The Learning Geeks Podcast

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S6 E4: Real Guidance from AI Conversations (with Amanda Lannert) Nov 14, 2023

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Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision, joins the show to share how she is scaling employee support and personalized learning through simulated, friendly, human conversations. Amanda shares the tech to make this work, her history in this domain, and how AI will help in making things more accessible and personal.

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S6 E3: Learning from the Games we Play Oct 31, 2023

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We love games. They’re enjoyable, sometimes difficult, but there’s a lot we learn from them. The three of us share the games we played, how they taught us life lessons, and how they taught us to be better designers.

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S6 E2: Social Dimensions of Learning Transfer (with Tessa Forshaw) Oct 17, 2023

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Tessa Forshaw, co-founder of Harvard University’s Next Level Lab, rejoins the show to discuss the various social dimensions of learning transfer. Tessa shares key insights from an apprenticeship study including socially enabled priming to facilitate the transfer of learning, how to best learn from 'experienced others' through apprenticeship, and the role of the educator and learner in these social environments.

LEARN ABOUT THE NEXT LEVEL LAB
http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/the-next-level-lab

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Season 6 Premiere: What Makes a Strong Learning Culture? Sep 25, 2023

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Dana kicks off the season by sharing his team’s latest research on what makes a strong learning culture. The research identified five areas and we discuss each and their value. We also discuss some of the barriers that prevent a learning culture.

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Geeks Rewind: Can You Unlearn What You’ve Learned? Sep 05, 2023

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Originally recorded on September 2021

Was Master Yoda wrong this entire time? Can you really unlearn what you have learned? We discuss this very question with special guest Clare Norman, Professional Certified Coach. We discuss the science of unlearning, why it’s something you can’t do, how you recognize that the old way of thinking is no longer useful, and how you have the courage to develop the new learning.

MORE ABOUT CLARE NORMAN

Website: https://www.clarenormancoachingassociates.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-norman-pcc-a102b25

Podcast: https://www.clarenormancoachingassociates.com/library/podcasts/

Book: Mentor Coaching: A Practical Guide https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0335248799?pf_rd_p=f20e70b1-67f9-48d1-8c78-ba616030b420&&pf_rd_r=XTQ1RRK4Y6SXP75STHA7

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AUDIO CREDIT

"Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

R2D2 Loop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR8Y5TIKxKM

Geeks Rewind: The Mindset of an Essentialist Aug 22, 2023

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Originally recorded on September 2019.

After reading ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown, Dana found a direct application to our Learning world. As the author states, “our society has been consumed by the undisciplined pursuit of more…” So in this episode, the Geeks unpack the core principles of Essentialism and discuss why adopting a mindset on an Essentialist can help us be better teachers, designers, learners, and colleagues

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AUDIO CREDIT

"Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Geeks Rewind: Why Intentional Learning is a Fundamental Skill Aug 08, 2023

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Originally published on November 2020.

Learning is a skill and considered the most fundamental skills of our time. In this episode, Lisa Christensen (Director of Learning and Development CoE at McKinsey & Company) and Matt Smith (former CLO at McKinsey & Company) join the show to discuss their research on Intentional Learning. The crew discusses the mindsets and skills of intentional learners, why it’s difficult to master and support, and steps you can begin today to unlock intentionality in your career.

MORE ON INTENTIONAL LEARNING

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-most-fundamental-skill-intentional-learning-and-the-career-advantage

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AUDIO CREDIT

"Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

WHAT IS A VCR?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videocassette_recorder

Geeks Rewind: Teaching With Star Wars Jul 25, 2023

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Originally published on November 2020.

Special guest Dan Zehr - high school educator, podcast host of Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, and author of the “Teaching with Star Wars” blog on StarWars.com - joins the show to discuss how educators in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education can learn from the Star Wars franchise. Dan has become well-known for being a teacher who uses Star Wars and pop culture in his classroom to teach about failure, mentors, teachers, family, diversity and much more. So even if you're not a fan of Star Wars, this is still a must listen!

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FOLLOW DAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter: @MrZehr

Facebook: CWK Cafe Group

SUBSCRIBE TO COFFEE WITH KENOBI PODCAST

https://coffeewithkenobi.com/

COFFEE WITH KENOBI PATREON PAGE

https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi

READ DAN’S NEW BOOK – “THE STAR WARS BOOK”

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636357/the-star-wars-book-by-cole-horton-pablo-hidalgo-and-dan-zehr/

AUDIO CREDIT

"Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Season 5 Finale: How Learning is aBOT to change Jul 12, 2023

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Kyle Jackson, CEO and Co-Founder of Talespin, has experimented and innovated in AI for over a decade. Kyle joins the show to discuss how the acceleration of innovation unlocks new use cases and impacts the way we work, learn, create, and solve problems. And yes – we ended the season with a Dad joke title. You’re welcome.

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S5 E15: Summer Learning, Had me a Blast Jun 20, 2023

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In this episode, the three of us discuss an assortment of learning topics that are currently on our minds. We discuss the difference between training and learning and why it’s important to differentiate between the two. We also discuss the learning value when people are physically together (face-to-face). Finally, we discuss our learning plans for the summer.

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