Interview with Ethan Webb, Founder & CEO of Mindsmith, a next-gen eLearning authoring tool that uses generative AI to make it easy to create and share learning content. We discuss:
Ethan Webb, CEO
Founders' inspiration & background
Mindsmith's competitive advantages
Serves corporate, higher education, and K12 audiences
Engages instructional designers and learners
Turns instructional designers into course architects
eLearning industry challenges
Generative AI: creating and sharing content
LMS integration using advanced SCORM via Mindsmith Cloud
Interview with Linda Bonnar, Co-founder & Director of Content at Upstrive. "Get stronger results for students, staff, and your school through deeper insights and evidence-based tools." See Video Podcast Version. We discuss:
Linda's educational background
Linda Bonnar
Her initiation into incorporating coaching into the classroom
The evolution of the Upstrive app
Upstrive's targeted demographics: primary, secondary, and higher education
Enabling students to anonymously communicate their emotions to teachers via Upstrive
Utilization of emojis by students to depict their current mood within Upstrive
Enhancement of student and teacher well-being through Upstrive
Provision of resources supporting student well-being, such as lesson plans, activities, and videos
Challenges encountered in utilizing technology to address student and teacher well-being
Linda's vision for the future development of Upstrive
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Interview with Misty Reinhardt, Director of Product Management for Scribbles Software. "Streamline Student Records and Enrollment and Engage Students and Families Through One Accessible, Cloud-based System."
Misty Reinhardt
K-12: Manages records, enrollment, and documents. Integrates with existing student information systems (SIS).
Higher Education: The new ScribForward product streamlines electronic document processing with colleges' CRM systems, automating data entry and enhancing security via blockchain.
Benefits:
Students: Easy transcript requests to multiple colleges.
High Schools: Reduced paper usage, efficient electronic delivery.
Colleges: Faster, secure document processing with automated data entry.
Future: Expanding CRM integrations and exploring AI.
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This is an audio and YouTube interview with Jerome Pesenti, Founder of Sizzle AI. Jerome discusses his extensive AI background as former VP of IBM Watson and VP of AI for Meta/Facebook. He left Meta after 4 years to start Sizzle. "Sizzle AI is the future of learning - a free AI tutor for everyone." We discuss:
Jerome's background in AI and previous startups
Jerome Pesenti
Sizzle's vision for a more personalized and engaging learning experience
Current audience of Sizzle (high school, middle school, college)
Monetization plans for Sizzle
Importance of embracing AI in education while addressing responsibility and regulation
Optimism about the future of AI and its role in enhancing productivity
Comparison of Sizzle to Khan Academy's AI-powered tutor
Technology behind Sizzle, including the use of ChatGPT and tools for complex calculations
The user interface of Sizzle, including OCR for word problems and step-by-step solutions
Sizzle's aim to provide an enjoyable and engaging learning experience
Feedback on homework and personalized learning plans
Both Sides Now by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist
Duration: 39:48
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"Jingle Bells" by Natalie Brown - soulful vocalist/songwriter with a dynamic, multi-octave vocal range
Duration: 40:10
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Interview with Jonas Gyalokay, Co-Founder of Airtame. Airtame is a pioneering force in streamlining wireless screen sharing and powering seamless collaboration. We discuss:
Interview with Cameron Stoker, Founder & CEO of SpeechCloud. "SpeechCloud is an all-in-one customizable teaching tool that ends the classroom tech struggle." We discuss:
Cameron Stoker, CEO
Cameron's background and involvement with SpeechCloud
Overview of what SpeechCloud does for instructors
Features that distinguish SpeechCloud from other products
Importance of behavior in teaching and learning
Technical aspects of SpeechCloud
Compatibility with learning management systems (LMS)
Addressing challenges with traditional teaching methods
Upcoming features and benefits of SpeechCloud for teachers and students
Future development plans and affordability of SpeechCloud
Value of a free plan and the importance of user feedback.
Interview with Darren Catalano, CEO of HelioCampus. "HelioCampus powers the data insights of the most forward-thinking colleges and universities to make their strategic mission and vision a reality." We discuss:
Darren Catalano, CEO
Data analytics for decision-making and stakeholder requests.
Interview with Rob Abel, CEO of 1EdTech Consortium (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium). 1EdTech is "focused on expanding access to edtech innovation in support of breakthrough and evolving educational models in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education." We discuss
Interview with Bryan Alexander, futurist, educator, speaker, and writer. We discuss AI and its impact on education. Bryan also mentions his new book, Universities on Fire. We discuss
Bryan's background and current activities
Bryan Alexander (and Rod)
Overview of AI, especially generative AI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dall-E
New jobs: AI "wrangler" and Bot Manager
Personalized AI bot tutors
Eliminate AI cheating: air-gapped PCs, paper/pencil exams
AI as a pedagogical tool: analysing writing and art to improve learning
ChatGPT as an instrument for "playing the web" & role master for game simulation
Can AI explain itself: sources are important in education
Coming: new AI domains: China, Indian, Christian groups
AI ethics and need for fact checking, combating deep fakes
Military anti-AI technology and use of AI for national security
Interview with Edson Barton, CEO and Founder of YouScience. YouScience "helps students build confidence and connects their education to best-fit careers in every stage of their journey." We discuss:
Edson Barton, CEO
Edson's background
Making education meaningful
Improving standards in schools and for corporate certifications
Employers say that colleges are not preparing students for the workforce
Alignment of teaching with a student's career path creates engagement, retention, and improved outcomes
Increased dropout rate during pandemic
General studies is fastest growing major but it doesn't prepare students for the workplace
Liberal Arts education has stripped out career orientation
Students discover their aptitude using "brain games"
They learn the "science" of themselves
Employers discover and recruit students who match their needs
Podsafe music selection
Loving Hank by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist
Interview with Guillermo Elizondo, CEO of Territorium. "AI-powered competency records for 21st-century learners and employers with over 10 million users worldwide." We discuss:
Guillermo's background and history of Territorium
Guillermo Elizondo, CEO
Received college credit for building the first App
Define and track competencies currently required by employers
Measure employability, retention, and engagement
Capture learning inside and outside of the classroom
1EdTech(formerly IMS)-certified comprehensive learner record
Portable digital Skills wallet powered by blockchain
Blockchain validated credentials
LMS integration
AI for mapping outcomes to job market requirements
Interview with Jeffrey Katzman, Founder and CEO of Core Learning Exchange. "Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) prepares students for postsecondary success, including attaining industry-recognized certifications and credentials." We discuss:
Jeffrey's background
Jeffrey Katzman, CEO
History of Core-LX
Mastery-based instructional model using badges
Micro-learning playlists using video, simulations, readings, assessments
Career and technical education (CTE)
Over 300 courses for grade 6 through community college
Industry recognized certifications
Impact of Covid on lack of skilled workers and qualified teachers
Life-long learning and building portfolio of skills
Awarded National Catalyzed Challenge Grant
Motto: "Natively Digital for Digital Natives"
Using AI to extract assessment items from text
Core-LX LMS ties into school Student Information System
Interview with Kimberley Timpf, Senior Director of Impact, Vector Solutions. We discuss their AlcoholEdu program. "AlcoholEdu is an evidence-based training designed to prevent risky drinking and other drug use on campus and help students better reach their academic, professional, and personal goals."
Kimberley's background
Kimberley Timpf
History of Vector Solutions and AlcoholEdu
Drinking and drug use on campus
Impact of Covid
Emotional and physical effects of alcohol, cannabis, and e-cigarette use
Video-based scenarios to coach students on bystander intervention techniques
Support and reinforce the decisions of students who choose not to drink in college
Randomized controlled trials prove the efficacy of AlcoholEDU
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