RPP #147: Labster - Interview with Mikkel Marfelt & Aaron Knox

• Interview with Dr. Mikkel Marfelt and Aaron Knox of Labster
• We discuss laboratory simulation and how it can be highly effective for STEM education while opening up new avenues for distance learning disciplines. Labster's next generation of virtual lab simulations are helping to improve student motivation, engagement, as well as, theoretical and practical skills.

  

  Carpool Karaoke Podcasting

• Links
• Labster Virtual Laboratory Simulation - Introduction
• Michael Bodekaer: This virtual lab will revolutionize science class (Ted^xCERN)
• Virtual reality (VR) excerpt from TedTalk (Labster simulations)
• Unity 2D/3D Game Development Platform
  
• References
• Waldrop, M.M., 2015. Why we are teaching science wrong, and how to make it right. Nature, 523(7560), p.272.
• Bonde, M.T., Makransky, G., Wandall, J., Larsen, M.V., Morsing, M., Jarmer, H. and Sommer, M.O., 2014. Improving biotech education through gamified laboratory simulations. Nature biotechnology, 32(7), pp.694-697.
• Makransky, G., Bonde, M.T., Wulff, J.S., Wandall, J., Hood, M., Creed, P.A., Bache, I., Silahtaroglu, A. and Nørremølle, A., 2016. Simulation based virtual learning environment in medical genetics counseling: an example of bridging the gap between theory and practice in medical education. BMC medical education, 16(1), p.1.
• Makransky, G., Thisgaard, M.W. and Gadegaard, H., 2016. Virtual Simulations as Preparation for Lab Exercises: Assessing Learning of Key Laboratory Skills in Microbiology and Improvement of Essential Non-Cognitive Skills. PloS one, 11(6), p.e0155895.
  
  
• Podsafe music selection 
• Donkeys & Elephants by Gecko 3

Duration: 29:21

RPP #146: Autodesk Education - Interview with Randy Swearer

• Interview with Dr. Randy Swearer, VP of Education Experiences, Autodesk. We discuss Autodesk’s efforts to empower students for lifelong learning through problem-solving, collaboration and design thinking.
• Topics

  

  Dr. Randy Swearer

• Free Autodesk software for all faculty and students
• How "design thinking" applies to non-design careers
• Disruptions to traditional learning institutions
• Rise of microcredentaling & badging
• Preparing students for jobs of the future
• The classroom of the future
• Peer Learning
• Ted Nelson and the Autodesk connection to his Project Xanadu
• 3-D Printing
• Democratisation of learning
• Links
• Autodesk
• Autodesk - Free Software for Education
• Autodesk Design Academy
• Instructables
• OLO Smartphone 3D Printer
• ApprenNet by Practice XYZ
• The next manufacturing revolution is here
  
• Podsafe music selection
• New Age Piano: Lines Build Walls by Ehren Starks

Duration: 33:22

RPP #145: DubLabs - Interview with Tony Orlando

• Interview with Tony Orlando, CEO of DubLabs, LLC on how mobile apps from DubLabs "Unifies student mobility and increases engagement to improve performance and retention."
• We answer the questions:

  

  Tony Orlando, CEO

• What does DubLabs do?
• How are mobile apps developed?
• How do apps increase student engagement and improve performance & retention?
• How are they integrated with university systems?
• What kind of modules are supported?
• What mobile platforms are supported?
• How long does it take to implement?
• Who is responsible for managing the store (iTunes & Google Play)
• How often does one have to upload a new build?
• Links
• DubLabs LLC
• Podsafe music selection from Music Alley
• Air on G String by J.S. Bach performed by UK’s Brunswick Duo

Duration: 24:18

RPP #144: ExamSoft - Interview with Jason Gad

• Interview with Jason Gad, Vice President of Business Development, ExamSoft Worldwide Inc.
• We answer the questions:
• How does Examsoft work?

  

  Jason Gad

• What are advantages over online LMS exams?
• Does it work with Scantron-type paper exams?
• Can exams be proctored?
• Do exams work on all smart phones and tablets?
• What happens if the Internet connection fails?
• Can you map questions to learning objectives?
• Links
• ExamSoft
• RPP #137: ProctorU - Interview with Don Kassner
  
• Podsafe music selection 
• Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) from the CD entitled "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" by the American Baroque Orchestra. 

Duration: 36:33