In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Christian Rebernik, CEO and co-founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. Christian shares his journey into the education space, inspired by his children's experiences with traditional schooling. He discusses the importance of making education relevant, meaningful, and applicable to real life. Tomorrow University, based in Berlin, Germany, offers degree programs and short-term programs focused on building 21s...
In this live discussion, Dr. Luke Hobson, Nadia Johnson, and Dr. Heidi Kirby discussed the role of instructional design in various sectors. They emphasized the importance of understanding one's strengths and skills before transitioning into instructional design, as the field encompasses a wide range of roles. They also highlighted the need for continuous learning and adaptability, given the rapid evolution of technology. The panelists agreed that while knowing various technologies can be benefic...
In this live discussion, Dr. Luke Hobson, Nadia Johnson, and Dr. Heidi Kirby discussed the role of instructional design in various sectors. They emphasized the importance of understanding one's strengths and skills before transitioning into instructional design, as the field encompasses a wide range of roles. They also highlighted the need for continuous learning and adaptability, given the rapid evolution of technology. The panelists agreed that while knowing various technologies can be benefic...
In this episode of EdUp EdTech I got to interview the amazing Lesa Hammond, CEO of ProfHire. Hammond discusses her journey from the Air Force to human resources and eventually to the creation of ProfHire, a platform that connects colleges and universities with potential adjunct faculty. She explains that ProfHire allows institutions to quickly and efficiently vet potential hires, ensuring they have the necessary credentials and experience. Hammond also shares her thoughts on the future of educa...
Episode Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we sit down with Darren Reed, Senior Executive and Head of the Stride Professional Development Center. Reed shares his journey in education, which spans over 31 years, and discusses the evolution of online learning. Darren highlights the importance of professional development for educators, emphasizing that it should be relevant, accessible, and empowering. Reed also introduces the Stride PD Center, an ever-growing on-demand library of mobile-fr...
Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with Manjinder Kainth, the CEO and co-founder of Graide. Kainth shares his journey from being the son of immigrant parents to becoming a CEO in the EdTech space. He discusses the challenges of grading and assessment feedback in education and how Graide aims to solve these issues. Graide is an end-to-end platform that streamlines the grading process, saving educators time and providing students with timely, relevant feedback. The platform uses AI to lear...
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...
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...
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, we went LIVE with Kenny Thomas and Katherine Grill to talk about Mental Health. Kenny Thomas, an NBA player, and NBC Sportscaster, fearlessly shared his personal journey, shedding light on the mental health challenges that many individuals encounter. His unwavering dedication to advocating for the mental well-being of young people is nothing short of inspiring. Kenny underscored the vital importance of early interventions, offering a glimmer of hope for a bright...
