RPP #152: The Future of Education: A Scenario

• Rod illustrates a scenario he wrote as part of a strategic planning process on the future of education at the University of the Sciences.
• The scenario illustrates one future of education. As we all know, technology is increasing at an exponential rate. Self driving cars, facial recognition, virtual-reality, augmented reality and 3D printing are extant today, but will be integrated into everyday life within 5 to 10 years, whether we like it or not. The interesting thing about the scenario is that each one of the technological advances illustrated here can be demonstrated in isolation today. Who knows where we will actually be in 5 to 10 years!
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• Links
• Read on Medium
• Apple Watch
• Apple AirPods
• Ring Doorbell
• Amazon Drone 
• GM - Lyft
• Google Luxotica
• Google Translate
• Coursera Credit Badges
• Ultrahaptics
• Toshiba Customer Service Robot
• The Great A.I. Awakening (Google Machine Learning)
  
• Podsafe Music Selection
• Synth Pop Echos by Rod Murray using Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com.

Duration: 09:48 audio & 10:42 video

RPP #151: Algebra By Hand - Interview with Michael Eiseman

• Interview with Michael Eiseman, Founder of Learn By Hand, LLC. With a masters in Chemical Engineering, Michael was a research scientist for DuPont R&D for nearly 30 years. He has always had an interest in education and launched Algebra By Hand™, the first app that allows drag and drop solving of algebra problems. We discuss:
• Michael's background and his passion for teaching underprivileged students

  

  Michael Eiseman

• Learning how to code
• Building a web app
• How the app teaches algebra, especially procedural fluency 
• Equity in mathematics
• Business plan
• Links
• Algebra by Hand
• Video showing how ABH works for teachers (2min)
• FREE trial subscription for Algebra By Hand
• A Better Chance
• Learning Javascript on Khan Academy
• Learning Ruby on Rails on Lynda.com
• Digital Ocean for Web App Hosting
• The Next Big Blue Collar Job is Coding
• RPP #130: Learn to Code
  
  
• Podsafe Music Selection
• Blue Purpose by Rod Murray using Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com.

Duration: 27:18

RPP #150: Memorang - Interview with Yermie Cohen

• Interview with Yermie Cohen, MD, Co-Founder & CEO of Memorang, Inc. Memorang is a free web and mobile study tool that helps students memorize any type of information through spaced repetition, multiple quizzing modes and games. Students can prepare for exams with thousands of free pre-made flashcards and quizzes. Memorang partners with leading publishers, institutions, professional organizations, and authors to develop trusted content. We discuss:
• History of this profitable startup company
• Flashcards for the USMLE, MCAT, Netter's Anatomy, NCLEX

  

  Yermie Cohen, MD
  Co-Founder & CEO Memorang

• Custom study playlists
• Flashcards / multiple choice question / games
• Knowledge architecture for self-testing
• Links
• Memorang App
• Reimagine Education Conference & Awards 2016
• Best Educational App - Silver Award: Memorang: Leveling the playing field in higher education
• Podsafe music selection
• "Ain't No Reason" by Brett Dennen - featured on several TV shows including "House", "Scrubs" and "Grey's Anatomy"

Duration: 31:41

RPP #149: Teaching in a Digital Age - Interview with Tony Bates

• Interview with Dr. Tony Bates, CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University. Tony was the former Director of Distance Education and Technology at the University of British Columbia. We discuss the underlying principles that guide effective teaching in an age of technology: 
  
• New skills needed in our digital age
• Explicit skills, knowledge management, critical thinking, independent learning
• Preparing faculty for teaching
• Move toward team teaching
• Role of publishers
• Collaborative learning
• Communities of practice
• Agile design applied to teaching/learning
• Future of MOOCs after the hype
• Most important trends for education 5-10 years out
  
• Links
• Teaching in a Digital Age by A.W. (Tony) Bates
  
• Podsafe music selection
• The Christmas Season by Devo Spice, a comedy rapper from New Jersey who is one of the most popular artists on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.

Duration: 38:33