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January 14, 2026
Episode #312: Empowering Students to Understand and Influence the World

Empowering Students to Understand and Influence the World

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About the Episode

The AI Engage Summit is a free, virtual experience built to help higher ed leaders actually do something with AI. Over two afternoons, you’ll hear from peers, see practical demos, and walk away with ideas you can use immediately — no travel required, no cost to attend. If you’re ready to move AI from “interesting” to “impactful,” this is the place to be. Register now, don't miss out.

About the Episode: 

What do Montenegro, Gen Z protests, and open educational resources have in common? According to Julia Sherwin, everything. In this episode, Dustin Ramsdell sits down with Julia—Executive Director of the Global Education Initiative at Global Post Media—to explore why global literacy isn’t just a “nice to have” anymore. They unpack how free access to high-quality international journalism can transform classrooms, inspire student activism, and better prepare learners for a truly interconnected world.

This conversation is a must-listen for faculty who want to level up their teaching, institutions looking to champion open resources, and anyone passionate about empowering the next generation of globally competent citizens.

About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Dustin Ramsdell

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

Interviewee

Julia Sherwin

Julia Sherwin is a communications professional and storyteller at heart.

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