Podcast appearances and mentions of Sean Leahy

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] 

This week, the boys talk with Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports about Jacob Chychrun's new deal, the NCAA Men's Tournament, and the thrilling NCAA Women's Final. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the Chychrun deal and how it relates to other defensemen and Steve Yzerman being on the hot seat now. 

That creep Sean Leahy made an appearance to celebrate his fantasy football championship. Then we watched "Upgrade" (2018) and reviewed the 2024 PornHub statistics.

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo to talk about the mess that's happening in the Rangers locker room, new digital board ads in real arenas, while Lyle Richardson joins to pile on the Rangers, while also helping jab at the Sabres and Islanders as well. 

In today's episode, Les sits down with Sean Leahy and John Price from HighGround. the conversation delves into the founders' unique backgrounds—from military service and government intelligence to data science and entrepreneurial ventures—and how these experiences inform their ambitious vision. HighGround seeks to create a centralized platform, similar to Bloomberg for equities, providing comprehensive market intelligence for defense and national security sectors. The episode highlights the challenges of navigating complex government systems, the evolving defense tech landscape, and the founders' commitment to simplifying access to public data for transformative impact. Their mission underscores the potential for democratizing information to drive innovation and improve outcomes for both government and private entities. Here's a closer look at the episode: John Price shares his background, including his upbringing in Colorado, his father's career on Wall Street, and his early fascination with technology. Sean Leahy shares his upbringing in Northern Virginia, his experience at the Pentagon after 9/11, and his career as a government contractor. Sean and John discuss the early days of HighGround, including their initial 12-slide pitch deck and their commitment to the venture. High Ground's Vision and Market Transformation Impact on Emerging Defense Tech Companies and Investors Broader impact of High Ground on the defense industry, including potential reinvigoration and innovation in technology development. Thoughts on dual-use technology, the future of the defense industry, and the potential impact of High Ground. Resources: Sean Leahy LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/seanleahyctg John Price LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-p-b8a376b/

Sean Leahy stopped by for an NHL Season Preview, and then we watched "Hard Rock Zombies" (1984).

This week, the boys are joined by Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey and Sean Leahy of Yahoo to talk about the tier lists of breakout stars, the contract of Jeremy Swayman, the Olympics going to 3-on-3 hockey?! And More!!

This week, the boys reminisce about their 23 years in broadcasting and are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about their draft trips and all the memories behind it. Also, the show has sponsored a wrestler!! Who is it?? You'll have to tune in to find out. 

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the unexpected change in GM for the Capitals, teams moving away from Bally Sports and into streaming, and the New Era hat deal. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the slow decline of free agents, a look at the 2025 Free Agent class, and more!! 

We are joined by the Head of Air Operations at Network Rail, Bradley Sparkes, and National Aerial Survey Specialist, Sean Leahy.Bradley and Sean offer some fascinating insight into how Network Rail patrols the British railway from the sky, identifying faults on helicopter and drone explorations.Sean discusses the technology his team uses, meaning they are capable of observing faults that may otherwise go unnoticed while flying at hundreds of feet. He also gives insight into his team's thermal imaging operations, which identify faults that would escape the naked eye.Bradley also explains how demand for the Air Operations Team's services has proliferated, with a 92% increase in callouts for route proofing in recent months, and how they are capable of covering vast expanses of the network so efficiently and thoroughly.Both Bradley and Sean are excellent guests with incredible stories of observing our rail network from above, and share some brilliant insights about the technology at their disposal.

This week the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the Stanley Cup Final and if the Oilers have a chance being down 3-1. Also, a discussion of the new threads for the Ducks and Utah HC. Lyle Richardson will join to talk about the front office moves and possible buyout candidates around the league. 

Sean Leahy stopped by to preview the Stanley Cup Final, I went to an art gallery, and we watched "America 3000" (1986).

Let's preview the Stanley Cup Final!

Today's episode is an essential conversation about equity and AI, cohosted with Dr. Sean Leahy of Arizona State University's Learning Futures podcast.    Joining us in this conversation are Meacie Fairfax from Complete College America, Dr. Linda Garcia of The University of Texas at Austin, and Al Anderson from Salish Kootenai College.  Our guests explore the importance of ensuring AI's design is inclusive, focusing on serving a diverse range of students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Through insightful discussions on challenges, opportunities, and real-world applications, the guests shed light on AI's ability to democratize access to education and promote equitable participation in the digital era.  For more discussions on future-focused topics in higher education, check out the Learning Futures podcast at learning-futures.simplecast.com. View a transcript of this episode.

This week, the boys are joined out the gate with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey to talk about the Blue Jackets internal woes, the Penguins choices, and more deadline items. Plus, Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports joins to talk outdoor games, the Four Nations Cup, and gambling habits. 

This week, the boys talk about Amazon bailing out regional sports networks, Joe Thornton getting his number put in the rafters, and those wild All-Star Game jerseys. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Elvis Merzlikins wanting to go out of Columbus and the higher issues with the Blue Jackets' front office. Then, Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports runs in to talk about Steven Stamkos not going anywhere and play some games. 

Dive into the cool world of ice carnivals and ice sculpting as we find out about the 17th Annual Loop Ice Carnival happening in the U. City Loop. Jessica Buehler, discusses the schedule of the carnival and reveals the exciting attractions, which include over 50 handmade ice sculptures, an ice carving demonstration, free hayrides, a penguin crossing, and so much more. Sean Leahy, owner of Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures, shares his professional journey as an ice sculptor, the intricate process of creating spectacular ice sculptures, and his experiences in ice sculpting competitions across the nation. This episode provides an opportunity to discover and appreciate the underrated artistry within ice sculpting.[00:00] Introduction to the Ice Carnival[00:15] Welcome to St. Louis In Tune[01:11] The Return of the Ice Carnival[02:13] Exciting Activities at the Ice Carnival[03:55] The Ice Carnival's Drone Show[04:25] Exploring the Ice Carnival Map[06:44] Food and Games at the Ice Carnival[08:36] The Ice Carnival's Tattoo Scavenger Hunt[09:04] Family Fun at the Ice Carnival[09:47] The Ice Carnival's Grand Giveaway[10:33] Closing Remarks from Jessica and Invitation to the Ice Carnival[17:31] St. Louis In Tune Show Information[19:04] Supporting the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation[20:24] Introduction to Ice Festivals[20:30] Exploring the World's Best Ice FestivalsIce Music Festival in NorwayIce Magic Festival in CanadaInternational Festival Competition of Snow and Ice Sculpture in RussiaEdmonton's Ice Festival in CanadaBudweiser International Snow Sculpture Festival in BreckenridgeInternational Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival in ParisSnow King Festival in CanadaQuebec Winter Carnival in Quebec CityInternational Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China[23:53] Ice Sculptures in Modern Events[25:55] Interview with Sean Leahy, Professional Ice Sculptor[27:04] Sean Leahy's Journey into Ice Sculpting[28:49] The Process of Ice Sculpting[37:01] Challenges and Achievements in Ice Sculpting[41:09] Certification and Professionalism in Ice Sculpting[44:43] Closing Remarks and Upcoming Ice CarnivalThis is Season 7! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#icesculpting #icesculpture #ucityloop #delmarloop #loopicecarnival #icecarnival

Sean Leahy opened the show with his fantasy football victory speech, and then Todd Teacher returned to discuss his new book of poetry, "School Karma." We also reviewed "Dangerous Men" (2005), a truly awesome bad movie.

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 

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, 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 week, the boys welcome Sean Leahy from the Unaffiliated on to talk about how much of vigilante Phil Kessel will be in order to win another Cup, they will talk food things with a different range of palates, and get into some other fun stuff. 

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.

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 week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of the Unaffiliated to talk about the schedule reveals for teams and how they're now done. Also, they'll look at Patrice Bergeron's career ranks up. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk the Ilya Samsonov arbitration, Erik Karlsson's future, and more!! 

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.

This week, the boys are talking the Draft and watching along. Sean Leahy and Lyle Richardson join to partake, as well as talk about the trades prior to the Draft and why sports parents are the absolute worst. 

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.

This week, the boys are joined by friend of the show Sean Leahy to talk about the legacy of Bobby Hull following his passing. They'll also discuss the NHLPA's plan at a new head of the union, and more. Plus, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Bo Horvat trade, the floodgates in Vancouver, and the asking price going forward. 

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.

Our old pal Sean Leahy joined me to preview the upcoming NHL season. Two hours of hockey talk. TWO HOURS

This week, the boys talk about mascots and their back stories, new board ads, and more Hockey Canada BS. Plus, Good Long Island Boy Sean Leahy joins to talk contracts of Jason Robertson, random players, and they all figure out when the season actually starts. 

This week, the boys talk about the Flyers new monthly ticket packages and what it could do for other teams. They'll go over the randomness of late summer happenings. Sean Leahy of No Affiliation joins to talk Tage Thompson's deal, which bad coach comes back first, and more randomness.

This week, the boys welcome back big friend of the show Sean Leahy to talk about the old names that are coming back in hockey, jersey concepts, and more. They'll also get into the Coyotes arena stuff while bringing in Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey to talk PK Subban, Phil Kessel, and more!! 

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.

Today we are going to talk to Sean Leahy who grow up in the family business of American Hotel Register.  He will share his interest in change management and we will talk about his doctoral studies.  Sean also shares his love of meditation and how it impacts his daily life.

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.

Todd and Alex preview the Stanley Cup Finals with Sean Leahy of NBC Sports. Jay Foster makes his weekly appearance on Wager Wise to wrap up the show.

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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.

Hour two included Jon Rahm's comments ahead of the US Open, a look at Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and a Stanley Cup Finals preview with Sean Leahy of NBC Sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Puck Daddy Sean Leahy pays a visit to preview the NHL playoffs. We're also watching "Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama."