Let's Talk Ed

Education is what we are passionate about. We work in it, we advocate for its continuous improvement, and we love to talk about it!Our hope is create a platform to discuss education without the political strings that routinely come in the way. Our intention is to help open minds to new ideas and way of doing things a little differently.We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions. So, please feel free to share them. Together we learn and grow!

Let's Talk Ed is a education podcast hosted by Zahi Atallah, with 209 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zahi Atallah hosts Let's Talk Ed, a education show with 209 episodes published.

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  Episode #207

  AI in Education: Friend or Foe?

  Mar 30, 202547 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Let's Talk ED, Professor Kirby Lund and I (Zahi Atallah) dive into the controversial topic of the use of AI in education. Join us as we explore whether AI is a friend or foe to educators and students. We will also exhibit using real-world examples some of the ways it enhances the learning for students, while it elevates the quality of the learning experience. Based on the utilization of Bloom's revised taxonomy and learning and thinking, we show that AI tools are adept at raising the learning outcomes for students by focusing on the highest...

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  Episode #206

  The Hidden Cost of Letter Grades: The Impact of Grading on Student Learning

  Nov 24, 202414 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Let's Talk ED, I (Zahi Atallah) address the topic of grading as one method of assessment. Are grades really a measure of how much students have learned? I challenge this common misconception by exploring the difference between “assessment of learning” (grading) and “assessment for learning" (student learning outcome assessment). Moreover, I discuss the widespread belief that grades are normally distributed and can be curved without affecting the learning; hence, sharing some of the unintended consequences of these practices, including grade inflation.  </p><p>Finally, I dive into progressive trends like “Ungrading” and competency-based education (CBE), which aim t...

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  Episode #205

  Transforming Higher Education: From Passive Learning to Active Partnership

  Nov 17, 202416 minS1

  <p>On Let's Talk ED this week, I (Zahi Atallah) delve into how we can fix higher education by focusing on the student's classroom experience. I bring up the need to move away from the outdated concept of students acting like sponges, merely absorbing information and performing mundane administrative tasks. Instead, I advocate for students to be allowed to become active partners in their learning journey.</p><p>The importance of moving away from the autopilot approach to teaching by actively seeking and incorporating student feedback cannot be emphasized enough. Most importantly, I stress the necessity of setting high standards...

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  Episode #204

  Rethinking Higher Education: Are We Teaching the Right Way?

  Nov 10, 202417 minS1

  <p>After 6 weeks of thinking about the state of American higher education, in this episode of Let’s Talk ED, I explore the current state and question whether we are truly teaching students in the best way possible. Traditionally, we teach how we were taught, but is this the most effective method for today's learners? We focus heavily on credentials and have pursued access without prioritizing equity, leaving many students without a safety net. This approach means we miss out on numerous opportunities to support and engage our students.</p><p>In contrast, the workforce values collaboration and the use of...

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  Episode #203

  Community Colleges as a Stepping Stone, Not Grade 13: We’ll Break the Stigma

  Sep 27, 202415 minS1

  <p>On Let's Talk ED this week, we (Zahi Atallah and John Mercer) explore the value of higher education from ballooning costs and the future of good jobs, and we attempt to break the stigma associated with going to a community college. We explore the pressing issues and misconceptions that shape the landscape of higher education today, and its impact on the future of the American economic and workforce success. </p><p>In the first segment, "Is Higher Education Worth the Cost? Is Tuition Increasing?", we tackle the ballooning costs of education and debate whether the investment in higher education i...

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