“[Information] is a great way of expanding your horizons of what’s possible…but it’s not very good for developing competence.” –Danny Iny
Today, Danny joins me to talk about the different ways to learn. He discusses his love-hate relationship with formal education and talks about the different powers and limitations of information.
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Nov 2025
The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry
If you treat AI models like a valued thought partner and true collaborator, you can create something much more enduring—which is genuine innovation." - Kate Lowry In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, and author of "Unbreakable," to delve into the powerfu ... Show More
13m 8s
Nov 2025
Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson
People come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, ages, dialects, et cetera. And as we move more into an automated world, communication still is key."
- Brenda Darden Wilkerson
In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org ... Show More
15m 31s
May 2025
Understanding Educational Developers at Teaching and Learning Centers with Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez
On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Hakala and Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez as we discuss the folks who work at teaching and learning centers. They wrote a tremendous new book called, "Understanding Educational Developers: Tales from the Center." In this book and in our co ... Show More
52m 4s
Jan 2025
Teaching and Designing a Taylor Swift Literature Course with Dr. Matt Kinservik and Rachel Lapp
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Kinservik, a literary expert and professor, and Rachel Lapp, a self-proclaimed Taylor Swift expert and instructional designer, as they share the behind-the-scenes journey of co-creating a one-of-a-kind college course focused on Taylor ... Show More
55m 47s
Oct 2021
32: All Things Instructional Design with Julie Dirksen, Learning Strategy Consultant at Usable Learning & Author Design for How People Learn
<p>On the 32nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Julie Dirksen, who is the author of Design for How People Learn and a learning strategist. During this episode, we talk about all things instructional design! Over at Usable Learning, Julie offers workshops, consulting, re ... Show More
32m 32s
Jul 2024
Engaging Ways to Teach Adults Online
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We’re thrilled to welcome Megan Nicholls, a distinguished English tutor hailing from the U.K., who brings her innovative methods and passionate approach to the virtual classroom. Megan will share her ... Show More
30m 50s
Mar 2023
Working in Underserved Markets and Transferring your skills
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode, we meet Teagan Kane, an English professional with 15 years of experience. Teagan shares his journey of living and teaching all over the globe, transitioning from the ESL classroom to ... Show More
31m 43s