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Work Generated Learning with Andrew Salmon of Intangled Learning (opens the original)
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Andrew Salmon, co-founder of Intangled Learning, joins Darin Francis on Signals in Higher Ed to discuss work generated learning, a model that treats the real practices of an organization as curriculum and positions learners as researchers within their own communities of practice. Drawing on Intangled Learning’s work with teacher apprenticeships and skilled manufacturing, Salmon explains how learners can develop knowledge through authentic participation, reflection, mentorship, and inquiry while
Micro-Credentials at Scale: Inside NASH's 17-System Experiment | Dr. Kelvin Bentley (opens the original)
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In this episode of Signals in Higher Ed, Darin Francis speaks with Dr. Kelvin Bentley of NASH about what it takes to scale micro-credentials across higher education systems. Bentley discusses NASH’s growing Community of Practice on Microcredentials, which now includes 17 systems and more than 25,000 learners. Drawing on lessons from his previous work with the University of Texas System, he explains how institutions are pairing traditional degrees with industry credentials, building faculty and s
AI Access vs. AI Readiness | Dr. Ngoc Cindy Pham on Experiential Learning & AI in Higher Ed (opens the original)
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AI access is no longer enough. In this episode of Signals in Higher Ed, Darin Francis sits down with Dr. Ngoc Cindy Pham, Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, to explore why higher education must shift from simply giving students AI tools to building true AI readiness. Pham shares how experiential learning, employer-informed curriculum design, and AI-assisted problem solving can help students develop the judgment, confidence, and applied skills employers increasingly expect. From redesigning
First Experiences Drive Beyond Year One, A Panel Discussion (opens the original)
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This episode explores why colleges and universities should think beyond the traditional first-year experience and instead design a connected series of first experiences that support students throughout their education. The panel discusses helping students explore majors and careers without accumulating unnecessary credits, integrating real-world learning into existing coursework, making durable skills visible to students and employers, and delivering meaningful value every semester. Ultimately,
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