang, author of the new book "Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It."

10/27/20 • 27 min

Is This College? Pandemic Campus Diaries, Ep. 2

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09/08/20 • 38 min

Classes are back in session at colleges around the country. Well something like college classes are happening. But in this fall semester like no other, with a pandemic reshaping so many facets of our lives, can colleges pull off effective teaching that’s also safe? And if they can, does it feel like college?

09/08/20 • 38 min

Young People Don’t Always Show Up to Vote. Here’s How Education Can Help.

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10/13/20 • 35 min

Research shows young citizens are motivated to vote. But they don’t always make it to the polls. Why not? To find out, we interviewed Sunshine Hillygus, political scientist and co-author of the new book “Making Young Voters.” She shares surprising insights about what kind of K-12 and higher education actually influences youth voting behavior. Hint: It’s not civics class.

10/13/20 • 35 min

Is Learning on Zoom the Same as In Person? Not to Your Brain

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09/15/20 • 24 min

At this point the Zoom call has almost come to define learning and working in the age of COVID-19. A few months ago, people began realizing that all these video calls were making them tired—exhausted even—more so than a day of in-person class or all-day meetings. The phenomena even has a name: Zoom fatigue. And it’s backed by some pretty interesting brain science.

09/15/20 • 24 min

FAQ

How many episodes does EdSurge Podcast have?

EdSurge Podcast currently has 493 episodes available.

What topics does EdSurge Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on EdSurge Podcast?

The episode title 'Educators Have Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on EdSurge Podcast?

The average episode length on EdSurge Podcast is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of EdSurge Podcast released?

Episodes of EdSurge Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of EdSurge Podcast?

The first episode of EdSurge Podcast was released on Jan 31, 2015.

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