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Higher Education Episodes

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Sept. 19, 2023

95: From Stanford to Start-Up- Audrey Wisch CEO, on Igniting Passion in Education with Curious Cardinals

Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch, co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, to starting Curious Cardinals during the pandemic. She noticed that many students were disengaged and uninspired by their schoolwork, so she began tutoring and connecting students with passionate peers to ignite their love for learning. Curious Cardinals now has ...
Guest: Audrey Wisch
94
Sept. 14, 2023

94: Engage to Excel: Unleashing the Power of Engageli in Education with Academic Engagement Specialist, Nisha Abraham

Episode Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech Host Holly Owens interviews Nisha Abraham Academic Engagement Specialist at Engageli. We dive into the comprehensive learning environment that Engageli provides through its innovative approach that ensures learning remains captivating and interactive, maximizing the potential of every learner. Nisha shares more about how Engageli is working to incorporate AI to improve learner outcomes and efficiency. She believes the future of EdTech lies in aut...
Guest: Nisha Abraham
92
Sept. 6, 2023

92: Breaking the Lecture Mold: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Barbi Honeycutt, Speaker, Consultant & Podcast Host Lecture Breakers

Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt. Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. She has her own podcast, an app, and offers various professional development opportunities for educators. Honeycutt discusses her journey into the education space, her innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and her upcoming projects. These include launching thr...
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Aug. 28, 2023

89: Unveiling Financial Freedom and Scholarship Opportunities - An Insightful Conversation with Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl

Episode Overview In this episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Brian Curcio, Co-Founder of Rapunzl. We explored how simulated investing allowed individuals to earn as they learned. We learned about the inspiration that led to the platform's creation and discussed how Rapunzl effectively bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical investing. Brian Curcio explained the mechanics of simulated investing, which enabled users to engage with a $10,000 fantasy stock portfolio. ...
Guest: Brian Curcio