en Education/Higher Education Education/K-12 nonadult Connecting Learning to Life Hobsons education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Education is what connects people to opportunity. At Hobsons, we believe access to high-quality education and support is the key to driving success for students, communities, and the world. How do we ensure students are set up for success, however they may define it? How can the education system do a better job of supporting students at each stage of their journey -- academically, yes, but also in life? How do we better prepare students for success outside of school, help them access and explore high-quality educational or career options, and ultimately reach their life goals? Upgraded by Hobsons, is a monthly series exploring these questions and more. We invite our listeners to consider what the future of education could look like, and how students, families, and educators can connect learning to life. Inspiring, thoughtful, and touching, the stories you’ll hear are really just a starting point. Education is what connects people to opportunity. At Hobsons, we believe access to high-quality education and support is the key to driving success for students, communities, and the world. How do we ensure students are set up for success, however they may define it? How can the education system do a better job of supporting students at each stage of their journey -- academically, yes, but also in life? How do we better prepare students for success outside of school, help them access and explore high-quality educational or career options, and ultimately reach their life goals? Upgraded by Hobsons, is a monthly series exploring these questions and more. We invite our listeners to consider what the future of education could look like, and how students, families, and educators can connect learning to life. Inspiring, thoughtful, and touching, the stories you’ll hear are really just a starting point. Hobsons 1086217543 upgraded@hobsons.com no http://hobsons.com Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:07:12 +0000 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:07:12 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Upgraded: Extra Credits Connecting Learning to Life upgraded@hobsons.com Hobsons Hobsons false https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000207626193-y2ldm8-original.jpg https://www.hobsons.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296442874 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:26:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/i-met-the-first-lady-shes-so-cool 00:09:43 Hobsons no This is a fantastic story of a school counselor who helps her students find their inner rising star and then becomes one herself. This is a fantastic story of a school counselor w… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296443196 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:26:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/inspired-educators-who-inspire 00:01:14 Hobsons no Passionate educators inspire passion in their students. It’s a fire that starts in school and burns forever bright. Passionate educators inspire passion in their stu… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296443466 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:26:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/beyonce-101 00:04:42 Hobsons no What’s up with Rutgers University offering a course on Beyonce? Turns out, much can be learned when academics and pop culture collide. What’s up with Rutgers University offering a cour… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296443881 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:25:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/does-the-open-road-opens-minds 00:07:35 Hobsons no Are you doing what you thought you’d be doing as a kid? Didn’t think so. Did your job even exist 20 years ago? It’s not hard to empathize with students over the daunting task of choosing a career path. But one thing that might make it easier? A road trip! Are you doing what you thought you’d be doing as … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296444075 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:25:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/when-a-teacher-becomes-a-friend 00:01:11 Hobsons no Many people share stories of teachers who’ve made lasting impressions. But this teacher-student relationship blossomed into friendship. Many people share stories of teachers who’ve made… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296444377 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:25:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/more-than-ready 00:06:33 Hobsons no Here’s a story about high school students readying for college. Their principals, teachers and superintendents all feel they’re more than ready, but the formal measurement of college readiness tells another story. So who’s right? And what do you do when there’s conflicting assessments at such a critical time? Here’s a story about high school students readyin… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296444677 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:25:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beerholder 00:03:26 Hobsons no Have you heard of the beer goggles effect? The idea that the more you drink, the more attractive people get. But hold on. Maybe we’ve got this all wrong. Listen to this academic research on how the beer goggles effect may in fact be, the beer-holder effect. Have you heard of the beer goggles effect? The id… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290881119 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:08:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/redefining-success-for-kids 00:15:23 Hobsons no How we define success for children can actually be harmful. Dr. Madeline Levine is a clinical psychologist and the co-founder of “Challenge Success” a project of the Stanford Graduate School of Education. She recently presented on this idea of redefining success for kids. We caught up with her after her speech. How we define success for children can actually b… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290881774 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:07:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/experiential-learning-behind-bars 00:06:13 Hobsons no Taking experiential learning to new heights, this innovative college course goes to prison. Taking experiential learning to new heights, this… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290882451 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:07:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/beyond-the-grade 00:07:43 Hobsons no There is more to a student than her grades. This is the philosophy that drives holistic admissions. But just how far does that go? And does everyone have the same idea about what holistic admissions even means? There is more to a student than her grades. This … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290883100 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:05:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/memorable-teacher-makes-a-mark 00:02:10 Hobsons no The impact a teacher can have, should never be underestimated. This is why. The impact a teacher can have, should never be un… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290883700 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:05:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/latina-girls-ftw 00:06:48 Hobsons no Inspired by the serious gap between female minorities & tech industries, “Latina Girls Code” has one goal. Show Latina girls (and others) the allure of computer programming, science & engineering. And then, let them rule the world. Inspired by the serious gap between female minori… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290884352 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:04:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/the-classroom-revolution 00:07:14 Hobsons no Chalkboards, ballpoint pens, overhead projectors... it wasn’t long ago these things revolutionized the way we learn. Now, digital learning tools supported by the Internet are introducing radical changes in and outside the classroom. Chalkboards, ballpoint pens, overhead projectors.… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285966832 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:25:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/the-link-between-what-you-study-and-what-you-earn 00:05:02 Hobsons no The relationship between what you study in college vs. what you stand to make when you graduate, may not be as obvious as you think. Listen to this excerpt from Tony Carnevale of Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. He also addresses the growing divide at some of America’s most prestigious colleges. This is an edited version pulled from episode 7 of Upgraded by Hobsons. The relationship between what you study in colleg… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285966579 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:21:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/minorities 00:02:49 Hobsons no Dr. Freeman Hrabowski has been recognized by TIME magazine as 1 of the 100 most influential people in the world, as well as 1 of 10 of the best college presidents in America. So, needless to say, he has some pretty clear & inspiring ideas on how to best move education forward. In this excerpt, he talks about how graduation rates have changed over time, what we need to do now to help more minorities get into college, and the power of our thoughts. This is an edited version pulled from episode 7 of Upgraded by Hobsons. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski has been recognized by TIME… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285966384 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:18:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/getting-over-the-mountain 00:07:25 Hobsons no This is a story of a boy who had to bus over a mountain to get to a better school. Now the man that boy became, talks of his struggles with racism, ostracization back home and his relentless pursuit for a better life. This is a story of a boy who had to bus over a mo… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285966193 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:15:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/the-first-generation-struggle 00:07:37 Hobsons no Statistically speaking, there are now more first generation students than any other kind. So why do so many struggle? What makes the experience altogether overwhelming? It goes beyond the academics. Statistically speaking, there are now more first … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285966020 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:12:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/flipping-the-classroom 00:07:22 Hobsons no This is a story about a guy who turned one of the worst schools in his state into a prosperous and happy place of learning. And he did it by “flipping” the classroom. This is a story about a guy who turned one of the… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285965837 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:08:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/kindergarten 00:05:53 Hobsons no Kindergarten is a transformational year for its wee little students. Near-toddlers turning into big-kids. There are many transitions during kindergarten to ready these little people for what’s ahead...but how we’re getting them ready is what’s in question in this next story. Kindergarten is a transformational year for its w… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281592167 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:12:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/the-business-of-ethics 00:05:18 Hobsons no Business courses may be a dime a dozen, but this one is definitely off the beaten track. This college course challenges future business tycoons to negotiate moral and ethical dilemmas. Business courses may be a dime a dozen, but this … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281591992 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:10:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/redefining-college-admissions 00:05:41 Hobsons no The college application process is known for being a complicated and daunting endeavour but that is changing. Listen to what this college is now accepting in the place of traditional applications. The college application process is known for bein… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281591865 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:08:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/college-or-resort 00:06:25 Hobsons no College Tours aren’t what they used to be. Colleges have always been competitive in an academic sense, but that drive to outdo one another is creeping into other areas. The result is an impressive and growing list of campus “extras”. College Tours aren’t what they used to be. Colleg… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281591644 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:05:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/appreciation 00:01:44 Hobsons no Apple for the teacher? What about those who teach our kids in ways we don’t always see? Apple for the teacher? What about those who teach… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281591356 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:01:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/change-a-life 00:01:21 Hobsons no Never underestimate the power of a teacher. Listen to this man’s story of a teacher that inspired a powerful change in his life path. Never underestimate the power of a teacher. Liste… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281591090 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:58:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/the-power-of-a-mentor 00:08:21 Hobsons no A powerful story, featuring Arel Moodie, that will remind all the educators out there why they do what they do. Moodie has been quoted in The New York Times, Forbes, Businessweek and USA Today. He has given presentations to over 250,000 students in 48 states and 5 countries. President Obama personally acknowledged Moodie for his youth engagement work. A powerful story, featuring Arel Moodie, that wil… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276534498 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:10:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/teachers-not-forgotten 00:01:15 Hobsons no Remember that one teacher who changed everything for you? So does Anna. Listen to the full episode at www.hobsons.com/upgraded Remember that one teacher who changed everything … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276432701 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:48:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/volunteering 00:05:08 Hobsons no American teenagers do more community service than any other age group in the country - a collective 1.3 billion hours a year. And more of them are doing it. Almost twice as many 12th graders volunteered in 2014 than in the year 2000. You might think these kids want to get a leg up on the college admissions race, but there are academic benefits to volunteering. American teenagers do more community service than… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276432163 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:42:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/harbor-school 00:05:48 Hobsons no At this school in New York - the day starts on a boat and then moves to the beach. Its city-dwelling students are learning through nature. At this school in New York - the day starts on a … education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276431537 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:35:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/economics-of-love 00:02:58 Hobsons no There’s an off-the-beaten-path course being taught at a Canadian university. It involves love, sex and economics. There’s an off-the-beaten-path course being taugh… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276431191 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:32:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/diversity-on-campus 00:08:13 Hobsons no We live in an increasingly diverse and global society. We need to be able to learn and work and live alongside people from a multitude of backgrounds. Increased diversity on our country’s college campuses is a goal for most institutions, but what still lies ahead? We live in an increasingly diverse and global soc… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276430688 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:26:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/summer-melt 00:07:16 Hobsons no There are many reasons freshly graduated high school students experience summer melt. That is, failure to follow through on their college-bound intentions. But research has shown that well-timed texts with specific, actionable messages can counteract this trend. There are many reasons freshly graduated high sch… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267928736 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 05:58:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/upgraded-extra-credits/lit-of-sea 00:03:07 Hobsons no When students of this English course come to class - sometimes they need life jackets. When students of this English course come to clas… education, higher ed, higher education, college, student life, school, university, professors, teachers, learning, college life, private schools, public education, public schools, educators, higher learning, graduation, grades, grade school, college enrol Hobsons