EdUp L&D, hosted by Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to EdUp Learning and Development, the ultimate podcast for all things L&D! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the world of learning and development, this is your go-to source for insightful conversations, expert advice, and the latest trends in the industry.
Join us as we dive deep into the dynamic field of L&D, exploring everything from innovative training techniques and cutting-edge technologies to career opportunities and personal growth strategies. Each episode features enlightening discussions with to
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Episode 93: TranscribED: Breaking Down Barriers to Accessible Education with Speechcloud, Insights from Co-Founder Cameron Stoker
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of technology that is revolutionizing education by minimizing barriers to accessible education. We had the pleasure of chatting with Speechcloud Co-Founder, Cameron Stoker to see how Speechcloud is breaking down barriers to accessible education. Speechcloud’s innovative so...
93: TranscribED: Breaking Down Barriers to Accessible Education with Speechcloud, Insights from Co-Founder Cameron Stoker
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of technology that is revolutionizing education by minimizing barriers to accessible education. We had the pleasure of chatting with Speechcloud Co-Founder, Cameron Stoker to see how Speechcloud is breaking down barriers to accessible education. Speechcloud’s innovative sol...
92: Breaking the Lecture Mold: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Barbi Honeycutt, Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host Lecture Breakers
September 07, 2023 00:49 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOverview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt. Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. She has her own podcast, an app, and offers various professional development opportunities for educators. Honeycutt discusses her journey into the education space, her innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and her upcoming projects. These include launchin...
92: Breaking the Lecture Mold: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Barbie Honeycutt, Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host Lecture Breakers
September 07, 2023 00:49 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOverview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbie Honeycutt. Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. She has her own podcast, an app, and offers various professional development opportunities for educators. Honeycutt discusses her journey into the education space, her innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and her upcoming projects. These include launchi...
91: Transforming Education through People-Centric EdTech: A Conversation with Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool
September 05, 2023 00:09 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOverview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool. De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science but found no resources at his school. This led him to create a website for free computer science education. WeSchool, which started five years ago, is a community learning platform that focuses on people interacting rather than just consuming content. De Rossi believe...
90: Playing Your Way to a Fulfilling Career with Pitch Play Co., Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose, Co Founders
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is aimed at empowering the player through eLearning to teach the art of playing business as a game! Pitch Play Co. is committed to creating an innovative and inspiring environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Grab your headphones and gamify you...
90: Playing Your Way to a Fulfilling Career with Pitch Play Co., Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is aimed at empowering the player through eLearning to teach the art of playing business as a game! Pitch Play Co. is committed to creating an innovative and inspiring environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Grab your headphones and gamify you...
89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl
August 29, 2023 03:59 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl. We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration that led to the platform's creation and discussed how Rapunzl effectively bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical investing. Brian Curcio explained the mechanics of simulated investing, which enabled users to engage with a $10,000 fantasy stock portfol...
89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Amazing Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl
August 29, 2023 03:59 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl. We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration that led to the platform's creation and discussed how Rapunzl effectively bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical investing. Brian Curcio explained the mechanics of simulated investing, which enabled users to engage with a $10,000 fantasy stock portfol...
88: From Classroom to Courseware: Navigating the Path to Higher Ed Instructional Design, Mariah Okoye, Instructional Designer at University of South Florida
August 24, 2023 10:32 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with transitioned teacher Mariah Okoye, Learning Designer at the University of South Florida. Mariah is an inspirational individual who put her fears aside and took a leap of faith transitioning into the world of Instructional Design and Higher Education. Mariah shares invaluable insight and encouragement to those looking to make a career transition into, while also sharing how she continues to learn and grow within the Learning & Develop...
87: Leading the Flock & Improving Innovation, Catching Up on Goosechase's Journey with Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder
August 22, 2023 03:59 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with an old friend of ours, Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase. This is Goosechase’s third appearance on EdUp Edtech and Andrew did not disappoint with dropping fabulous updates and even offering EdUp listeners a 10% discount on their Goosechase subscription! Details below. During this episode, we talk about everything from experiential learning experiences to adaptive learning. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune into ...
86: Catching Up with Everboarding Evangelist and Transitioned Educator, A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Litmus
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus. A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021, so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives us an update on his professional travels from Ed Tech to the Corporate space and provides advice on role shifting. A.J. also fills us in about Litmus and how people are “making every second count” by using their marketing platform that empowers users to build, personalize,...
85: Transitioning from Teacher to Freelance Instructional Designer, A Conversation with DaNadia Johnson, Freelance ID
July 25, 2023 13:38 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving freelance instructional designer. During this episode, Nadia shares her best tips for transitioning into a new role and preparing for the competitive job market. Join us as we delve into Nadia's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insig...
84: Can A.I. Save Writing? A Special Collaborative Episode with Eric James Stephens, Writing Sensei & Business Intelligence Developer
June 13, 2023 14:09 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBIn 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major questions: -How does AI fit into the future of learning? -How can AI make learning more personalized and adaptive? -What are the ethical implications of AI? This podcast will tackle these questions and more! Follow Eric on LinkedIn
83: Finding the BEST Tools that Work for Our Learners, Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle
April 27, 2023 12:33 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle. Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from educator to ed tech extraordinaire. Marybeth is also working on her doctorate and shares some info about her research on teacher retention. Did you know that EdPuzzle was founded by a teacher? AND is used in over 190 countries, so cool! Edpuzzle engages students and allo...
82: Leveraging Deep Expertise to Design Education - First Solution for Today's Learning Environments, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, Logitech
April 11, 2023 12:55 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the workspace, and in this episode, we talk about how Maddy and her team are leveraging deep expertise to design solutions for 21st-century learning environments in education. Logitech believes in an education FIRST design process and Maddy drops some awesome tidbits and ev...
81: Catalyzing Transformation in Individuals and in Communities and Being an Agent of Change, A.M. Bhatt, CEO and Founder of DAE
April 06, 2023 18:51 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt. You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into the person he is today. A.M. is focused on building and providing valuable learning experiences for high school students, and adult learners. DAE currently has two locations in Connecticut and is opening a third soon (listen to the episode to find out more). e. If you ar...
81: Catalyzing Transformation in Individuals and in Communities and Being an Agent of Change, A.M. Bhatt, CEO and Founder of District Arts & Education (DAE)
April 06, 2023 18:51 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of District Arts & Education (DAE), A.M. Bhatt. You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into the person he is today. A.M. is focused on building and providing valuable learning experiences for high school students, and adult learners. DAE currently has two locations in Connecticut and is opening a third soon (listen to the episode to f...
80: Instructional Design Insights from a True IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent, CEO, Founder, and President of IDOL Courses & IDOL Courses Academy
March 30, 2023 13:47 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent, Founder and CEO of IDOL courses, and President of IDOL Courses Academy. Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve ever met. Her passion for helping others is truly extraordinary. I am a huge fan of hers and the community she has developed around her IDOL course offerings continues to grow. Robin is doing BIG things in the Instructional Design world and I can’t wait to see what’s next! ...
79: Where are They Now? A special catching up episode with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and Co-Founder, Neolth
March 22, 2023 13:53 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOverview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth. Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022, and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time, and for good reason - She’s a stellar entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 under 30 Superstar, and most important she is helping learners of all ages with mental health care. We chatted about Neolth’s expansion into the K-12 market and the app going international. Katherine also giv...
78: Hire this Person, My Conversation with Stephen Schaeffer, Education Disturber, Design Thinker, Educator, Advisor, App Developer and Future UX Designer
March 15, 2023 01:41 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBOverview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals. Stephen is on the hunt for a role in UX design and has even developed a beta app to help high school students with academic planning. Stephen is an amazing human and you should definitely hire him to work at your company or organization. It's time ...
77: Part II - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami
March 12, 2023 19:38 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOverview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixas in his own words Innovator. Scientist. Thought leader. Technologist. Sleep and Circadian Sciences expert. Creator of Precision and Personalized Population Health. Voted top 100 most inspiring Black Scientists in America by Cell Press. I believe in health and wellnes...
77: Part I - Creating the Next Generation of Innovators, A Two-Part Conversation with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of the Media & Innovation Lab at the University of Miami
March 07, 2023 18:13 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOverview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and the Interim Chair of the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science. In part I, you get to hear about Dr. Seixas journey into healthcare and his innovative approach to dealing with some of the biggest challenges in the healthcare industry, such as access and equity. Gr...
76: Where Are They Now? A Special Catching Up Episode with Katy Kappler, Co-Founder & CEO of InScribe
February 22, 2023 02:49 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOverview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe. Katy was first on our show way back in January of 2022 for Episode 40. Fast forward to almost a year or so later and we got to catch up and talk about all the happenings at InScribe, and we even threw in a little Chat GPT discussion. Katy and her team at InScribe are meeting students where they are and offering them the just-in-time support they need to navigate the college landscape. It...
75: An A.I. Powered System to Find the Best College for You: The Dating App for College Choices, Troove, David Hurwitt, Founder & CEO
February 09, 2023 13:13 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO and Founder, David Hurwitt of Troove. David is an innovator and says the goal of higher education should be focused on learner success, not enrollment. We talked about David’s journey into ed tech through his experience working in admissions, and helping learners find the best colleges for them. It’s time to grab your headphones and tune into this fantastic episode! More About David Hurwitt in His Own Words Dave Hurwitt is an inn...
74: From Band Teacher to Freelance Learning Experience Design, and Top 100 Influencer, Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant, Syniad Learning
February 02, 2023 12:47 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing, nerdy, fun, and resourceful Christy Tucker! Once I listed to Luke Hobson’s episode with Christy I knew I needed to have her on EdUp EdTech. We talk about Christy’s journey from band teacher to freelance ID. Yes, she is a transitioned teacher too! You even get to learn about how she came up with her business’s name and the name of her first viral blog post. Oh, and Christy was named one of the Top 100 Learning Influencers by Eduflow. Wh...
73: Two Ed Tech Gurus "Walk" Into Zoom Room..., An Innovative Conversation with Leena Marie Saleh, Design Educator at Canva and THE Ed Tech Guru
January 30, 2023 23:58 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with Leena Marie Saleh, Design Educator with Canva Design School and the Ed Tech Guru. Her initials even spell out LMS :). Leena is a fellow transitioned teacher and shares her story about why she left the classroom five years ago. She also talks about conducting a webinar for over 21,000 educators, WHOA! Leena is the real deal and as you can imagine when two ed tech advocates start chatting the conversations is sure to be exciting. It’s time to grab...
73: Two Ed Tech Gurus "Walk" Into a Zoom Room..., An Innovative Conversation with Leena Marie Saleh, Design Educator at Canva and THE Ed Tech Guru
January 30, 2023 23:58 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with Leena Marie Saleh, Design Educator with Canva Design School and the Ed Tech Guru. Her initials even spell out LMS :). Leena is a fellow transitioned teacher and shares her story about why she left the classroom five years ago. She also talks about conducting a webinar for over 21,000 educators, WHOA! Leena is the real deal and as you can imagine when two ed tech advocates start chatting the conversations is sure to be exciting. It’s time to grab...
72: A Forever English Professor turned EdTech Entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Lindy Ledohowski, COO WizePrep
January 23, 2023 13:25 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with my fellow EdTech nerd friend, Dr. Lindy Ledohowski from WizePrep. Lindy is a former English Professor turned EdTech entrepreneur, turned COO! We get into all the things in this episode, including Lindy’s exciting journey to COO, when life takes you down a different path, and ChatGPT. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune - in to this amazing episode! More About Dr. Lindy Ledohowski in Her Own Words Execution of vision is my superpower. I ...
71: Preparing Educators for the Complexities of 21st Century Classrooms, A Professor's Perspective, Dr. Jasmin Cowin, Assistant Professor for TESOL & Bilingual Programs, Touro University
January 19, 2023 13:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with my friend, Dr. Jasmin Cowin from Touro University! Jasmin is an Assistant Professor of TESOL, Ed Tech guru, and lover of all things education. In this episode, you get to hear about Jasmine’s journey into education, her thoughts on jobs of the future, and what we should be doing to prepare our educators for 21st-century classrooms. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to the episode! More About Dr. Jasmin Cowin Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin ...
70: Deepening Learning and Measuring Core Skills A Conversation with Cognitive Psychologist & Classic Rockband Lead, Steve Joordens, Co-founder & CSO, peerScholar
January 17, 2023 15:34 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOverview In this episode, I got to interview cognitive psychologist, Steve Joordens, who also happens to be a co-found of a fantastic ed tech tool called peerScholar. Steve titles himself an unintentional entrepreneur, but he has really created something astounding with peerScholar. There is a lot to learn from Steve in this episode including how to have cool hobbies and be an amazing instructor of large courses (1800+ learners!). I really enjoy this conversation and learning more about psy...
69: Covid, Quality, Beyonce, & Everything in Between - A Strategic Conversation with Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus
January 11, 2023 21:57 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOverview In this episode, I got to check in with my friend and learning strategist extraordinaire, Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus (UMGC). We talk Covid impact on learners, what UMGC is doing to assist non-traditional learners, and customized degree options, and we even throw in a little about the Queen Bee herself, Beyonce (Thanks, Jarrett!). I met Jarrett through a contract ID opportunity and I have to say...
68: Using Movement to Foster Social Emotional Learning for Younger Students, an Active Learning Conversation with Dr. Julian Reed, Founder of ActivEd
January 10, 2023 02:15 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOverview In this episode, I had the honor of checking in with Dr. Julian Reed, founder of ActivEd and College Instructor at Furman University. We chatted about a fabulous ed tech tool he created called Walkabouts. This tool is created for younger students (K - 2nd graders) and makes learning fun! Dr. Reed shares his research behind the development of Walkabouts and talks all about the benefits of kinesthetic learning. Walkabouts integrates language arts, math, and reading content with real ...
67: Checking in With My Favorite Formative Assessment Guru, Matt Wheeland, Senior Account Executive, Formative - A Special Where Are They Now Episode
January 04, 2023 21:25 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOverview In this episode, I checked in with my friend Matt Wheeland, Senior Account Executive (he got a promotion since we last spoke!) at Formative. Matt is a former educator turned EdTech guru. Since we last spoke on Episode 5 in March 2021 (wow!), Formative has made some fantastic updates to their platform, and Matt gives us all the details. Oh and did I mention Matt has close to 20k followers on Linkedin? WOW! During the episode, Matt even turned the tables and interviewed me on my prof...
66: Why Most eLearning is Crap & Solutions for Fixing it, A Conversation with the Impeccable Tim Slade, Founder the eLearning Designer's Academy
January 03, 2023 00:48 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOverview As David Letterman would say, my next guest needs no introduction. If you are a part of the eLearning and/or Instructional Design world, you know the force that is Tim Slade. Tim is a celebrity in the eLearning community and has helped thousands of people grow in their eLearning/ID careers by developing their skills through his eLearning Designer’s Academy. Tim is a speaker, author (The eLearning Designer’s Handbook), award-winning eLearning Designer, and one of the most down-to-ea...
65: Immersive Learning Experiences with Award-Winning Producer and Founder of Meridian Treehouse, Wesley "Wes" Della Volla
December 15, 2022 13:17 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOverview In this episode, I chatted with an award-winning producer and founder of Meridian Treehouse, Wesley “Wes” Della Volla. We get into an immersive conversation about the learning experiences Wes and his team are creating. Meridian Treehouse is an official research partner of Meta Immersive Learning. Wes and his team are also official partners of LenovoEDU Community and are creating a “Field Expert Series” series through collaborating with STEM community leaders worldwide. Wes’ passion...
64: The Main Bird Behind it All and the Flock that Makes it Fly, A Quacktastic Chat with Andrew Cross, CEO and Founder of Goosechase
December 08, 2022 02:08 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the coolest duck around, Andrew Cross, Founder & CEO of Goosechase. If you remember, when the show started in February of 2021, I interviewed Joe Denomme and Eric Chiang from the fab Goosechase team on Episode 7. Now, we get a much-needed update on all the quackest happenings around Goosechase town, including some fabulous insights on product development & four - day work weeks. If you don't know about and use this fantastic tool, then it’s defin...
63: Where Are They Now? A Conversation with Ross Young, Executive VP of Linewize
December 01, 2022 00:05 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBOverview In this episode, I reconnected with my friend, Ross Young, Executive VP of Linewize. Ross, originally appeared on Episode 47 of the show, and now he is back to give us an update on all the things going on at Linewize. Ross discusses acquisitions made by Linewize and how these techs are helping to keep learners safe online. We also have some personal conversations about mental health and life. I hope you enjoy this Where are They Now Update with Ross Young, Executive VP of Linewize. G...
62: Supporting Transitioning Teachers & Creating Transparency Around Pay, Chelsea Maude Averitt, Founder of SKIP
November 23, 2022 13:09 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with Chelsea Maude Averitt, Founder and job curator extraordinaire of SKIP. Chelsea is a connector and advocate for job seekers. Skip’s mission is for educators and administrators to skip to new careers that value their expertise, pay well, and are remote. Skip matches educators with mission-driven companies that positively impact our schools, students, and communities. SKIP also is an excellent place for companies wanting to advertise their jobs and ...
61: Advocacy Against Gender Discrimination in Clerkships and Making Sure Clerks have the Info They Need, Aliza Shatzman, Esq., Co-Founder & President , The Legal Accountability Project
November 18, 2022 02:54 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOverview This is a special release for EdUp EdTech where I got to In this episode, I got to chat with an extraordinary human, Aliza Shatzman, Co-Founder and President of The Legal Accountability Project. Aliza shares her experiences with discrimination during her clerkship as a law student. She discusses the gaps in vetting clerkship opportunities for law students and how The Legal Accountability Project ensures that as many law clerks as possible have positive clerkship experiences. Throug...
60: Asking New Questions in New Ways and Digitizing Docs for the Masses, Terry Robinson, SVP of Global Academic Business & Seth Cayley, VP for Global Academic Product
November 17, 2022 16:04 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with two fantastic humans, Terry Robinson, Senior Vice President of Gale's Global Academic Business, and Seth Cayley, Vice President for Global Academic Product at Gale. These two world travelers have vast experience and knowledge to share about higher education, democratizing access to resources, and research. Have you ever heard the term distance reading? Close reading? Me neither! So grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 60 now! More About...
60: Asking New Questions in New Ways and Digitizing Docs for the Masses, A Conversation with Terry Robinson, SVP International & Seth Cayley, VP of Global Engagement
November 17, 2022 16:04 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with two fantastic humans, Terry Robinson, Senior Vice President of Gale's Global Academic Business, and Seth Cayley, Vice President for Global Academic Product at Gale. These two world travelers have vast experience and knowledge to share about higher education, democratizing access to resources, and research. Have you ever heard the term distance reading? Close reading? Me neither! So grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 60 now! More About...
59: Cutting Edge Automation and Providing Engaging Videos for ALL Learners, Stefano Cohen & Beatrice Maneschi, Business Development at Seervision
November 09, 2022 21:34 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with two amazing humans, Stefano Cohen, Business Development Manager, and Beatrice Maneschi, Business Development Intern, from Seervision. These two ed tech and business development gurus have much to share about the world of automated video in the education and corporate space. Seervision camera tracking performance and unique person-specific actions create fully automated, networked multi-camera workflows to bring any installation into the hybrid ag...
58: Innovative Approaches to Education and Solutions for Dealing with Teacher Shortages, A Conversation with Chief Academic Officer, Hayley Spira - Bauer of iTutor
November 02, 2022 19:36 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with my friend and fellow podcast host, Hayley Spira-Bauer, Chief Academic Officer at iTutor and host of the Learning Can’t Wait podcast. During this chat, Hayley and I talked about how iTutor’s team of educators, administrators, operators, and international professionals united around supporting all learners. iTutor provides the educator support institutions need as this sector continues to mitigate shortages. iTutor really makes people’s job easier ...
57: Going KrAzY for Kahoot! with Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Pedagogy at Kahoot!
October 26, 2022 19:03 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Pedagogy at Kahoot!. When two ed tech gurus get into a (Zoom) room together, you know there will be tons and tons of synergy and ideas shared. In this episode, you will be blown away by Louisa's depth of knowledge about the Ed Tech world and her vision for what’s next at Kahoot! Without giving too much away, I’ll say the excitement in my voice is noticeable in this episode - for a good reason; it’s Kahoot! Time to gr...
56: Fear is a LIAR & Breaking the Grade with Josh Chernikoff, Founder & CEO of Cascade Communications
October 19, 2022 22:36 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with a great coach and entrepreneur, Josh Chernikoff, Founder and CEO of Cascade Communications and host of the Breaking the Grade Podcast. In this episode, we chatted about growing up in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) region, sports, moving during Covid, our love of ed tech, and helping others. Josh shares some great stories and tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur so be sure to have your writing devices or digital note apps ready. It...
55: Improving Pedagogies and Taking Learning Design to the Next Level, Ewoud de Kok, CEO of FeedbackFruits
October 12, 2022 22:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with a true innovator, Ewoud de Kok, CEO of Feedback Fruits. In this episode, we chatted about ed tech start-ups, failing forward, riding bikes in the Netherlands, and how FeedbackFruits is shifting the higher education landscape by providing an all-in-one tool suite to engage learners. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to this amazing episode! More about Ewoud de Kok, in his own words My mission is to make this world a better place. Th...
54: Permission to Play with Dan White, CEO of Filament Games
October 05, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing Dan White, CEO of Filament Games! Dan is a former teacher and fellow instructional designer. We talk about all things gaming and how Filament Games is changing the world of education by developing playful learning experiences that impact people’s lives. We also discuss Filament’s latest National Science Foundation initiative Roboco.co; building robots is so cool! Turn in now to episode 54 to learn more about Dan White and all the wond...
53: Frictionless Communication with an Affinity for Helping Others using Protopia to Leverage Social Capital, Max Leisten CEO & Founder
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOverview In this episode, I got to chat with the humble and kind Max Leisten CEO and Founder of Protopia. We discuss how Protopia’s A.I. driven tech is helping higher education institutions connect the community to create impactful digital experiences for students, alumni, donors, and more! Grab those headphones and tune in now to episode 53. More about Max Leister, in his own words Building the smartest, simplest, and most scalable AI technology to connect higher education communities -...
52: Social and Collaborative Learning with Eduflow CEO David Kofoed Wind
September 21, 2022 23:49 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOverview If you've thought about the future of learning, it's here. Join me as we kick off Part 2 of Season 2 of EdUp EdTech where I got to sit down with David Kofoed Wind, CEO of Eduflow. In this episode, we discuss all things online learning and making learning experiences more meaningful! More About David Koefoed Wind in his own words… I completed my Ph.D. at The Technical University of Denmark with a focus on machine learning, data science, and educational technology. I have previous...