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Dover DownloadDover DownloadPublic Meeting Roundup: May 2024In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Brian Early from Media Services and Erin Bassegio from the Planning Department to discuss the recent activities of various boards and commissions in the city of Dover. Early shares updates from the City Council agenda, including budgetary resolutions, the acceptance of a grant for an electric vehicle, and the completion of the Pudding Hill Water Treatment Plant. Bassegio provides updates from the Arts Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and Community Housing Needs Committee. Topics covered include local art projects, trail...2024-06-0409 minPlatte River Bard PodcastPlatte River Bard PodcastGreat Plains Theatre Commons New Play Conference with Kevin LawlerIt's going to be a busy week in theatre!  We talk with Kevin Lawler, Artistic and Administrative Coordinator of the Great Plains Theatre Commons New Play Conference, which begins Sunday, May 30th and runs every day until June 4th, 2022.  The Conference will be held at Mid Town Crossing and the Fort Dodge Metro Community College campus.   The Conference will have workshops as well as the showing of new plays written by Playwrights from all over the globe.  The people involved are too many to list, but we do talk through the 14 plays being done, who has written them...2022-05-2935 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationCelebrating 400 Episodes and the Future with Robin Naughton, Mark Sanders, and Mike MerrillWe celebrate our 400th episode of Trending in Education by welcoming three key contributors to the show through the years.To begin, Mike Palmer welcomes Dr. Robin Naughton to the show for her third on-air appearance. Robin is Mike's wife and shares unique perspectives as a listener, a contributor both on and off the air, and an Assistant Professor, Web and Digital Services Librarian at Queens College in New York.Then Dr. Mark Sanders joins Mike to provide his takes on how the show has evolved through the years and how it intersects with his focus on media...2021-07-1349 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationEmerging Trends in Educational Publishing and Beyond with Cynthia KnableCynthia Knable is the Founder and CEO of CeresEd, an educational content development company. She leads teams of talented project managers, writers, editors, and artists in creating products for educational publishers, EdTech companies and more.Cynthia joins Mike Palmer to share her experiences beginning as a content writer and editor before quickly rising to a leadership role culminating in founding Ceres-Ed. She shares her perspectives on emerging trends in content development and educational publishing as we touch on themes of diversity, equity and inclusion, and democratization of publishing through the removal of traditional gatekeepers.It's an engaging and...2021-06-2827 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationWhat Matters? and What More? with Author Liza WealeLiza Weale is the Founder of Gatehouse Admissions and the coauthor of What Matters? and What More? 50 Successful Essays for the Stanford GSB and HBS (and Why They Worked) with Jeremy Shinewald, the Founder of mbaMission. Liza joins hosts Mike Palmer and Melissa Griffith for a conversation about business school admissions, authentic storytelling, and the return on investment (ROI) of attending B-School in these transformative times.Liza and Melissa begin by sharing their experiences applying and gaining admission into prestigious business schools before we dive into the examples of successful applicants' essays from the book. We explore the importance...2021-05-2436 minThe Great Fantasy Baseball InvitationalThe Great Fantasy Baseball InvitationalTGFBI | Episode 149: Podapolooza 2021 (w/Sara Sanchez, Jason Collette, Daniel Strafford, Lou Landers , and Johnnie Black)Justin Mason is joined by Sara Sanchez, Jason Collette, Daniel Strafford, Lou Landers , and Johnnie Black to give some 2021 bold predictions!2021-03-0647 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationRunning an Education Conference in a Transformative Time with Ron Reed and Greg RosenbaumRon Reed and Greg Rosenbaum from SXSW EDU return to join Mike just before SXSW EDU 2021 begins on March 9th. You can learn more about the conference at https://www.sxswedu.com/We talk through our history together with this being the third time Ron and Greg have joined us on the show. We take time to reflect on the challenges and transformations of the past year and get their thoughts on the opportunities around moving online and the shifts in thinking required to make the most of the online format. Greg talks about the shift from "serendipity to...2021-03-0428 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationUsing Virtual Reality to Teach Algebra with Anurupa GangulyMike welcomes Anurupa Ganguly, Founder and CEO of Prisms of Reality, a Virtual Reality solution for teaching K-12 algebra. As a student, teacher, and administrator, Anurupa was consistently frustrated by students’ lack of deep conceptual understanding of math and science. Find out how she’s leveraging the cutting-edge technology of VR to deepen and accelerate math learning in middle school.Anurupa describes what's involved in creating compelling VR experiences to provide emotional resonance and conceptual depth as she describes her vision for the future for Prisms. It takes a cross-disciplinary team of game designers, developers, UX, product, and content stak...2021-02-2534 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationBringing Hip Hop to English Language Learning with Miles ItonMiles Iton joins Mike Palmer to talk about how he's incorporated Hip Hop into his EFL (English as a Foreign Language) training programs. Miles is the Founder and Program Director at Lo-Fi Language Learning.Lo-Fi Language Learning is a version of n.e.Bodied Entertainment’s Freestyle + Floetry tutorial fitted to an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) curriculum. Founded in 2019 after winning Distinguished Honors (1st Prize) at the National University of Science & Technology’s Be Young Beyond Startup Competition in Taipei, Taiwan, Lo-Fi looks to shake up the landscapes of both classroom English learning and the hip-hop scene out...2021-02-1132 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 33: Todd HandBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Todd Hand, Founder and Managing Partner of Knowledge Leaders. They'll discuss tomorrow's education leaders, and what type of leadership traits higher ed will need to move successfully into the future.2021-02-1032 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 32: Ann KirschnerBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Ann Kirschner, education expert and strategist, as well as a professor at CUNY. They'll discuss Ann’s decades of work and experience in higher education, and what she thinks we’ll see next for the entire higher education field.2021-02-1033 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 31: Fernando Snowden-LorenceBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Fernando Snowden-Lorence, Vice President of Global Philanthropy at JP Morgan Chase. They'll discuss Fernando's work in corporate education and training, as well as his work with corporate social responsibility.2021-02-1033 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 30: John KrogerBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Kroger, Vice President at The Aspen Institute. They'll discuss John's past as Chief Learning Officer of the Navy and President of Reed College, along with the work John did to bring changes to the Navy's education2021-02-1033 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 29: Andrew RosenBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Andrew Rosen, CEO/Chairman of Kaplan, Inc. They'll discuss how the education landscape has changed in the last decade since Andy's book, Change.edu was first published.2021-02-1033 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 28: John FeesBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Fees, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GradGuard. They'll discuss how the coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in what we knew as “traditional college life,” and what students should be doing to ensure they are staying safe at school.2021-02-1032 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 27: Narine HallBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Dr. Narine Hall, CEO & Founder at InSpace. They'll discuss how higher ed faculty members can use their talents to help design new programs and innovations for the entire field.2021-02-1029 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 26: Ella WashingtonBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Ella Washington, Organizational Psychologist and Management Professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business2021-02-1032 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 25: Mona MourshedBrandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Mona Mourshed, CEO & President of Generation.org.2021-02-1030 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationLong Life Learning with Author Michelle WeiseMichelle Weise is the author of Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don't Even Exist Yet. Michelle is also a Senior Advisor at the philanthropic investment group, Imaginable Futures. On this episode, she joins Mike Palmer to discuss her new book and how we can reimagine our learning ecosystem in response to longer lifespans, automation, and rapid transformation of the 21st Century.We begin with Michelle’s origin story, how she moved from being an English professor into educational technology including stints at Clayton Christensen’s Institute for Disruptive Innovation, Southern New Hampshire University, and Strada Education Network. Miche...2021-02-0136 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationFinancial Literacy and Student Debt with Dr. Mordecai BrownleeDr. Mordecai Brownlee proudly serves as the Vice President for Student Success at St. Philip’s College. St. Phillips holds the distinction of being the only institution granted both HBCU and HSI status. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies and the University of Charleston School of Business & Leadership. In addition, Mordecai is an education columnist with EdSurge and has authored recent articles on Financial Literacy and Co-Requisite Developmental Education that form the foundation of his conversation with Mike Palmer in this episode.We begin by hearing what got Mordecai to th...2021-01-2832 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationInnovation in Higher Education with Dr. Bridget BurnsIn this episode, we're excited to welcome Dr. Bridget Burns to Trending in Education to talk about innovation in higher education. Named one of the “Most Innovative People in Higher Education” by Washington Monthly, Bridget is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA). The UIA is the groundbreaking national consortium of public research universities working together to test and scale innovations that close achievement gaps and improve outcomes for all students. Since its founding in 2014, the UIA campuses have increased their low-income degrees awarded by 37% (producing over 30,000 additional low-income graduates to date) and increased graduates of color by 7...2021-01-2535 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationIn Case You Get Hit By a Bus with Abby Schneiderman and Gene Newman from EverplansAbby Schneiderman and Gene Newman from Everplans join Mike to talk about their new book In Case You Get Hit By A Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later. We begin by getting the origin story of Everplans based on Abby's experiences as a tech entrepreneur and as someone who faced unexpected challenges when her brother suddenly died at age 51. We learn how Abby and Adam Seifer, her Co-founder, created Everplans and how they brought in Gene to help write the book and begin to educate folks on how to navigate the difficult and...2021-01-2242 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationFinding Best Practices for Virtual Instruction with Dr. April WillisDr. April Willis joins Mike to talk about the work she and team are doing at the National Virtual Teachers Association (NVTA) to help teachers manage the difficult transition to teaching online. April recounts her experiences beginning in the classroom and then moving across various roles in education before joining the NVTA to help establish best practices for virtual instruction.What began prior to the pandemic accelerated quickly in response to the tremendous spike in demand. April shares her perspective on how virtual instruction will continue to play a critical role in the learning ecosystem long beyond the pandemic...2021-01-1825 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationLessons From the Road with Roadtrip Nation Cofounder Mike MarrinerAfter graduating from college, Mike Marriner travelled across America with two college friends in an old, green RV. Along the way, they interviewed leaders across a wide array of fields and occupations to learn how folks got to where they were. That first trip resulted in the book Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Road in Life and soon led to the founding of Road Trip Nation where Mike and team now provide that same experiential learning experience to other students. They've been regularly featured on PBS and across major media outlets over the past 20 years.In a...2021-01-1124 minTrending In EducationTrending In EducationWelcome to the Future - The 2021 Kickoff ShowMelissa Griffith and Dan Strafford join Mike Palmer for this special 2021 Kickoff show. What trends are top of mind for us as we lean into 2021? How will we turn the page from 2020 into the New Year? What have we learned?We talk Biotech, EdTech, Data Privacy, and the enormous opportunities emerging in Learning due to the forcing function of rapid digital adoption in 2020 due to the pandemic.Thanks so much for listening and here's to an incredible 2021 for all of our listeners both new and longtime! If you like what you're hearing, follow us at https://trendingineducation.com...2020-12-3133 minAWal\'s SoundCloud FeedAWal's SoundCloud FeedCore Control Live On PonyvilleFM - December 22nd, 2020Tracklist: Scott Brown - Definition of a Badboy (Hardcorevolution Mix) DJ Shimamura - Hardcore Junkie Klubfiller - Dare Me Flyin' & Sparky Feat. Charm - Touch Ya Body (Joey Riot Remix) Adam Harris - Don't Let Go JTS Feat. Nathalie - Stars Ramos, Punch, Vitality & Deanne - Plain 2 C Sy & Unknown vs. DJ Seduction - Vigilante Hardcore Elevate - Virtual Dreams (Mix 3) G Spencer & Gammer - Dub Core UFO - Freefall Pinnacle & Buzzman - It's Time Acen - Obsessed Pt. 1 (E*Tank Remix) Elmo - The Snowman V-Nax & Neno - Outside Bliss Inc. Feat. Carlotta Chadwich - Faith (Dougal & Gammer Remix) ...2020-12-221h 56Bold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 24: Stephanie MarkenBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Stephanie Marken, Executive Director of Education Research at Gallup.2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 23: Maria FlynnBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Maria Flynn, CEO & President of Jobs For The Future.2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 22: John FryBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Fry, President of Drexel University2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 21: Kevin Ross2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 20: Sally AmorusoBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer at EAB2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 19: Simone PetrellaBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Simone Petrella, CEO of CyberVista.2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 18: Rob SimmelkjaerBold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of Persona.. They'll discuss the importance of storytelling and using storytelling to educate others and keep track of history.2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders In Learning Ep 17: Major General Bill Mullen2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 16: Nick Bayer2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 15: Jeff Moss2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 14: Dashon Ridley2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 13: Rachel Carlson2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 12: Chad JonesOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon will be joined by Chad Jones, Manager of Organizational Learning at Papa John's. The two will discuss the importance of workforce training and using educational benefits as a strategy to recruiting and keeping strong employees.2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningKaplan Bold Leaders in Learning Ep 11: Debbie BerebichezOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon will be joined by Debbie Berebichez, Chief Data Science at Metis. The two will discuss what exactly data science is and what we mean when we talk about being a data science, plus Debbie's television work making sure that science is accessible to all who are interested .2020-11-1600 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Heather McGowanOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon will be joined by Heather McGowan, Author of The Adaptation Advantage. The two will discuss the rise of the "fourth industrial revolution" in the American workplace and what companies need to do to ensure their employees are properly trained for the ever-changing workforce.2020-06-2935 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Bror SaxbergOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon will be joined by Bror Saxberg, Vice President of Learning Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The two will discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on both K-12 and college education and take a deep dive into what worked, what didn't, and what's going to be next for the future of online and distance education.2020-06-2936 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Ryan CraigOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon will be joined by Ryan Craig, Managing Director of University Ventures. The two will discuss America's skills gap and how to close it, why corporate education may never return to the classroom, and the increasingly blurry line between education and work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic..2020-06-2933 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Megan O'ConnorOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon is joined by Megan O'Connor, Entrepreneur in Residence at Kaplan Test Prep. The two discuss gap years and how they should be reimagined amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss Kaplan's new Boost Year™ program, an innovative online pre-college booster program to accelerate college and career readiness.2020-06-2936 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Nancy Lee SánchezOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon is joined by Nancy Lee Sánchez, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation. The two discuss the struggles that under-represented and under-served communities are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how four-year colleges can better serve transfer students and students from these communities.2020-06-2233 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Jeff SelingoOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon is joined by Jeff Selingo, higher education expert and author of the upcoming book, "Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions." The two discuss the impending admissions crisis that higher education institutions are facing and what schools must do to adjust to the new normal and support their students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic2020-06-2236 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Dr. Alvin BisaryaOn this episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon is joined by Dr. Alvin Bisarya, Vice President of i-Human Patients. The two discuss the rise in medical simulation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role that medical simulation will play in medical education during the pandemic and in its aftermath.2020-06-2231 minBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in LearningBold Leaders in Learning - Guest Jon KaplanOn the first live episode of Bold Leaders in Learning, Brandon is joined by Jon Kaplan, Founder of Corvantus Consulting and Former Chief Learning Officer for Discover Financial Services. The two discuss Jon's experience developing a company-wide upskilling program at Discover and why education should be viewed as a benefit and how to see education as a purpose in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.2020-06-2227 min