RPP #151: Algebra By Hand - Interview with Michael Eiseman

• Interview with Michael Eiseman, Founder of Learn By Hand, LLC. With a masters in Chemical Engineering, Michael was a research scientist for DuPont R&D for nearly 30 years. He has always had an interest in education and launched Algebra By Hand™, the first app that allows drag and drop solving of algebra problems. We discuss:
• Michael's background and his passion for teaching underprivileged students

  

  Michael Eiseman

• Learning how to code
• Building a web app
• How the app teaches algebra, especially procedural fluency 
• Equity in mathematics
• Business plan
• Links
• Algebra by Hand
• Video showing how ABH works for teachers (2min)
• FREE trial subscription for Algebra By Hand
• A Better Chance
• Learning Javascript on Khan Academy
• Learning Ruby on Rails on Lynda.com
• Digital Ocean for Web App Hosting
• The Next Big Blue Collar Job is Coding
• RPP #130: Learn to Code
  
  
• Podsafe Music Selection
• Blue Purpose by Rod Murray using Jukedeck - create your own at https://jukedeck.com.

Duration: 27:18

RPP #150: Memorang - Interview with Yermie Cohen

• Interview with Yermie Cohen, MD, Co-Founder & CEO of Memorang, Inc. Memorang is a free web and mobile study tool that helps students memorize any type of information through spaced repetition, multiple quizzing modes and games. Students can prepare for exams with thousands of free pre-made flashcards and quizzes. Memorang partners with leading publishers, institutions, professional organizations, and authors to develop trusted content. We discuss:
• History of this profitable startup company
• Flashcards for the USMLE, MCAT, Netter's Anatomy, NCLEX

  

  Yermie Cohen, MD
  Co-Founder & CEO Memorang

• Custom study playlists
• Flashcards / multiple choice question / games
• Knowledge architecture for self-testing
• Links
• Memorang App
• Reimagine Education Conference & Awards 2016
• Best Educational App - Silver Award: Memorang: Leveling the playing field in higher education
• Podsafe music selection
• "Ain't No Reason" by Brett Dennen - featured on several TV shows including "House", "Scrubs" and "Grey's Anatomy"

Duration: 31:41

RPP #149: Teaching in a Digital Age - Interview with Tony Bates

• Interview with Dr. Tony Bates, CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University. Tony was the former Director of Distance Education and Technology at the University of British Columbia. We discuss the underlying principles that guide effective teaching in an age of technology: 
  
• New skills needed in our digital age
• Explicit skills, knowledge management, critical thinking, independent learning
• Preparing faculty for teaching
• Move toward team teaching
• Role of publishers
• Collaborative learning
• Communities of practice
• Agile design applied to teaching/learning
• Future of MOOCs after the hype
• Most important trends for education 5-10 years out
  
• Links
• Teaching in a Digital Age by A.W. (Tony) Bates
  
• Podsafe music selection
• The Christmas Season by Devo Spice, a comedy rapper from New Jersey who is one of the most popular artists on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.

Duration: 38:33

RPP #148: Sway - Interview with Jill Sitnick

• Interview with Jill Sitnick, Technology Strategist, Microsoft
• We discuss Sway, Microsoft's mobile graphic presentation tool. Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories from your browser or smart phone. We discuss:
• What is Sway?

  

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• Is it a Powerpoint replacement?
• Who is the audience?
• Can it be moderated?
• Sway 365 for schools & free consumer Sway
• Sharing and collaboration features
• Integration with third-party services
• Links
• RPP #148 Sway Screencast 
• Microsoft Office Sway
• Microsoft Sway Review (Tech Radar)
• What is Sway? (Youtube)
• What is Sway - Microsoft Sway Tutorials (Youtube)
• Disruptive Trends in the Education Industry (Sway)
• Podsafe music selection 
• 50 Ways to Lose Your Luggage by Robert Lund of the Funny Music Project

Duration: 33:24