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 William J. Ryan, Founder & CEO of Ryan Consulting, LLC. We discuss his process that allows learners to interact with instructors and peers to practice, apply and synthesize content in the context of their mutual experience. We discuss:
Dr. Ryan's background
William Ryan, CEO
Evolution of web conferencing tools
Impact of the pandemic on remote teaching and learning
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
