Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur

This podcast hosted by Eric Mazur, an internationally recognized educational innovator in Social Learning and Peer Instruction, brings candid conversations with educators who are finding new ways to engage and motivate their students inside and outside the classroom. Each episode of Social Learning Amplified will give you real-life examples and practical strategies you can put into practice in your own courses.

Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur is a education podcast hosted by Perusall, with 27 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.

Perusall hosts Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur, a education show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Why Do We Teach Math No One Uses?

  Jul 24, 202623 minS4

  In this episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur is joined by Ted Dintersmith , author of the newly released Aftermath: The Life-Changing Math That All Schools Must Teach , to make the case that math is the last great frontier of school reform — and why AI is forcing that reckoning to happen now. Together, they explore why math carries such outsized weight in schools despite how little of it adults actually use, and how standardized tests, APs, and college admissions keep outdated curricula locked in place. Dintersmith shares classroom examples of teaching math as a way of thinking rather than a set of memorized procedures, and offers practical advice for parents and teachers ready to act now, rather than wait for the next decade of reform. Get Aftermath : aftermaththebook.com

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  Episode #2

  The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching: Live from Perusall Exchange 2026

  Jun 25, 202658 minS4

  How do we teach and assess in a world where AI can do so much of the work for us? In this special live recording from the Perusall Exchange 2026, Eric Mazur sits down with the three authors of the highly anticipated The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching (W.W. Norton, Summer 2026): Annette Vee , Associate Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh; Marc Watkins , Director of the AI Institute for Teachers at the University of Mississippi; and Derek Bruff, Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at UVA. Together, they explore why "AI-aware" is the right framework for this moment — not resistant, not fully integrated, but grounded in pedagogy. The conversation covers making thinking visible in the age of AI, rethinking assessment from artifacts to performance, the dangers of the "illusion of mastery," and why talking openly with students about AI might be the most important move an educator can make right now. Whether you're overwhelmed by AI in the classroom or eager to engage with it more intentionally, this episode offers both inspiration and practical first steps. Want to be part of the conversation? Read alongside the authors in their 4-week community book event on Perusall -- starting July 6th! Learn more & register: www.perusall.com/engage

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  Episode #1

  Finding Your Fizz: Rediscovering Joy in Online Teaching

  Jun 4, 202622 minS4

  What does it take to truly thrive as an online instructor — and why does it matter so much for students? In this episode, Eric Mazur sits down with Flower Darby , Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri and author of the recently published book, The Joyful Online TeacherFinding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes. Flower shares why instructor well-being isn't a luxury but a pedagogical necessity, how meaningful social connections can combat the isolation that plagues asynchronous courses, and why joy may be one of the most underrated tools in an educator's toolkit. Whether you teach online, in person, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that centering the people in your classroom (starting with yourself) makes all the difference.

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  Episode #7

  How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI with John Warner

  Jun 25, 202553 minS3

  <p>In this engaging conversation, host Eric Mazur and guest John Warner explore the evolving role of AI in writing education. They discuss the diverse perspectives on AI's impact, the opportunities it presents, and the challenges it poses to academic integrity and assessment practices. Warner emphasizes the importance of human elements in writing and the need for educators to rethink their approaches to teaching and assessment in light of AI advancements. The discussion culminates in actionable takeaways for educators to foster collaboration and critical thinking in their classrooms.John Warner's latest book, More Than Words, is available through Hachette Book...

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  Episode #6

  Why Reading Still Matters in the Age of AI

  Jun 11, 202534 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur speaks with writer and educator Jonathan Malesic—author of The End of Burnout—about how generative AI is reshaping reading and writing in higher education. Together, they explore pressing questions: Are students still motivated to read deeply? Can AI tools support or sabotage real learning? What’s lost when students (and faculty) turn to summaries and shortcuts?Drawing on Malesic’s essays in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, this thoughtful conversation examines how educators can foster intrinsic motivation and rebuild student confidence in readi...

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