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Virtual Homework

Virtual Homework Podcast

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Virtual Homework is a podcast where the hosts (Dana and Sam) alternate each week to force the other to play a game of their choosing. We then talk about the game and use that conversation to talk about other aspects of life. Hilarity Ensues!
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Monday Meeting

Monday Meeting

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Monday Meeting is a weekly virtual gathering where motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists come together to discuss industry trends, share their experiences, and learn from one another. This creative community provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and skill development. By participating in Monday Meeting, motion design professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest techniques, tools, and software while also expanding their professional networks and growing their ...
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Learning Unboxed

Annalies Corbin & NOVA Media

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We hear, frequently, that the global education system is broken, and as a result, we spend billions of dollar trying to fix it. But the K-12 system isn’t actually broken at all – it’s working exactly as it was designed, 100 years ago, and it’s obsolete. So in Learning Unboxed, we will have a conversation about teaching, learning, and the future of work; we will reimagine, rethink, and redesign our educational system.
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Trends Podcast

Trends.vc, Dru Riley

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Join the Trends Podcast where we explore cool new business ideas and the latest in tech like AI and Crypto. We're your smart friends doing the homework for you. Get the info you need without spending hours on research. You’re in great company with 63,000+ founders who are also finding new opportunities. Press play and let's see what's trending!
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Ever felt caught between two cultures? In this October 7th episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the complex identity of Latino motion designers in a global industry. This episode includes: Discussions on the nuances of Latino identity in the motion design industry Insights into the challe…
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There’s a good chance your state’s policies actually allow for more innovative and student-centered learning than you think. Sonn Sam is the National Director of Partnerships at Big Picture Learning and he’s our guest on the show today. He explains how they have been able to create more space for innovative student-centered over the last 30 years. …
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Andrea Vescelius is a Ohio public school teacher who has eliminated homework and limited grades to just quarterly marks for her students. In this episode, we ask her how she pulled this off and what impact it has had on her students. Andrea takes us on her 24-year teaching journey. She notes when and why her thoughts on homework and grades changed.…
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Laksh Dhir’s goal is to revolutionize how informal education is being done in classrooms around the world. Laksh is the CEO and Chairman of Youth for STEM Equity, and he is our guest on the show today. Laksh explains that informal education has three main strengths. It helps students imagine themselves in the professional field they are learning ab…
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Usually, one-on-one coaching is reserved for business executives, but Joel Nicholson’s mission is to bring it to students. Joel is the co-founder of Youthfully, a coaching and development platform for students. He’s our guest on the show today. Joel explains Youthfully’s holistic and non-directive coaching philosophy. He walks us through their proc…
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Dr. Tyler Thigpen co-founded The Forest School in Fayetteville, GA and from there he also co-founded the Institute for Self Directed Learning. Tyler is our guest on the show today and shares with us key practices he has researched and used to nurture student-led environments. We talk about the concept of mastery and how to measure it with single po…
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“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was made almost 40 years ago, yet it still is seen as an accurate representation of education in America. Kevin Stoller is on a mission to update America’s perception of its schools. He’s our guest on today’s episode. Kevin is the founder of the Second Class Foundation and is creating a new docuseries called “What We Show…
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From a hike in the Laurentians of Quebec to launching their own animation studio, Ali Kellner and Noam Sussman's journey is as colorful as their creative work. In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri explores how this creative couple balances their personal relationship with their professional partnership. This episode includes: The…
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Often game-based learning is treated simply as a hook to get students initially engaged. Today our guest Chris Ramsden explains how game-based learning should instead be deeply infused in a curriculum, supported with a strong methodological and pedagogical foundation. Chris is a game-based consultant for Accelium Australia, an organization that pro…
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Ever wondered how your communication style impacts your work in the creative field? In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri leads a discussion on how understanding and adapting our communication methods can enhance our professional relationships and project outcomes. If you'd like to take the personality and communication style test…
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All great things start with a podcast! What started out as a podcast by Ryan Pruitt during COVID lockdowns has morphed into his business called Be All You. Ryan joins the show today to introduce his unique business and discuss the state of education. Be All You is an education company creating an exploratory platform for students who need to create…
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Feeling stuck in your creative career or unsure how to expand your professional network? In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri leads an open discussion where members share invaluable insights on conquering self-doubt, exploring new industries, and forging meaningful connections in the ever-evolving world of motion design. This epi…
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While virtual learning is often associated with COVID lockdowns and isolation, it actually has the power to create more connections than traditional brick-and-mortar schools for some students. Dr. Lorna Bryant, Head of Career Solutions at Pearson Virtual Schools joins the show today to explain how. With virtual learning, students can access knowled…
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Ever wondered what it's like to run a business with your significant other? Host Elyse Filigheri explores this intriguing question with three couples who are partners in both life and business. Join Shawna Schultz & Matt Schultz of Mass FX Media, Vassi Slavova & Erik Holman of Blackbox Visual, and Will Colón & Kathryn Taccone of Open Pixel Studios,…
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Many times we say we value students’ voices and aspirations, but we don’t do the work to truly make them partners in designing and delivering education. Today, Dr. Russ Quaglia and Dr. Lisa Lande from the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations join the show to talk about how to change this. We have a great conversation about being hones…
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In this episode, host EJ Brieva and the Monday Meeting Team (Jen, Elyse, and Kendall) share and discuss readings of crazy client stories, submitted anonymously by our listeners. This fun-filled episode is packed with great advice and red flags to watch out for in the motion design industry. This episode includes: Hilarious and shocking client stori…
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Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine episodes with the theme of empowering students and communities to determine their own needs and successes. Sometimes we get caught up in the idea that the purpose of education is to create a f…
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In the July 22nd episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva is joined by Mark Cernosia, who recaps Camp Mograph Australia, 2024! This episode highlights the value of community and the inspiring stories from the recent camp. This episode includes: Exciting updates and announcements including the upcoming Camp Mograph Chicago in September, Siggraph in…
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Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine episodes with the theme of empowering students and communities to determine their own needs and successes. Kids today are different. Compared to high school graduates in 2000, today’s graduate…
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In this episode, host Jen Van Horn and the Monday Meeting Team (EJ, Elyse, Kendall, and Will) share and discuss readings of crazy client stories, submitted anonymously by our listeners. This fun-filled episode is packed with great advice and red flags to watch out for in the motion design industry. This episode includes: Hilarious and shocking clie…
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Welcome back to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine episodes with the theme of empowering students and communities to determine their own needs and successes. Sheryl Cababa researches and designs educational products and services on behalf…
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In the July 8th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn talks with Jonathan Winbush about everything BUT his work with Unreal Engine! This episode includes: Winbush’s career journey from interning under Adam Sandler to founding Winbush Immersive and working on projects for Universal, Warner Brothers, and Netflix. His experience with public spe…
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Welcome to our special series about shifting to a more student-lead ecosystem! Usually we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine episodes with the theme of empowering students and communities to determine their own needs and successes. In today’s episode, Kavita Tanna, founder of Global Reconnect, speaks about our inter…
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Kicking off our new season of MondayMeeting with our July 1st episode, Jen Van Horn hosts an engaging conversation with Drysen Carsten about the challenges of the motion industry, the importance of community, and personal insights on work-life balance. They cover a range of topics, including: The birth of Frame One and its role as a research tool a…
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn hosts an open discussion where our freelance motion design listeners discuss the common summer slow down. This episode offers fresh perspectives and advice for managing the highs and lows of freelance work, with an emphasis on community and resource sharing. We cover a range of topics, including:…
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Humans think in story. Story is not just a way to connect with others, it’s how we connect to ourselves and how we navigate our world. At Just Bloom School, adults and children learn how to tap into their innate story-telling abilities to develop creativity and resilience. Head educator Sarah Lagrotteria joins us today to tell us more. Sarah has tr…
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, Jen Van Horn, along with co-host EJ Brieva, welcomes Ali Ferrari from Poolbar and Kirsten Noll from Scholar to discuss the multifaceted role of producers in motion design. They cover a range of topics, including: • Strategies for transitioning from creative roles to production, highlighting the essential skills ne…
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The traditional educational ecosystem is not built to reflect kids’ lived experiences and development. It has almost arbitrary divisions: School, after school, and summer; school districts and nonprofits; test scores and behavior. Byron Sanders and Big Thought want to change that ecosystem. Big Thought is a Dallas-based organization that creates yo…
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, Jen Van Horn, along with co-host EJ Brieva, welcomes Rebecca Olson and Dr. Kacey Warren of Deducers to discuss the intricate role of producers in the motion design industry. They explore the importance of training, effective communication, and the skills needed to excel in production roles. They cover a range of t…
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Lesley Slaughter’s job as Senior Vice President of Soliant is to examine how to close the gap between the number of healthcare professionals and the increasing number of patients requiring care. Recently she has been focusing on school settings as the location of care and health professionals like speech pathologists, sign language interpreters, sp…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where co-host EJ Brieva interviews our special guest -sound designer, Joe Basile from “The Chicken”! They cover a range of topics, including: Joe Basile's career path, from his early days playing saxophone to his current role as a sound designer and composer. Effective strategies for creating original sound e…
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Getting to see a live wild animal up close beats staring at a screen for just about anybody, big or small. Our guests today have witnessed that firsthand and are building out their family education program based on it. We are joined today by Seth Oglesby and Susan Zelinski from Arc of Appalachia’s Nature is Neat program. They are in the early growi…
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Play is powerful. Not only is it critical to the individual development of children, but it can create schoolwide cultures of inclusion, celebration, and healthy conflict resolution. No one knows this better than our guest on the show today, Elizabeth Cushing, CEO of Playworks. For almost 30 years, Playworks has worked to give kids a safe, healthy,…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we talk about that special magic of local meetups and community building in the motion design industry! In this episode, Jen Van Horn, along with co-hosts Kons Eydelman and Vernon Roberts, discuss the significance of local meetups and share tips on how to establish and grow a thriving motion design comm…
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Almost ten years ago, Tom Thorpe wanted to create a learning environment that was embedded in the community and shaped around individual students. Today, REDI Lab, a “school within a school,” is physically located in a Denver Housing Authority neighborhood and sees over 100 students create their own learning path every year. As our guest today, Tom…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we discuss our strategies to hack our schedules, explore personal work habits, and the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance. In this episode, Jen Van Horn and co-host/fellow freelance motion designer, Sara Wade, engage with other motion designers -sharing tips and personal experiences on managin…
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If a student misses even a single building block in their math education, they will struggle in future lessons. In math, every concept builds on itself. That’s why developing an excellent math curriculum is so critical… and so difficult. Today our guests are Tammy and Marc Goldberg, education innovators with Mathnasium. They’ve helped the company r…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we discuss our time at the NAB conference, tips for building connections at networking events, and standing out in the motion industry. In this episode, Mark shares his insights on the pervasive fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding the integration of AI technologies observed at the NAB event. Michae…
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Christian Martinez knows firsthand what it’s like to be a young immigrant in America: The language barrier, financial stress, feeling alone and hopeless. That’s why he does what he does today. Christian is the founder and community innovator for The Camino Program and he’s our guest on the show today. Christian tells us about the Camino program, no…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we take on the anxiety-inducing subject of rates and pricing! Hosts Jen and Mark discuss the need for a more standardized rate system in the motion design industry, after observing some troubling trends recently from various freelancers on LinkedIn. The discussion pivots to when and why you should be ch…
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In 2015, Norris School District came to Johnna Noll with a learner-centered educational consultant’s dream request. The tiny school district’s residential population consisted of a treatment center for kids, and it asked Johnna to help it transform into a learner-centered, trauma-invested, constantly evolving program. Of course, she said yes. Johnn…
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How do you even begin to create systems change in education? Our guest today is Rob Collins. He manages the Innovative Learning Network in the Kentucky Department of Education. Rob gives us a peek into what systems change looks like right now for the state of Kentucky. We dive into the teaching initiatives that the Kentucky Department of Education …
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It’s time to get free from oppression, both inside the classroom and out: internalized oppression, interpersonal oppression, ideological oppression, institutional oppression. That’s what Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger is here to talk with us about today. Michelle is the Founder of Living for Liberation and is also the Director of Liberation at the Hi…
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Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we delve into the bustling energy and insightful experiences surrounding the NAB Conference. Hosts Jen and Mark guide us through a treasure trove of conference prep tips, from the practicalities of comfortable footwear to the strategic networking opportunities that await. This episode is a goldmine for …
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City is the nation's first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Chief Program and Innovation Officer Michael Coughlin joins us today to tell us about their newest iteration of mentoring: their workplace mentorship program. Starting sophomore year, students are paired with corporate professionals …
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In this week's episode of Monday Meeting, we delve into the captivating intersection of neuroscience and motion design, exploring how the brain's reaction to visual stimuli influences the creation of compelling animated content. Hosts Jen and Mark share insights on crafting animations for short attention spans, the importance of color theory, and t…
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Steve Heath calls himself a “professional confuser.” In a world where kids are defined by grades, test scores, attendance, and behavior, Steve’s organization asks them what they want to do and then helps them do it. Steve is executive director and co-founder of FabNewport. FabNewport provides underserved youth with the opportunity to learn how to c…
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In this week's episode, the team discussed their ongoing projects, including the launch of the Camp Mograph website and the creation of demo reels for motion design. They also shared insights on effective networking, the use of real in attracting new clients, and the importance of carefully selecting music for their reels. Lastly, they reviewed the…
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Students often face the double burden of experiencing trauma then feeling isolated and powerless. Educators don’t always know when to step in and what tools to offer. Jenna Edwards’ new book, “Aggressive Optimism,” seeks to fix that. “Aggressive Optimism” is a novel based on Jenna’s own experience with a devastating accident and resulting PTSD. The…
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In this week's episode, Mark dives into the pivotal strategies of cost-cutting versus investing in tools among motion designers in 2024, sparked by insightful listener contributions. The discussion spans the influence of AI on the job market, the essential practice of diversifying clients, and the crucial balance between enhancing skills and evalua…
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