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The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene

The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene

By: Lauren Hill Anne Corkery
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 The Informed Educator: Research and Teaching in the Anthropocene is for anyone passionate about reimagining teaching and learning in an era of uncertainty and transformation. We’re at a pivotal moment where the purpose of education must be reexamined, and teaching practices must evolve to align with this new vision. This podcast dives into critical issues shaping education today, climate change and environmental sustainability; equity in education; the role of the arts; and student well-being.Copyright Anne Corkery, Lauren Hill
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  • Dr. Li | Season 2, Episode 4

    Dr. Li | Season 2, Episode 4
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Li to explore what a more holistic approach to AI education can look like in practice. Rather than treating AI as a purely technical subject, Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of helping students think critically about how these technologies shape society, identity, and everyday life. The conversation also explores Design Fiction Pedagogy, age-appropriate ways of teaching AI concepts, and the value of classroom spaces that encourage reflection, curiosity, and ethical engagement with emerging technologies.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Chrik Sarkonak | Season 2, Episode 3

    Chrik Sarkonak | Season 2, Episode 3
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Chris Sarkonak to explore how assessment, grading, and student learning are shaped by systems that do not always reflect what students actually know or can do. Chris argues for a more honest approach to assessment, one that pays closer attention to growth, meaningful feedback, and the ways students demonstrate learning over time. He also highlights the value of student agency and classrooms that support curiosity rather than anxiety, suggesting that stronger assessment practices can better reflect the real learning taking place.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Terry Greene | Season 2, Episode 2

    Terry Greene | Season 2, Episode 2
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Terry Greene - senior eLearning designer and longtime podcaster, to dig into how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and the everyday work of educators. Terry shares a grounded, critical take on what these tools can (and can’t) do in educational contexts, why hype cycles matter, and how institutions can respond with curiosity and care rather than panic or blind adoption.
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    30 mins
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