The Learning Scientists Podcast
The Learning Scientists Podcast
Learning Scientists
A podcast for teachers, students, and parents about evidence based practice and learning.
Episode 100: Students' Views on GenAI with Dr. Elida Cena and Dr. Ashley Robertson
In this podcast episode, Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel interviews Dr Elida Cena (Queen’s University Belfast) and Dr Ashley Robertson (University of Glasgow) about their recent study on “Studying with GenAI: Student views on the opportunities and risks of GenAI in higher education”. Their study centered students’ voices in discussions about generative AI (GenAI) in higher education, aiming to explore how they use these tools, their perceived benefits, and concerns about the impact on learning and assessment. Conducted at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Glasgow, the research sought to uncover common experiences across different institutional contexts while recognizing the influence of local cultures.
Aug 27
41 min
Episode 99: How Should Students Use (And Not Use) Flashcards?
In Episode 99, Megan talks about flashcards. Flashcards are a tool like anything else; they can be used to promote effective learning strategies, and also used in ways that are not so effective. This brief episode is designed to help students understand the best ways to use flashcards, and ways to avoid using flashcards.
Jul 16
8 min
Episode 98: Executive Functioning in the Classroom with Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers
In Episode 98, Cindy interviews Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers, experts in executive functioning.
Jun 4
37 min
Episode 97: Thinking Is Hard
In Episode 97, Althea reads her blog post Thinking is Hard.
May 7
8 min
Episode 96: Believing in Yourself with Myriam Da Silva
In Episode 95, Cindy talks with Myriam Da Silva about believing in yourself to support learning.
Jan 29
33 min
Episode 95: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids and Adults with Emily Kircher-Morris
In episode 95, Cindy talks with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, a licensed professional counselor specializing in supporting neurodivergent kids and adults (and their families).
Dec 18, 2025
34 min
Episode 94: Retrieval Practice in the Health Professions
In Episode 94, Althea reads her blog post Retrieval Practice in the Health Professions.
Oct 30, 2025
7 min
Episode 93: Compassion Fatigue in Educators with Dr Chiara Horlin
In Episode 93, Carolina chats with Dr Chiara Horlin, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow, about wellbeing in educators and specifically about a phenomenon called ‘compassion fatigue’.
Sep 25, 2025
38 min
Episode 92: Science Communication with Leonardo Feletto
In Episode 92, Althea talks with Leonardo Feletto. Leo has a PhD in Molecular Biology and is now a science teacher. But most important for this particular episode, Leo is a science communicator.
Aug 14, 2025
38 min
Episode 91: Executive Functioning in Special Education with Sean McCormick
In Episode 91, Cindy talks with Sean McCormick, founder and Executive Director at EF Specialists. They discuss the research on executive functioning training, especially for neurodiverse students, and the degree to which it transfers to everyday life. In the episode, they mention several research studies. For free resources, please visit efspecialists.com.
Jul 3, 2025
37 min
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