The Art & Science of Learning

By Dr Kinga Petrovai

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Episodes: 128

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The Art & Science of Learning (TASL) Podcast connects ideas, people, and resources to inform and inspire exceptional learning experiences. Bridging the gap between research and practice across various industries promotes the cross-pollination of ideas to enhance learning for all. Through in-depth conversations with global leaders in learning, the TASL podcast aims to broaden the discussion on how we learn. In each episode, learning specialist Dr. Kinga Petrovai interviews industry leaders, academics, practitioners, and learning designers to explore various aspects of learning and development. These conversations weave together insights from around the globe and across industries, reaching listeners in 100 countries to inspire and inform innovations in lifelong learning.

Episode Date
127. Reflecting on IEEE EDUCON 2025 London Conference
Mar 19, 2026
126. Beyond the Hype: Rethinking Education in the Age of AI
Jan 28, 2026
125. Music and the Mind: Inside the Global Launch of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Smart Start Program
Jan 06, 2026
124. Music & Neuroscience: The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education (Alexander Brose)
Oct 30, 2025
123. Urgency of Learning How to Learn in the Age of AI (Trini Balart)
Oct 24, 2025
122. A Technical School Forged by Engineers, Fueled by Purpose (Tudor Andrei Tămâian, Principal of Anghel Saligny Technical High School)
Aug 21, 2025
121. Learning in Museums - Visiting 9 Ottawa Museums in 3 Days
Jul 25, 2025
120. Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills (Dr. Wendy Cukier)
Jul 03, 2025
119. Special Episode: Highlights from Ottawa Innovation Week
Jun 24, 2025
118. Launching Ottawa Innovation Week (Sonya Shorey)
Jun 06, 2025
117. Reflections on the Learning Ideas Conference - Mini interviews with speakers
May 29, 2025
116. Learning to Build the Career of Your Dreams (Dr Ilona Holland)
Nov 29, 2024
115. Fostering Innovation with Emerging Tech in L&D (Sam Lee & Veronica Gomez)
Nov 14, 2024
114. Organizational Learning and Development Insights (Michelle Parry-Slater)
Oct 31, 2024
113. Podcasts as Learning Tools in the Workplace (Adam Lacey)
Oct 17, 2024
112. How to Ensure Quality in Workplace L&D
Sep 12, 2024
111. Chatbot Coaching in the Workplace (Emma Weber)
Jul 26, 2024
110. Leadership Insights from an Award-Winning Head of School (Helen Pike)
Jun 28, 2024
109. Oxford University’s Newest College - Reuben College (Prof. Lionel Tarassenko)
Jun 07, 2024
108. Workflow Learning with Superflow & Being a Female Tech Founder (Priszcilla Varnagy)
May 23, 2024
107. What is a Futurist and Why Do We Need One? (Dr Fawaz Abu Sitta)
May 09, 2024
106. Behavioural Intelligence in Workplace Learning Technology (Patrick Veenhoff)
Apr 09, 2024
105. Importance of Dialogue with AI and Learning Technologies (Prof. Rupert Wegerif, Cambridge University)
Mar 20, 2024
104. A Leader’s Guidebook to Personal Development (Prof. Maja Djikic, University of Toronto)
Mar 07, 2024
103. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2024 (Donald Taylor)
Feb 22, 2024
102. Designing Learning Spaces and Change Leadership (Liz Free)
Feb 08, 2024
Understanding Design Thinking (Nilufer Erdebil)
Jan 24, 2024
Celebrating 100 Episodes with Two Leading Learning Podcasters (Prof. Chris Dede & John Helmer)
Jan 04, 2024
99. Reflections on The Learning Ideas Conference 2023 with Dr. David Guralnick
Dec 27, 2023
98. Exploring the National Museum of Mathematics in NYC (Cindy Lawrence)
Jul 19, 2023
97. Frontline Workers Learning in the Flow of Work (Carol Leaman)
Jul 06, 2023
96. Reinventing Work and the Workplace (Julia Hobsbawm OBE)
Jun 22, 2023
95. Strategies for Organizations to Make the Most of Online Learninng (Dr David Guralnick)
Jun 08, 2023
94 Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events - Reflecting a Year On
May 24, 2023
93. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2023 (Donald Taylor)
May 02, 2023
92. Wellness in the Workplace
Jan 07, 2023
91. What Can an Octopus Teach Us About Intelligence? (Prof Jennifer Mather)
Sep 22, 2022
90. Communicating for Organizational Engagement in a Hybrid World (Dr Susan Glaser & Dr Peter Glaser)
Sep 01, 2022
89. Engaged Testing in the Classroom (Dr Melanie Adrian & Emily-Jean Gallant)
Aug 18, 2022
88. How to Build Thriving Learning Communities at Work (Anamaria Dorgo)
Aug 04, 2022
87. Future Ready Talent Framework and Lifelong Learning (Anne-Marie Fannon)
Jul 21, 2022
86. How to Get Your Ideas Across (Barry J. McLoughlin)
Jul 07, 2022
85. Indigenous Conservation Courses by UN Association in Canada (Jaime Webbe)
Jun 24, 2022
84. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – How to Connect in Hybrid
Jun 10, 2022
83. Reflections on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022
Jun 03, 2022
82. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Physical Space in Hybrid
May 18, 2022
81. Writing for Wikipedia as a Learning Tool
May 04, 2022
80. Workplace Learning Technology in Canada (Dr Cindy Plunkett)
Apr 27, 2022
79. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Programing Constraints
Apr 20, 2022
78. The Creative Process (Prof Jinny Yu)
Apr 13, 2022
77. Learning for Policy Makers & Leaders (Francois Gagnon)
Apr 06, 2022
76. The Art of Constructive Feedback (Laura Peck)
Mar 30, 2022
75. Dyslexia Screening Bill: Providing support at school & work (The Rt Hon Matt Hancock)
Mar 23, 2022
74. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Personalizing Tech Platforms
Mar 16, 2022
73. How Can We Change Our Minds? (Anne Mahon)
Mar 08, 2022
72. ADHD in Adults (Heidi Bernhardt)
Mar 02, 2022
71. What is the “I” in AI? (Flynn Coleman)
Feb 23, 2022
70. Top Trends in Workplace L&D in 2022
Feb 16, 2022
69. Tech that Enables Remote Work & Learning (Nancy Knowlton)
Feb 09, 2022
68. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – New Tech Platforms
Feb 02, 2022
67. Special Episode: Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events – Selecting the Tech Platform
Dec 15, 2021
66. Increasing Equity of Learning Access – Catapult Program (Ikem Opara)
Dec 08, 2021
65. Teaching Yoga to Seniors and Wellbeing (Georgia Morissette)
Dec 01, 2021
65. Teaching Yoga to Seniors and Wellbeing (Georgia Morissette)
Dec 01, 2021
64. Fostering Innovation & Civic Engagement – Rideau Hall Foundation (Teresa Marques)
Nov 24, 2021
63. Reinventing Hybrid Events – Introduction to Series (Special Episode with The Learning Ideas Conference)
Nov 17, 2021
62. Rethinking What We Value in Education (Dr Alison Clark-Wilson)
Nov 10, 2021
61. Innovative Program Addressing Barriers to Trades Schools (Dr Lori Leach)
Nov 03, 2021
60. Rapid Learning in a Changing World (Dr Shan Soe-Lin)
Oct 27, 2021
59. University on a Ship with Semester at Sea (Scott Marshall)
Oct 20, 2021
58. Enabling & Celebrating Vocational Excellence (Dr Susan James Relly)
Oct 11, 2021
57. Online Learning & Community for Public Servants Globally with Apolitical (Robyn Scott & Lisa Witter)
Oct 10, 2021
56. Family History and What it Teaches Us (Janet Uren)
Aug 11, 2021
55. Ancient Caves that Promote Experiential Learning for All (Chris Hinsperger)
Aug 04, 2021
54. How AI Avatars Can Transform Workplace Training (Dr Lewis Johnson)
Jul 28, 2021
53. Lessons from Teaching in a Global Pandemic: Where do we go from here? (Aneeqa Rana)
Jul 21, 2021
52. Virtual Reality Simulations to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Prof Jason Chen)
Jul 14, 2021
51. What is the Secret to Successful Digital Transformation? (Kevin Pashuk)
Jul 07, 2021
50. Learning Differently: Understanding Neurodiversity (Siena Castellon)
Jun 30, 2021
49. Oxford University Experience with the Master of St Catherine’s College (Prof Kersti Börjars)
Jun 23, 2021
48. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 5
Jun 17, 2021
46. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 3
Jun 16, 2021
47. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 4
Jun 16, 2021
45. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 2
Jun 14, 2021
44. Special Episode - The Learning Ideas Conference Day 1
Jun 13, 2021
43. EdTech Entrepreneur’s Insights on the Industry (Dr Lindy Ledohowski)
Jun 02, 2021
42. Uniting a Divided World Through Literature and Film Studies (Prof David Jarraway)
May 26, 2021
41. How to Teach Sensitive Topics – The case of sexual assault prevention training (Dr Sara Crann)
May 19, 2021
40. Top Trends in Workplace Learning & Development for 2021 (Donald Taylor)
May 12, 2021
39. Developing Critical Thinking in the Workplace (Julie Lavergne)
May 05, 2021
38. Major Program Management Training in Government (Nick Borwell)
Apr 28, 2021
37. Innovative Teaching in Higher Education (Dr Melanie Adrian)
Apr 21, 2021
36. Developing a Positive Mindset (Andrew Mangan)
Apr 14, 2021
35. A Look Inside UK’s Historic Independent Schools (Tori Cadogan)
Apr 07, 2021
34. Learning Innovation in the Canadian Government (Neil Bouwer)
Mar 31, 2021
33. How to Have Constructive Conversations (Catherine Clark)
Mar 24, 2021
32. Learning in the Canadian Government (Taki Sarantakis)
Mar 17, 2021
31. Designing Online and Blended Learning (Barbara Treacy)
Mar 10, 2021
30. Digital Transformation in the Canadian Government (Chris Allison)
Mar 03, 2021
29. How Technology Can Improve Math Education (Dr Naomi Norman)
Feb 24, 2021
28. Learning Communities: How to foster continuous learning (Liz Free)
Feb 17, 2021
27. Learning to Teach Online (Dr Sarah Krongard)
Feb 10, 2021
26. How to Design Technology with Impact (Mikesh Udani)
Feb 03, 2021
25. The Future of Business Education (Patrick Mullane)
Jan 27, 2021
24. Research & Design in Learning Programs: The case of Sesame Workshop (Shanna Kohn & Dr Kim Foulds)
Jan 20, 2021
23. School Exclusion: Preventing students from being left behind (Prof Ian Thompson)
Jan 13, 2021
22. Shad Canada: Empowering youth in STEAM and entrepreneurship (Tim Jackson)
Jan 06, 2021
21. The Making of a Tech Entrepreneur (Chris Schmidt)
Dec 23, 2020
20. The Importance of Community College Education (Don Bureaux)
Dec 16, 2020
19. Reimagining Workplace Learning (Dr David Guralnick)
Dec 09, 2020
18. How a One-room School is Changing Lives in Brooklyn NY (Stephen Haff)
Dec 02, 2020
17. Building a Successful Robotics Club (Marc Aristotle de Asis)
Nov 25, 2020
16. The Future of Lifelong Learning: The 60-Year Curriculum (Prof Chris Dede)
Nov 18, 2020
15. Emergency Online Learning – In University (Dr David Hornsby)
Nov 11, 2020
14. Emergency Online Learning – In School (James Whitehouse)
Nov 04, 2020
13. Educational Media for Children: Insights for parents, educators, and creators (Joe Blatt)
Oct 28, 2020
12. Computer Science in Schools: Building in equity and diversity (Dr Laura Larke)
Oct 21, 2020
11. Technology in Global Healthcare Training for International Development (Prof Niall Winters)
Sep 16, 2020
10. Unconditional Parenting: How to connect with young children more effectively (Dr Hanako Shimamura)
Sep 09, 2020
9. Research Informed Teacher Professional Development (Dr Nina Hood)
Sep 02, 2020
8. Young People’s Civic Engagement in the Digital World (Dr Julianne Viola)
Aug 26, 2020
7. How to Deliver Engaging Interactive Webinars (Donald Taylor)
Aug 19, 2020
6. Workplace Learning Anywhere-Anytime: The implications and considerations (Imogen Casebourne)
Aug 12, 2020
5. Cognitive Gadgets: How culture influences thinking (Prof Cecilia Heyes)
Jul 28, 2020
2. Role of Schooling in Education (Prof Richard Pring)
Jun 30, 2020
4. Connecting Global Alumni Communities (Christine Fairchild)
Jun 30, 2020
3. Workplace Learning: What works and the role of technology (Piers Lea)
Jun 30, 2020
1. Overcoming Adversity in Ancient Indian Text (Dr Bihani Sarkar)
Jun 30, 2020