EdSurge Podcast

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best EdSurge Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to EdSurge Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite EdSurge Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

A New Perspective on 'Supercharging' the Brain

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01/11/22 • 30 min

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.

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Educators Have Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse

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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.

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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.

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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.

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EdSurge Podcast’s Top Moments of 2020

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01/06/21 • 33 min

On this episode we’re going to revisit some of the most memorable moments from our podcast in 2020 -- and some bonus material that we wanted to get on but just didn’t quite fit.

How the Race Between Vaccinations and COVID Variants Affects School

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02/02/21 • 30 min

The Big, Big Computer Science Gender Gap

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11/23/15 • 29 min

Girls are underrepresented in computer science education and professions. According to the National Science Board’s “Science and Engineering Indicators for 2012,” women make up only 26% of Computer Science and Mathematical Science professionals in the United States. Believing that number begins with computer science education, we dove deep into the challenges girls face when learning and teaching computer science this week.

Edtech Election Update: What do Hillary and Jeb Say About Education?

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06/21/15 • 21 min

It's time for an edtech election update. We ask an expert what the leading presidential candidates are saying about education. https://www.edsurge.com/n/2015-06-22-edtech-election-update-what-we-know-about-hillary-jeb

Google or Apple? Inside the Choices of Educators

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06/13/15 • 12 min

Ah, the eternal debate: Google or Apple? This week on the EdSurge podcast, we bring the debate from the classroom to your ears, with educators arguing the merits of their respective device providers. Listen up to hear Diane Darrow, Apple Distinguished Educator, articulate the assets of iPads, and James Sanders, former teacher and big fan of Google in the classroom, staunchly defend Chromebooks. Interested in more thoughts from educators and entrepreneurs on the two devices? Come by the EdSurge Device Debate Meetup on Thursday, June 18 at 6PM!

What Can Teachers Learn by Strapping Brain-Monitoring Devices to Students?

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05/04/21 • 28 min

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How many episodes does EdSurge Podcast have?

EdSurge Podcast currently has 541 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 30 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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