Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discussed their experiences transitioning into instructional design and ed tech roles. They emphasized the importance of knowing what you want to do, conducting thorough research, and networking. They also highlighted the value of freelancing to gain experience and build a resume. They recommended using Teal, a job search platform that helps track applications and provides resources for job seekers. They also suggested spending 20 minutes a day on job searching to a...
In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the visionary Luis Malbas, the brilliant mind behind the Training, Learning Development Community and Conference (TLDC). Join us as we delve into Luis's inspiring journey, from his early days in video stores and manufacturing to becoming a trailblazer in the e-Learning Guild and ultimately founding TLDC to address crucial gaps in the learning and development (L&D) industry. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Luis Malbas as we...
In this episode of EdUp Ed Tech, host Holly Owens interviews Dr. Lauren Sanchez Gilbert, CEO of BellXcel. Gilbert shares her journey from being a special education teacher to leading an EdTech company. BellXcel is unique in the EdTech space as it serves the out of school time area, aiming to enhance how, where, and when children learn. The company offers a management system and curriculum for out of school time, helping schools better manage their operations. Gilbert also discusses the company's...
In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, the hosts interview Aaron King, a solutions engineer at Blackboard Anthology and the owner of Snack Size Learning. Aaron shares his journey from being a rapper and music producer to becoming an instructional designer and e-learning developer. He discusses the importance of personalization and competency-based learning in the future of education. Aaron also highlights the role of technology, such as AI and Universal Design for Learning, in enhancing the learning ...
Join us in the exciting Season 4 premiere as we delve into the world of Ed Tech with a special guest, Joe Ferraro, the Vice President of Revenue at Hypothes.is. Discover the journey of Joe's 15 years in the education space, from working in admissions to pioneering virtual science labs. Learn about Hypothes.is, a social annotation tool that transforms the way students and educators collaborate on digital documents in real time. Explore the impact of active reading, community building, and the un...
In this live demo, Shaunak Roy, founder and CEO of Yellowdig an EdTech company, showcased the platform's features and functionalities. Yellowdig is a tool designed to enhance student engagement and learning in higher education institutions. It allows students to create and share content, fostering a sense of community and active participation in the learning process. The platform also provides data to instructors, helping them understand student engagement levels and improve course delivery. Yel...
In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Ben Wellington, Director of Sales, Customer Service and Support, and Sarah Eiler, Community Engagement Coordinator at ScreenPal. Both guests share their journeys from being classroom teachers to working in the EdTech space. They discuss the transition from Screencast-O-Matic to ScreenPal, highlighting the expanded features of the platform, including a mobile app, a hosting solution, and video messaging. They also ment...
Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with the president of Learning A-Z, Lisa O'Masta. Lisa shares her journey in the EdTech industry, emphasizing her passion for education and her commitment to supporting students and teachers. She discusses the company's focus on K-6 literacy resources and its mission to provide teachers with the tools they need to be effective in their classrooms. Lisa also highlights the company's new products, including Foundations A-Z, which is built on the Science ...
Episode Overview In this episode, of EdUp EdTech hosts Holly and Nadia Johnson sit down with CEO of DataBot, Robert Grover. Grover shares his journey from working in STEM education to developing DataBot, a multi-sensor device designed to make data collection and analysis more accessible and engaging for students. The device, which can be used across various grade levels and subjects, allows students to physically interact with data, helping them understand concepts like gravity, acceleration, a...
Chelsea Averitt, founder of SKIP, a job board for remote roles in education technology, discussed the current state of the EdTech job market. She highlighted the top three remote roles that educators are transitioning into customer success, program management, and instructional design. Averitt also emphasized the importance of salary transparency and the need for educators to identify and leverage their skills when transitioning into these roles. She noted that educators often undersell themselv...
