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The Future of Professional Education

The Future of Professional Education

By Sean Dagony-Clark | ThriveDX

Learning. We've all experienced it, but how does it happen? In this podcast, we'll explore the world of adult career-change education, from learning theories to classroom experiences to the kinds of people who make life-changing education possible. Come learn with us!

TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! blog.feedspot.com/educational_podcasts/

Your host is Sean Dagony-Clark, an educator, author, and leader with experience in K-12, higher education, and management. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn under the username dagonyclark.
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Techniques that Support Active Learning

The Future of Professional EducationApr 27, 2021

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Sean is off to new adventures and has left full-time employment with ThriveDX. This episode is a synopsis of some of the most important takeaways from the whole podcast series: the ThriveDX Educational Principles.

Links and further reading:

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Reach out and share what matters to you.

And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉 Check out their list for some other great people to learn from.

Oct 31, 202210:45
Learning in the Metaverse with Wes Della Volla

Learning in the Metaverse with Wes Della Volla

Wes Della Volla has a long history in media production and a bunch of awards for his work in VR and 360 video. He’s created some groundbreaking VR experiences and is now partnering with Meta’s immersive learning initiative. So when Wes talks about the metaverse and its utility in education, we definitely will learn something!

Links and further reading:

Earlier TFPE on immersive learning with VR and AR

https://anchor.fm/tfpe/episodes/Immersive-Learning-with-Ben-Murphy-es7mj3

Brookings Institute publication “A whole new world: Education meets the metaverse”

https://www.brookings.edu/research/a-whole-new-world-education-meets-the-metaverse/

Meridian Treehouse publications

https://www.meridiantreehouse.com/journal 

https://www.meridiantreehouse.com/metaverse-education-guide

VR experiences:

Immersive dives: 

https://thehydro.us/immerse-vr

https://thehydro.us/virtual-dives

https://vimeo.com/570715251

Moonwalk

https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-and-meta-invite-visitors-walk-moon-exclusive-new-virtual-reality

Social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridiantreehouse

https://www.instagram.com/meridiantreehouse/

https://twitter.com/meridiantree

https://twitter.com/TheHydrous

https://twitter.com/DellaVolla

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share what matters to you.

And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉 Check out their list for some other great people to learn from.

Sep 05, 202201:09:49
The Power of Intuitive Learning with Jenni Kephart

The Power of Intuitive Learning with Jenni Kephart

Jenni Kephart is the founder of Unlocking Potential (https://www.unlockingpotentialspecialists.com/), an academic and test-prep support company on math problems, exams, essays, school projects, or other academic challenges. Jenni’s team works to “validate each student’s natural and intuitive way of thinking,” and she says they see the benefits of this extend far beyond the time the students leave her program. Come learn how she supports intuitive learning.

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share what matters to you.

And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉 Check out their list for some other great people to learn from.

Aug 08, 202251:31
Social Learning with Shaunak Roy

Social Learning with Shaunak Roy

Jul 18, 202242:51
Experience Development with Bart Butler

Experience Development with Bart Butler

Jun 27, 202244:44
Unapologetically Black Education with Kaya Henderson

Unapologetically Black Education with Kaya Henderson

Kaya Henderson has a long and fascinating career journey in education, including a 6-year stint as the Chancellor of the D.C. Public School system, and has now channeled her expertise into building reconstruction.us and driving its mission of “unapologetically Black education.” Come learn about Kaya’s thoughts on inclusive and representative education, and how she’s built a thriving education platform outside the standard educational system.


Links and further reading:

reconstruction.us and the NPR article on it

Kaya’s podcast, Pod Save the People

Kaya on LinkedIn


Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share what matters to you.


And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉 Check out their list for some other great shows to learn from.

Jun 06, 202229:60
Educational Mythbusting with Daisy Christodoulou

Educational Mythbusting with Daisy Christodoulou

Daisy Christodoulou is an expert in learning theory who has focused her career on building and evangelizing research-based practice. In this episode, Sean and Daisy talk about educational myths in the areas of learning styles, teaching knowledge vs. skills, project-based learning, rubrics, studying techniques, and more. This is a long one but trust us: Daisy is worth it.


Links and further reading:

Sean’s review of Teachers vs. Tech.

Daisy’s website, which has all the details of her books as well as links to purchase them, and her Twitter profile.

The No More Marking website has many details about Comparative Judgement.

Anki spaced repetition software (with links to Win, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android versions) and Daisy's blog post about Anki.

Ebbinghaus' Forgetting Curve.


Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share what matters to you.


And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉 Check out their list for some other great people to learn from.

May 16, 202201:30:53
What Have We Learned From Covid with Ivan, Katie, Chris, and Sean

What Have We Learned From Covid with Ivan, Katie, Chris, and Sean

May 03, 202201:01:15
Creating Amazing Blended Learning with Sherrina Henderson (part 2)

Creating Amazing Blended Learning with Sherrina Henderson (part 2)

Note: this is part 2 of a 2-part episode. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, you may benefit from going back to hear how we define the terms of Blended Learning and related methodologies.

Sherrina Henderson, ThriveDX’s Assistant Director of Associate Director of Digital Program Strategy and Performance, has a wealth of knowledge about education from her two decades of work and study in the field. In this two-part episode, Sean and Sherrina speak about all things Blended Learning. This part examines ways to create effective Blended Learning experiences.

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share what matters to you.

And finally: 🎉 TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 🎉

Apr 26, 202253:02
Creating Amazing Blended Learning with Sherrina Henderson (part 1)

Creating Amazing Blended Learning with Sherrina Henderson (part 1)

Apr 04, 202225:08
Fighting Math Anxiety with Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Fighting Math Anxiety with Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Mar 21, 202244:30
Learning from the Learners with Andrea, Curtis, and Roof

Learning from the Learners with Andrea, Curtis, and Roof

Tens of thousands of learners take bootcamps every year to change careers or upskill themselves, and Sean was fortunate to be able to speak with three of them: Andrea Atkinson and Curtis Sweet (who completed the Cybersecurity Bootcamp program at U Miami), and Roof Sweatte (who completed the Digital Marketing bootcamp at NJIT). Andrea, Curtis, and Roof discuss their experience with education in general, why they chose a bootcamp, the experience of learning in a bootcamp, their experiences applying for their first jobs in their new careers, and advice for current or prospective bootcamp learners. 

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.

And finally: TFPE was selected as one of FeedSpot's Top 50 educational podcasts! 

Mar 07, 202201:02:53
Creating Inclusive Learning (part 2) with Taris Mullins

Creating Inclusive Learning (part 2) with Taris Mullins

Note: this is part 2 of a 2-part episode.

Taris Mullins is an expert on diversity and inclusion, and we’re lucky to learn from him in this episode of TFPE. Topics in part 2 of this episode include over-indexing for privilege, the problem with inequitable assessment, the impact of a teacher on a student’s self-perception, ways educators can create inclusive learning experiences, and the most meaningful thing you can do for your favorite teacher.

Links and further reading from Taris:

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.

Feb 14, 202230:38
Creating Inclusive Learning (part 1) with Taris Mullins

Creating Inclusive Learning (part 1) with Taris Mullins

Note: this is part 1 of a 2-part episode.

Taris Mullins is an expert on diversity and inclusion, and we’re lucky to learn from him in this episode of TFPE. Topics in part 1 of this episode include ways to create an inclusive learning environment, equality vs. equity, fostering introspection in educators, the importance of leadership, the “snowball effect” of inequity, and groundwater and the dying fish. (That last one will make sense once you listen, we promise.)

Links and further reading from Taris:

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.

Feb 14, 202223:40
Black History Month is About More than Celebrating with Fred Menachem, Micah Roberts, and Edson O’Neale

Black History Month is About More than Celebrating with Fred Menachem, Micah Roberts, and Edson O’Neale

Feb 03, 202234:54
Holocaust Remembrance Day with Fred Menachem

Holocaust Remembrance Day with Fred Menachem

In a heartfelt talk, Fred Menachem shares his thoughts on the meaning and importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day. 


Links from the episode:

  • Maus, by Art Spiegelman
  • CNBC article on the Tennessee school board's ban of Maus, as well as the minutes from the board meeting


Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.

Jan 27, 202227:55
The Why of Career Services with Gabi Kamekona

The Why of Career Services with Gabi Kamekona

Jan 21, 202238:16
Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory and Mayer’s Multimedia Principles

Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory and Mayer’s Multimedia Principles

Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory and Mayer’s Multimedia Principles are two of the most fundamental and foundational elements in creating effective educational experiences. In this episode, Sean dives into the meaning of these important theories and how to apply them to generate outstanding learning outcomes. 


Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.


References / further reading

E-Learning Heroes. “Applying Mayer’s Principles of Multimedia Learning in E-Learning #330.” Accessed December 20, 2021. https://community.articulate.com/articles/applying-principles-of-multimedia-learning-in-elearning.

Center for Teaching and Learning | Wiley Education Services. “Principles of Multimedia Learning,” July 19, 2016. https://ctl.wiley.com/principles-of-multimedia-learning/.

“Cognitive Load Theory: Helping Students’ Learning Systems Function More Efficiently | Franklin University.” Accessed December 20, 2021. https://www.franklin.edu/institute/blog/cognitive-load-theory-helping-students-learning-systems-function-more-efficiently.

Kirschner, Paul A. “Cognitive Load Theory: Implications of Cognitive Load Theory on the Design of Learning.” Learning and Instruction 12, no. 1 (February 2002): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0959-4752(01)00014-7.

Lovell, Oliver. Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action. Melton, Woodbridge: John Catt Educational, 2020.

Mayer, Richard E., Julie Heiser, and Steve Lonn. “Cognitive Constraints on Multimedia Learning: When Presenting More Material Results in Less Understanding.” Journal of Educational Psychology 93, no. 1 (2001): 187–98. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1037//0022-0663.93.1.187.

Mayer, Richard, and Richard E. Mayer. The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning. Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Sweller, John. “Cognitive Load During Problem Solving: Effects on Learning.” Cognitive Science 12, no. 2 (1988): 257–85. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15516709cog1202_4.



Dec 21, 202114:53
Building a Comprehensive Assessment Strategy

Building a Comprehensive Assessment Strategy

Sean shares his thoughts on building a comprehensive assessment strategy: what assessment is meant to accomplish, how to use it to measure progress toward learning goals, and some tips on building your own comprehensive assessment strategy.


Further reading from this episode:

Anastasiya A. Lipnevich and Jeffrey K. Smith, “RESPONSE TO ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK: THE EFFECTS OF GRADES, PRAISE, AND SOURCE OF INFORMATION,” ETS Research Report Series 2008, no. 1 (June 2008): i–57, https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2333-8504.2008.tb02116.x.

ASCD. “Types of Assessment - ASCD PD Online.” Accessed November 12, 2021. https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/PD11OC117/media/DI-Assessment_M1_Reading_Assessment.pdf.

Lifehack. “How to Use Spaced Repetition to Remember What You Learn,” October 9, 2019. https://www.lifehack.org/851026/spaced-repetition.

“Appendix 3: Sample Rubrics for Assessment.” Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, April 4, 2008. https://www.cbd.int/ibd/2008/Resources/teachers/appendix3.shtml.

Nov 22, 202117:53
Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversations

Sean shares advice on preparing for so-called "Difficult Conversations" in hopes that your next one will be a little less difficult.

Notes from the episode:

Scenarios for role-play:

  • Student isn’t doing their homework and is at risk of failing out of class
  • Student repeatedly shows up late to class (or just doesn’t show up)
  • Employee keeps sending strongly worded emails and it’s affecting the team dynamic
  • Employee is always marked “Away” on Slack, or declines meetings repeatedly, or just doesn’t respond to anything
  • You’ve already given an employee feedback on two occasions about low performance that could lead to a PIP; their performance has not improved
  • Or if you’re particularly brave: Your manager berated you in front of your team yesterday and you would like to help them make future feedback more constructive

Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail. Reach out and share what matters to you.

Oct 21, 202130:06
Learning to Code with James Quick

Learning to Code with James Quick

Sep 21, 202137:48
ThriveDX

ThriveDX

Aug 21, 202101:35
Micro-school Life

Micro-school Life

Sean chats with Brian Tobal about Schoolhouse (a micro-school he co-founded), its results, how it fits into the Covid and post-Covid world, and how it relates to adult education.

Jul 21, 202141:44
Manage Like a Teacher (part 2)

Manage Like a Teacher (part 2)

Sean and Ryan discuss the crossovers between education and management, and demonstrate how learning more about one will help you improve at the other.

This is part 2 of 2.

References/further reading:

Jun 21, 202145:21
Manage Like a Teacher (part 1)

Manage Like a Teacher (part 1)

Sean and Ryan discuss the crossovers between education and management, and demonstrate how learning more about one will help you improve at the other. 

This is part 1 of 2. 


References/further reading:

May 21, 202136:31
Techniques that Support Active Learning

Techniques that Support Active Learning

Sean Dagony-Clark, Head of Education for HackerUSA, discusses how to foster a classroom full of active learning using techniques that include Checking for Understanding, Thumb Meter, prediction, Think/Pair/Share, Do Now, Exit Ticket, and Self-testing. 

Active learning creates meaningful learning. While information delivery (lecture, reading, watching) is necessary to add information to the learner's knowledge base, it's not enough to create durable understanding and skills. Active learning is what accomplishes that.

Active learning means mental engagement, not physical activity. An active learning experience is something more than lecture; it requires that the learner uses the information from the lecture to do something. That could involve a conversation, an activity, role-playing, answering questions, basically anything that requires the learner to engage mentally with the materials that have been taught. That engagement is what builds deeper understanding from base-level knowledge.

There are numerous ways to create active learning experiences in your classroom. None are the "right" way; they're just tools for your educational toolbox. A few active learning techniques are described in this episode, and we hope you'll find them useful. Teachers at HackerU get access to our Launch Pad training program, where they learn a lot of other active learning techniques and how to apply them in the classroom.

Apr 27, 202122:22
Immersive Learning with Ben Murphy

Immersive Learning with Ben Murphy

Sean speaks with Ben Murphy, a deep thinker about learning innovation and emerging technologies, about immersive learning and its limitations; VR and AR applications; and how experiences in these environments build empathy. 

Mar 15, 202143:32
The ThriveDX Educational Principles

The ThriveDX Educational Principles

Learning is active  |  Learning is scaffolded  |  Learning is measurable  |  Learning is intentional

Sean discusses the four "ThriveDX Educational Principles" that are the foundation of teaching in a ThriveDX-powered program, explains what each means, and shares ways they're applied in educational experiences.

Edit: changed "HackerU" to "ThriveDX."

Dec 23, 202029:24
How to Thrive in Hyper Growth

How to Thrive in Hyper Growth

Kristi Riordan, an inspiring business leader with over a decade of experience working in hyper growth organizations, speaks about ways to thrive in the stress that comes along with fast growth. 

Nov 24, 202001:00:10
Welcome to the Future of Professional Education!

Welcome to the Future of Professional Education!

An introduction to the podcast.

Nov 14, 202003:30