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Microlearning Nudges
The Renaissance Institute now offers Microlearning, small Nudges of information related to Digital Wellness, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Media Literacy sent to your email on a weekly basis.
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The Next Renaissance Podcast
Podcasts and Nudgecasts
Dr. Berning hosts a podcast called The Next Renaissance that can be found on your favorite podcast channel. The podcast explores the impact of technology on teaching, learning, and culture.
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Podcasts
3.30.26 Dr. Robert Bostic on success stories in education and technology
Dr. Robert Bostic is a nationally recognized educator and educational leader. He has been a teacher, principal, technologist, and superintendent. We discuss how technology can be used to empower learners and level the playing field--and what is unique about a Municipal School District.
3.26.26
John Costilla on the edtech market
Today I interview Mr. John Costilla, an educator, marketing and innovation expert, online learning guru and edtech business analyst. We discuss edtech’s future in education, AI’s role, and how the edtech business model is changing. We also talk ask why he bought a full-sized train caboose for his back yard.
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2.23.26: Vernon Ordndorff, Superintendent of Park County School District #6 in Cody, Wyoming
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Dr. Andy Berning interviews Vernon Orndorff, Superintendent of Park County School District #6 in Cody, Wyoming (www.park6.org). They discuss the role of technology as well as the innovative Classroom to Career initiative,--and the Elvis Effect of Technology.
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2.16.26: The Future of Teacher Training with Dr. Diane Frost
Dr. Diane Frost, a retired superintendent in Texas public schools, discusses the current state of teacher training and the promise that technology holds for the future of training. We also discuss whether AI will replace us all.
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2.2.26: Andy Berning interviews David Williams, CEO of Village Tech Charter Schools
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Andy interviews David Williams, CEO of Village Tech Schools, (www.villagetechschools.org),a public charter school in Duncanville, TX. They discuss the Village Tech model of an active, creative, and immersive environment, as well as how AI fits into education. David discusses his vision for education and explains why he wouldn't let Andy go down the slide at his school.
1.29.26: Andy Berning and Jerry Allen discuss the role of AI in education.
​Dr. Andy Berning meets with Jerry Allen, Chief Technology Officer in a large K-12 school district about the role AI can and should play in K12 and higher education. We discuss the balanced approach to AI and--is it really going to replace us.
1.12.26: Andy Berning and Richard Martin talk cybersecurity
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Andy Berning and Richard Martin, President of Scinary Cybersecurity, discuss common cybersecurity threats and strategies to minimize exposure. We discuss how to minimize your threat exposure and maximize privacy.
