Modern Learners Podcast
1) 27. Permission, Protection, and Policy Reduction
I’m in a group chat with several of my favorite fellow educational leaders where we help each other work through issues stemming from a variety of topics. But one recent question posed to the group re...Show More
2) 26. Revisiting the Immunity to Change Map
Navigating the complexities of organizational change and personal growth can be challenging. Often we find ourselves stuck, unable to move forward because we haven't truly embraced the power of learni...Show More
3) 25. The PLAN Pilot Work with the New York State Education Department
I want to share an exciting project that Modern Learners will be doing. We’ve been selected by the New York State Education Department to be the Technical Assistance Center for the PLAN Pilot work. Th...Show More
4) 24. Studium and Punctum, and How to Make the Story Yours
Documenting our processes and outcomes when we’re doing change work is vital. I recently encountered a philosophical concept that perfectly helps illustrate this, and today, as part of our ongoing ser...Show More
5) 23. What is the Difference Between Learning Design and Lesson Planning?
Learning design and lesson planning might sound interchangeable, but they have distinct uses and purposes in education. So what’s the difference? In today’s episode, I’m responding to a listener quest...Show More
6) 22. All Change Is Linguistic
All change is linguistic. It’s something that I frequently remind people of, but what do I really mean when I say that? The words we use have meanings. Changes in our language reflect the deeper cult...Show More
7) 21. Enhancing People Experiences in Events and Community Engagement with Gina Bianchini
As part of our series on event planning and community, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks joins me to talk about why People Magic is more than a set of tools, but a guiding philosophy ...Show More
8) 20. Off The Cuff: On Accessibility
In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m sharing my unfiltered thoughts and perspectives on accessibility. A recent experience speaking at an event has accessibility and universal de...Show More
9) 19. Off The Cuff: On Bullying
In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m diving into the deep end and offering my unfiltered thoughts, passion, and perspectives on a topic that keeps me up at night: Bullying. These...Show More
10) 18. The Community Factory: Crafting Intimate Events for Meaningful Connections with Nicole Osibodu
Welcome back to our series on creating impactful events. In the last episode, Liz Lathan asked the question, “You know what would be really fun?” To which I said, “Inviting Liz’s business partner at T...Show More