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Online Learning Episodes

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Oct. 4, 2023

101: Empowering Educators: Amanda Bratten's Journey and the Future of EdTech with Propello

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we interviewed Amanda Bratten, Vice President of Content and Curriculum at Propello. Bratten shares her journey from PR to teaching, and how her desire to provide resources for teachers led her to educational publishing and eventually to Propello. Propello is an online teaching and learning platform that offers a full year of 6th to 8th-grade science content, with the ability to personalize and align lessons to standards. The platform also offers translation int...
100
Oct. 2, 2023

100: Blending Tech & Teaching: Tia Samuel's Transition from K-12 to Senior Program Manager at Intellum & the Evolution of Learning

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...
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...
91
Sept. 4, 2023

91: Transforming Education through People-Centric EdTech: A Conversation with Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool

Overview In this episode of EdUp EdTech, we interviewed Marco De Rossi, CEO of WeSchool. De Rossi shares his journey into the EdTech space, which began when he was a dissatisfied student who wanted to study computer science but found no resources at his school. This led him to create a website for free computer science education. WeSchool, which started five years ago, is a community learning platform that focuses on people interacting rather than just consuming content. De Rossi believes that...
83
April 27, 2023

83: Finding the BEST Tools that Work for Our Learners, Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager, Edpuzzle

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the fabulous Marybeth Harter-Schultz, School Partnerships Manager at Edpuzzle. Marybeth has close to a quarter of a century in the education sector and shares her journey from educator to ed tech extraordinaire. Marybeth is also working on her doctorate and shares some info about her research on teacher retention. Did you know that EdPuzzle was founded by a teacher? AND is used in over 190 countries, so cool! Edpuzzle engages students and allows the...
69
Jan. 11, 2023

69: Covid, Quality, Beyonce, & Everything in Between - A Strategic Conversation with Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President, Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus

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...
60
Nov. 17, 2022

60: Asking New Questions in New Ways and Digitizing Docs for the Masses, Terry Robinson, SVP of Global Academic Business & Seth Cayley, VP for Global Academic Product

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with two fantastic humans, Terry Robinson, Senior Vice President of Gale's Global Academic Business, and Seth Cayley, Vice President for Global Academic Product at Gale. These two world travelers have vast experience and knowledge to share about higher education, democratizing access to resources, and research. Have you ever heard the term distance reading? Close reading? Me neither! So grab those headphones and tune in to Episode 60 now! More About Terr...
55
Oct. 12, 2022

55: Improving Pedagogies and Taking Learning Design to the Next Level, Ewoud de Kok, CEO of FeedbackFruits

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...
44
Feb. 16, 2022

44: Offering Internationally Recognized Programs and Authentic Student Support, Yasaara Kaluaratchi, Director of Academics, Prospects Academy

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an extraordinary person and one that shares my love of education, Yasaara Kaluaratchi from Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka. Yasaara talks about her educational journey and how she came to find a home at Prospects Academy. Yasaara and her team aim to provide exceptional student support in the programs that they offer. Her love for all things education really comes through in this fabulous episode. More about Yasaara Kaluaratchi Yasaara is an Experien...