Cloud Reachers - conversations on the Future of Learning

Aalto University

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Episodes 58

Avg. Duration 49m

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Since Jun 2019

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Be part of designing and creating an exciting future with Cloud Reachers podcast, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen from the Finland-based multidisciplinary Aalto University, as he explores the changing roles of teachers and learners with invited experts. We cover topics ranging from Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence to Digital Art and Virtual Worlds or from Poetry and Storytelling to Design Thinking and Online Learning. Join the conversation and discover how we can transform learning together to shape a better tomorrow!

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Recent Episodes

58. About Raising Young Voices in AI, STEM, and Cybersecurity with Aanvi, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Feb 23, 2026 37m

Aanvi is a 14-year-old teenage student with a strong passion for public speaking, technology, and youth empowerment. She believes that young voices can drive meaningful change and shape a better…

57. About The Role of AI in Shaping School Impact with Merissa Sadler-Holder, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jun 09, 2025 44m

Merissa Sadler-Holder is the recipient of ASU+GSV’s 2024 and 2025 Leading Woman in AI title and brings 13 years of classroom experience to her work. She served as an educator at La Cañada Unified…

56. About Inventing, AI and Building a Successful Company with Ana Prata, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Apr 02, 2025 1h 15m

Ana Prata is an entrepreneur, life & molecular scientist, professor, and business innovator with a passion for bridging science and entrepreneurship. Ana’s journey began in health sciences and…

55. About Digital Literacy in the Time of AI with Sean McMinn, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jun 25, 2024 1h 5m

Dr Sean McMinn, the Director of Center for Education Innovation at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has over 20 years of experience working in higher education. In this…

54. About digital art and finding your own voice with Jenni Pasanen, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jun 10, 2024 29m

Jenni Pasanen is a Mixed Media artist who creates unique artworks that combine AI-generated imagery with digital techniques. Her works are a fusion of human creativity and machine intelligence that…

53. Cloud Reachers Shorts – About metaverse and its possibilities with Tomi Kauppinen

Jun 06, 2024 4m Bonus

Metaverse is one of the trendy terms and fields of research right now. Why is metaverse so potential and intriguing? Tomi Kauppinen opens up perspectives into metaverse and invites you to try it out…

S6E52 52. About the power of storytelling and imagination with Markus Ahonen, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

May 27, 2024 1h 6m

Markus Ahonen, the author of the six-part Isaksson crime novel series, joins Tomi to share his journey from journalist to fiction author and everything in between. Tomi and Markus share a passion for…

S6E51 51. About educational innovation and enabling multicultural collaboration through metaverse with Nicia Guillén Yparrea, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

May 13, 2024 40m

A professor at the School of Engineering and Sciences of Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, Nicia has a unique background of both digital art as well as marketing. Nicia is passionate about…

S6E50 50. About the transformative potential of AI with Jordi Torras, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Mar 12, 2024 1h 17m

Jordi Torras has been an AI entrepreneur for nearly two decades and is passionate about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and helping companies and founders utilize AI in the…

49. About creating engaging online learning opportunities with Jutta Tavaila, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jan 23, 2024 27m

After writing her Master’s thesis at Aalto University about what students find engaging in online learning, Jutta Tavaila joins Tomi to talk through her insights. What should teachers consider when…

48. About future of technology and learning practices with Beatriz Silva, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jul 31, 2023 40m

Our guest, Maria Beatriz Silva holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon (ULisboa) and is currently an Associate Professor with tenure at the…

47. About building identity with Lidia Rauramo, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Jun 22, 2023 50m

For the past six years, Lidia Rauramo is an educator at Aalto Ventures Program, Aalto University, specializing in design thinking, leadership, self-leadership, sustainable entrepreneurship, and team…

46. About augmented reality with Teresa Rizzi, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Apr 17, 2023 1h 7m

Teresa Rizzi is a master’s student in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Trento, Italy. She has a bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Milan and her main research…

45. About human learning, AI, and designing learning experiences with Nancy Otero, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Dec 11, 2022 1h 16m

Nancy Otero (www.nancyotero.net) is the Founder and CEO of KitCo, San Francisco, CA, (USA). Nancy’s biggest passion is human learning, she has spent the last fifteen years working with educational…

44. About contemporary art, AI, web3 and NTFS with C. J. Yeh, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Nov 27, 2022 1h 7m

C. J. Yeh is a New York based artist who constantly challenges the boundaries of contemporary art. Yeh’s artwork has been exhibited internationally at prominent museums and art festivals such as Art…

43. About design with Deren Güler, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Nov 13, 2022 1h 7m

Deren Guler is a researcher, designer, and educator based in New York. Designing accessible tools to help people re-imagine the world motivates her work. She has collaborated with universities,…

42. About creativity with Oana Velcu-Laitinen, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Oct 30, 2022 1h 11m

Oana Velcu-Laitinen is a NeuroLeadership coach and trainer focusing on creative thinking to enhance work performance. Her clients include researchers, change leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals…

41. About human-AI collaboration and design science research with Lara Riefle, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Oct 16, 2022 48m

Lara Riefle is a doctoral student at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where she investigates individuals’ interaction with AI-based systems. Taking a human-centric perspective on human-AI…

40. About Art with Tania Rivilis, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Oct 02, 2022 1h 19m

Tania Rivilis (b. 1986, Ukraine) Tania Rivilis began painting at the age of 27, after moving to Germany in 2012. Since 2015, she began taking part in art shows and exhibitions around the world.…

39. About storytelling and educational development with Alkyoni Baglatzi, hosted by Tomi Kauppinen

Sep 18, 2022 31m

Alkyoni Baglatzi is the founder of Spotlight on Innovation (Spotin) (spotin.org), a non profit organization based in Greece focusing on the development of innovative learning activities in various…

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