EduVerse PD Podcast

#38: Language and Communication Coaching: The Future of Language Education

In today’s episode, Andy and Liz turn their attention to an exciting shift in language education—moving beyond teaching language to truly transforming communication. Drawing on the article Language and Communication Coaching: The Future of Language Education by Barnaby Griffiths, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 26, they’ll explore how coaching approaches can empower learners to communicate with confidence, clarity, and purpose. From rethinking the teacher’s role to unlocking real-world communication skills, this conversation challenges us to see language learning in a whole new light. Let’s join Andy and Liz as they unpack what the future of language education might look like.

#37: Technology with Purpose: Designing Meaningful Futures

In today’s episode, Andy and Liz are exploring a powerful and forward-looking theme—Technology with Purpose: Designing Meaningful Futures. Drawing from the interview with Eric Hawkinson in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 26, they’ll unpack what it truly means to be a learning futurist in today’s fast-changing world. From the role of immersive technologies in deepening—not distracting from—meaningful learning, to how educators can better prepare students for an uncertain, tech-driven future, this conversation is all about intention, impact, and possibility. So, let’s join Andy and Liz as they reimagine the future of education—on purpose.

#36: Less Judgment, More Learning: Using Non-Evaluative Feedback in Writing

In today’s episode, Andy and Liz explore a subtle yet powerful shift in teaching practice, giving feedback that moves from evaluation to growth. Drawing on Dr. Karen Barto’s article, Less Judgment, More Learning: Using Non-Evaluative Feedback in Writing, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 27, this conversation rethinks how feedback can truly support student learning. What happens when we replace correction with curiosity, and judgment with reflection? Let’s join Andy and Liz as they unpack how non-evaluative feedback can transform the writing classroom into a space for confidence, reflection, and continuous improvement.

#35: Beyond Discipline: Inspiring and Guiding Teen Learners

In today’s episode, Andy and Liz take on a topic every educator of teenagers knows all too well - how to move beyond discipline and truly inspire these young learners. Drawing on Thomas Simms’s article, Beyond Discipline: Inspiring and Guiding Teen Learners, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 26, this conversation explores what it really takes to connect with teens, build trust, and guide them toward meaningful growth. Let’s join Andy and Liz as they unpack practical ideas and fresh perspectives on working with one of the most dynamic groups of learners in our classrooms.

#34: Beyond Method: Collective Well-being as the Soil for Learning

As we reflect on a quarter century of evolution in education, Then. Now. NEXT.—today’s episode invites us to pause and look beneath the surface of methods, models, and innovations. In this chapter, Andy and Liz explore Mary Scholl’s powerful article, Beyond Method: Collective Well-being as the Soil for Learning, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 25, our special New Year edition. What if sustainable learning doesn’t begin with technique—but with the well-being of the community itself? Let’s join Andy and Liz as they unpack why collective well-being may be the foundation upon which the next era of education must grow.