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Innovations and Insights: Reflections from SXSW EDU 2025
Join us for a recap of SXSW EDU 2025! Host Mike Palmer shares his takeaways from the conference, including highlights from the panel discussion he hosted on the podcast stage. Catch highlights from interviews with Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education, Dana Stephenson from Riipen, and Lindsay Whorton from The Holdsworth Center, as Mike shares his experiences attending the conference with his wife and 6-year-old son. Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning with Nash and Stephenson and gets into the role of AI in education and transformations in the workforce with Stephenson and Whorton.
Subscribe to the feed so you don't miss upcoming episodes including our amazing panel session with Mike Yates, Jenn Stredler, and Julia Shatilo, and Mike's interviews in upcoming episodes with Jenny, Lindsay, and Dana and more.
Key takeaways:
The importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education: Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education with Nash and Stephenson. Hands-on learning allows students to be more engaged and have a deeper understanding of the material.
The need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world: Palmer emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. He discusses how this is important for both parents and educators.
The power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals: Palmer talks about the power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals. He provides examples of how this can be applied to both personal and professional goals.
The role of AI in education and the workforce: Palmer discusses the role of AI in education and the workforce with Stephenson. He talks about how AI can be used to personalize learning and provide students with more relevant experiences.
The importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity: Palmer emphasizes the importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity. He talks about how this can help to bring new ideas and products to market faster.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed where you get your pods and on Youtube to keep up with the accelerating pace of change in education.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and South by Southwest EDU Overview
00:29 March Madness of Learning Trends Panel
02:25 Family Adventures at South by Southwest EDU
03:30 Workforce Development and Future of Work
05:07 Reflections on Past South by Southwest EDU Experiences
08:01 Live Podcast Session Highlights
11:03 Lego Education and Hands-On Learning
14:48 STEM and Maker Kits at the Expo Hall
18:31 Keynote Highlights and Tiny Experiments
21:11 Interviews with Educational Leaders
28:00 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Conferences
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Join us for a recap of SXSW EDU 2025! Host Mike Palmer shares his takeaways from the conference, including highlights from the panel discussion he hosted on the podcast stage. Catch highlights from interviews with Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education, Dana Stephenson from Riipen, and Lindsay Whorton from The Holdsworth Center, as Mike shares his experiences attending the conference with his wife and 6-year-old son. Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning with Nash and Stephenson and gets into the role of AI in education and transformations in the workforce with Stephenson and Whorton.
Subscribe to the feed so you don't miss upcoming episodes including our amazing panel session with Mike Yates, Jenn Stredler, and Julia Shatilo, and Mike's interviews in upcoming episodes with Jenny, Lindsay, and Dana and more.
Key takeaways:
The importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education: Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning and engagement in education with Nash and Stephenson. Hands-on learning allows students to be more engaged and have a deeper understanding of the material.
The need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world: Palmer emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. He discusses how this is important for both parents and educators.
The power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals: Palmer talks about the power of tiny experiments and small wins in achieving goals. He provides examples of how this can be applied to both personal and professional goals.
The role of AI in education and the workforce: Palmer discusses the role of AI in education and the workforce with Stephenson. He talks about how AI can be used to personalize learning and provide students with more relevant experiences.
The importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity: Palmer emphasizes the importance of connecting research to startup activity and venture activity. He talks about how this can help to bring new ideas and products to market faster.
Subscribe to Trending in Ed where you get your pods and on Youtube to keep up with the accelerating pace of change in education.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and South by Southwest EDU Overview
00:29 March Madness of Learning Trends Panel
02:25 Family Adventures at South by Southwest EDU
03:30 Workforce Development and Future of Work
05:07 Reflections on Past South by Southwest EDU Experiences
08:01 Live Podcast Session Highlights
11:03 Lego Education and Hands-On Learning
14:48 STEM and Maker Kits at the Expo Hall
18:31 Keynote Highlights and Tiny Experiments
21:11 Interviews with Educational Leaders
28:00 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Conferences
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