Episodes

With many children spending more than 40 hours every week in front of “screens”, what is the impact of growing up immersed in this media world? Educational media is a growing industry, but there is no regulation for what can be labeled as educational. How can parents and educators identify quality educational material? To discuss the research and practical insights on what good educational media and technologies entail, I am joined by a leading expert in children’s media. Harvard Graduate Schoo...

With many children spending more than 40 hours every week in front of “screens”, what is the impact of growing up immersed in this media world? Educational media is a growing industry, but there is no regulation for what can be labeled as educational. How can parents and educators identify quality educational material? To discuss the research and practical insights on what good educational media and technologies entail, I am joined by a leading expert in children’s media. Harvard Graduate Schoo...

With many children spending more than 40 hours every week in front of “screens”, what is the impact of growing up immersed in this media world? Educational media is a growing industry, but there is no regulation for what can be labeled as educational. How can parents and educators identify quality educational material? To discuss the research and practical insights on what good educational media and technologies entail, I am joined by a leading expert in children’s media. Harvard Graduate Schoo...

Computer science skills are in high demand and teaching children from a young age has become a priority for many countries. As computer science is becoming a part of the core curriculum, and equipping more children with computer science skills a priority, there are several challenges that emerge with respect to equity and participation. Dr. Laura Larke is a postdoctoral associate and teaching fellow at the MIT Teaching Systems Lab, affiliate of Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Inte...

Computer science skills are in high demand and teaching children from a young age has become a priority for many countries. As computer science is becoming a part of the core curriculum, and equipping more children with computer science skills a priority, there are several challenges that emerge with respect to equity and participation. Dr. Laura Larke is a postdoctoral associate and teaching fellow at the MIT Teaching Systems Lab, affiliate of Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Inte...

Computer science skills are in high demand and teaching children from a young age has become a priority for many countries. As computer science is becoming a part of the core curriculum, and equipping more children with computer science skills a priority, there are several challenges that emerge with respect to equity and participation. Dr. Laura Larke is a postdoctoral associate and teaching fellow at the MIT Teaching Systems Lab, affiliate of Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Inte...

Some of the most advanced learning technologies are used in training healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals working in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries often don’t have access to such resources. What does workplace learning look like for healthcare workers in some of the world’s most underserved communities? How can their learning experience be improved so they can provide the best healthcare possible? Professor Niall Winters is professor of education and tec...

Some of the most advanced learning technologies are used in training healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals working in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries often don’t have access to such resources. What does workplace learning look like for healthcare workers in some of the world’s most underserved communities? How can their learning experience be improved so they can provide the best healthcare possible? Professor Niall Winters is professor of education and tec...

Some of the most advanced learning technologies are used in training healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals working in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries often don’t have access to such resources. What does workplace learning look like for healthcare workers in some of the world’s most underserved communities? How can their learning experience be improved so they can provide the best healthcare possible? Professor Niall Winters is professor of education and tec...

The early years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period. The interactions a child has with adults in these early years can shape how they develop, perceive themselves, and also how they interact with others throughout their life. Understanding the research in the field of Child Development is an important part of developing the strategies and approaches that have the most beneficial impact on a child. In this episode we will discuss best practices informed by the latest research in...

The early years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period. The interactions a child has with adults in these early years can shape how they develop, perceive themselves, and also how they interact with others throughout their life. Understanding the research in the field of Child Development is an important part of developing the strategies and approaches that have the most beneficial impact on a child. In this episode we will discuss best practices informed by the latest research in...

The early years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period. The interactions a child has with adults in these early years can shape how they develop, perceive themselves, and also how they interact with others throughout their life. Understanding the research in the field of Child Development is an important part of developing the strategies and approaches that have the most beneficial impact on a child. In this episode we will discuss best practices informed by the latest research in...

When you think about a school, you most likely think of it as a place where students learn. However, for students to have the best learning experience, teachers also need to continuously improve their skills. Like other professionals, teachers need to be given quality resources, support, and time to continuously update their skills. There is a wealth of knowledge that can be gained from the practice of other teachers as well as from research. Unfortunately, often research and practice in educati...

When you think about a school, you most likely think of it as a place where students learn. However, for students to have the best learning experience, teachers also need to continuously improve their skills. Like other professionals, teachers need to be given quality resources, support, and time to continuously update their skills. There is a wealth of knowledge that can be gained from the practice of other teachers as well as from research. Unfortunately, often research and practice in educati...

When you think about a school, you most likely think of it as a place where students learn. However, for students to have the best learning experience, teachers also need to continuously improve their skills. Like other professionals, teachers need to be given quality resources, support, and time to continuously update their skills. There is a wealth of knowledge that can be gained from the practice of other teachers as well as from research. Unfortunately, often research and practice in educati...

In our interconnected world, it is easier than ever before to connect with people and ideas outside of our context. Young people are engaging with others online and sharing their thoughts and experiences on social media. In today’s digitally mediated world, what are the lived civic experiences of young people? How can parents and educators encourage young people to learn and develop their civic identities? Dr Julianne Viola is a postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Higher Education...

In our interconnected world, it is easier than ever before to connect with people and ideas outside of our context. Young people are engaging with others online and sharing their thoughts and experiences on social media. In today’s digitally mediated world, what are the lived civic experiences of young people? How can parents and educators encourage young people to learn and develop their civic identities? Dr Julianne Viola is a postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Higher Education...

In our interconnected world, it is easier than ever before to connect with people and ideas outside of our context. Young people are engaging with others online and sharing their thoughts and experiences on social media. In today’s digitally mediated world, what are the lived civic experiences of young people? How can parents and educators encourage young people to learn and develop their civic identities? Dr Julianne Viola is a postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Higher Education...

Delivering online presentations, meetings, and training has quickly become the norm in 2020, but many people struggle to engage their audience in an online format. Filming a play does not make it a movie, and similarly using the same strategies for an in-person presentation is not the same as presenting it online. The approach and design must be tailored to the medium in which it is presented.On this episode I am thrilled discuss best practices of hosting webinars with an international expert in...

Delivering online presentations, meetings, and training has quickly become the norm in 2020, but many people struggle to engage their audience in an online format. Filming a play does not make it a movie, and similarly using the same strategies for an in-person presentation is not the same as presenting it online. The approach and design must be tailored to the medium in which it is presented.On this episode I am thrilled discuss best practices of hosting webinars with an international expert in...

Delivering online presentations, meetings, and training has quickly become the norm in 2020, but many people struggle to engage their audience in an online format. Filming a play does not make it a movie, and similarly using the same strategies for an in-person presentation is not the same as presenting it online. The approach and design must be tailored to the medium in which it is presented.On this episode I am thrilled discuss best practices of hosting webinars with an international expert in...

Technology, particularly mobile technology, has enabled many of us to learn and work from anywhere and at anytime. Although this may at first seem very liberating, it raises some important considerations. For learning, content on mobile technologies requires a different design and approach. While both working and learning from anywhere, anytime, raises the importance of dedicated time and space. To discuss these issues, I am very happy to be joined by Imogen Casebourne, who brings deep knowledg...

Technology, particularly mobile technology, has enabled many of us to learn and work from anywhere and at anytime. Although this may at first seem very liberating, it raises some important considerations. For learning, content on mobile technologies requires a different design and approach. While both working and learning from anywhere, anytime, raises the importance of dedicated time and space. To discuss these issues, I am very happy to be joined by Imogen Casebourne, who brings deep knowledg...

Technology, particularly mobile technology, has enabled many of us to learn and work from anywhere and at anytime. Although this may at first seem very liberating, it raises some important considerations. For learning, content on mobile technologies requires a different design and approach. While both working and learning from anywhere, anytime, raises the importance of dedicated time and space. To discuss these issues, I am very happy to be joined by Imogen Casebourne, who brings deep knowledg...