Big Beacon Radio
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChange is coming to higher education like a freight train, but transforming higher education is challenging, full of risks and opportunities for educators, students, workers, and employers, alike. Big Beacon Radio, Transforming Higher Education, with Dave Goldberg, helps you explore and understand the latest news and views. Hear about the latest innovations from cutting edge innovators as higher education remakes itself, in the United States and around the globe. Join Dave as he speaks with top guests, innovators, thought leaders, and movers and shakers, on an equal footing from his own experiences as a higher education transformation pioneer. Transforming higher education is complex, and the world of higher education is changing quickly. Stay on top.
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Institutional Change from Within: David Silverberg
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest David Silverberg, director of the Telego Center for Educational Improvement at Ashland University and the author of Institutional Change from Within: Teaching & Learning in Higher Education and Empowerment at the Tower: Leadership & Identity in Higher Education. Join Dave and David as they further explore how we can transform our institutions to meet the needs of today’s professors and students, as well as delve into how the case ...
Mythbusting College Transfer: An Interview with Nancy Lee Sanchez
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest Nancy Lee Sánchez, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation and the author of Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer. There are many myths surrounding college transfer. A lot of students aren't sure transferring could work for them, if they are desirable to schools, or if they can afford the cost. But with a greater understanding, college transfer can change lives and unlock opportunities. Join Dave and Nancy as they f...
Transforming Science Education: An Interview with Carol O'Donnell
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest Carol O'Donnell, Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC), a unit of the Smithsonian Institution that is dedicated to transforming the learning and teaching of science throughout the nation and world. The SSEC uses an inquiry-driven curriculum that is research-based, highlights professional development, materials support, administrative and community support, and appropriate assessment to help prepare schools an...
The Power of Moments: An Interview with Dan Heath
November 27, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest Dan Heath, co-author, along with his brother Chip, of four New York Times bestsellers: Decisive, Switch, Made to Stick, and their latest book, The Power of Moments. The Power of Moments is written for anyone who cares about improving experience: service executives improving the customer experience, or HR managers improving the employee experience, or caregivers improving the patient experience, or parents improving their kids’ ex...
Empathetic Listening: An Interview with Mark Goulston
October 23, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Dr. Mark Goulston back to Big Beacon Radio. Mark is the author of Just Listen, the top book on listening in the world, as well as Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life. A former UCLA professor of psychiatry and FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Mark also hosts “Prison Letters with Dr. Mark Goulston”, a weekly podcast where Mark reads letters sent to him from inmates and proceeds to empathize ...
Reflecting on the 2017 Educational Transformers Unconference
September 18, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by returning Big Beacon Radio guests, Jeff Evans and Kate Goodman—who both presented at the 2017 Educational Transformers Unconference held at Lehigh University this past June. The Unconference brought together a diverse group of educators, students, Big Beacon networkers, and other like-minded and like-hearted transformers to engage mind-to-mind, hand-to-hand, and heart-to-heart for the first time, share stories of transformation, and exchange in...
Entrepreneurially Minded Learning: An Interview with Bob Harder
September 11, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Bob Harder, Dean of Engineering at George Fox University. Bob is a knowledge enterprise architect, with a long history of developing and sustaining innovative academic programs in collaboration with industry partners and community stakeholders. Join Bob and Dave as they delve into what makes George Fox's engineering program unique, discuss the role that GFU's Christian orientation plays in creating a transformative educational experience, and e...
99 Episodes and Counting: Reflections on Big Beacon Radio
August 28, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Emma Schoenfelner—Big Beacon program coordinator and program assistant for Big Beacon Radio—to reflect on 99 episodes of Big Beacon Radio. For over two years, Dave has been having inspiring weekly conversations with academic change leaders, authors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Join Dave and Emma as they explore some of their favorite guests, episodes, and unleashing stories, and delve into the role these conversations play in creating a deep...
Expanding Engineering Equity: An Interview with Meagan Pollock
August 21, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Meagan Pollock, Director of Professional Development for the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity. NAPE is a national team of equity professionals that build educators’ capacity to implement effective solutions for increasing student access, educational equity and workforce diversity. Join Meagan and Dave as they explore the challenges and solutions to fostering greater diversity in engineering education.
Engineering a New Africa: An Interview with Fred McBagonluri
August 14, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ghana's Ashesi University. Fred has held various roles in Engineering, Strategy, Marketing and Research, and has worked with several institutions in the U.S, including Princeton University, Siemens Healthcare and Becton Dickinson and Co. In 2008, Fred was awarded the Black Engineer of the Year’s Most Promising Scientist, and has over forty patents and patent applications in his name. Join Fred and Dave a...
Inspiring Young Innovators: An Interview with Betty Gronneberg
August 07, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Betty Gronneberg, founder of uCodeGirl, a non-profit organization that offers a pathway to technology careers for teen girls by tapping into their curiosity, skills and potential. With various enrichment programs and STEM mentorship initiative, uCodeGirl makes technology interesting, relevant and age-appropriate. Also, as a recipient of the prestigious Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship, Betty is challenged to continuously think big and thin...
From Academic to Coach: An Interview with Catelijne Coopmans
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Catelijne Coopmans, a newly trained Co-Active coach and former Director of Studies at Tembusu College, a residential college at the National University of Singapore. She is currently preparing to transition from her full-time job at Tembusu to a more freelance existence, combining research and writing with work as an independent coach. Join Catelijne and Dave as they delve into Catelijne's journey as an academic who benefitted from coaching, an...
Solving Problems with Human-Centered Engineering: An Interview with Alison Wood
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alison Wood, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at Olin College. Alison is a distinguished researcher in the fields of both water and sanitation, as well as sustainability solutions, using interdisciplinary approaches. Join Alison and Dave as they discuss the use of a process-based approach to teach environmental engineering, delve into science and information literacy, as well as explore transitioning from the arts to engineering...
Intrinsic Motivation for Transformation: An Interview with Geoffrey Herman
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Geoffrey Herman, Teaching Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For the past four years, Geoffrey has worked with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education (iFoundry), which was co-founded in 2007 by our very own Dave Goldberg. Join Geoffrey and Dave as they explore Geoffrey's work on higher ed transformation, including his work in scalability and intrinsic motivation conve...
The Difficulty and Necessity of Seeking Help: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Jones
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dr. Stephen Jones—success guru, speaker and workshop presenter offering positive solutions for corporations, K12 schools and colleges. Author of the Seven Secrets of How to Study, The Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide and The Ultimate Scholarship Guide, Stephen inspires and teaches professionals and students of all ages how to successfully reach their goals and helps leaders to think critically about the futures of their companies or schools. J...
Inspiring A Whole New Physician: An Interview with Margaret Cary and Jack Penner
June 26, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Georgetown University School of Medicine professor, Dr. Margaret Cary, and Georgetown medical student, Jack Penner. Together they have built a program for medical students that pairs them with executive coaches in their undergraduate and graduate medical education to encourage medical students to become compassionate caregivers and healthcare leaders. Join Margaret, Jack, and Dave as they delve into the importance of fostering leadership and li...
Programming as a Way of Thinking: An Interview with Allen Downey
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Allen Downey, professor of Computer Science at Olin College. Through his work at Olin, Allen has been presented with unique opportunities to develop new curricular materials and influence engineering education: such as introducing modeling and simulation early in the curriculum and applying it throughout, and taking computational approaches to topics that are traditionally presented mathematically. Join Allen and Dave as they explore how modern...
Inspiring Student Motivation and Deep Learning: An Interview with Yevgeniya Zastavker
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Yevgeniya Zastavker, associate professor of physics at Olin College. Through her work at Olin, Yevgeniya focuses on creating curricular and pedagogical structures as well as academic cultures that facilitate students' interests, motivation, and desire to persist as learners. Dr. Zastavker's work also places emphasis on the issues of women and minorities in science/engineering and developing and supporting learning environments for a diverse lea...
The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education: An Interview with Katherine Goodman
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University of Colorado Denver professor, Katherine Goodman. In 2015, Katherine earned her PhD with her dissertation entitled: The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education. Join Katherine and Dave as they explore transformative learning in engineering students through motivated use, expanded perception, and affective value, as well as examine how to re-engage science students through aesthetics, and delve into Katherine's work at Inwor...
Shift Skills for Critical and Creative Thinking: An Interview with Maureen Breeze
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Maureen Breeze, Senior Vice President of Lifebound, a social impact company that provides resources, coaching and training to drive learning and personal development with education institutions, non-profits, and businesses throughout the world. Maureen is also the co-author of Critical and Creative Thinking for Teenagers and Leadership for Teenagers: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century. Join Maureen and Dave as they explore how to build shi...
The Next Generation of STEM : An Interview with Al Bunshaft
May 01, 2017 07:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Al Bunshaft, Senior Vice President of Dassault Systèmes’ Americas Corporation, former global vice president of IBM PLM, and a leading voice in corporate citizenship and STEM initiatives. Join Al and Dave as they explore why Dassault has chosen to focus on STEM education, delve into the concept of STEM 2.0 which emphasizes experiential learning and educator partnerships, and discuss the launch of the Dassault Systèmes Foundation, dedicated to tr...
Designing for Collaboration: An Interview with Alexandra Coso Strong
April 24, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alexandra Coso Strong, assistant professor of systems design and engineering at Olin College of Engineering. Alexandra is currently co-designing/co-teaching a brand new Educational Design Studio course this semester that integrates systems thinking with educational theory/research and design. Join Alexandra and Dave as they explore faculty agency as it relates to educational change, delve into Olin's Educational Design Studio course, and discus...
Inspiring Transformational Leaders: An Interview with Kate Ebner
April 17, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kate Ebner, renowned leadership coach, Founding Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership at Georgetown University, and Founder of The Nebo Company, a leadership consultancy based in Washington, D.C. Kate specializes not only in how to create, live and lead from vision, but also how to make it real through effective implementation. Join Kate and Dave as they explore how leadership coaching can aid in educational transformation, ...
The Importance of Mindset: An Interview with Olin College President Richard K. Miller
April 10, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Richard K. Miller, President of the Olin College of Engineering and recipient of the 2017 Brock International Prize in Education Laureate for his contributions to the reinvention of engineering education in the 21st century. Join Rick and Dave as they explore Olin's unique approach to engineering education and examine the importance of higher ed embracing the responsibility of shaping the mindset of graduates in addition to providing essential...
Exploring Service Science and Cognitive Systems: An Interview with Jim Spohrer
April 03, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Jim Spohrer, Director of Cognitive OpenTech, former Director of IBM Global University Programs and IBM’s Cognitive Systems Institute Group, and co-founder of IBM’s first Service Research group. Throughout his career, Jim has led the development of a new science of service systems, often known as service science, management and engineering. Join Jim and Dave as they explore service science, discuss how to better understand cognitive systems, and...
21st Century Liberal Arts: An Interview with Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron
March 27, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Katherine Bergeron, president of Connecticut College. Since taking up the presidency in January 2014, Katherine has initiated and carried through a massive college-wide curriculum overhaul designed to update the liberal arts for the complexities of the 21st century. Join Katherine and Dave as they discuss Connecticut's Connections curriculum, how they got the curriculum off the ground, the impact on students and faculty, as well as Katherine's...
Crafting Your Narrative: An Interview with Olin College's Jonathan Adler
March 20, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Jonathan Adler, Associate Professor of Psychology at the Olin College of Engineering, who specializes in identity development in adulthood and the relationships between identity and psychological well-being. College is a period of immense identity development for many people and as Olin’s President, Rick Miller, often says, undergraduate engineering programs need to produce people with particular mindsets, not just people who know certain conte...
Higher Ed Transformation Down Under: An Interview with David Wright
March 13, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by David Wright, Managing Director of Australia's Higher Education Consulting Group and Executive Chairman of the Global Access Project, a social enterprise bringing together leading international specialists to help the higher ed sector provide students with a disability access to the full learning experience. Join David and Dave to discuss the challenges facing higher ed transformation in Australia, and explore how the strategies used in the Glo...
The Future of A.I. Coaching and Collaboration: An Interview with John Abele
March 06, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by John Abele, founder of The Kingbridge Centre and Institute of Toronto. Kingbridge is an innovative learning and meeting space where leaders and their teams can come to leverage the collective intelligence of their people. Join John and Dave as they delve into John's background in collaborative technology, explore how Kingbridge uses both human and artificial intelligence-aided coaching to inspire, and discuss what collaboration looks like in th...
A New Approach to Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Olin College's Lawrence Neeley
February 27, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dr. Lawrence Neeley, Assistant Professor of Design and Entrepreneurship at Olin College. Join Lawrence and Dave to highlight the entrepreneurial approach of Olin's program, discuss how the course, Products and Markets, is structured differently than traditional entrepreneurship courses, and explore the difference between projects and experiments when educating young innovators.
Creating Project-Ready Engineers: An Interview with James Madison University's Kurt Paterson
February 20, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kurt Paterson, head of the engineering department at James Madison University. Join Kurt and Dave to explore James Madison's program, discuss the importance JMU places on getting students involved in projects early in their academic career, and delve into how JMU allows students to customize their learning and projects in a focused area of interest.
Incubators for Change: A Look Back at iFoundry with Karen Hyman
February 13, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg hops back in the time machine with former University of Illinois colleague, Karen Hyman, to discuss their work with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education (iFoundry). Join Karen and Dave to recount the iFoundry story, explore what worked, what they learned, what the students took away, and what other programs can learn from an incubator like iFoundry.
Interdisciplinary Engineering and the Importance of Leadership: An Interview with University of Guelph's John Donald
February 06, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by John Donald, Associate Professor and Graduate Attributes Coordinator of the School of Engineering at University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Join John and Dave to explore the interdisciplinary nature of Guelph's program, discuss the importance of students engaging in complementary studies along with their engineering courses, and delve into Guelph's graduate course on Engineering Leadership.
21st Century Medical Education: Penn State's University Park Regional Campus
January 30, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIt's not only engineering education that's trying to adapt and create well-rounded 21st century students. Medical schools like Penn State College of Medicine's University Park Regional Campus are working to create an innovative curriculum to educate the doctors of the future. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University Park professor Mark B. Stephens, MD, and Medical Student Design Partners—Tom Laux and Jason Spicher. Join Mark, Tom, Jason, and Dave for a discussion of Univers...
A Holistic Approach to Engineering Education: An Interview with UTEC's Melanie Cornejo
January 23, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Peru's Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) Provost, Melanie Cornejo. After opening its doors in 2012, UTEC and is graduating their first class this year. UTEC's mission includes the creation of local-global change leaders, learning to learn, and instilling joy and love of learning by taking a more holistic approach to engineering education. Join Melanie and Dave as they delve into the challenges and advantages of starting a new engineerin...
Structured Collaboration in Language and Education: An Interview with Lorena A. Barba
January 16, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the George Washington University, Lorena A. Barba. Join Lorena and Dave as they delve into how computational thinking can be applied to education, discuss the use of technology for educational sharing of materials, curriculum, and practices, and explore their connections to Fernando Flores and his work on speech acts.
Changing the Method: An Interview with Robert J. Caveney
January 09, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes author, founder of schoolio.org, and inventor of the I‑o method—Robert J. Caveney. Join Robert and Dave for a discussion of Robert's books, SCHOOLING For Readiness And Drive and the forthcoming Methods for Working Together, and explore the importance of changing the method to create effective change in the world of K12 education.
Language and the Pursuit of Happiness: An Interview with Chalmers Brothers
December 19, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes renowned author, coach, and leadership development expert—Chalmers Brothers. Join Chalmers and Dave for a discussion of Chalmers's books, Language and the Pursuit of Happiness and Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence, explore the importance of language in transforming culture, and discover how coaching can help unleash leaders in all areas of life.
Change and the Importance of Shift Skills -Don't Call Them Soft Skills-
December 12, 2016 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Big Beacon Radio program assistant Emma Schoenfelner to speak about the importance of shift skills (don't call them soft) in creating change. Shift skills include: noticing, listening, questioning, speech acts, story identification, telling, and reframing, vulnerability & authenticity. Join Emma and Dave to discuss why these skills are hardly soft, as well as how these tools can make a difference in transforming yourself and your organization.
Exploring Crucial Obstacles to Change: An Interview with Dr. John Kotter
December 05, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back renowned change leader, author, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School professor emertitus—Dr. John Kotter. Join John and Dave for a discussion of John's latest book “That’s Not How We Do it Here!” which explores crucial obstacles to change, particularly in higher education and education more generally, as well as delve into how strategies for change have evolved with our ever-changing times.
Reinventing Engineering Education: An Interview with Olin College's Vincent Manno
November 28, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBWhile there is still far to go, there are several pioneering universities around the world who have made enormous strides in the effort to transform engineering education. Olin College is one of those pioneers. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Vincent Manno, provost and Dean of Faculty at the Olin College of Engineering. Join Vincent and Dave for a discussion of Olin's approach to engineering education, examine the impact the college has had on faculty and students, and explor...
Closing the Technology Skills Gap: An Interview with John Qualls
November 21, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy, a nonprofit organization focused on closing the nation’s technology skills gap while creating a coding ecosystem that benefits individuals, employers, and communities. Join John and Dave to examine the fallout from high school graduation to college graduation, explore alternative Learning Paths and Programs, and discuss student debt and its impact on entrepreneurism.
The New Rules for Career Happiness: An Interview with Kerry Hannon
November 14, 2016 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back columnist and author Kerry Hannon to talk about the new rules for career happiness in our rapidly changing work landscape. Join Kerry and Dave to explore the world of work, examine how each generation approaches their careers differently, and find helpful connections between the world of work and the world of higher education.
Little Bets and Breakthrough Ideas: An Interview with Peter Sims
November 07, 2016 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Peter Sims, founder & CEO of Parliament, inc., and best-selling author of Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries. Join Peter and Dave to explore the concept and successes of making little bets vs. giant changes, and discover how this approach can aid in the transformation of culture, workplaces, and higher education.
Teaching and Learning STEM: A Conversation with Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent
October 31, 2016 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent, co-authors of 'Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide'. Drs. Felder and Brent regularly present workshops on effective teaching, mentoring and supporting new faculty members, and faculty development, on campuses and at conferences around the country and abroad. Join Richard, Rebecca, and Dave to explore different learning and teaching styles, discuss their careers, and speak about where STEM education is hea...
Hacking into Education: An Interview with Hack Space Peru's Alvaro Concha
October 24, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Alvaro Concha, Founder and President of Hack Space Peru. Hack Space Peru is a non-profit organization that promotes and spreads hacker and maker culture among Peru's youth by organizing various programs and activities at universities and high schools. Join Alvaro and Dave to compare and contrast the Peruvian and US approaches to education, and explore how Hack Space is engaging young people through technology.
Bringing Engineering Design into K-12 : An Interview with ProjectEngin's Ann Kaiser
October 17, 2016 07:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Ann Kaiser, STEM education consultant and CEO of ProjectEngin—a company dedicated to integrating engineering design into K-12 STEM curriculum. Join Ann and Dave to explore how ProjectEngin's workshops, coaching, and curriculum design services are designed to encourage creativity and innovation, and discuss the challenges of changing an educational culture.
Conversations in Engineering: Big Beacon Radio Meets the K12 Engineering Podcast
October 10, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Pius Wong, host of the K12 Engineering Podcast, and school improvement consultant, Rachel Fahrig. Join Pius, Rachel, and Dave to delve into the world of K12 engineering and early STEM education, explore the importance of building communities and relationships within engineering ed, and uncover which meaningful topics are inspiring conversations throughout the world of engineering education.
Paving The Innovator's Way: An Interview with Peter Denning
October 03, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Peter J. Denning, renowned computer scientist and author of 'The Innovator's Way'. Join Peter and Dave to discover how Peter's career has influenced the practice and teaching of computer science and computational thinking, explore what it means to be an innovator, and see how these skills can be used in higher ed and in the workplace.
How to Think Like Shakespeare
September 26, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Scott L. Newstok, professor of literature at Rhodes College and director of the Pearce Shakespeare Endowment. In a recent convocation address to the incoming Class of 2020, Scott used the life and work of Shakespeare to contextualize the journey today's students are about to embark on in their education. Join Scott and Dave to explore how the concepts and language of the Shakespearean age can be applied to higher education, learning, and thinking t...