by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 22, 2026 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Eric Wang about his experience building Algorithm Alchemists, a student-led nonprofit that teaches coding and computational thinking to elementary and high school students through interactive online classes. Special...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 8, 2026 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom shares a conversation with members of the IAF Future Now community about what facilitation feels like right now. With Beth intentionally stepping out of the discussion, this group of younger facilitators reflects on...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 25, 2026 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alina Pete about the power of comics to teach, connect, and tell stories. They explore how comics can invite people into learning through joy, creativity, and representation, and how Alina’s community-engaged work...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 17, 2026 | Learning, Professional development, Teaching, Teaching online, Workshops
We create two main types of facilitation experiences for our clients: facilitated learning experiences and facilitated meetings. While both draw on strong design and facilitation skills, they serve different purposes. Sometimes clients hire us to help a group learn...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 11, 2026 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Nora Sheffe about using visuals in facilitation to create more engaging, inclusive, and participatory learning experiences. They explore how visuals can support connection and clarity in both in-person and virtual...