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

#39: At the Edge of Change: Learning in the Age of Singularity Technologies

Welcome to the EduVerse PD Podcast! Today, Andy and Liz are stepping into the frontier of educational change as they explore Learning in the Age of Singularity Technologies with Prof. Serap Sisman-Ugur, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 27. In this thought-provoking conversation, they’ll unpack what rapid technological transformation really means for education, not just in terms of tools and innovation, but in how these technologies shape us as learners, teachers, and human beings. From the evolving role of educators to the future of learning itself, this episode invites us to reflect on education at the edge of possibility. So, let’s join Andy and Liz.

#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.