Learning Futures

In this special FOLC Fest 2025 episode of the Learning Futures podcast, host Sean Leahy sits down with Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, who delivered the conference's opening keynote, “From Chaos to Clarity: Innovation Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty.” Dr. Sorrell recounts his early challenges at Paul Quinn when the institution had only 30 days of cash on hand and highlights the pivotal mindset shifts and empathy-driven leadership decisions that helped transform the college into a model for academic excellence and innovation. He stresses the importance of listening, transparency, and authentic connection with those you serve, while noting that resilience is cultivated by recognizing adversity as an opportunity for growth and solidarity. Drawing from personal experiences—such as pursuing a doctoral degree while working full-time and raising a young family—Dr. Sorrell underscores the necessity of understanding the complex realities students face and shaping institutions to meet their needs. His reflections on humility, empathy, and the vital role of embracing community stories offer profound insights for current and future leaders seeking to navigate turbulent times in education.FOLC Fest 2025 [Website]Michael J Sorrell Profile [Paul Quinn College] 

Original Show Notes from April 18, 2023----In this episode - Sean and Punya are joined by guest co-host Iveta Silova to talk with prominent futures scholar Keri Facer to discuss Futures education, futures literacy vs futures literacies, futures thinking, and cultivating a 'temporal imagination'. In our conversation we learn about Keri's own academic and professional journey, and how studying the learning space of children became synonymous with studying the future. We discuss a recent publication from Arathi Sriprakash and Keri Facer on the pedagogic imperative to 'teach the future' in modern schools and the opportunities and challenges exist, and explore the importance of the differences between futures literacy and futures literacies.Guest Information: Keri Facer – Professor of Educational and Social Futures at the University of Bristol, Visiting Professor in Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Gothenburg and August T Larsson Guest Professor at SLU, Sweden. Her work focuses specifically on cultivating the ‘temporal imagination' – the capacity to work critically with ideas of time, rhythm, pasts and futures to open up possibilities for individual and collective agency - in conditions of environmental and technological change.Iveta Silova – Professor and Associate Dean of Global Engagement at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She teaches graduate courses in comparative and international education, education policy and evaluation, research design, and post/decolonial approaches to education research.  Links & Resources: Learning Futures Collaborative: Education, sustainability, and global futuresFuturelab, former UK educational research organizationFutures journal [publisher link]Jungk and Muellert's future workshops [actioncatologue.eu link]Futures Literacy [UNESCO link]Coldwarchildhoods.org, Iveta's work on childhood memoriesChen, K (2010). Asia As Method:Toward Deimperialization. Duke University Press. [publisher link]Teach the FutureWorld Futures Study FederationSardar, Z. & Sweeney, J. (2015). The Three Tomorrows of Postnormal Times. Futures 75 (2016) 1–13. [article link]Turn It Around!, socially engaged artAna Dinerstein's ‘The Art of Organizing Hope' [video link]Tsing, A., Bubandt, N., Gan, E., & Swanson, H. (2017). Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet. U of Minnesota Press. [publisher link]The Ecoversities NetworkFacer, K & Sriprakash, A. (2021). Provincialising Futures Literacy: A caution against codification. Futures, Volume 133, October 2021. [pdf link]Punya and Iveta's past work together: https://punyamishra.com/2022/11/17/speculative-fiction-and-the-future-of-learning/Keri Facer (2011) Learning Futures: Education, Technology and Social Change, London: RoutledgeFacer, K (2022) The University and the Social Imagination, CGHE Working PaperIn this background paper for the UNESCO Futures of Education Commission,  I talk about five different ways of doing ‘futures' in education – and the ethical choices these raise: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000375792.locale=enBlack Mountains College - https://blackmountainscollege.uk/The Ecoversities Network - https://ecoversities.org/Book Recommendations:Hospicing Modernity https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675703/hospicing-modernity-by-vanessa-machado-de-oliveira/At Work in the Ruins https://www.amazon.com/At-Work-Ruins-Pandemics-Emergencies/dp/164502184XBruce Sterling – (2002). Tomorrow Now, Envisioning the Next Fifty Years. Random House. [Google Books link]Keri and Arathi's article: Provincialising Futures Literacy: A caution against codificationHow Are the Children? - Wake Up Arcade Fire CoverSoutheast Asia collection of the Turn it Around! Youth Visions of Climate Futures

Original Show Notes------Sean and Punya welcome special guests Dr. Scotty Craig (ASU) and Dr. Ryan Baker (Penn) to discuss rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and what implications it may have for educationGuest InformationDr. Scotty CraigIs an associate professor of human systems engineering within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Craig is a learning engineer and has investigated research areas of emotion and learning, multimedia learning, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS)in both laboratory and applied classroom settings. Scotty is also a fellow member of our own AI in Education Learning Futures Collaborative here at ASU.Dr. Ryan BakerIs a professor of education and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, and also directs the Penn Center for Learning Analytics.Dr. Baker researches how students use and learn from educational games, intelligent tutors, and other kinds of educational software. Drawing on the fields of educational data mining, learning analytics, and human–computer interaction, he develops methods for mining the data that come out of the interactions between students and educational software. He then uses this information to improve our understanding of how students respond to educational software, and how these responses influence their learning.Topics discussed:UNESCO publications on Artificial Intelligence in educationMaturity of AI in Education from both a technical perspective and practical / pedagogical perspectiveParsing student behaviors in moocs and other environments, including one that caught our eye, what Dr. Baker called “wtf” behaviorsCalls for future developments of AI to be grounded in a human-centered approachAlgorithmic bias, challenges, pitfalls and opportunitiesHow does a system like ChatGPT from Open AI impact the possible future of online learning and behavior?Big picture idea, What are we gaining and losing in seeing ourselves as essentially streams of data?Resources and Links:-Chiou, E. K., & Lee, J. D. (2021). Trusting automation: Designing for responsivity and resilience. Human factors, 0018720821100999-Penn Center for Learning Analytics-Algorithmic Bias in Education-U Penn Learning Analytics (Online) Master of Science in Education Degree Program MS in Human Systems Engineering with a Concentration in Intelligent Systems at ASUThe Intelligent Systems Concentration provides students with a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering that prepares them with the skills needed to improve our world by creating innovative technology-based systems that integrate into human environments. Our faculty provide a guided experience with training in theory, development, and evaluation. For more information, check out our website or email  Dr. CraigLink: https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/hse/ms/

In this special selects episode we re-listen to Sean and Punya talk about the journey and future developments of extended reality (XR) in education with Dan Beaupre and Tom Schmidt from One Giant Leap, LLC and ROAM respectively. We learn about the backstory and "origin story" from Dan and Tom and how they came together to join forces around their deep passion for education, storytelling, and emerging technologies. Extended Reality (XR) is a term that encompasses all immersive technologies that merge the physical and virtual worlds, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). It offers a new way of experiencing digital content by combining the real world with digital elements, allowing users to interact with virtual objects in a natural and intuitive way. Guest Information: Dan Beaupre  -Dan is the founder and principal of One Giant Leap, LLC which is a production and consulting company that inspires and empowers children of all ages to be planetary stewards. [They] create transformational experiences, memorable events, and new media. We also provide strategic support to organizations who seek to add, refresh, or expand educational programming. / formerly, Vice President, Experiences, in the National Geographic Society's Education divisionTom Schmidt – Emmy winner for TV. Emmy nominated for VR. Producer for all those mediums / the CEO and Co-Founder of ROAM - ROAMcreates shared experiences for the emerging metaverse that provide understanding, empathy and awareness. And founder of Percolate Digital LLC Episode LinksNational Geographic GeoBeeOculus Rift [video link]Dan's giant maps projecteCYBERMISSION educational competitionGrasp, Dan and Tom's immersive training companyPowers of Ten filmThe Gailer School [Wikipedia link]Flatland book [Project Gutenberg link]Midjourney, AI image generatorHypercard, Mac software [Wikipedia link]Jane Goodall InstituteSaul Perlmutter, 2011 Nobel LaureateReeducated: Inside Xinjiang's Secret Detention Camps (360/VR). The New Yorker.ASU's BioSense NetworkJacob Bronowski's The Ascent of Man, BBC documentary television series [IMDb link] [British Film Institute link]John Dewey, “father of American progressive education” [Britannica link]MIX Center at ASUGuest LinksPunya's blog: Aesthetics and science education: Beauty at Work podcast

The AI Revolution Is Already Losing SteamIn this final episode of Season 6, hosts Sean and Rachna discuss new advancements in generative AI, reflecting on its journey and the hype surrounding it. The episode begins with a light-hearted conversation about screen visibility issues and transitions into more serious topics, including the rapid adoption of AI technologies and the varied spectrum of understanding across different environments.Rachna shares her experiences with AI guidelines developed in collaboration with Northern Arizona University, highlighting the importance of understanding and cautious adoption of AI in K-12 education. Sean emphasizes the concept of "arrival technology," where new innovations like ChatGPT appeared suddenly, challenging traditional adoption curves and readiness.The hosts express their frustrations with the overhype of GenAI, discussing the unrealistic promises made by tech companies and the potential backlash this could create. They explore Amara's Law, which states that we tend to "overestimate the impact of technology in the short run and underestimate it in the long run", urging listeners to maintain a balanced perspective.The conversation also covers the ethical implications of GenAI, the importance of maintaining human agency, and the role of leadership in guiding responsible AI adoption. They conclude with a forward-looking discussion about the next school year, expressing excitement for the potential of AI to enhance personal productivity and support educators.Links:AI Guidance for Arizona SchoolsRoy Amara [Amara's Law]The AI Revolution Is Already Losing SteamGartner Hype Cycle (general description of model)

In this episode of the Learning Futures Podcast, Sean welcomes special guest Bea Rodriguez-Franson to discuss her recent TED Talk, "Unlocking Indigenous Knowledge: A New Path for Education." The conversation covers Bea's journey in uncovering untold histories, the importance of integrating indigenous knowledge into educational systems, and the development of decolonial futures. Bea shares insights from her work with ASU's NextLab, emphasizing the significance of futures thinking and responsible innovation. The episode highlights the role of temporal imagination in shaping long-term, sustainable futures and encourages listeners to co-create these futures by learning from the past. Links from our conversation: Seventh Generation PrincipleFutures Wheel Unlocking Indigenous knowledge: A new path for education (Link: TED Video)Bea Rodriguez-Fransen | TED-Ed Educator Talks | February 2024 

In this fun student conversation from the ASU FOLC Fest, Omkar, Ram, and Jiya (members of a student VR club) from Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, led by PhD candidate Frank Liu share the transformative potential of virtual reality in education. Through engaging anecdotes and shared experiences, they discuss how VR technology enables immersive learning experiences beyond traditional classroom constraints, highlighting projects from virtual science experiments to a flight simulator that won a school science fair. The group's journey illustrates not just the technical skills gained but the profound impact of VR on fostering creativity, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of subjects among students. This discussion offers inspiration and practical advice for integrating emerging technologies into learning environments to make education more accessible and engaging for all.Guest InformationFrank Liu - PhD in Computer Engineering - Meteor Studio, ASUGary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy - https://herbergeracademy.asu.edu 

In this episode Sean and Jake keep the conversation rolling from the first annual ASU FOLC Fest through highlights from our conversations with Megan Workmon and Medhansh Garg. Throughout this episode we explore insightful discussion on the intersection of technology, education, and creativity. Key Highlights: Insights from the first ever Future of Learning Community Festival held at ASUTalking with Megan we learn a lot about her role at ASU and her influence on learning experience designWe learn about projects blending technology and education, focusing on ethical considerations and the human element in learningImportance of balancing technological efficiency with the human touchPotential future of interdisciplinary collaborations and emphasis on mental health and wellness in educational settingsMedhansh shares his experiences on coding, offering a unique perspective of how foundational knowledge intersects with advanced technological tools like ChatGPT. His story is a testament to the impact of technology on personal growth and the crucial balance between embracing innovation and grounding in core principlesExploration of using AI as a thought partner in educational contexts.Ethical implications of AI in crafting educational materials and the necessity of maintaining a human-centered approachGuest Information: Megan Workmon – Director Learning Experience Design, Enterprise TechnologyMedhansh Garg – Computer Science graduate, Seeking Full-Time Data Analytics, and or Project Management Jobs Other links: ASU Tech Hub: https://lx.asu.edu/techhub 

In this third installment of the ASU FOLC Fest Compendium - Sean and Jake turn to the conversations with Scotty Craig, Chelsea Schlesinger, and Karla Murphy on transformative approaches and innovative methods and experiences in integrating technology and student-centered strategies in education.Some Key Points Discussed: Technology in Learning: Scotty elaborates on the role of AI and other digital tools in reshaping educational environments, focusing on their practical use in classrooms to make learning more engaging and effective.Interactive Syllabus: Chelsea and Karla detail their method of turning syllabus review into an interactive, engaging process that empowers students and enhances their participation and interest in the course from the outset.Faculty Involvement: The discussion underscores the need for more faculty engagement in educational innovation and the importance of fostering a community that values teaching and learning advancements.Some Insights from the conversations:The integration of technology not only enhances learning but also demystifies its use for educators, facilitating a more inclusive educational environment.Adopting student-centered approaches in course design and delivery can significantly impact student engagement and learning outcomes.Encouraging faculty participation in educational forums can lead to more dynamic and inclusive educational practices.Our Guests: Scotty Craig - Associate Professor of human systems engineering within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.Chelsea Schlesinger - Instructor in the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural StudiesKarla Murphy - Teaching Professor in the School of Humanities, Arts and Culture Studies 

In this episode, Sean and Jake pickup where they left off exploring more experiences from the first ASU FOLC Fest, featuring interviews from Kenzie Hurst Newton and Mike Stordeur, Dee-Dee Collins-Jones, and Joy Griffin around the use of artificial intelligence in education, the integration of VR into learning environments, and the impactful ways in which these technologies are reshaping educational practices.This episode highlights the ongoing innovations at ASU, showcasing the university's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI and VR into education. The discussions provide valuable insights for educators looking to enhance their teaching methods and for institutions aiming to modernize their educational offerings.This episode featured 3 segments: Integration of AI in Teaching and Learning:Guests: Kenzie Hurst-Newton and Mike Stordeur from the Learning Experience Design Team discuss their experiences and initiatives at ASU, focusing on making AI tools like ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly accessible and beneficial for faculty and students through workshops and hands-on activities.Exploring Virtual Reality in Education:Guest: Dee-Dee Collins-Jones shares insights into her work with virtual reality, discussing the potential of VR technologies to enhance student engagement and the practical challenges of scaling these experiences in a large university setting.Adapting Course Design for Students:Guests: Joy Griffin highlights the pivotal role of student feedback in reshaping a leadership class, Griffin talks about her methods for making education more relevant and engaging through the integration of technology and alternative resourcesGuests: Dee-Dee Collins JonesJoy GriffinKenzie Hurst NewtonMichael Stordeur 

In this episode, Sean and Jake (producer) talk about the pop-up podcast studio at the first ever ASU Folk Fest – a learning festival dedicated to the integration of technology in education, and the potential impacts on teaching and student success. Special guests include Danielle McNamara and Retha Hill who are pushing the boundaries of educational practice.This episode is the first of 5 of our special coverage of the ASU FOLC Fest: The Future of Learning Community or FOLC Fest was a two-day interactive conference hosted by the Office of the University Provost that brought together folks in teaching, technology and student success at ASU. In its inaugural year, the conference aimed to explore how ASU can realize our Charter commitment of making an ASU education accessible to all students and learners while remaining on the leading edge of technology and academic excellence.  Discussion Points:Introduction to the ASU FOLC Fest, its goals, and its significance.Reflections on the impact and future of educational technology.Interviews with:Danielle McNamara, Professor in the Department of Psychology and Executive Director of the Learning Engineering Institute at ASU. Discussion on cognitive and learning sciences, and her role in organizing the ASU FOLC Fest.Retha Hill, Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Executive Director of the New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab. Insights into how emerging technologies like VR and AR are shaping journalism and education.Episode Highlights:Setup of a pop-up podcast studio at the ASU FOLC Fest.The vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic participation from educators, students, and technologists.Discussion on how such festivals and conferences can spark new ideas and collaborations in the educational sector.Looking Ahead: The episode wraps up with thoughts on the future of such educational gatherings and their role in shaping learning environments that are inclusive, engaging, and forward-thinking.Guest Information:Danielle McNamara - Executive Director of the Learning Engineering Institute, a Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Director of the Science of Learning and Educational Technology (SoLET) Lab.Retha Hill - Faculty at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass  Communication at Arizona State University where she is the executive director of the New  Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab.

In this episode, Sean talks with our special guests on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, with a particular focus on fostering equity and access. Sean is joined by Meacie Fairfax from Complete College America, Dr. Linda Garcia of the Center for Community College Student Engagement from The University of Texas at Austin, and Al Anderson, CIO for Salish Kootenai College, share their expert insights and experiences. Key highlights and takeaways from the episode:The Potential of AI in Education: The discussion opens up with the transformative possibilities AI brings to educational support services, including personalized academic advising and targeted assistance for students' basic needs.Challenges and Opportunities: Guests explore both the hurdles and the promising aspects of AI integration within educational institutions, highlighting the critical role of AI in democratizing access to learning resources.Equity and Inclusion in AI Design: A significant part of the conversation is dedicated to ensuring AI tools are designed and utilized in a way that includes and benefits all students, especially those from historically marginalized communities.Real-World Applications and Success Stories: Examples of AI applications in various educational settings are shared, showcasing how technology is making a tangible difference in students' academic journeys.Looking Forward: The episode concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how AI could reshape the educational landscape, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and inclusivity.Guest Information: Meacie Fairfax - Strategy Director for Complete College America (CCA). She leads the work on student support strategies, which includes Active Academic Support, Proactive Advising, 360° Coaching, and Basic Needs.Dr. Linda Garcia - Executive Director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) at The University of Texas at Austin. https://cccse.org/meet-cccse-teamAL Anderson -  Chief Information Officer for IT Services at Salish Kootenai College - https://www.skc.edu/ 

This episode takes a retrospective review on 2023 and one of the most transformative technologies of our time - generative AI. Our panel of experts, including Punya Mishra, Sean Leahy, Rachna Mathur, and Kellie Kreiser, explores the impact of AI on various fields and reflects on personal experiences with this transformative technology. From academic conferences to real-life applications and philosophical musings, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, education, and daily life.What does this all mean - and where is it going?Key Episode Highlights include: Introduction to the Panel: A warm welcome to our esteemed guests Punya Mishra, Sean Leahy, Rachna Mathur, and Kellie Kreiser.The Evolution of AI in Education: The panel debates how AI is becoming a normalized tool in education, shedding light on its rapid integration into lesson planning and its potential to democratize knowledge.Generational Divide in AI Perception: Discussions pivot to the varying levels of comfort and skepticism towards AI among different generations, noting a split between enthusiasts and skeptics.AI's Impact Over the Past Year: The conversation moves towards the significant advancements in generative AI in 2023, from AI-generated music to multimodal platforms combining text and imagery.AI in Family Life: Sean shares how AI has become part of his family's routine, especially with his children, reflecting on the immediacy with which younger generations have adopted and adapted to AI.Closing Thoughts: The episode concludes with a reflection on the speed of AI's development and its implications for the future, both in education and beyond. Shared Links: Me|We Exhibit!  Graduate students showcase shows AI as a tool for learning, creating | ASU Enterprise TechnologyAndrew Maynard's Substack - The Future of Being Human - https://futureofbeinghuman.comArtificial Intelligence, Responsible Innovation, and the Future of Humanity with Andrew Maynard 

Sean is joined by Rachna Mathur to talk about the successful student led event in Generative AI called Me & We in AI: Exploring what generative AI means to us and for us. In our conversation we talked about the challenges and successes of undertaking an event like this as part of a graduate course experience focused on Education by Design. This project gave students an opportunity to go beyond the theory of design and explore the ins and outs, ups and downs of design by directly living with the experience of designing an interactive experience. Rachna shared the details on how the aim of the event was focused on developing a hands-on experience to let users experiment with a few generative AI tools to see what these powerful technologies can do. Various stations explore how GenAI may impact aspects of our lives such as creativity, language, and learning.Special thanks to the CDI 691 TeamKevin Brown, Jami Carmichael, Theresa Hoover, Rezwana Islam, Kellie Kreiser, J'Shon Lee, Rachna, Mathur, and Lin YanEvent Website: Me & We in AI EventGuest Host: Rachna Mathur (ASU Bio) 

In this episode of the Learning Futures Podcast, Dr. Siddharth Srivastava, Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University discusses the need for responsible development of AI systems that keep users informed of capabilities and limitations. He highlights exciting research on learning generalizable knowledge to make AI more robust and data-efficient. However, dangers arise from overtrusting unproven systems, so regulation and oversight are needed even as innovation continues. By prioritizing users, the current explosion in AI research can drive responsible progress. Key topics discussed: - Dr. Srivastava discusses his background in AI research and the journey that led him to focus on developing safe and reliable AI systems. - The recent explosion of interest and adoption of generative AI like ChatGPT took many researchers by surprise, especially the accessibility and breadth of applications people found for these narrow systems.- It's important to distinguish narrow AI applications like generative models from general AI. Overuse of the term "AI" can lead to misconceptions.- Considerations around safety, bias, and responsible use need to be built into AI systems from the start. Keeping users informed of capabilities and limitations is key.  - Exciting new research directions include learning generalizable knowledge to make AI systems more robust and data-efficient.- Dangers arise from overtrusting unproven AI systems. Regulation and oversight will be needed, but should not stifle innovation.- Overall, it's an exciting time in AI research. With a thoughtful, practical approach focused on user needs, AI can be developed responsibly. Links:The Alignment Problem - https://brianchristian.org/the-alignment-problem/Siddharth's Website - http://siddharthsrivastava.net/Siddharth's Research Group AAIR - https://aair-lab.github.io/NeurIPS 2023 Workshops - https://neurips.cc/virtual/2023/events/workshopSiddharth's NeurIPS 2023 Workshop - https://neurips.cc/virtual/2023/workshop/66542

In this episode, we delve into the pioneering research led by Dr. Chitta Baral though his laboratory of Cognition and Intelligence at Arizona State University. He discusses the ground-breaking work and innovations emerging from his lab, with a special focus on the intersection of cognition, intelligence, and technology. Dr. Chitta's current research is an ambitious blend of exploring natural language, visual objects, and the intricate dynamics of multi-modal documents, with an eye toward impactful applications in cybersecurity, robotics, and the health sciences.The conversation explores the concept of Human-AI teaming, discussing the potential benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into our daily work and decision-making processes. Dr. Baral also shares his expert perspective on the explosive growth of Generative AI in the field. He offers a nuanced view, weighing in on whether this trend signifies a genuine paradigm shift or if it's part of a hype cycle with merely short-term advancements.Further into the discussion, we explore the cultural shift among students and professionals as they adapt to the latest Generative AI tools. Dr. Baral reflects on how these tools are reshaping teaching methodologies and the approach to student projects. Guest InformationChitta Baral, PhD ASU BiographyDr. Baral's Online CV with publication linksCognition & Intelligence Lab @ Arizona State University

In the spirit of Halloween - Sean (with the help of producer extraordinaire Jake)  pull together a fun compendium of short stories from some of our colleagues and listeners for a special “spooky” episode of the Learning Futures Podcast. The Challenge: Create an original short story (about, with, or through) Generative AI, in the spirit of emerging technologies, AI, the future of humanity etc. in the spirit of Halloween. These can be any genre, they can be spooky, funny, creepy, suspenseful, thought provoking, thoughtful, or any combination of the lot. Have fun with this idea. It could be created in any way, and with as much or as little assitwnace from GenAI tools as the author wished. It needed to stay short, 500 words or less or less than 5 minutes of record time. Learning Futures Podcast: Sc(AI)ry Stories: A CompendiumCauldron Collaboration: by Charla Griffy-Brown, Replica AI called Kira, and prompt engineer James Fields  [Narrated by Eleven Labs]The Experiment: by Danah Henriksen, using Bing AI (set to creative mode) [Narrated by Eleven Labs]The Assistant: by Jacob Snider, using Claude2, and voice narration by Eleven LabsAn Echo in the Code: by Sean Leahy, using ChatGPT and narrated by Eleven LabsLost in Recognition: by Kellie Kreiser, using ChatGPT and cloned AI voiceVikram or Vetal: by Punya Mishra, using ChatGPT and Bing AI.Alternative cover art: (if your podcast player supports it) was created in MidJourney with the prompt: "spooky halloween illustration with pumpkins and ghosts, robots and other technology" 

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted journey of cognitive scientist Ken Koedinger. With a diverse academic background encompassing degrees in computer science, mathematics, and psychology, Ken's unique trajectory converged at the intersection of technical expertise and an intrinsic understanding of human learning. This fusion of disciplines drew him into the realms of cognitive psychology and educational technology research.Within this intricate landscape, cognitive models emerge as powerful tools, endeavoring to illuminate the implicit cognitive processes and foundational knowledge that underpin human expertise and learning. Ken employs a combination of think-aloud protocols and insightful analysis of learner data to meticulously dissect the mental components and conditional knowledge that come into play when tackling complex tasks, such as mathematics and science problem-solving.Intelligent tutoring systems stand as the ultimate manifestation of this synergy between cognitive models and education. These systems seamlessly incorporate cognitive models to deliver adaptive instruction and feedback to learners as they navigate through learning activities. With the cognitive model acting as a vigilant sentinel, it keenly observes student actions, discerning the evolving mastery of essential knowledge components.At the helm of Carnegie Mellon University's LearnLab, Ken Koedinger spearheads a pioneering initiative committed to embedding research within the educational landscape to enhance learning outcomes. LearnLab serves as a dynamic hub, equipping educators with indispensable tools, robust data infrastructure, and comprehensive training in the realm of learning engineering.In the ever-evolving realm of education, the advent of groundbreaking AI capabilities, such as chatbots, presents a new frontier. These technologies offer valuable support in designing interactive learning activities. However, they do not operate in isolation; they require meticulous human oversight and quality control. While students may be tempted to employ AI for shortcuts, Ken emphasizes the potential limitations of such tactics, which may inadvertently restrict their own learning.Overall, Koedinger underscores that the integration of these new AI technologies is not a disruptive revolution but rather a thoughtful evolution. This transformation hinges upon a judicious alignment with educational goals and assessments, ushering in a promising era where technology and pedagogy harmonize to elevate teaching and learning to new heights.Guest Information & Links: See Ken's Full Bio - https://hcii.cmu.edu/people/ken-koedinger LearnLab website: https://learnlab.orgCarnegie Learning: https://www.carnegielearning.com/Cognitive Tutor Authoring Tools: https://github.com/CMUCTAT/CTAT/wikiOpen Learning Initiative: https://oli.cmu.eduTutors+ project: tutors.plusGorilla Science Project: https://gorillalogic.com/gorilla-labs/ASU Digital Maker Studio [Podcast Studio]: https://lx.asu.edu/digitalmakerstudio 

In this  episode, host Dr. Sean Leahy engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Katina Michael. Dr. Michael's unique journey, transitioning from the telecommunications industry to academia and technology/society research, sets the stage for a thought-provoking discussion.The conversation delves into a wide spectrum of emergent technologies, beginning with an exploration of the metaverse. Dr. Michael offers insights into its definition and current progress, while also pondering its future implications. A significant focus is directed towards the convergence of digital and biological technologies, particularly in the context of implantable tech. The episode also delves into crucial considerations regarding age-appropriate design and the ethical usage of these groundbreaking technologies.One of the central themes of the conversation revolves around the potential impacts of AI, specifically generative AI, on education. Dr. Michael underscores the importance of thoughtful, collaborative design and emphasizes the need to consider social embeddedness when developing new technologies. Her advocacy for a human-centered approach, which prioritizes consulting end users and empowering human agency, shines through the discussion.While recognizing the buzz and excitement surrounding these innovations, Dr. Michael encourages a balanced perspective of measured optimism. She urges listeners to think critically about how best to harness these tools for the benefit of society, making this episode a compelling exploration of the evolving technological landscape. Links & Resources Mentioned:Katina's ASU Bio: https://search.asu.edu/profile/3298186 Katina's TED Talks: Brain Implants: Hype or Hope and Microchipping PeopleThe Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhanNotebook LLM by Google

Dive into Season 6 with host Dr. Sean Leahy as we navigate the dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly changing technological landscape, delving deep into its transformative impact on society and education. This season promises enriching dialogues with international thought leaders operating at the crucial intersection of technology, cognition, and society.

This Selects episode was originally published on July 12, 2022.  --- Original Show Notes --- Hosts Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy talk with Leigh Wolf and Audrey Watters about the futures of educational technology, how we have come into an era where technologies are present in almost all classrooms and how that has changed teaching and learning in significant ways. Our guests chat about how we could create a more humanistic approach to existing and emerging EdTech, and how EdTech can become a roadblock for teachers. Our panelist help us unpack what EdTech really means, and define it in a broader sense than a “computerized” or “digital” tool only. They invite us to think critically about what EdTech could be in the future and how to help it become more equitable and accessible.About our guests:Audrey Watters | Blog | Hack EducationAudrey's new book: Teaching Machines - The History of Personalized Learning available via MIT PressDr. Leigh Wolf | ASU BioThe Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

This Selects episode was originally published on June 21, 2022 --- Original Show Notes ---Clarin Collins, Sean Leahy, Robin Lake, and Brent Maddin come together to discuss the current landscape of challenges facing public education. The worldwide pandemic opened many eyes to the current struggles teachers face and encouraged many institutions to change their education models, one such example being the NEXT Education Workforce. Through discussion we are guided along the possibilities of where public education can lead, as well as the current challenges that many school districts are facing. In this episode you can learn about the work that is being done through the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the Next Education Workforce, as well as the Center on Reinventing Public Education. (3:15) - Brent Maddin talks about his role and explains the mission and work of the NEXT Education workforce. (5:38) - Robin talks about the Center on Reinventing Public Education and how the Center became affiliated with ASU and MLFTC(8:54) - The panel explores the new opportunities stemming from the partnership between MLFTC & CRPE.(15:25) - We discuss the seriousness of the current challenges facing the public education system(21:32) - We discuss how the pandemic affected school districts' attitude towards working with the NEXT Education workforce?(27:00) - The panel discusses the optimistic opportunities for positive change in the education structure(32:50) - Futures projection - we get Brent and Robin's take on where they see public education going in the next 30 years(37:40) - We ask the question “How would someone from 30 years in the past react to our current education situation?”(41:35) - Pushing the boundaries - we ask our guests “Where do you see public education going in the next 100 years?”(48:00) - We get some great ideas on resources and other elements of our guests work at NEW and CRPE (links below in the show notes)About our Guests: Brent Maddin | Next Education Workforce | @bmaddin Robin Lake | Center on Reinventing Public Education | @RbnLakeCRPE's Pandemic Learning ReportPandemic Pods & Crisis LearningThe Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

This Selects episode was originally published on March 28, 2023.  --- Original Show Notes: ---In this episode Punya and Sean discuss some of the highlights captured in a recent interview with Senior Research Fellow from Harvard's Graduate School of Education Dr. Chris Dede and talk about AI and education.Guest Information: Dr. Chris DedeChris Dede is a Senior Research Fellow at Harvard's Graduate School of Education (GSE) who has worked with AI since the 1970s. A former Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies at Harvard GSE, Dede is a Co-Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded National Artificial Intelligence Institute in Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE).More information on Dr. Chris Dede - visit his Wikipedia page.National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education - https://aialoe.orgLinkedInTwitter @chrs_dedeSilver Lining for Learning - https://silverliningforlearning.orgDr. Melissa WarrMelissa Warr, a graduate of ASU's Learning, Literacies, and Technologies PhD program, is an Assistant Professor of Learning Technology and Education Design at New Mexico State University. Links from the conversation: Learning Futures Collaborative: Future of AI in Education & Diversity, Equity, and InclusionChiang, Ted. (2023, February). ChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web. The New Yorker.Hofstadter, Douglas R. (1979). Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid. Basic Books. [openlibrary.org link]Weizenbaum, Joseph. (1966). ELIZA—a computer program for the study of natural language communication between man and machine. Communications of the ACM, 9(1), 36-45. [pdf link]Dreyfus, Hubert (1972). What Computers Can't Do. New York: MIT Press. [archive.org link]Chinese room argument: Searle, John (1980). Minds, Brains, and Programs. The Behavioral and Brain Sciences. [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy link]Quandary GameCicero, Facebook's A.I. “Diplomacy” gameDALL-E 2, AI art platformDieterle, E., Dede, C. & Walker, M. The cyclical ethical effects of using artificial intelligence in education. AI & Soc (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-022-01497-wAshok Goel's AI “Jill Watson”, Georgia Tech University [TEDx Talk link]Mursion, workforce immersive learningEthan Mollick's substack, professor at the Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaThe Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Drs. Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy have a very engaging conversation with Dr. Ruth Wylie, Dr. Danah Henriksen, and Maricel Lawrence about Futures Thinking. Each panelist discusses how they engage in different types of futures thinking and give tips for others to become engaged in this work. They also discuss how topics such as creativity, play, and wellness integrate with futures thinking. --- Original Show Notes --- Clarin Collins, Sean Leahy, Ruth Wylie, Danah Henriksen, and Maricel Lawrence discuss Futures Thinking and how that may look throughout our working spaces and how it affects the decisions we make regarding education. Our guests engage in a round table discussion on how we might look at our futures, the different categories of futures that exist and many more interesting points. (6:40)- What is Futures Thinking (FT)? What do we mean when we say that? (14:19)- Maricel´s choice of ASU´s PhD program, why did she choose it? Imagining new universities. (20:17)- Defining the different possible ¨futures¨.(25:00)- Categorizing the different kinds of futures.  (26:46) & (50:58) -How to get people thinking about Futures Thinking. How to create a ¨Futures Mindset¨?(33:07)- Futures Thinking as a method to spark creativity in people. (41:29)- What is the role of Futures Thinking in the education system?(53:28)- Uncertainty and its relation to Futures Thinking.You can learn more about our guest´s work by visiting the following links: Ruth Wylie, Danah Henriksen, and Maricel Lawrence. If you are in the DC area, you can checkout the Smithsonian exhibit mentioned by Ruth: Smithsonian Institute Futures exhibition.The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar.

This re-released episode features the full audio recording and notes from the original broadcast: July 26, 2022. We (Jake) hopes you'll enjoy revisiting this ever timely topic for the Futures of Learning! --- Original Show Notes ---Hosts Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy talk with Jill Koyama and Daniel Liou about the continuing disparities that are present in education. Starting out on a global level, our guests react to the UNESCO report on reimagining the future of education, talking about the importance of recognizing and building curriculums that represent the diversity of the current student and teacher population. They invite us to think about a more humanistic approach to teaching and learning and to reimagine what schools will look like in the future.You can learn more about our guest´s work by visiting the following links: Jill Koyama, and Daniel Liou. Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/liou_danielUNESCO Report GLSEN LGBT+ organization The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar.

In this short bonus episode Sean talks with Learning Futures producer Jacob Snider about Jake's summer take-over of the show. Jake shares a little preview of the episodes he will re-release over the next few weeks as the rest of the podcast team gears up for Season 6. 

In this episode - Punya and Sean talk around a great interview with ASU's own Kyle Jensen, who is the director of the writing center. This episode explores the impact of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) on creativity and the writing process, along with many other topics such as attention economy, consolidation of information, considerations around regulation, to name a few... Guest InformationKyle Jensen Kyle is the director of Writing Programs and a professor in the Department of English's writing, rhetorics, and literacies program at ASU. He has conducted research on modern rhetorical theory and education and is the author of "Reimagining Process: Online Writing Archives and The Future of Writing Studies" (2014), and co-edited "Abducting Writing Studies" (2017) and "The War of Words" (2018).Not featured in audio - but credit to the source interview with Kyle from: Danah HenriksenDanah is an associate professor at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College whose work focuses on creativity, design thinking, and technology, as well as the relationship between creativity and mindfulness.Lauren WooLauren is a doctoral student in the Learning, Literacies and Technologies program in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Her research blends teacher education, online teaching and learning, emerging technologies, and creativity.Episode LinksOpenAIWhat are generative AI tools and how are they being used at ASU?TechTrends JournalI'm a Student. You Have No Idea How Much We're Using ChatGPT.AI21 LabsWordtuneThe Ezra Klein Show [Apple Podcast]AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits GoogleWhat's ahead for Bard: More global, more visual, more integratedEU Regulatory framework proposal on artificial intelligence [link]  

In this episode - Sean is joined by guest host Dr. Steven Weiner to lead a panel discussion around the challenges in changing the educational system and barriers to implementing change. The panel examines the reasons why high school is particularly difficult to change and explores potential solutions for overcoming these barriers. In this episode Steven and team highlight ongoing projects at Arizona State University that support educational systems change and proposes ways for researchers to better communicate their findings to policymakers and educators.Guest Information: Steven WeinerSteven Weiner is a research analyst at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, where he brings an interdisciplinary lens to understanding transformative change within educational systems.Ruth Wylie Ruth Wylie is the assistant director of the Center for Science and the Imagination and an associate research professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.Lauren Katzman Executive Director of Urban Collaborative Center, and Associate Research Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State UniversityJanice MakJanice is a clinical assistant professor, focused on the intersection of computer science education, policy, and systems changein the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University Meg AstudilloMeg is the Graduate Service Assistant for the Center on Reinventing Public Education Links & Information: Learning Future Collaborative: Designing the new American high schoolLearning Futures Podcast Episode 5, season 5: Designing the new American High School [listen on Simplecast - Apple Podcasts - Spotify]Reading Recovery programThe reading wars: Kim, J. S (2008). Research and the reading wars. In: Hess FM When Research Matters: How Scholarship Influences Education Policy. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.. pp. 89-111. [link to pdf]Action research: Clark, J. S; Porath, S; Thiele, J; and Jobe, M (2020). Action Research. New Prairie Press, Kansas State University Libraries. [link to pdf]ASU's EDD programBolman and Deal's four-frame modelParticipatory approachIEPs, individualized education programsRTI & MTSS, Response to Intervention & Multi-Tiered Systems of SupportUniversal design for learningZero Reject [link to Wikipedia]Manifestation Determination Reviews [link to AZ DOE policy]Section 504, civil rights legislationArizona STEM Acceleration ProjectSchools of Opportunity, from the National Education Policy CenterLauren's book: Effective Inclusive SchoolsLearning Labs in WisconsinCRPE report (2022): The State of the American StudentCRPE report (2014): Policy Barriers to School Improvement: What's Real and What's Imagined

In this Bonus episode Sean talks with special guest and friend of the show Stephanie Pierotti (Director of ShapingEDU at ASU) about the upcoming FREE Virtual event - ShapingEDU Mini Summit: AI x Higher Ed, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI Tools that will be held on May 11, 2023. This is a Free Event - you can sign up or learn more by visiting ShapingEDU.asu.eduEvent Description: Artificial Intelligence has the potential to create more impactful, individualized learning journeys that maximize learning experiences at every step, and streamline educator's workload. With the wildly fast-paced introduction of new AI tools, we're forced to process a new array of challenges and opportunities almost daily.How might we reduce the fear and anxiety surrounding AI by utilizing AI tools that empower educators to create more impactful, personalized learner opportunities, while also equipping students for career success?Our popular action-packed Mini Summit event format allows us to explore a wide array of aspects of hot topics from diverse viewpoints in a four hour window. This mix of lightning presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions and a Serious Play activity keeps the engaging content and inspirational ideas flowing for the full four hours.Links:ShapingEDU - to learn more, stay connected with the community Event Registration - did we mention it was FREE?   

In this episode Sean and Punya sit in studio and talk about the recent interview Punya and Danah had with Ethan Mollick for their Tech Trends series in which they talk with Ethan on a wide range of topics covering creativity, games, entrepreneurship and his journey to being one of the most visible scholars openly experimenting with AI in his teaching in higher education. About our Guests:Ethan MollickEthan Mollick is an associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. He leads the Wharton Interactive - an effort to democratize education using games and simulations.Danah HenriksenDanah Henriksen is an associate professor at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College whose work focuses on creativity, design thinking, and technology, as well as the relationship between creativity and mindfulness.Links and Information:Learning Futures Podcast episode 8: Extended Reality with Dan Beaupre and Tom Schmidt [listen on SimpleCast - Apple Podcasts - Spotify]DALL-E 2, AI art platformChatGPT, AI chatbotMidjourney, AI image generatorTechTrends journal [publisher link]Warr, M., Mishra, P., Henriksen, D. et al (2023). A Chat about GPT3 (and Other Forms of Alien Intelligence) with Chris Dede. TechTrends.Ethan Mollick's substackThe Breakthrough Game, the game Ethan Mollick co-designed with award winning game designer Justin GaryRichardson, C., & Mishra, P., (2017). Learning Environments that Support Student Creativity: Developing the SCALE. Thinking Skills and Creativity. [link to summary pdf from Punya's website]The Teaching Game and BlueSky Ventures Game on Wharton InteractionGertler, P., & Chioda, L. (2017, April 12). Impact of Youth Entrepreneurship Education in Uganda. Innovations for Poverty Action.The Turing Test [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy link]God of the gaps theological perspective [Wikipedia link]GPT-3, a language prediction model [link to list of models]Bing AI, from MicrosoftNoy, S & Zhang, W (2023-working paper). Experimental Evidence on the Productivity Effects of Generative Artificial Intelligence. MIT. [link to pdf]Canvas, web-based learning management systemReal Genius movie [IMDb link]Punya's blog: ChatGPT3 is a *** artistMollick, E. & Mollick, L. (2022). New Modes of Learning Enabled by AI Chatbots: Three Methods and Assignments. SSRN. [link to summary article]WebSTAR, web server application for the classic Mac OS [Wikipedia link] The Spencer Foundation, foundation providing grants for research in education

In this episode Sean and Punya talk about the journey and future developments of extended reality (XR) in education with Dan Beaupre and Tom Schmidt from One Giant Leap, LLC and ROAM respectively. We learn about the backstory and "origin story" from Dan and Tom and how they came together to join forces around their deep passion for education, storytelling, and emerging technologies. Extended Reality (XR) is a term that encompasses all immersive technologies that merge the physical and virtual worlds, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). It offers a new way of experiencing digital content by combining the real world with digital elements, allowing users to interact with virtual objects in a natural and intuitive way. Guest Information: Dan Beaupre  -Dan is the founder and principal of One Giant Leap, LLC which is a production and consulting company that inspires and empowers children of all ages to be planetary stewards. [They] create transformational experiences, memorable events, and new media. We also provide strategic support to organizations who seek to add, refresh, or expand educational programming. / formerly, Vice President, Experiences, in the National Geographic Society's Education divisionTom Schmidt – Emmy winner for TV. Emmy nominated for VR. Producer for all those mediums / the CEO and Co-Founder of ROAM - ROAM creates shared experiences for the emerging metaverse that provide understanding, empathy and awareness. And founder of Percolate Digital LLC Episode LinksNational Geographic GeoBeeOculus Rift [video link]Dan's giant maps projecteCYBERMISSION educational competitionGrasp, Dan and Tom's immersive training companyPowers of Ten filmThe Gailer School [Wikipedia link]Flatland book [Project Gutenberg link]Midjourney, AI image generatorHypercard, Mac software [Wikipedia link]Jane Goodall InstituteSaul Perlmutter, 2011 Nobel LaureateReeducated: Inside Xinjiang's Secret Detention Camps (360/VR). The New Yorker.ASU's BioSense NetworkJacob Bronowski's The Ascent of Man, BBC documentary television series [IMDb link] [British Film Institute link]John Dewey, “father of American progressive education” [Britannica link]MIX Center at ASUGuest LinksPunya's blog: Aesthetics and science education: Beauty at Work podcast

In this episode - Sean and Punya are joined by guest co-host Iveta Silova to talk with prominent futures scholar Keri Facer to discuss Futures education, futures literacy vs futures literacies, futures thinking, and cultivating a 'temporal imagination'. In our conversation we learn about Keri's own academic and professional journey, and how studying the learning space of children became synonymous with studying the future. We discuss a recent publication from Arathi Sriprakash and Keri Facer on the pedagogic imperative to 'teach the future' in modern schools and the opportunities and challenges exist, and explore the importance of the differences between futures literacy and futures literacies. Guest Information: Keri Facer – Professor of Educational and Social Futures at the University of Bristol, Visiting Professor in Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Gothenburg and August T Larsson Guest Professor at SLU, Sweden. Her work focuses specifically on cultivating the ‘temporal imagination' – the capacity to work critically with ideas of time, rhythm, pasts and futures to open up possibilities for individual and collective agency - in conditions of environmental and technological change.Iveta Silova – Professor and Associate Dean of Global Engagement at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She teaches graduate courses in comparative and international education, education policy and evaluation, research design, and post/decolonial approaches to education research.  Links & Resources: Learning Futures Collaborative: Education, sustainability, and global futuresFuturelab, former UK educational research organizationFutures journal [publisher link]Jungk and Muellert's future workshops [actioncatologue.eu link]Futures Literacy [UNESCO link]Coldwarchildhoods.org, Iveta's work on childhood memoriesChen, K (2010). Asia As Method:Toward Deimperialization. Duke University Press. [publisher link]Teach the FutureWorld Futures Study FederationSardar, Z. & Sweeney, J. (2015). The Three Tomorrows of Postnormal Times. Futures 75 (2016) 1–13. [article link]Turn It Around!, socially engaged artAna Dinerstein's ‘The Art of Organizing Hope' [video link]Tsing, A., Bubandt, N., Gan, E., & Swanson, H. (2017). Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet. U of Minnesota Press. [publisher link]The Ecoversities NetworkFacer, K & Sriprakash, A. (2021). Provincialising Futures Literacy: A caution against codification. Futures, Volume 133, October 2021. [pdf link]Punya and Iveta's past work together: https://punyamishra.com/2022/11/17/speculative-fiction-and-the-future-of-learning/Keri Facer (2011) Learning Futures: Education, Technology and Social Change, London: RoutledgeFacer, K (2022) The University and the Social Imagination, CGHE Working PaperIn this background paper for the UNESCO Futures of Education Commission,  I talk about five different ways of doing ‘futures' in education – and the ethical choices these raise: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000375792.locale=enBlack Mountains College - https://blackmountainscollege.uk/The Ecoversities Network - https://ecoversities.org/Book Recommendations:Hospicing Modernity https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675703/hospicing-modernity-by-vanessa-machado-de-oliveira/At Work in the Ruins https://www.amazon.com/At-Work-Ruins-Pandemics-Emergencies/dp/164502184XBruce Sterling – (2002). Tomorrow Now, Envisioning the Next Fifty Years. Random House. [Google Books link]Keri and Arathi's article: Provincialising Futures Literacy: A caution against codificationHow Are the Children? - Wake Up Arcade Fire CoverSoutheast Asia collection of the Turn it Around! Youth Visions of Climate Futures

In this episode, Sean and Punya talk with colleagues who are working toward ways educators, learners, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers can address the learning and teaching of refugees/(im)migrants?LEARN LFC Description: In this project, we will bring together refugees, educators, and researchers with those in global and community organizations to 1.) identify key areas of needed research on the education of refugee/(im)migrants and to 2.) develop intentional and inclusive collectives to both conduct research and to use research findings to build necessary supports for refugee/(im)migrant communities in Arizona, the United States (US), and globally. We situate refugee/(im)migrants and teachers as both learners and educators, who deserve support not only from organizations,but also from academic institutions.Guest Information: Shyla DoganShyla, a graduate of ASU's Educational Leadership and Policy Ph.D. program, is an Assistant Professor of Education Studies at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC).Nasir Ahmad KaihanNasir is a Ph.D. student at MLFTC.Adnan TuranAdnan is a Ph.D. student at MLFTC.Links & More Information:Learning Futures Collaborative: Learning and Educating Across Refugee/(Im)migrant Networks (LEARN)1951 Refugee ConventionPunya's blog post: Things we hold on to (in a shifting world)International Organization of Migration (IOM)Silver Linings for Learning (Feb 2023). Episode 140, Bans Don't Work in an Open World: Afghan Women Find Educational Opportunities in BangladeshPresident's Alliance on Higher Education and ImmigrationHamid, Mohsin (2017). Exit West. Penguin Random House [publisher link]

LFC: Designing the new American High SchoolThis LFC is aimed to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students from across the ASU community to formulate a research agenda and a new ASU initiative to imagine how high schools across America can be retooled, reimagined, and redesigned to create equitable opportunities for all U.S. students, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to be prepared for a boundless future in a rapidly changing economy.In this episode we investigate the work from this LFC trying to answer why schools need to be reimagined, and explore what new models for high school can look like. About our guests: Chelsea Waite – Chelsea is a Principal and senior researcher at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) at ASU. She also co-leads the Canopy project, a collaborative effort to find and document innovative K-12 environments.Elizabeth (Betsy) Fowler – Betsy is the Deputy Head of Schools at ASU Preparatory Academy, where she has worked since 2012. She also serves as Executive Director of Special Projects, working to build effective K-12 learning models.Erin Whalen – Erin is the Executive Director and School Principal of Da Vinci RISE High, a part of Da Vinci Schools in Los Angeles, California.Nate McClennen – Nate is the Vice-President of Strategy and Innovation at Getting Smart, an organization committed to supporting the future of teaching, leading, and learning. He is also the co-author of the book The Power of Place. Links and Things to check out:The Canopy Project - https://canopyschools.transcendeducation.org/Center on Reinventing Public Education - https://crpe.org/ASU Preparatory Academy - https://asuprep.asu.edu/ Getting Smart- https://www.gettingsmart.com/ Learning Future Collaborative: Designing the new American high schoolEmpathy interviews: Nelsestuen, K. A. R. I., & Smith, J. U. L. I. E. (2020). Empathy interviews. The Learning Professional, 41(5), 59-59. [pdf link]Ender, Kenneth. (2019, July). We Need a 'Communiversity' Model of Public Education. Insidehighered.comCarnegie units, from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of TeachingCompetency-based learning: From Formative Assessment to Tracking Student Mastery: The Road to Competency-Based Instruction, from GettingSmart.comEssayGenius, AI essay writing toolJal Mehda's work on authentic learning: Anderson, Jill (2019, May). Harvard EdCast: In Search of Deeper Learning. Harvard Graduate School of Education.Khan World School at ASU Prep 

In this episode Punya and Sean discuss some of the highlights captured in a recent interview with Senior Research Fellow from Harvard's Graduate School of Education Dr. Chris Dede and talk about AI and education.Guest Information: Dr. Chris DedeChris Dede is a Senior Research Fellow at Harvard's Graduate School of Education (GSE) who has worked with AI since the 1970s. A former Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies at Harvard GSE, Dede is a Co-Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded National Artificial Intelligence Institute in Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE).More information on Dr. Chris Dede - visit his Wikipedia page.National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education - https://aialoe.orgLinkedInTwitter @chrs_dedeSilver Lining for Learning - https://silverliningforlearning.orgDr. Melissa WarrMelissa Warr, a graduate of ASU's Learning, Literacies, and Technologies PhD program, is an Assistant Professor of Learning Technology and Education Design at New Mexico State University. Links from the conversation: Learning Futures Collaborative: Future of AI in Education & Diversity, Equity, and InclusionChiang, Ted. (2023, February). ChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web. The New Yorker. Hofstadter, Douglas R. (1979). Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid. Basic Books. [openlibrary.org link]Weizenbaum, Joseph. (1966). ELIZA—a computer program for the study of natural language communication between man and machine. Communications of the ACM, 9(1), 36-45. [pdf link]Dreyfus, Hubert (1972). What Computers Can't Do. New York: MIT Press. [archive.org link]Chinese room argument: Searle, John (1980). Minds, Brains, and Programs. The Behavioral and Brain Sciences. [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy link]Quandary GameCicero, Facebook's A.I. “Diplomacy” gameDALL-E 2, AI art platformDieterle, E., Dede, C. & Walker, M. The cyclical ethical effects of using artificial intelligence in education. AI & Soc (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-022-01497-wAshok Goel's AI “Jill Watson”, Georgia Tech University [TEDx Talk link]Mursion, workforce immersive learningEthan Mollick's substack, professor at the Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaThe Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Sean and Punya talk with Steven Zuiker and Ed Finn about the importance of imagination and futures thinking in K12 learning environment. We explore the core research question of their Learning Futures Collaborative: How can we prepare youth to think critically about and take agency for their futures?In this episode we explore the ongoing work through the Imagination and Futures Thinking for K12 Learning Futures Collaborative, where Ed and Steve discuss the core issues of why does every school teach history but hardly any have courses on the future? They discuss their aims in this project to establish a working group around futures thinking and foresight in K-12 education with an aim of building community and developing an interdisciplinary program of research. Guest InformationDr. Ed FinnEd Finn is the founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University, where he is an associate professor with a joint appointment in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and the School of Arts, Media and Engineering. He also serves as the academic director of Future Tense, a partnership between ASU, New America and Slate Magazine and a co-director of Emerge, an annual festival of art, ideas and the future.Dr. Steven Zuiker Steve Zuiker is an associate professor of the learning sciences in the division of educational innovation and leadership. His research is broadly based on the notion that ideas are only as important as what we can do with them.Additional LinksCenter for Science and the Imagination (ASU) https://csi.asu.edu/Imagination and Futures Thinking for K12 Learning Futures Collaborative (ASU)The Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Sean and Rachna talk about the "Cambrian explosion" of generative AI with Ganesh Padmanabhan, CEO & Founder of Autonomize Inc. and the potential challenges and opportunities from this rapidly evolving technological change.As we frame our conversation - we talk about the contemporary implications of some of the latest advancements in generative AI using Neil Postman's 1998  talk titled: “Five things we need to know about technological change” In a long and windy way, our conversation hot on the following 5 topics... Trade offs (good or bad) are presented by technological change Distribution is unevenEmpowering the "adjacent possible" Ecological change of new technology disruptions and innovations The dangers to a society or system when new and emergent technologies become mythic About our GuestsGanesh PadmanabhanGanesh is the CEO & founder of Autonomize, Inc, a software company focussed on applying AI to power healthcare outcomes. He is an accomplished business executive, entrepreneur and investor, with deep expertise in data and artificial intelligence (AI) related businesses.https://www.storiesinai.comhttps://autonomize.aiRachna MathurRachna is an Artist, an Engineer, a Teacher, a Tinkerer, a Researcher, a Dreamer... a Lifelong Learner. She loves discussing STEM and demonstrating Kathak dance to kids, adults, and other teachers! Rachna is the CEO/ Founder of STEMology Club and currently pursuing a doctorate in education with a focus on K-6 STEM.https://www.stemology.club/ Additional LinksNeil Postman (1998) 5 Things to Know about Technological ChangeTerminator Paradox, Teaching parents to raise kids for the AI future | Jair Ribeiro | Stories in AI The Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Sean and Punya welcome special guests Dr. Scotty Craig (ASU) and Dr. Ryan Baker (Penn) to discuss rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and what implications it may have for educationGuest InformationDr. Scotty CraigIs an associate professor of human systems engineering within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Craig is a learning engineer and has investigated research areas of emotion and learning, multimedia learning, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS)in both laboratory and applied classroom settings. Scotty is also a fellow member of our own AI in Education Learning Futures Collaborative here at ASU.Dr. Ryan BakerIs a professor of education and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, and also directs the Penn Center for Learning Analytics.Dr. Baker researches how students use and learn from educational games, intelligent tutors, and other kinds of educational software. Drawing on the fields of educational data mining, learning analytics, and human–computer interaction, he develops methods for mining the data that come out of the interactions between students and educational software. He then uses this information to improve our understanding of how students respond to educational software, and how these responses influence their learning.Topics discussed:UNESCO publications on Artificial Intelligence in educationMaturity of AI in Education from both a technical perspective and practical / pedagogical perspectiveParsing student behaviors in moocs and other environments, including one that caught our eye, what Dr. Baker called “wtf” behaviorsCalls for future developments of AI to be grounded in a human-centered approachAlgorithmic bias, challenges, pitfalls and opportunitiesHow does a system like ChatGPT from Open AI impact the possible future of online learning and behavior?Big picture idea, What are we gaining and losing in seeing ourselves as essentially streams of data?Resources and Links:-Chiou, E. K., & Lee, J. D. (2021). Trusting automation: Designing for responsivity and resilience. Human factors, 0018720821100999-Penn Center for Learning Analytics-Algorithmic Bias in Education-U Penn Learning Analytics (Online) Master of Science in Education Degree Program MS in Human Systems Engineering with a Concentration in Intelligent Systems at ASUThe Intelligent Systems Concentration provides students with a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering that prepares them with the skills needed to improve our world by creating innovative technology-based systems that integrate into human environments. Our faculty provide a guided experience with training in theory, development, and evaluation. For more information, check out our website or email  Dr. CraigLink: https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/hse/ms/ The Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

We're back! Season 5 kicks off with a short introduction from co-hosts Sean Leahy and Punya Mishra on what Season 5 has in store. Punya and Sean discuss the newly formed Learning Futures Collaborative, and why they are so important to the futures of learning, and how they frame the arch of Season 5 – as a catalyst for getting involved with futures in your own contexts.Hosts & Guests:– Dr. Sean M. Leahy ASU Bio @seanthenerd– Dr. Punya Mishra ASU Bio @punyamishraLinks and Resources:– Learning Futures Website: https://learningfutures.education.asu.edu/– Learning Futures CollaborativesThe Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

In this bonus episode Dr. Sean Leahy talks about the importance of educating for sustainable futures, discussing the opportunities and challenges. Dr. Leahy explores the urgency created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the need to prepare for the uncertainty by engaging in futures thinking and other futures methodologies. In this episode Dr. Leahy discusses:Elements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and what set it apart from the previous three.Disruptions and global mega trendsThree pressing Challenges of FIR - building upon the work of Klaus Shwab (Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution)Preparing for UncertaintyFutures StudiesFutures ThinkingWorking towards UNESCO Sustainable Development GoalsThe Learning Futures Podcast is jointly produced by Enterprise Technology and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.

Hosts Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy talk with Jill Koyama and Daniel Liou about the continuing disparities that are present in education. Starting out on a global level, our guests react to the UNESCO report on reimagining the future of education, talking about the importance of recognizing and building curriculums that represent the diversity of the current student and teacher population. They invite us to think about a more humanistic approach to teaching and learning and to reimagine what schools will look like in the future.You can learn more about our guest´s work by visiting the following links: Jill Koyama, and Daniel Liou. Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/liou_danielUNESCO Report GLSEN LGBT+ organization The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar.

Iveta Silova leads a roundtable conversation with international doctoral scholars Prince Kwarase, Esther Pretti, and Shagun Singha about the most recent UNESCO education report. The report outlines goals intended to create a new social contract for education, fueling the discussion on whether these goals are sufficient for our new post-pandemic world. In thinking towards the future, the guests discuss what topics they anticipate being in the next UNESCO report on education and how it could be approached.Link to UNESCO report Reimagining our futures together: a new social contract for educationMore Responses to UNESCO's Report(6:52) - Discussion on whether or not the ideas proposed in the UNESCO report are realistic or not enough.(13:32) - Details on the backgrounds of the guests and how they relate to the report.(24:20) -The last couple of years have been very challenging for everyone, how has that impacted your perspectives as new academics?(35:53) - By 2050 these new academics are on-track to write the next UNESCO report; therefore, what would be the themes and how would it be approached? (40:36) - Closing comments About our guests:Iveta Silova  | ASU BioPrince KwaraseEsther PrettiShagun Singha  The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Hosts Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy talk with Leigh Wolf and Audrey Watters about the futures of educational technology, how we have come into an era where technologies are present in almost all classrooms and how that has changed teaching and learning in significant ways. Our guests chat about how we could create a more humanistic approach to existing and emerging EdTech, and how EdTech can become a roadblock for teachers. Our panelist help us unpack what EdTech really means, and define it in a broader sense than a “computerized” or “digital” tool only. They invite us to think critically about what EdTech could be in the future and how to help it become more equitable and accessible. About our guests:Audrey Watters | Blog | Hack EducationAudrey's new book: Teaching Machines - The History of Personalized Learning available via MIT PressDr. Leigh Wolf | ASU Bio The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Ben Scragg from eFuse joins host Sean Leahy to talk about the ins and outs of ESports - and the connection to education and learning. Ben and Sean explore some of the emergent ways in which Esports are becoming more mainstream and what opportunities that might hold for future generations of educators and young people.History and background of startup company eFuse Building a role around education and learning in an esports company State of eSports and online gamingGaming leading to educational opportunitiesRole of eSports on literacies in educational systems Academic and scholarship opportunitiesStatistics of eSports and growth market  eSports market revenue worldwide (2019 to 2024)How young people can find eSport teams and sponsorships Leading eSports games worldwide ($$$ 2021)Possible, preferable, and plausible futures of eSports eSport audience will pass 500M in 2022 About our Guests: Dr. Ben Scragg - Director of Education & Learning for eFuseeFuse - https://efuse.gg The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Tammy Reithmann and Erika Flores join our hosts Drs. Clarin Collins and Sean Leahy to discuss the state of preparing educators in Arizona and how the pandemic has provided new opportunities and challenges. Although an undisputed tragedy, COVID-19 had some unlikely positive effects on the education system, such as bringing teachers together as a team and demonstrating the resilience of their students. As the state of the world slowly returns to a new “normal”, the discussion turns to how we can retain and build off of these positive changes to bring educators across Arizona (and by extension the others) together into a better system. (3:22) -Tammy & Erika explain their roles with the teacher candidates and school districts of AZ. (5:13) - Were there any bright spots that we learned from the pandemic's effect on education?(7:54) - Have any of the pandemic-related changes been retained as we adjust back to normal?(10:08) - How do you keep teacher candidates inspired/do they need to be inspired to begin with? (15:00) - During the pandemic, families had to become more involved with their children's education – is that trend being sustained?(16:24) - What can we do to make the environment around educators and teacher candidates better?(20:49) - What are some of the challenges or opportunities in creating this next generation of educators?(23:50) - What are the perceived and received reactions towards approaching teaching as a team effort?(30:11) - How does a rural education district prepare for uncertainty vs. how does an urban district prepare?(37:48) - How do we address the gap between the rural and non-rural communities to prevent it from getting wider?(41:23) - What does the desired picture of education look like 30 years into the future?(43:57) - Guests' plugs and websites About our guests: Tammy ReithmannErika Flores The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Clarin Collins, Sean Leahy, Robin Lake, and Brent Maddin come together to discuss the current landscape of challenges facing public education. The worldwide pandemic opened many eyes to the current struggles teachers face and encouraged many institutions to change their education models, one such example being the NEXT Education Workforce. Through discussion we are guided along the possibilities of where public education can lead, as well as the current challenges that many school districts are facing. In this episode you can learn about the work that is being done through the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the Next Education Workforce, as well as the Center on Reinventing Public Education. (3:15) - Brent Maddin talks about his role and explains the mission and work of the NEXT Education workforce. (5:38) - Robin talks about the Center on Reinventing Public Education and how the Center became affiliated with ASU and MLFTC(8:54) - The panel explores the new opportunities stemming from the partnership between MLFTC & CRPE.(15:25) - We discuss the seriousness of the current challenges facing the public education system(21:32) - We discuss how the pandemic affected school districts' attitude towards working with the NEXT Education workforce?(27:00) - The panel discusses the optimistic opportunities for positive change in the education structure(32:50) - Futures projection - we get Brent and Robin's take on where they see public education going in the next 30 years(37:40) - We ask the question “How would someone from 30 years in the past react to our current education situation?”(41:35) - Pushing the boundaries - we ask our guests “Where do you see public education going in the next 100 years?”(48:00) - We get some great ideas on resources and other elements of our guests work at NEW and CRPE (links below in the show notes) About our Guests: Brent Maddin | Next Education Workforce | @bmaddin Robin Lake | Center on Reinventing Public Education | @RbnLakeCRPE's Pandemic Learning ReportPandemic Pods & Crisis Learning The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Clarin Collins, Sean Leahy, Ruth Wylie, Danah Henriksen, and Maricel Lawrence discuss Futures Thinking and how that may look throughout our working spaces and how it affects the decisions we make regarding education. Our guests engage in a round table discussion on how we might look at our futures, the different categories of futures that exist and many more interesting points. (6:40)- What is Futures Thinking (FT)? What do we mean when we say that? (14:19)- Maricel´s choice of ASU´s PhD program, why did she choose it? Imagining new universities. (20:17)- Defining the different possible ¨futures¨.(25:00)- Categorizing the different kinds of futures.  (26:46) & (50:58) -How to get people thinking about Futures Thinking. How to create a ¨Futures Mindset¨?(33:07)- Futures Thinking as a method to spark creativity in people. (41:29)- What is the role of Futures Thinking in the education system?(53:28)- Uncertainty and its relation to Futures Thinking.You can learn more about our guest´s work by visiting the following links: Ruth Wylie, Danah Henriksen, and Maricel Lawrence. If you are in the DC area, you can checkout the Smithsonian exhibit mentioned by Ruth: Smithsonian Institute Futures exhibition. The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar.

This bonus episode is all about the ShapingEDU Global Virtual Summer Camp - that invites changemakers from around the world to convene for an experimental fusion of hands-on learning, storytelling, tech hacks and the good kind of shenanigans!Sean, Stephanie, and Ruben chat about the origins of the ShapingEDU community and the history that brought about this innovative and forward focused organization. We explore this new virtual free event in detail and encourage people to sign up or access the resources after the fact, if you are not able to attend, or learn about this event after it has taken place. To learn more about this event (and to participate if you read this prior to June 21-23, 2022) Check out the event site: ShapingEDU Global Virtual Summer Camp. Ruben gives us a sneak peek into his keynote address where he explores the power of using Science Fiction as a metaphor to critically explore new and emergent technologies.Some useful links from this episode…ShapingEDU Global Virtual Summer CampShapingEDU (main site)ShapingEDU 5 Calls to Action  Serious Play Studio Learn more about our guests:Dr. Ruben Puentedura: http://hippasus.com | @rubenrp ShapingEDU LinkedInShapingEDU YouTube Channel  The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. The Executive Producer is Dr. Sean Leahy, the show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar, with technical production provided by Jacob Snider.

Join Dr. Sean Leahy for this bonus episode of the Learning Futures podcast to discuss the BioSense Network, a newly funded research project aimed at establishing a community of learners exploring biotechnology with a computational microscope.Sean interviews his colleagues about this innovative research grant in collaboration with the Arizona State University School of Molecular Sciences, the ASU Biodesign Institute, and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU. Panel members: Host: Dr. Sean Leahy - twitter: @seanthenerdDr. Abhishek Singharoy - twitter: @abhisekhsingha1Dr. Punya Mishra - twitter: @punyamishraCassandra Kellaris  Details (in case you want to jump right to the action): (04:30) - Sean and team discuss what BioSense actually is… (05:25) - bridging textbook biotechnology with reality - what does this mean?(11:45) - combination of the biotechnology team and education, crucial to creating this new approach to biotechnology education. (18:35) - a network of educators, how will this work change the landscape of STEM education and STEM workforce development etc.?(27:10) - use of high-powered computing to create zero-cost technology access to educators and students(30:10) - conversation around the four identified “tangible” goals / outcomes of the project, namely: communicate, promote, inspire, and enhance…(32:50) - educational modules for educators, what is entailed in the development and implementation of these modules? How this process differs from a traditional learning approach?This project has been made possible by funding from the Department of Defense STEM program @DoDstem.The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producers are Dr. Sean Leahy and Claire Gilbert. The show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar.

Ronald Beghetto has a conversation with Sarah Stein Greenberg about how important it is to shift students' mindsets from one based on a structured idea of what school and learning is, to one that is open, creative, iterative, adaptive, and able to improvise as they keep learning. Stein Greenberg also talks about her book “Creative Acts for Curious People,” which she wrote with the goal of bringing skills and methods used at the d school to a much wider audience. Stein Greenberg sees this book as a handbook for people to realize the creative power they already possess, emphasizing that everyone is and can be creative. Stein Greenberg imagines a future where people are able to unleash their creative abilities to the fullest with an education system that supports that pathway. You can learn more about Sarah Stein Greenberg's work by visiting the Stanford d.school, you can follow her on twitter @steingreenberg. For more information on Sarah's book: Creative Acts for Curious People-----The Learning Futures Podcast is produced at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Executive Producers are Dr. Sean Leahy and Claire Gilbert. The show is produced by Dr. Clarin Collins and Karina Muñoz Baltazar. Audio production provided by Claire Gilbert.