Episode Ten: A technical upgrade with Corey Stroeder
I met Corey back in season one when he was working as a multi-media producer, responsible for audio and video production as well as web desi...
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Back to School Again
A podcast for mid-life learners.
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20 of 35 episodesEpisode Nine: Making a masters possible through online learning with Jackie Lessard
She needed an online program that provided her with the flexibility to study while balancing a demanding job and raising four kids. Athabasc...
Episode Eight: Pursuing the dream of being a professor with Germaine Chan
It first meant believing that attending university was even possible. Then, once that hurdle had been overcome, Germaine started down the Ph...
Episode Seven: Nursing, the North and next steps with Bobbi Scott
It was a long road, filled with twists and turns, but she did it. Find how this mom of two managed her long-distance, online education with...
Episode Six: Two women who are building their future with Lola Hynes and Katelyn Wheeler
Mom, Lola, shares how a rocky start led her to overcoming the challenges of being a single mom and working many different jobs to make ends...
Episode Five: A law degree for non-lawyers with Tim O'Brien
He’s now in year two of his degree and is applying his newly honed legal knowledge to his work as a technology evangelist. Tim explains why...
Episode Four: Studying the skeleton in the living room with Kristin Zabos
She enrolled at the University of Alberta to finish a bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology, which also led her to buy a skeleton! We...
Episode Three: Cruisin' through a degree with Allan Reid
Armed with a suitcase full of books, Allan (amazingly!) found the discipline to study onboard cruise ships while sailing around the world. M...
Episode Two: HR bounty hunter with Gabriel Wilhelm
He applied his skills to help companies find the perfect candidates with the tenacity of a bounty hunter! However, like many people, Gabriel...
Episode One: Research in a time of COVID-19 with Cedric Cordero and Jane Duffy
Research can be a lonely part of the grad school experience. This Spring, COVID-19 made that journey a little lonelier and a little more cha...
Season Four Trailer
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Bonus: Applying machine learning to solve business problems
The final assignment walks through how a fictitious property management firm could use machine learning to improve their business. If you ha...
Episode Three: Machine learning for everyone with Marcin Mizianty
I've recently completed Athabasca University's PowerED course, Using Machine Learning for Competitive Advantage. Marcin Mizianty, VP Datasci...
Episode Two: The power of micro-learning with Jessica Scott
PowerED Director, Jessica Scott joins me to share the story of PowerED and how it’s reshaping the way individuals and companies access profe...
Episode One: The future of online learning with Dr. Neil Fassina
They pioneered the world's first online MBA 25 years ago and now, they are boldy creating a fully integrated, immersive "digital campus" to...
Season 3 Trailer
This special mini-series created in partnership with Athabasca University explores online learning, micro-credentialing and machine learning...
Episode 7: Exploring HR and cannabis with Dan Chernyk
That led to employment in a new industry – cannabis! Dan shares how he manages his study schedule as a busy dad of two young kids, the impor...
Episode 6: Mastering the art of mediation and public administration with Shari-Anne Doolaege
Many people might need a break from studying after all that - not Shari-Anne! She then went on to become a Qualified Arbitrator and recently...
Episode 5: Researching recreation in "retirement" with Jane Hurly
Her research centres around how leisure, particularly being in nature, can help with resettlement for new immigrants. Jane shares her own im...
Episode 4: The path to a PhD with Dr. Robin Woywitka
His deep curiosity and a colleague’s off the cuff comment led him back to the classroom in 2012 and he has recently completed his PhD in Ear...