Cloud Reachers - conversations on the Future of Learning

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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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February 23, 2026Episode 5837 min

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

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 future. Aanvi has represented the student perspective in international panel discussions and podcasts, sharing insights on the role and impact of AI in education. Aanvi […]

June 9, 202544 min

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

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 School District, where she leveraged her credentials in multiple subjects, single subject, CTE authorization, and a Master’s degree in E-Learning to […]

April 2, 20251 hr 15 min

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

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 microbiology, but her curiosity led her to explore the monetization of science, innovation, and the societal impact of technology. Her company has been ranked among FT1000 Europe’s […]

June 25, 20241 hr 5 min

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

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 episode Tomi and Sean discuss AI in education and what the rise of AI means for digital literacy. What kind of new challenges […]

June 10, 202429 min

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

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 have raised interest all around the world and have been showcased in the world’s biggest stages in over 30 countries, including Paris and New York. […]

June 6, 20244 min

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

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 in galleries he has created. Go to oncyber.io/door to enter!

May 27, 20241 hr 6 min

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

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 storytelling and imagination and they discuss Markus’ experience as a foreign correspondent visiting over 40 countries for his reporting as well as […]

May 13, 202440 min

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

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 educational innovation and what new technologies can enable in education. She is currently finishing her Ph.D. at the University of Salamanca about multicultural collaboration […]

March 12, 20241 hr 17 min

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

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 best possible way. In this episode, Jordi and Tomi discuss AI and its ever-changing meaning in our rapidly evolving field of technology. After building Inbenta, […]

January 23, 202427 min

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

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 creating online materials? What will the future of education look like when thinking about the dynamics between live, online and hybrid learning? Jutta has a […]

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