EdUp EdTech, hosted by Holly Owens

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 allows them to take control of their own learning. It’s definitely a tool everyone should be utilizing in their classrooms. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune-in to this episode for more fun facts about Edpuzzle.

More About Marybeth Harter-Schultz

A lifelong educator, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Marybeth now resides in Orlando, Florida with her husband Jeff and daughter Annie.

She has been a classroom teacher and Educational Administrator, taking on a variety of leadership roles.  Currently working on her Doctorate Degree, she is researching ways to impact the teacher retention crisis.  She is applying her educational background and experiences in her role as a School Partnerships Manager for Edpuzzle within the state of Florida.  In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.  Her favorite quote is one from Pablo Picasso: "The meaning in life is to find your gift.  The purpose in life is to give it away."

Be sure to connect with Marybeth Harter-Schultz on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow Edpuzzle  on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, Twitter, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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More About Madeleine Mortimore 

Madeleine Mortimore is the Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech, where she leads research on EdTech hardware. With years of experience as a classroom teacher, Madeleine has developed a curriculum for grades 4-12. Her research experience includes positions at the MIT Teaching and Learning Lab. Madeleine has a Master of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

Be sure to connect with Madeleine Mortimore on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow Logitech on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, Twitter, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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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 are a lover of learning and helping others you really going to enjoy this conversation. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in now to this amazing episode! 

More About A.M. Bhatt

A.M. Bhatt was born in India and came to the United States with his mother when he was six years old (his father had come three years prior to study engineering). For more than six years, he and his mother lived as undocumented immigrants while his father stayed in school to maintain his student visa. A.M. has a personal understanding of how students and adult learners from different backgrounds engage with established systems that tend to be mired in traditional or outdated modes of thinking. He is committed to helping individuals develop their sense of self and community – equipping them with the technical skills they’ll need to launch or grow a career while, at the same time, empowering them to become agents for humanity-centric change in the world.

A.M. created the nonprofit DAE to bridge the gap between corporate America and the realities of underserved communities, using education as a vehicle for social justice while nurturing underrepresented youth with no-cost tech programs and access to digital career and life skills. He also founded U of Next, is on faculty in the University of New Haven’s Graduate Psychology Department, and has 25+ years of advising corporate executives and entrepreneurs. Past clients include Pfizer, Facebook, HAI Group, Siemens, Novartis, Deutsche Bank, United Rentals, Yahoo!, American Express, and many others.

Be sure to connect with A.M. Bhatt on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow DAE on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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In 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! It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to this amazing episode! Oh, and Robin has her own podcast, too. 

More About Dr. Robin Sargent

Robin Sargent Ph.D., an entrepreneur, instructional designer, author, and former professor, is recognized as an instructional design community leader. She is the Owner and Founder of IDOL courses, IDOL Talent, and VITAL courses. IDOL courses is the authorized trade school that serves clients through IDOL Talent while developing the next generation of creative learning designers. Business Insider heralds the IDOL courses Academy as "one of the best choices out there if you're serious about starting a career in corporate instructional design, but don't want to pay for a master's degree."

Earning her Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in instructional design and online learning, she has coached, mentored, and taught thousands of current and aspiring learning designers. Her dissertation was on the gamification of corporate training, and her vision is to create an IDOL world for all learners. 

Dr. Robin is also a former Director of Learning & Development for a billion-dollar staffing firm with over 17 years of corporate instructional design experience. She serves as a volunteer board member for DESIGNxHUMANITY, a design collective and apprenticeship program pairing experienced creatives with fresh faces to collaborate on real-world projects advocating for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. In addition, she started the IDOL World project to match non-profit organizations with access to instructional designers and free eLearning modules on relevant topics. 

Robin's book, The Do It Messy Approach is the book for instructional designers in search of a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training. Forget about wading through thousands of jargon-laced pages on learning theories or designing cookie cutter courses following a stale template. Welcome to the IDOL™ world of creative possibilities!

In a refreshingly entertaining step-by-step guide, Robin Sargent, Ph.D. shares everything you need to know to design instruction for corporate training on any topic. After teaching thousands of students how to design instruction through the IDOL™ courses Academy, Dr. Robin serves up 18 fun-size chapters to help you design your course blueprint while following a repeatable formula.

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Be sure to connect with Robin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow IDOL on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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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 gives some insights into what it is like to be an entrepreneur in 2023. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to this amazing episode! 

More About Dr. Katherine Grill 

Dr. Katherine Grill received a BS in Art Therapy from Springfield College in 2013. She went on to complete an MA in Psychology from American University in 2016 and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from American University (BCaN Program) in 2017.  While completing her Ph.D., she worked at Children’s National pediatric hospital conducting NIH behavioral health research. She was also the co-founder of a community health program for young adults called Mindful Millennials. In 2017, Dr. Grill moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to learn about using technology to increase access to mental health care. In 2018 she founded Neolth Inc., a technology company that provides on-demand, personalized mental health support to students through a self-guided platform. 

As the Co-founder and CEO of Neolth, Dr. Grill has won numerous awards including being selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 in the 2022 education category; the 2021 Lyfebulb-Loyola University Chicago Public Health Innovation Challenge Grand Prize Winner; 2021 Timmy Finalist for Best Tech for Good in San Francisco; 2020 Startup of the Year EdTech award; Top 100 Startup in 2020 by SOTY; Top 100 company in 2020 by Pepperdine University; winner of the 2019 SoGal San Francisco Regional Pitch Competition and the 2020 SoGal Global Finals Pitch Competition, the largest pitch competition for female founders in the world. She led her company to receive venture backing, from notable investors like Techstars, Headstream, and Telosity. She’s been featured in numerous articles for her work with Neolth, including Forbes alongside the founders of Bumble and Zyper in 2021 as a leading female founder, and was honored with a display on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square in 2020.

Be sure to connect with Katherine on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow Neolth on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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Stephen Schaeffer has played the role of both the high-energy Educator, Administrator, and Consultant who makes the subject matter “come alive” through well-planned, hands-on activities, outcome-driven curriculum development, strategic planning, and building key alliances and partnerships.  He is passionate about working with organizations that encourage creative and critical thinking to build agency and self-determination in a wide range of people and their communities. His extensive background in education stems from a personal desire to empower individuals to reap the many benefits of lifelong learning.

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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. Grab your favorite note-taking tool and your headphones it is time to tune in to this part 1 of 2 of this fabulous 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 wellness for all through disruptive and scalable innovation.

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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’s time to grab those headphones and tune into a special Where Are They Now Episode with Katy Kappler, Co-Founder & CEO of InScribe.

More About Katy Kappler in Her Own Words

I have 20 years of success and lessons learned designing, building, and launching enterprise technology solutions. I am passionate about experiences that connect individuals more deeply with the world around them and am dedicated to finding solutions that extend access to high-quality education for everyone. My experience working with both startups and established corporations, has provided me with perspective on building and leading teams, motivating and engaging employees, and navigating the fields of education and technology.

Check out more about InScribe by going to: inscribeapp.com

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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 innovator. Over the course of his career, he’s led the development and launch of new products and services – from toothpicks to wind turbines – that have generated well over $1 billion in sales.

If you have a large, front-loading washing machine in your house, that was Dave and his team at Whirlpool. They re-envisioned the traditional, small European washer for the US market and took front loaders from 1% of the market to over 50% today, saving billions of dollars in electricity and water consumption in the process.

Dave has lived and worked around the world and is now based in Burlington Vermont with his wife and two Golden Retrievers. Their 3 “kids” have now graduated from college, but it was his experience with them on their college journeys that started his innovator’s brain cranking on what became Troove.

Having worked in admissions through grad school, he was amazed by how little technology and the internet had impacted the college search and admissions process. And even more, he was dismayed to discover how often students were transferring or dropping out altogether.

In early 2020, this led directly to his founding Troove, a 2-sided, AI-powered platform to help students discover their passions, people, and place based on the real experiences of recent alumni and current higher education students.

An accomplished photographer, lover of history, and avid traveler, Dave has made it to every state but Alaska (so far!) and some 50 different countries, the camera always in hand. The same curiosity about people that shows up in his photography also shows up in the new products he creates – always with a focus on human interaction and how we can better blend the old and the new.

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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 those headphones and tune in to this fantastic episode!

If you are an educator, don’t forget to sign up for your FREE Canva Educator account!

Also, be sure to check out all the fabulous PD opportunities offered through Canva’s Design School!

More About Leena Marie Saleh in Her Own Words

Leena Marie Saleh has been coined The Edtech Guru. She is a former educator with 10+ years of classroom experience. She has always been extremely passionate about the modern world of technology and how it transfers into the classroom to make students #workforce ready.  She believes that providing students with the critical skills for our future is absolutely vital and is important in providing a more equitable opportunity for ALL students. She also believes that exposure generates economic opportunity.

Connect with Leena Marie Saleh on LinkedIn and be sure to follow Canva on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

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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 take ideas and turn them into concrete steps and processes to make them real in a context-specific way, and I smile all along the way!

As a mentor I give back; as a leader, I create space for multiple voices.

Specific expertise in developing and operationalizing: working groups & teamwork frameworks, content creation & delivery, culture & diversity initiatives, marketing & acquisition channels, digital growth & SEO, internal processes & governance, and particular expertise in all things cultural, literary, higher ed, & academic.

Connect with Dr. Lindy Ledohowski on LinkedIn and be sure to follow WizePrep on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

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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 is a Fulbright and EPFP Alumna; Assistant Professor and TESOL/Bilingual Practicum Coordinator at Touro College, Graduate School of Education; lecturer for a newly designed eLearning master’s program at the National University of Science and Technology, Graduate School, Moscow, Russia; past Chair of the New York State TESOL 2021 conference; sustainability analyst for Computers for Schools Burundi; TESOL expert and Train the Trainer for the Future Horizons Foundation for Translation, Training, and Development in Sanaa, Yemen; Kappa Delta Pi member; retired Chair of the Rotary Club of New York United Nations International Breakfast Meetings; past President and past Rotary Assistant Governor for New York State.

Dr. Cowin brings over twenty-five years of experience as an educator, technology specialist, and institutional leader. As an Education Policy Fellow at the EPFP™ Institute, Columbia University/Teachers College, she became part of a select group of strategic leaders analyzing trends regarding effective educational policy and leadership with a focus on preparing qualified educators for the complexities of 21st – century classrooms. Her extensive background in education, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, augmented and virtual reality simulation training, Green and Black Swan market shifts, not-for-profit leadership, and commitment to the idea of education (SDG 4) as a basic human right provide her with unique skills and vertical networks locally and globally.

Connect with Dr. Jasmin Cowin on LinkedIn and check out her work with Touro University, GSE.

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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 psychology and its connection to ed tech. It’s time to grab your headphones and tune into this episode!

Also check out Steve’s Classic Rock Band, The Freakin’ Lolas!

More About Steve Joordens in his own words…

I have been a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto for decades, and I also offer 4 free courses on Coursera.org.  As Director of our Advanced Learning Technologies Lab, my research is focused on building and assessing educational technologies, primarily to establish evidence-based related to efficacy and usability.  One of the applications we created is called peerScholar, and it is now being used in 10 countries to help students develop the critical skills of success, skills like critical and creative thought, effective communication and collaboration, and enhanced metacognitive awareness. The efforts of our lab have been recognized by many awards at the institutional, provincial, and national levels. For example, I was named a 3M National Teaching Fellow, and peerScholar itself won the National Technology Innovation Award from The Learning Partnership.

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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 he is one of the most genuine and fascinating humans I’ve ever met. He is changing the landscape of learning design and helping to create more meaningful learning experiences. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune - into this amazing episode!

More About Jarrett Carter

Jarrett Carter (he/him) is Associate Vice President for Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland Global Campus, which serves 45,000 students worldwide. Jarrett has worked in higher education for over a decade, most recently spearheading cross-functional teams to develop innovative learning experiences in a variety of settings.

Over the course of his career, Jarrett has partnered with companies and educational institutions to develop learning strategies and solutions for their global audiences across over 150 countries. Jarrett has also spoken at conferences for practitioners, STEM graduate students, military leaders, and government employees.

Jarrett is an EdD candidate at the University of Florida’s Educational Technology program and holds an MA in educational technology from Adelphi University and a BS in mass communications from St. John’s University.

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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 exercises, making active learning easy — all with no special equipment, training, or extra space needed!

More About Dr. Reed

​​Julian Reed, a professor of health sciences at Furman University, says as a youngster, he got into trouble for moving and talking at school. So it’s only fitting that decades later, he becomes the founder of a company that marries learning with physical activity. His research focuses on examining links between environmental support and physical activity among youth and adults. Dr. Reed has collaborated on a variety of projects forging community partnerships and health initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. In SCRA’s “SC Launch CEO Podcast,” Reed describes his company – ActivEd – and recounts how he built its signature Walkabouts from a prototype to a product used in schools worldwide.

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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 professional journey from educator to ID. It’s time to grab your headphones and tune into this amazing episode!

More About Matt - In his own words

After seven years of classroom teaching, Matt eventually found his way into ed tech. His current role enables him to help educators answer what he thinks is the most important question in education: “did my students actually learn today?”

Things I love -

1. Ohio sports 🏈

2. Reading 📖

3. My wife, my 6 yr old son, and two Australian Shepherds 🐶

Over the past 6 years, I've sold cars, service contracts, and software. But, the hardest thing I ever sold was an education to disinterested high school students-- as a teacher.

Connect with Matt Wheeland  on LinkedIn and Follow Formative on Social Media Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube

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Be sure to visit Tim's webpage for all things eLearning, including workshops, books, the blog, and more!

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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-earth humans I’ve ever met. In this episode, we chat about everything, including why most eLearning is crap, how to fix it, and advice Tim has for newbies in the field. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in for a life-changing episode with the fantastic Tim Slade!

More About Tim Slade 

Tim Slade is a speaker, author, award-winning freelance eLearning designer, and creator of The eLearning Designer’s Academy. Having spent the last decade working to help others elevate their eLearning and instructional design content, Tim has been recognized and awarded within the eLearning industry multiple times for his creative and innovative design aesthetics. Tim is also a regular speaker at international eLearning conferences, a recognized Articulate Super Hero, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and author of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.

Connect with Tim Slade on LinkedIn and check out Tim’s eLearning Community, grab a copy of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook, and check out  The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.

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Be sure to visit Tim's webpage for all things eLearning, including workshops, books, the blog, and more!

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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 for learning is evident in this episode and shares many fantastic experiences he’s had over the years. It’s time to grab those headphones now and tune in to episode 65!

More About Wes

Wes Della Volla is an Emmy awarding winning producer and the founder of the nonfiction storytelling and experience innovation agency Meridian Treehouse. Specializing in developing multi-platform immersive experiences, content, and partnerships that educate and entertain – all with the goal of fostering curiosity, free from outdated spatial and logistical constraints. They aim to harness immersive experiences to connect you to your world, not escape it.

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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 definitely time to grab those headphones and tune - into Episode 64 to learn all about Goosechase! Oh and be sure to check out their pretty, new logo, it's so cool! 

More About Andrew, in his own words

I am the Co-founder and CEO of Goosechase, the world's first - and best! - interactive experience platform.

My academic background is in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. In my last year of university, I was accepted into Velocity, the University of Waterloo’s Entrepreneurship Residence. Goosechase was born a few weeks into the final term at a Hackathon on campus.

We built the platform for the weekend, and afterward, we were bombarded with questions about when it would be ready for launch. The idea grew and now we’re here!

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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 find qualified leads. Chelsea is building a place where job seekers can find great roles, feel confident, and receive fair pay. There may be an announcement in this episode about a new resource Chelsea is building. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 62 now!

More About Chelsea

I'm an entrepreneur, educator, and writer. I’m the founder of Skip, a job board and coaching service dedicated to helping educators, administrators, and academics successfully transition into remote jobs at mission-driven organizations. I love helping folks find moments of clarity in the job search process.

I have taught English literature and writing skills to middle school, high school, and college students. I mostly write for my business these days but have written on education and politics for local newspapers.

I’m also an active volunteer in my community. I have served as a school board member and election warden and currently serve on my city's Personnel Board (where I regularly interview candidates for entry-level to management positions).

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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. Through data collection, analysis, programming, and partnerships with law schools and other stakeholders, we intend to quantify the scope of harassment, discrimination, and diversity issues in the courts and use the results of our research to craft effective solutions. So grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 61 to learn more about Aliza Shatzman and The Legal Accountability Project. 

More About Aliza Shatzman

Aliza Shatzman is the President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit that ensures that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences while extending support and resources to those who do not. Aliza earned her BA from Williams College and her JD from Washington University School of Law. At WashU Law, Aliza served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Law and Policy. During law school, Aliza interned with four different components of the U.S. Department of Justice—the Office of Vaccine Litigation; the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division. After law school, Aliza clerked in DC Superior Court during the 2019-2020 term, intending to launch her career as a homicide prosecutor.

In March 2022, Aliza submitted written testimony for a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing about the lack of workplace protections in the federal judiciary, detailing her personal experience with gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by a former DC judge. Aliza now writes and regularly speaks about judicial accountability. She has been published in numerous forums, including the UCLA Journal of Gender & Law, Yale Law & Policy Review, NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy, Above the Law, Law360, Slate, Ms. Magazine, and Balls & Strikes.

Connect with Aliza Shatzman on LinkedIn and check out  The Legal Accountability Project’s webpage

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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 Terry Robinson 

Terry Robinson is Senior Vice President of Gale’s Global Academic Business where he leads Gale’s  academic business strategy and is responsible for publishing, sales, marketing, product/production and overall P&L. He has more than 25 years’ experience in educational, STEM and professional publishing as  well as Edtech industries and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and a B.A. on Law/History (with honors) from Carleton University

More About Seth Cayley

Seth Cayley is the Vice President for Global Academic Product at Gale. He leads a global team with staff in the US, UK, Beijing and Singapore that is responsible for commissioning, editing and publishing a wide portfolio of products in the humanities and social sciences. Gale's programs include: digital archives of primary sources; databases; and ebooks, with particular strengths in Literature and Business.

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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 age. Their passion for helping learners in all spaces is evident during the episode and you’ll love what they have to say about the future of ed tech. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 59!

More About Stefano Cohen

I'm Stefano, and I lead the business development efforts of Seervision, a company providing higher-education institutions with an AI technology to automate lecture video productions by seamlessly integrating with existing lecture-capturing setups.

More About Beatrice Maneschi

Beatrice recently joined the AV / EdTech world, with a growing interest in the education sector and the possibilities offered by online/hybrid learning. At Seervision to ensure that high-quality, engaging lectures streaming becomes the norm.

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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 and puts the focus back on what’s most important, our learners. It’s time to grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 58.

More About Hayley Spira - Bauer

Hayley Spira-Bauer is a passionate educator and advocates with guts. She is a trained elementary school teacher. She began her career through an alternative certification program called Teach for America but continued in the classroom and has taught students from kindergarten through 8th grade. If she had to pick a favorite, Hayley will tell you she most enjoyed teaching 5th grade in a middle school for four years, helping hundreds of kids to fall in love with reading. Hayley founded a New York City elementary school during her time in the classroom. Eventually, she began supporting teachers as a school leader at both the elementary and middle school levels. Today, in her day job as Chief Academic Officer at iTutor.com, Hayley has her hands on the wheel of education evolution, helping schools across the US expand their reach by recruiting and training top-notch teachers to serve all types of learners.

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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 grab those headphones and tune in now to Episode 57.

More about Louisa Rosenheck

Louisa Rosenheck is a thought leader in the ed tech field with a passion for game-based learning and playful pedagogies. She works to promote deeper learning through designing playful experiences, developing creative ways to assess learning, and building capacity in other organizations to implement innovative digital learning and curriculum in their contexts. She is a co-author of the book Resonant Games and teaches ed tech design at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She spent over a decade researching digital games and creative learning at MIT, and is now the Director of Pedagogy for the Kahoot! Group.

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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’s time to dive into episode 56!

More about Josh Chernikoff in his own worlds

I am a Senior Entrepreneur, Executive Advisor, Strategist, and Consultant with 20+ years of experience across education, technology integration, sales, marketing, and communications. I have demonstrated proven success driving lean operations of two educational tutoring and enrichment companies, resulting in major acquisitions. Additionally, I translate strong skills in leadership, CRM implementation, and sales pipeline optimization to generate leads and achieve consistent revenue growth. At my core, I am a connector adept at building relationships, expanding networks, and maintaining critical partnerships with C-suite executives and industry thought leaders.

Connect with Josh Chernikoff and follow Cascade Communications on LinkedIn, and check out the Breaking the Grade Podcast!

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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. This I have done by contributing to a more sustainable society, and currently, I'm doing that by improving the critical thinking of students in higher education worldwide.

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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 wonderful things they are doing over at Filament Games!

More about Dan White, in his own words

Dan White believes good gameplay and good learning are complementary rather than oppositional forces. An alumnus of Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Dan earned an M.S. in Education Technology under seminal learning game scholars Drs. Kurt Squire and James Paul Gee. Before founding Filament in 2005, Dan worked as a teacher, an instructional designer, and game developer. Dan’s passions include learning games, sustainability, mindfulness, and modernizing institutional education.

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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 - with an incredible team that is innovative, smart, empathetic, and passionate about connecting humans. Also, they're super "forgiving" when I throw out crazy ideas (TY!).

In prior life: experienced SaaS product leader at venture-backed companies (B2C & B2B eCommerce, higher education, digital marketing). Left that world because I yearned for impact and meaning. Found it in helping people meet on their terms.

Father of the four horsemonkeys of the apocalypse and two dogs & two cats (ask me about Roxie!).

Connect with Max Leisten on LinkedIn and be sure to follow Protopia on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest happenings.

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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 previously worked as a software developer for cBrain, Edlund A/S, and at CERN. I have been working with data analysis for Radio24syv and as an external consultant for Mærsk Line doing predictive modeling on large data sets.

Before starting my Ph.D., I co-authored 6 scientific publications on abstract math, algorithms, network analysis, and statistics. I have also competed in a series of competitions on entrepreneurship and innovation, winning first place in the Venture Cup Idea Competition in 2011, a final position in the Danish Global Management Challenge, and received a price for a project branding electrical cars using mobile applications.

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In episode 51, I got to chat with an extraordinary human, Dr. Katherine Grill. Katherine is the CEO and Co-Founder of the personalized mental health platform, Neolth, which helps support teens through self-guided access to resources. Life has been challenging these last few years in the pandemic and there has been no exception in these challenges for young people. In this episode, Katherine discusses her passion for supporting others, especially in education. How do you check in with your students? What do you know about SEL learning? Grab those headphones now and learn all about these things and more!

More about Dr. Katherine Grill

Dr. Katherine Grill received a BS in Art Therapy from Springfield College in 2013. She went on to complete an MA in Psychology from American University in 2016 and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from American University (BCaN Program) in 2017.  While completing her PhD, she worked at Children’s National pediatric hospital conducting NIH behavioral health research. She was also the co-founder of a community health program for young adults called Mindful Millennials. In 2017, Dr. Grill moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to learn about using technology to increase access to mental health care. In 2018 she founded Neolth Inc., a technology company that provides on-demand, personalized mental health support to students through a self-guided platform.

As the Co-founder and CEO of Neolth, Dr. Grill has won numerous awards including being selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 in the 2022 education category; the 2021 Lyfebulb-Loyola University Chicago Public Health Innovation Challenge Grand Prize Winner; 2021 Timmy Finalist for Best Tech for Good in San Francisco; 2020 Startup of the Year EdTech award; Top 100 Startup in 2020 by SOTY; Top 100 company in 2020 by Pepperdine University; winner of the 2019 SoGal San Francisco Regional Pitch Competition and the 2020 SoGal Global Finals Pitch Competition, the largest pitch competition for female founders in the world. She led her company to receive venture backing, from notable investors like Techstars, Headstream, and Telosity. She’s been featured in numerous articles for her work with Neolth, including Forbes alongside the founders of Bumble and Zyper in 2021 as a leading female founder and was honored with a display on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square in 2020.

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In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing Janice Gobert, CEO, and Co-founder of Inq-ITS. She is also a Professor of Learning Sciences at Rutgers University. Janice speaks of all her many education travels and how Inq-ITS came to life. Janice drops tons of knowledge bombs about assessment and feedback in this episode so be sure to grab your notebook or pull up your preferred note-taking app to capture all this info! Thanks for listening!

Sign up for your free trial of Inq-ITS by going to their webpage.

More about Dr. Janice Gobert

Dr. Janice Gobert (Ph.D., Cognitive Science, University of Toronto) is an esteemed science education expert with over 25 years of experience and has executed over $25M in federal research funding. Dr. Gobert is also the CEO of a start-up company, Inq-ITS (www.inqits.com). As students engage in scientific inquiry, Inq-ITS uses patented AI algorithms to assess and scaffold in real-time all science practices, including their writing about science. Teachers get real-time reports and actionable alerts on their students’ performance, allowing them to change whole class instruction on the fly, do differentiated instruction, or support students 1:1.

Janice is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. Before joining Rutgers, she was the Co-Director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies graduate program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2005-2015), and a Senior Research Scientist at the Concord Consortium (1999-2005).

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In this episode, I got to chat with Bob Drummond, CRO and Co-founder of Kami. Bob is based in New Zealand and gave us the low - down on the international ed tech industry. Bob tells of his journey into ed-tech and how he connected with his fellow co-founders of Kami. You will love Bob’s relaxed nature and motivation to make collaboration and feedback better for educators and students everywhere.

More about Bob Drummond, in his own words

I’m a seasoned Digital Executive, Engineer, Co-founder, and Director; an expert in lean growth after thirty years worldwide experience in the software industry building successful digital products and companies - raising capital, creating IP, acquiring talent, executing business plans, and growing market share - through to successful IPO and M&A exits.

Finalist - New Zealander of the Year 2021 - for Innovation.

Finalist - Ernst&Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021

I’ve worn many hats in my career – digital electronics engineer, software developer, product manager, business development executive, founder, mentor and board member – with both large enterprise organizations and nimble startups.

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In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO, Roger Sands from Wyebot. Roger is a very down-to-earth human with a plethora of experience in the Networking sector. Wyebot is A.I. Driven Wifi Automation that gives schools, organizations, and corporations the information they need to solve network programs in real-time. Can you imagine a world with no WiFi issues? Listen in to see how Roger and his team at Wyebot are changing the WiFi game and check out their website, wyebot.com, for more information about their platform and solutions offered.

More about Roger Sands

Roger Sands is a co-Founder and CEO of Wyebot, Inc. Roger has 17 years of executive management positions in successful networking startups and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to Wyebot, Roger was the Business Line Manager for Hewlett-Packard’s WW WLAN business growing it from #6 to #2 market share.  Roger joined HP via the acquisition of Colubris Networks, a wireless startup where he held a number of executive positions including co-CEO and was instrumental in the HP acquisition.  Prior to Colubris, he was a GM at Accton Technology founding the enterprise wireless business and building it to #3 market share via 6 strategic partnerships.  Roger also held senior management positions at 3com, USRobotics and Bytex Corporation.  Roger holds a Masters and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University.

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In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Ross Young, Executive Vice President at Linewize. If you have not heard of Linewize it’s going to be a tech that you are definitely going to want to have at your school or in your home. We get into some enlightening conversations about what Linewize and their solutions do to protect every learner’s digital journey. Students safety monitoring through the use of A.I. provides schools with ways to identify at-risk students and it’s the only solution out there that has all FOUR iKeepSafe student data privacy certifications: COPPA, FERPA, CSPC, and ATLIS. I learned so much from this conversation and think that Linewize is a tool that every educational institution needs. For more information about Linewize solutions, go to their website and/or request a demo.

More about Ross Young

Ross Young is Senior Vice President and General Manager of North America at Linewize where he helps K-12 school districts meet the challenges of today’s connected learning environment by leading product strategy, sales and customer experience. With more than 15 years of relevant experience, Young has deep expertise in the EdTech and cybersecurity industries, a passion for technology and its ability to drive social impact, and a strong understanding of how to effectively integrate classroom management tools into school districts while complying with security, safety, 1:1 scale and procurement. An experienced SaaS veteran, Young was instrumental in the successful launch of Linewize in the U.S. market and has spent the past three years aiding in the strategic growth and development of the company. Young is also a thought leader who regularly contributes videos and blog posts on a range of topics including trends in EdTech and remote learning, cyber-safety and mental health in schools, digital citizenship, tech for good and more. When he’s not busy supporting and protecting every child’s digital journey, Young can be found chasing his kids on bikes, skis, scooters or across the football field at his home in San Diego, California.

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In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing ed-tech guru, Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO Started. Ash talks about his journey into ed tech and investing in startup companies. He provides sound advice for those thinking about starting an ed-tech business. Started runs Shark Tank-type events, including founders' story sharing, brand identity, and more.  Learn more about Started programs by going to https://www.started.com/ and apply to get started today!  Also be sure to check out their main event happening in NYC, EdTech Week!

More about Ash Kaluarachchi

Kaluarachchi advises and enables growth for organizations making an impact in education and workforce learning. He has advised, launched, and operated multiple EdTech accelerators, including including the most financially successful programs in history. To date, these accelerators have enabled more than 2,000+ companies, including global EdTech unicorns, in partnership with organizations such as Techstars, Google, Amazon, Kaplan, Intel, NYU, USC, and the University of Pennsylvania.  As CEO at StartEd and Producer of EDTECH WEEK, he continues to support founders and the organizations that serve, invest in, and acquire EdTech companies solving problems in Pre-K12, HigherEd, Workforce, and Adult Learning.

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In this episode, I got to chat with a fantastic human, Hoyin Cheung, Founder and CEO of Remo. Hoyin talks about his educational and entrepreneurial journey in becoming CEO and Founder of Remo. Remo is on a mission to transform the experience of connecting, communicating, and collaborating with people across the globe online. If you’re looking for an interactive platform that humanizes the virtual experience whether through conference sessions or chats with coworkers then you need to check our Remo. Sign up for a FREE demo today!

More about Hoyin Cheung, in his own words

I am passionate about humanizing technology to create authentic conversations that drive meaningful relationships in the most human way possible.

As social media grew, I got disenchanted with the psychological harm it had within society. I moved from my Social Media agency to pursue the future of humanized digital interactions that create engagement and positive vibes in the online world.

Given my goals to make genuine experiences better virtually, I pioneered ground-breaking concepts in remote work. Organically, my work led to the development of stronger, natural, and trustworthy experiences that culminated in offering our guests the best, most engaging, and exciting virtual and hybrid events through technology.

I am a new father, and love marketing growth hacks, and board games.

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In this episode, I got to chat with an extraordinary person and one that shares my love of education, Yasaara Kaluaratchi from Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka. Yasaara talks about her educational journey and how she came to find a home at Prospects Academy. Yasaara and her team aim to provide exceptional student support in the programs that they offer. Her love for all things education really comes through in this fabulous episode.

More about Yasaara Kaluaratchi

Yasaara is an Experienced Academic Director with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Human Resource Management. Strong education professional with a Master of Science focused in Educational Psychology from Coventry University. Currently reading for a doctorate in education from the University of Derby, UK.

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You need to check out Schoolish and connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

More about Mike Yates

In his own words…

I work to reinvent the school system. Every single day. That is what gets me up in the morning.

I am the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the TFA Reinvention Lab, powered by Teach For America. I'm looking to find, connect and add value to people doing the real work of school reinvention. In other words, I am trying to build an ecosystem of innovation in education. I am trying to build the next set of innovations that changes TFA for the next 30-50 years.

When I am not working in the lab I coach public speakers, advise education startups, and host a podcast called Schoolish. I have a newsletter called Schoolish: The Newsletter where I am covering all things future of learning and teaching educators to pivot.

Each morning when my four children wake up I look my "why" in the face. Each of them is a reminder that this system of education in the US must change to support all kinds of learners with a fire in their eyes and curiosity bubbling around in their minds.

Please connect with me and let’s work together.

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In this episode, I get to speak with the always awesome, Jeff Dillon, Founder of EdTech Connect. Jeff shares his journey into the entrepreneurial space and how EdTech Connect came to life. Jeff is a seasoned higher education professional with a plethora of experience and knowledge in the education industry, and his passion for ed tech truly shines through in this episode.

EdTech Connect is a technology hub created for Higher Education experts. Verified Higher Ed experts showcase their skills, experience, and software they use to help each other at a tactical or strategic level covering a spectrum of topics in Higher Education.

Check out more about EdTech Connect by going to edtechconnect.com 

More about Jeff Dillon

Jeff is a proven leader in managing dynamic and complex IT organizations and driving business transformation.

In his own words…

I continually strive to use agile principles to enhance project and business processes. I have a passion for leveraging teams of developers to optimize User Experience with the core principles of Universal Design and Accessibility. I am a consistent presenter at mobile industry conferences and welcome the opportunity to collaborate with other schools to improve the quality and speed to deliver student-centered services.

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If you've thought about how to best support students at every stage of the education lifecycle, support faculty with sharing resources, AND connect your support teams on campus then InScribe is your solution! On this episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to speak with the fabulous Katy Kappler, Co-founder, and CEO of InScribe. In this episode, Katy talks about how we can best support our best-built education ecosystems by removing frictions in navigating the higher education environment of learners.

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More About Katy Kappler - In her own words

I have 20 years of success and lessons learned designing, building, and launching enterprise technology solutions. I am passionate about experiences that connect individuals more deeply with the world around them, and am dedicated to finding solutions that extend access to high-quality education for everyone. My experience working with both startups and established corporations, has provided me perspective on building and leading teams, motivating and engaging employees, and navigating the fields of education and technology.

Check out more about InScribe by going to: inscribeapp.com

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Yellowdig is a social learning platform designed for higher education that integrates with any LMS. Many instructors use it instead of LMS discussion forums. The best part is that it’s auto-graded and auto-populates grades to your gradebook in any LMS. Students achieve points through word count and participating with common social media behavior, like “liking” or “loving” a post or posting a comment on another person’s Pin. Yellowdig promotes community engagement through sharing information and teaching others. Studies have shown that students can retain up to 90% of what they learn by teaching each other, far higher than when students are mainly in a passive learning environment.

More about Shaunak Roy 

In 2014, Yellowdig's CEO and founder, Shaunak Roy, knew he wanted to start a company that mattered. As Facebook and other social media technologies took over the social connectivity scene, he saw an opportunity to leverage this idea of social sharing through technology, specifically in the area of sharing academic ideas and knowledge. As Shaunak looked back on his own academic days (he went to undergrad at IIT Bombay, and postgrad at MIT), he realized that he learned as much from his peers as he did from his brilliant professors.  Some of the bonds he created with his peers lasted well beyond those formative years and morphed into lifelong friendships.

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If you've thought about the future of learning, it's here. Join me as we kick off Season 2 of EdUp EdTech where I got to sit down with CPO and Co-founder of 7taps, Kate Udalova. Kate has been in the L&D sector for eight years and wanted to build a simple learning platform, enter 7taps. In less than a year, 7taps has gained over 4,000 clients and developed an intuitive tool where it takes less than 20 minutes to develop an engaging lesson.

More About Kate Udalova (from her LinkedIn Profile)

I got tired of struggling with complicated eLearning platforms. So, after 6 years working in the L&D field, I quit and built my own tool —7taps Microlearning. In less than a year, 7taps has reached the #1 spot on G2 for microlearning. 🏆

7taps helps to create engaging mobile-first content in minutes, not hours. Our clients include independent ID professionals as well as the world’s largest companies. And we are growing fast: 5,000 B2B clients → in 12 months

One of the most inspiring pieces of feedback I got recently:

"Thank you very much for this. I think this is exactly how learning should and will work in the future".

Check out more about 7taps and create your Free lesson today by going to: https://www.7taps.com

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