The Art & Science of Learning

The Art & Science of Learning (TASL) Podcast connects ideas, people, and resources to inform and inspire exceptional learning experiences. Bridging the gap between research and practice across various industries promotes the cross-pollination of ideas to enhance learning for all. Through in-depth conversations with global leaders in learning, the TASL podcast aims to broaden the discussion on how we learn. In each episode, learning specialist Dr. Kinga Petrovai interviews industry leaders, academics, practitioners, and learning designers to explore various aspects of learning and development. These conversations weave together insights from around the globe and across industries, reaching listeners in 100 countries to inspire and inform innovations in lifelong learning.

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6. Workplace Learning Anywhere-Anytime: The implications and considerations (Imogen Casebourne)

Technology, particularly mobile technology, has enabled many of us to learn and work from anywhere and at anytime. Although this may at first seem very liberating, it raises some important considerations. For learning, content on mobile technologies requires a different design and approach. While both working and learning from anywhere, anytime, raises the importance of dedicated time and space. To discuss these issues, I am very happy to be joined by Imogen Casebourne, who brings deep knowledge...

Aug 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Cognitive Gadgets: How culture influences thinking (Prof Cecilia Heyes)

Humans have not only created physical machines, but also mental machines, which my guest calls cognitive gadgets, that enable our minds to go farther, faster and in different directions than the minds of other animals. Professor Cecilia Heyes is Senior Research Fellow in psychology at All Souls College at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the British Academy. Cecilia trained as an experimental psychologist at University College London and was a Harkness Fellow in the United States, as wel...

Jul 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Connecting Global Alumni Communities (Christine Fairchild)

Fostering communities in which people can connect and learn from each other is a challenging task, particularly when the community is comprised of people from around the world and with different interests. In today’s episode, my guest discusses how this can be done. Christine Fairchild is Oxford University’s Director of Alumni Relations and a Fellow of Jesus College Oxford. She is responsible for supporting links between alumni of the collegiate University and Oxford through a robust offering of...

Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Workplace Learning: What works and the role of technology (Piers Lea)

Learning in the workplace has never been as important as it is today, but very few organizations have successfully become effective learning organizations. My guest today has over 30 years of experience in this field and has helped companies around the world develop their training. Piers Lea has worked in distance learning and technology-enabled communications since the early 1980s when he was at the University of London. He founded LINE Communications in 1989 which he sold into Learning Technol...

Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. Role of Schooling in Education (Prof Richard Pring)

The field of learning and teaching extends far beyond the walls of a school. The way students are taught in school is defined by policy, research and practice. My guest today has had an illustrious career in all these sectors. Professor Richard Pring is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education, Oxford University. He was the Director of the department for 15 years. Since retiring 2003, he has led the Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training in the UK and several subsequen...

Jun 30, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Overcoming Adversity in Ancient Indian Text (Dr Bihani Sarkar)

How we deal with challenges and tragedy is reflected and informed in the stories and art of our society, this is not always the same in different cultures. What can we learn from the way ancient cultures portray challenges in life? Dr Bihani Sarkar, is a scholar of Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, language, history and society. She is an associate faculty member of the Oriental Institute at Oxford University, and member of Wolfson College. Bihani has a doctorate in Sanskrit from Oxford Unive...

Jun 30, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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