{"podcast":{"title":"Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer","slug":"trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819","podcast_index_feed_id":513819,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KAP3710732955","website_url":"https://trendingineducation.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/efc04f84-5716-11e9-b5be-f380c988e818/image/21de2e9c64701cfc66a8be7716c8525c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Michael Palmer","episode_count":748,"summary":"At the intersection of learning, media, and the future of work, join us each week as we sense and discover where the future of education is heading. Join host Mike Palmer, the Founder of Palmer Media, as he engages with thought leaders, pioneers, and entrepreneurs exploring the cutting edge of learning in these tumultuous times.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:17:24.072796+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819"},"episode":{"title":"March Madness of Learning Trends Sweet 16 and Final Four Revealed!","slug":"march-madness-of-learning-trends-sweet-16-and-final-four-revealed","published_at":"2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819/march-madness-of-learning-trends-sweet-16-and-final-four-revealed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819","url":"https://trendingineducation.com/2026/03/march-madness-of-learning-trends-sweet-16-and-final-four-revealed/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PLMD2885664565.mp3","summary":"Mike Palmer and virtual co-host Nancy are back from the podcast stage at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. In this special update, we break down the Sweet 16 of Learning Trends and announce which four have fought their way into the Final Four. This episode explores the collective zeitgeist of the education world, from the challenges of chronic absenteeism to the futuristic potential of vibe coding and agentic intelligence. The conversation begins with a look at the trends submitted by AJ Gutierrez of Equal Opportunity Schools. AJ highlights the pressing issue of chronic absenteeism in K-12 and the need for work pathway alignment. He also makes a strong case for high-impact tutoring and the responsible integration of AI to keep humanity at the center of the classroom. Next, the duo dives into insights from Jasmine Maze and Sunanna Chand of Teach For America's Reinvention Lab. We discuss teacher efficiency not just as an operational goal, but as a relational unlock. This segment covers the rise of vibe coding, the creepy nature of the uncanny valley in AI slop, and why experimentation and play are essential for preparing learners for a rapidly changing future. Justin Serrano, CEO of Littera Education, contributes a clear-eyed look at the outcomes economy. He discusses the shift toward evidence-based contracting and the concept of human-AI interoperability, or the \"Canny Centaur.\" Justin also warns of SaaS disruption in the EdTech space and advocates for a mindset of productive distrust. Finally, Mike shares his own trends, including strategic optimism and gentelligence. He warns of ensloppification across digital platforms and explains why unplugging is a vital restorative practice in an age of constant noise. The episode culminates in the big reveal of the Final Four trends th…","meta_description":"Mike Palmer and virtual co-host Nancy are back from the podcast stage at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. In this special update, we break down the Sweet 16 of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2844,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819/episodes/march-madness-of-learning-trends-sweet-16-and-final-four-revealed/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-in-ed-with-mike-palmer-513819/march-madness-of-learning-trends-sweet-16-and-final-four-revealed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}