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58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Join Tec de Monterrey’s international journey of discovery and creation of the future of higher education. Host Pepe Escamilla and other experts from diverse disciplines will showcase innovative pedagogies, technologies and other educational developments at the service of enhanced learning outcomes. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
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Ep. 52 - The Power of Personalized and Digital Learning with Simon Bates
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBIn this episode, Simon Bates, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning at the University of British Columbia delves into personalized programs, digital learning, and the critical role of technology in educational models. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, for an insightful conversation that explores the evolving landscape of education. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 51 - Exploring Large Language AI Models with Ryan Baker
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBIn this episode, Ryan Baker, Professor at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the advancements and implications of large language AI models, shedding light on Penn's innovative JeepyTA virtual Teaching Assistant. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of teaching roles and their future. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 50 - AI, Work and Hyperpersonalized Education with Sebastian Thrun
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode, Sebastian Thrun, AI Expert, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Chairman and co-founder of Udacity, examines the future of work and AI, exploring how roles in the workforce are evolving and the concept of hyperpersonalization in education. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, for an edifying dialogue on AI and its impact on the future of work and education. A Podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 49 - Alternative and meaningful educational pathways with Melissa Loble
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this episode, Melissa Loble, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Instructure, discusses the essential skills required to thrive in the workplace and outlines the do's and don'ts when creating a microcredential program. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's enlightening discussion. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 48 - Creating exciting and relevant educational experiences with Richard Culatta
December 04, 2023 15:03 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, Richard Culatta, the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education, discusses the key characteristics of relevant education and sheds light on the new educational landscape that has emerged in the wake of the pandemic. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's enlightening discussion. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 47 - The challenges of being an entrepreneur in education with Doug Lynch
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this episode, Doug Lynch, senior fellow at USC’s Rossier School of Education, shares valuable insights on what it takes to build an educational startup, and highlights some of the common challenges that entrepreneurs face when launching educational projects. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, the Associate Director of IFE, as he delves into this enlightening conversation. A podcast presented by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 46 - The Enduring Era of Remote Work: A Conversation with Bledi Taska
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode, Bledi Taska, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist at Lightcast, explores the future of remote work and its profound impact on productivity and talent acquisition. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, the Associate Director of IFE, as he delves into this enlightening conversation. A podcast presented by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 45 - The future of Alternative Credentials and Skill Recognition with Thomas Weko
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBIn this episode, Thomas Weko, Senior Scholar at The George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, provides insights into the changing educational landscape, emphasizing the cultivation of skills and the growing prominence of alternative credentials. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, the Associate Director of IFE, as he engages in this insightful conversation. This podcast is proudly presented by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 44 - Active Learning, Lifelong Learning, and Technology: A Conversation with Rob Vanderlan
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBIn this episode, Rob Vanderlan, the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Innovation at Cornell University, delves into the transformative world of active learning, lifelong learning, and the dynamic role technology plays in pedagogy to address disruptions. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, the Associate Director of IFE, in this enlightening discussion. This podcast is brought to you by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 43 - Finding the right mix for delivering education with Vincent J. Del Casino
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode, Vincent J. Del Casino, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at San Jose State University, shares insights on enhancing education delivery and improving university data analytics management. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this enlightening conversation. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 42 - Universities as engines for a sustainable future with Victoria Galán Muros
September 11, 2023 19:34 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, Victoria Galán-Muros, Chief of Research and Analysis at UNESCO's International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, discusses ways universities can support sustainable development. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's enlightening discussion. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 41 - Gonzalo Baroni Boces – Building Resilience in LATAM Universities
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode, Gonzalo Baroni Boces, the National Director of Education in Uruguay, discusses LATAM's post-pandemic challenges and opportunities. He explores the strategies implemented to adapt, thrive, and capitalize on emerging possibilities amidst the obstacles during this period of uncertainty. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 40 - Kristina Reiss – The importance of STEM in education and its inclusion challenges
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode, Kristina Reiss, Professor Emeritus at the Technical University of Munich, shares her ideas about the importance of STEM in learning and teaching and the long-standing barriers that prevent girls from pursuing careers in STEM fields. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 39 - Rhonda L. Lenton – Gender Equality and Diversity in Higher Education
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBIn this episode, Rhonda L. Lenton, President & Vice-Chancellor of York University, shares the initiatives, programs, and efforts implemented at York university to promote gender equality and diversity as well as those regarding the future of education and lifelong learning. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 38 - Stephen Harmon – forecasting the future of education and lifelong learning.
May 08, 2023 14:47 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBIn this episode, Stephen Harmon, Associate Dean for Research and Interim Executive Director at the Center for 21st Century Universities at Georgia Tech, talks about the futures of education: machine learning, alternative credentials, blockchain, virtual reality, lifelong learning, and the significance of developing non-academic skills. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 37 - Gary A. Bolles – Disruptive Technology in the Future of Education and Work.
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this episode, Gary A. Bolles discusses the future of education and work amidst technology disruptions and transformations. Bolles is the author of The Next Rules of Work, Chair for The Future of Work at Singularity University, and Partner in Charrette LLC. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 36 - Steven Miller – AI use and data privacy in education
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBIn this episode, Steven Miller, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems at the Singapore Management University, talks about AI in the future of education. Also, he shares his insight on data privacy and ethical AI. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 35 - Uohna Thiessen – Understanding Generative AI.
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBIn this episode, Uohna Thiessen, Senior Data Scientist Consultant at Meta and adjoint professor at CalTech, shares her ideas about Machine Learning and Generative AI, their educational potential and possible risks. Join José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week’s episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 34 - Mercedes Mateo – Rethinking Education: access and inclusion in Higher Education in Latin America
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIn this episode Prof. Mateo shares with us her ideas regarding on rethinking education in Latin America, in order to make it more accessible and inclusive to a large percentage of the population that traditionally have been left out of the education system. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 33 - Michelle Weise – Lifelong Learning: a new paradigm for education in the 21st Century
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBIn this episode, Prof. Weise and José Escamilla talk about her most recent book about Lifelong Learning and the future of work, and the need to start planning for uncharted territories in education and life in the 21st century. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 32 - Rose Luckin – Artificial Intelligence and Education in the 21st Century
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBWhat is the current state of artificial intelligence in education? How will it impact the future of post-Covid education? Is AI a friend or a foe?, and how do we prepare society in general for its certain impact in our daily lives. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 31 - Jonathan Plucker – Creativity in the 21st Century
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBHow can we create talent development strategies in education? What is creativity, its legends, and stereotypes? In this episode Jonathan Plucker shares his ideas of one of the most important 21st century skills: creativity. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 30 - Annelies Goger – The role of higher education in the development of jobs of the future
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBIn this episode, Annelies Goger and José Escamilla talk about the skills gap and the need to create meaningful jobs in the future taking into account student’s and employer’s needs. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 29 - Roberta Bassett – Financial sustainability and Collaboration in Higher Education
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBIn this episode Roberta Malee and José Escamilla talk about important topics such as How can Higher ed institutions in developing countries achieve financial sustainability?;The importance of investing in educational technology in developing countries, as well as the need for regional collaboration and network creation between Higher education institutions. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 28 - Mpine Makoe – Technology and Education in Developing Countries
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHow can technology improve access to quality education to underserved communities? In this episode, Professor Mpine Makoe, Commonwealth of Learning chair in Open Education Practices and Resources, shares her experiences in distance education in South Africa along with host José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 27 - Courtney Brown – Improving access in Higher Education
October 04, 2022 21:55 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this episode Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning for Lumina Foundation, talks about her work and ideas on such important topics like: access, equity and fairness in higher ed. Join José 'Pepe' Escamilla, Associate Director of IFE, in this week's episode. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 26 - Affective computing in education with Winslow Burleson
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Winslow Burleson, Assistant Director and Director of Research at the School of Information at the University of Arizona, talk about how analyzing emotions through technology and AI can improve educational outcomes. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 25 - The three scenarios for higher education with Patrick Brothers
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Patrick Brothers, Co-CEO at HolonIQ, talk about the EdTech market, the startup ecosystem in Latin America, and the three scenarios for higher education. Un Podcast de Tec Sounds.
Ep. 24 - Education Post-Covid with Jeff Selingo
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Jeff Selingo, professor of practice at Arizona State University and author of "College (Un)Bound: The Future of Higher Education and What It Means for Students," talk about education post-Covid, and how universities will deal with students' wellbeing after the crisis. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 23 - Student-centric learning with Paul J. LeBlanc
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, talk about student-focused universities, SNHU's future projects, and his new book: "Students First; Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education." A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 22 - Learning analytics, data and AI in the future of education with George Siemens
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and George Siemens, executive director of the Learning Innovation and Networked Knowledge Research Lab at the University of Texas, Arlington, talk about how MOOC’s changed and the future role of AI, data, and learning analytics in education. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 21 - Georgia Tech's Educational Technology and the Covid crisis with Ángel Cabrera
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 89.2 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Ángel Cabrera, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, talk about how Georgia Tech adapted to the COVID-19 crisis. Georgia Tech's new technology tools and projects regarding educational innovation and Ángel Cabrera's take on the future of higher education. A Podcast by Tec Sounds
Ep. 20 - A four-step process for teaching math with Conrad Wolfram
March 07, 2022 14:41 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Conrad Wolfram, CEO and European Co-Founder of Wolfram, talk about a new approach to teaching math through an interesting four-step process, the critical role of technology when learning math, and the AI promise in education. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 19 - COVID-19 impact on students' and teachers' mental health with Richard Davidson
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBListen to José "Pepe" Escamilla and Dr. Richard Davidson, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, discuss COVID-19 impact on students' and teachers' social and emotional health. Also, Dr. Davidson explains what he considers the four pillars of a healthy mind. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 18 - How can universities remain significant? With Peter Mathieson
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBJose “Pepe” Escamilla talked with Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. A conversation about Edinburgh’s 2030 plan, the digital challenges facing universities, and how to encourage faculty to be future-ready. Mathieson also discussed ethics in AI and the importance for universities to become sustainable. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 17 - Rethinking the European university with Martin Paul
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJose "Pepe" Escamilla met with Martin Paul, President of Maastricht University, one of the youngest Dutch universities, in a conversation that sought to rethink the European University. Martin Paul also addressed Maastricht's efforts to develop its students' independent learning skills, explained their hybrid degree programs, and described what citizens and universities will be like in the future. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 16 - Learning from MOOC data with Anant Agarwal
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBListen to an insightful conversation about online education between José "Pepe" Escamilla and Anant Agarwal, edX CEO, and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. Anant talked about the birth of edX and its extensive MOOC offering. He described how data from the edX platform could help improve online education and how it can promote active learning. Anant also addressed the MOOC's completion rate challenge and how online education might evolve in the coming years. A...
Ep. 15 - Teacher empowerment and Singapore's education success with Mike Thiruman
May 27, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBJosé "Pepe" Escamilla met with Singapore's Teachers' Union General Secretary Mike Thiruman. An eye-opening conversation on teacher empowerment, skills, and working conditions. Thiruman also addressed Singapore's education success and what Latin America can learn from it. Finally, Thiruman shared his view on the future of education and lifelong learning.
Ep. 14 - The EdTech startup explosion with Maia Sharpley
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBA conversation about the startup explosion and EdTech ventures in emerging economies between Maia Sharpley, Partner at Learn Capital, an Education-focused venture capital firm, and José “Pepe” Escamilla, inside TecSounds’ booth at the entrepreneurship festival INCmty 2019. Maia Shapley described the new lifelong learning ecosystem and the need for teachers and learners to focus on the development of skills like collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. A Podcast by Tec Sounds
Ep. 13 - Cross Reality and Gamification in Education with Norihisa Wada
April 30, 2020 00:38 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBINCmty hosted the EduTrends Podcast, where Norihisa Wada, EduLab Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, talked with Jose “Pepe” Escamilla about XR technologies in education, the power of gamification, and the importance of the human touch when developing EdTech tools. Norihisa Wada also explained EduLab’s work in assessment initiatives on learning and its efforts to create investment vehicles for EdTech ventures. A podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 13 - Cross Reality and Gamification in Education with Norihisa Wada
April 30, 2020 00:38 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBINCmty hosted the EduTrends Podcast, where Norihisa Wada, EduLab Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, talked with Jose “Pepe” Escamilla about XR technologies in education, the power of gamification, and the importance of the human touch when developing EdTech tools. Norihisa Wada also explained EduLab’s work in assessment initiatives on learning and its efforts to create investment vehicles for EdTech ventures. A podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 12 - The globalization of growing up with Ger Graus
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBGer Graus, Global Director of Education at KidZania, met with José "Pepe" Escamilla at Tec de Monterrey to talk about the state of children's education, the need for a new educational focus on children's aspirations and the globalization of growing up. Ger Graus also discussed how schools, parents, and the environment shape the way girls and boys make choices throughout their learning journey. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 11 - The educational system is broken with Tonika Cheek Clayton
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBA talk between Tonika Cheek Clayton, Managing Partner of the Ed Tech team at NewSchools Venture Fund, and José “Pepe” Escamilla about the importance to support edupreneurs, the need for the development of better EdTech tools focused on underserved students learning outcomes and some success stories of the Newschools investing efforts in educational innovation. Tonika Cheek Clayton addressed some of the Newschools research’s key findings on EdTech use in US classrooms, and she described the...
Ep. 10 - Dissecting peer instruction with Eric Mazur
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBEric Mazur, a physicist and educator at Harvard University, visited Jose “Pepe” Escamilla during the educational innovation conference CIIE 2019. Mazur dissected Peer Instruction, explained his “Just in Time” teaching method and made a solid point against assessment in the learning process. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 10 - Dissecting peer instruction with Eric Mazur
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBEric Mazur, a physicist and educator at Harvard University, visited Jose “Pepe” Escamilla during the educational innovation conference CIIE 2019. Mazur dissected Peer Instruction, explained his “Just in Time” teaching method and made a solid point against assessment in the learning process. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 9 - Emotional Intelligence at school with Marc Brackett
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJosé “Pepe” Escamilla had an eye-opening conversation with Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, who recently published “Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive.” Brackett talked about his RULER approach to social and emotional learning. He also discussed what schools are doing to prevent bullying and what role parents and teachers play in the development of students’ emotional intelligence. A ...
Ep. 8 - Inclusive Technology to Increase Access to Education with Ricardo Rosas
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJose “Pepe” Escamilla traveled to South America and met with Ricardo Rosas, Director of the Center for Development of Inclusive Technologies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Ricardo does research in Educational Technology and Special Education. He also develops traditional and device-based cognitive assessment instruments and intervention tools. Ricardo shared with us some examples of inclusive technologies that they are developing at his lab and described the global state o...
Ep. 7 - The Five World Bank’s principles to improve education with Robert Hawkins
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBA conversation between Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank Group, and Jose “Pepe” Escamilla. Robert is an expert advisor to governments seeking innovative ways to improve education systems. Robert described the five principles that guide the World Bank’s efforts to improve education globally, pointed out the need for universities to bolster lifelong learning and shared some success stories on educational innovation in developing countrie...
Ep. 6 - Emiliana Vegas on Latin America's education challenges
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis episode’s guest is Emiliana Vegas, co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. She is an expert on education in developing countries. Emiliana talked with José “Pepe” Escamilla about the challenges and opportunities in Latin American educational systems. They discussed the new role of teachers and strategies to improve educational outcomes such as experiential or active learning. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.
Ep. 5 - Dr. Randy Bass and the new focus of education
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBJosé “Pepe” Escamilla visits Dr. Randy Bass at Georgetown University. He is Vice Provost for Education and Professor of English at Georgetown, where he founded the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship, and now he directs the Red House. In a meaningful conversation, Dr. Randy Bass explains that there is a need for a new focus on education, and tries to answer what can humans do to get better at being human? A Podcast by Tec Sounds.