Education Episodes

Ideas and reflections on teaching, learning, and the evolving education landscape—what’s working, what’s changing, and what educators can do next.
Feb. 15, 2026

Designing Learning, Not Just E‑Learning with Connie Malamed

Want to design learning that actually sticks—and gets you hired? Jackie sits down with Connie Malamed, publisher of The eLearning Coach website and podcast, author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers,...

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Feb. 8, 2026

From Haiti to Edge AI: Building Privacy-First Learning Tools with Seb…

What if your classroom could adapt to each learner without handing their data to the cloud? That’s the promise we dig into with technologist and founder Sebastien Fenelon, whose journey from scarce resources in Haiti to build...

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Feb. 1, 2026

Alpha Minds, Real Tools with Queen Michele

Thunder cracked over San Cristóbal as Queen Michele told us how a retired teacher, armed with a suitcase and a stubborn sense of purpose, found her soul in Mexico and a mission for the most connected generation on earth. What...

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Jan. 18, 2026

Rediscovering Creativity: A Conversation with Patrick Williams

What if your greatest creative potential isn't something you need to find, but something you simply need to remember? As a creativity expert, Patrick Williams joined me to reveal how we've all been born with incredible creative abilities that often get suppressed as we grow older. The conversation …

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Nov. 30, 2025

Guerrilla Scholarship: Breaking Academic Boundaries with Dr. Sheldon …

What happens when passionate curiosity meets unconventional research methods? Dr. Sheldon Greaves reveals the power of "guerrilla scholarship," which is a creative approach to intellectual work that flourishes outside traditi...

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Nov. 23, 2025

Tech That Works For You, Not Against You with Michael Toguchi

What if technology could actually give you back 20% of your workday instead of creating more busywork? In this illuminating conversation with Michael Toguchi, we explore how strategic technology solutions are transforming hig...

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Nov. 2, 2025

Beyond the Burnout: Finding Your Why in Education with Dr. Albert Bra…

What happens when you're thrown into a college classroom with zero preparation and told, "You start tomorrow"? Dr. Albert Bramante faced exactly this scenario when he unexpectedly became a psychology professor overnight. His remarkable journey from panicked novice to confident educator reveals powe…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Training with Heart: Where Science Meets Inclusive Design with Tracy …

Tracy King's journey from accidental instructional designer to learning strategist reveals the transformative power of well-designed training experiences. As founder and CEO of InspirEd, they have built their career on making learning accessible and impactful for everyone—especially those whose nee…

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Oct. 19, 2025

The Power of Just-in-Time Learning with Grant Fuellenbach

In the latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin engages in an enlightening conversation with Grant Fullenbach, founder of GO First Consulting. The episode explores the fascinating intersection b...

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Sept. 28, 2025

Educational Trenches: Surviving and Thriving with Dr. Dana Goodier

When the classroom feels like a battlefield, who's there to pull you through? In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Goodier, we dive deep into the concept of "educational trenches" – those challenging periods when educators question their professional path. For instructional designers and thos…

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Sept. 24, 2025

Building Student-Centered Online Courses with Shannon Boyer

Shannon Boyer shatters the myth of passive income in online education, revealing why high-quality courses require active engagement and student-centered design. Drawing from her 17 years of experience developing innovative co...

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July 27, 2025

Beyond the LMS: Why Instructional Design Keeps Growing with Shane Str…

Ever wondered how educators transform into instructional designers? Shane Strand takes us through his fascinating journey from high school teacher to curriculum coordinator to instructional designer in higher education. What ...

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July 13, 2025

Math Revolution: Rethinking Education with Dr. Craig Hane

Mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating, confusing, or useless. Dr. Craig Hane proves this through his remarkable journey from being told he wasn't "college material" to revolutionizing how math is taught and learned. Dr. Hane shares how his uncle taught him practical mathematics that put him a…

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June 29, 2025

The 5-Step Method to Reinvent Your Classroom in the AI Era with Dr. M…

When students suddenly started acing exams while finishing them in record time, Dr. Matthew Metzgar knew everything about education was about to change. Rather than fight this AI revolution, he embraced it – developing a prac...

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June 22, 2025

From Cloud Architect to AI Specialist: Naveen Krishnan's Microsoft Jo…

What does the future of work look like when AI becomes your daily assistant? Microsoft AI Solutions Architect Naveen Krishnan offers a compelling glimpse into this reality, sharing how artificial intelligence already handles ...

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June 15, 2025

The Human Loop: How AI Can Transform Instructional Design with Nathal…

Artificial Intelligence may be revolutionizing education, but are we using it effectively? In this eye-opening conversation with Nathalie Doremieux, we dive deep into the reality of online learning and how to create experienc...

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