We made it to episode 100 and this is a GREAT one to celebrate this amazing milestone! In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, I got to interview Tia Samuel, a Senior Program Manager in Education at Intellum. Samuel shares her journey from being a K-12 teacher and trainer to founding a private school and eventually transitioning into the ed tech industry. She discusses her role at Intellum, where she manages various projects, including the development of certification programs for Intellum's content a...
Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Rachel Schell, founder of Emerging Leaders in Learning and Development (L&D). Schell shares her journey from teaching in higher education to becoming an instructional designer and eventually starting her own design consulting business. She discusses the importance of understanding the learner's needs and motivations in L&D and shares the five essential skills for L&D leadership: process, project mana...
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving freelance instructional designer. During this episode, Nadia shares her best tips for transitioning into a new role and preparing for the competitive job market. Join us as we delve into Nadia's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights g...
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing, nerdy, fun, and resourceful Christy Tucker! Once I listed to Luke Hobson’s episode with Christy I knew I needed to have her on EdUp EdTech. We talk about Christy’s journey from band teacher to freelance ID. Yes, she is a transitioned teacher too! You even get to learn about how she came up with her business’s name and the name of her first viral blog post. Oh, and Christy was named one of the Top 100 Learning Influencers by Eduflow. What ...
Overview 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 i...
Overview 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 ...
Overview 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...
On the 32nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Julie Dirksen, who is the author of Design for How People Learn and a learning strategist. During this episode, we talk about all things instructional design! Over at Usable Learning, Julie offers workshops, consulting, resources for learning & development teams and instructional designers. Julie also shares her insights and perspective for those looking to jump into instructional design. Look out for her next book! Hint: It’s on behavior ch...
