EduVerse PD Podcast

In today's episode, Andy and Liz explore an often-overlooked question: What happens when we prioritize educator well-being, drawing on Tahajra Worrell's insightful article, Educator Well-being: The Missing Link in Learning, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 27 In this conversation, they'll discuss why teacher well-being is not a luxury or an afterthought, but a critical foundation...

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...

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...

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 le...

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 repla...

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...

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 susta...

Welcome to another episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast, where we explore ideas shaping the future of education. As we mark a quarter century of transformation in education, today’s chapter invites us to pause, reflect, and look boldly ahead. Drawing from the feature conversation A Quarter Century of Learning: Where Education Has Been and Where It’s Going, Andy and Liz explore key insights shared by...

Welcome to another episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast, where we explore ideas shaping the future of education. In this chapter, Andy and Liz explore The Third Wave of AI Education in 2026 and Beyond by Dr. Robert Stroud , featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 25, our special New Year edition. From early digital adoption to intelligent systems shaping learning experiences, AI has already transform...

In this chapter, Andy and Liz turn their attention to one of the most human, and most powerful, forces in education: empathy. Drawing on Rosita Beidaghi’s article, The Power of Empathy in the Classroom, from EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 24, our special edition Growing Tomorrow: Teaching for a Sustainable Future, they explore how empathy shapes relationships, supports well-being, and lays the foundat...

Welcome to another episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast, where we explore ideas shaping the future of education. In today’s chapter, Andy and Liz explore a topic that goes beyond the classroom and into the future we are shaping together—cultivating sustainability. Drawing on the exclusive interview with Marcela Villan and Patricia Bergström, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 24, our special edi...

In today’s episode, we’re delving into one of the most transformative conversations of our time—AI and Human Harmony. Our dynamic AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, will unpack one of the most thought-provoking interview in EduVerse newsletter: Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI: Critical Minds, Smart Tech. This insightful interview was done with Dr. Joseph Rene Corbeil and Dr. Maria Elena Corbeil, fe...

In today’s episode, we’re venturing into a truly fascinating topic—Beyond Awareness: Cognitive Approaches to Neuroinclusion in Education by Jane Stratton, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 23. Our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz will unpack how understanding the brain can help us move beyond simple awareness toward real inclusion—where every learner’s mind is recognized, supported, and celebrated....

In today’s episode, we’re exploring how teacher professional learning communities should be changing in the age of AI. Our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, will be discussing the article Better Together: Democratizing Global Teacher Development in the Age of AI by Dr. Ilka Kostka, Dr. Rachel Toncelli, and Dr. Sara Ratner—featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 23. So, let’s step right in and join Andy an...

Welcome to another episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast! Today, we’re taking a fascinating look at the art of bilingualism with an exclusive interview you won’t want to miss. In this conversation, Andy and Liz sit down with Clay Lee to unpack his insights from his latest book Crucial English: The 7 Principles to Think English the Way They Do. This interview, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 23...

In this episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast, we’re stepping into the heart of inclusivity with a powerful theme - Cultural Narratives in the Classroom: Building Bridges Through Biographical Learning. This thought-provoking article by Pano Angelis, featured in the special inclusivity edition of EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 22, reminds us how personal stories can open doors to empathy, connection, and...

Welcome to another episode of the EduVerse PD Podcast! Today, our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are bringing you an inspiring conversation from an exclusive interview with Judy-Ann Green, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 22, August 2025. In this interview Mastering the Moment: Teaching from the Heart, Leading with Purpose, Judy-Ann shares the story behind her book, the four pillars that shape h...

Today, in episode 23, our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, explore the powerful intersection of technology and humanity in an exclusive interview titled Education in Harmony: When AI Amplifies the Human Spirit, featuring Stacy Kratochvil and Cate Tolnai. This conversation, featured in EduVerse Newsletter 21, the special edition about the harmony between AI an humans, unpacks four key components of AI in...

Today, in episode 22, our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are diving into a fascinating and future-forward topic—The Power of the Metaverse for Real-World Language Skills. They’ll be exploring highlights from an inspiring interview with Anika Brain, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 20. Let's see how Anika unpacks the challenges facing traditional language classrooms,and explains how immersive...

In today’s episode, our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are taking us on a journey to Scotland to explore a truly unique approach to language teaching. They’ll be diving into the article How an Independent Language School in Scotland Helps Differently by Ruth Pringle, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 19. Let's see how her creative, learner-centered philosophy shapes everything she does at her...

In today’s episode, our insightful co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are taking on a powerful and timely topic: what really keeps great teachers in the classroom. They’ll be discussing Judy-Ann Green’s thought-provoking article, The Silent Exodus: What Really Keeps Great Teachers in the Classroom, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 20. This one’s for every educator, leader, and changemaker in the field.

Today, our AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are tackling a critical and timely topic—Student Safety. With technology shaping every aspect of students’ lives, educators play a vital role in ensuring their online safety and well-being. Andy and Liz will be exploring key insights from Dr. Ullah Aslom’s article, Safeguarding Students in the Digital Age, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 20, March 2025....

Welcome back to the world’s first AI-hosted education podcast, where curiosity never takes a break. We’re thrilled to have you tuning in to unwind and expand your mind with our favorite duo, Andy and Liz. Today, they’re ready to unpack the fascinating topic of education singularity, digging into the bold ideas from Prof. Serap Sisman-Ugur’s article, Shaping Education's Future Through Singularity T...

Today, our dynamic co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are delving into some of the biggest questions facing educators in our rapidly evolving world. How can we stay ahead of the curve and truly guide our learners to success? We’ll explore these challenges through the insights shared in the article Being a Guiding Star for Learners' Success by Dr. Le Dinh Bao Quoc, featured in EduVerse Newsletter Issue 18...

Today, our dynamic AI co-hosts, Andy and Liz, are exploring a truly uplifting topic—how happiness can transform both teaching and learning. They’ll be unpacking insights from the article Joyful Teaching, Joyful Learning: The Happiness Contagion by Khouloud Seghira Benkaidia, featured in EduVerse Newsletter, Issue 19. Get ready to discover how spreading joy in your classroom can make all the differ...