In this episode of Upgraded by Hobsons, we ask questions about what belongs on a college admissions form and what does not. Also, it has never been more critical than now, to be a critical thinker. But how, exactly, do we do it? And how do we teach our kids to do it? Finally, what better way to learn and understand human behaviour in a catastrophe, than through a college course on a zombie apocalypse. This is Upgraded by Hobsons.

1. Episode 1: First Class
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2. Upgraded byHobsons
This is a podcastfor those interested in topics
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each episode, we’ll explore themes related to:
• What it means to be truly ready for college and
career: academically, socially, emotionally and
financially.
• How to ensure that students gain exposure to the
best possible educational opportunities.
• Where educators are trying new ways to engage
students – young and old – to improve outcomes.
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3. What is Upgraded?
Upgraded byHobsons
In Episode Two of Upgraded by Hobsons,
we ask questions about what belongs
on a college admissions form and what
does not.
Also, it has never been more critical than now,
to be a critical thinker. But how, exactly, do we
do it? And how do we teach our kids to do it?
Finally, what better way to learn and
understand human behavior in a catastrophe,
than through a college course on a zombie
apocalypse.
This is Upgraded by Hobsons.

4. Upgraded Extra Credits
How Much Should Your College KnowAbout You?
College admission forms are chock-a-block full of
questions, but what happens if any of those questions
get too personal? How much should your university
know about you?
This a story that explores that very question, and we
hear compelling arguments from both sides of the
debate.
Listen to this story on SoundCloud

5. Upgraded Extra Credits
How Mindfulness Transforms aSchool
It’s been said that kids are more stressed out now than
ever before in history. Maybe that’s one reason
introducing meditation and mindfulness practices at
school can work as well as this.
Listen to this story on SoundCloud

6. Upgraded Extra Credits
What’s SoCritical About Critical Thinking?
It has never been more critical than now to be a critical
thinker, especially as we often find ourselves drowning
in information from every direction. Which source is the
best source? How can we trust what we’re reading or
seeing?
In this story, we hear from cognitive neuroscientist
Daniel Levitin on the meaning, and meaningfulness, of
critical thinking.
Listen to this story on SoundCloud

7. Upgraded Extra Credits
What Surviving aZombie Apocalypse Can Teach You
There is actually a course called “Surviving the Coming
Zombie Apocalypse.” Why does such a course exist?
Well, here’s the story.
Listen to this story on SoundCloud

8. Upgraded Extra Credits
Unforgettable Teachers
There are some teachers we never forget. This is for
them.
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9. Upgraded by Hobsons is a podcast
about connecting learning to life.
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