Episode Overview In this episode, we got to catch up with A.J. Ferrill, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, at Litmus. A.J. was back on the show back in July of 2021, so be sure to check out this episode too! A.J. gives us an update on his professional travels from Ed Tech to the Corporate space and provides advice on role shifting. A.J. also fills us in about Litmus and how people are “making every second count” by using their marketing platform that empowers users to build, personalize, test...
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...
In 2022, Open AI launched ChatGPT. Overnight, the company started a global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The emergence of AI has turned learning on its head. It has forced us to ask major questions: -How does AI fit into the future of learning? -How can AI make learning more personalized and adaptive? -What are the ethical implications of AI? This podcast will tackle these questions and more! Follow Eric on LinkedIn
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...
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Madeleine “Maddy” Mortimore Global Education Innovation and Research for Logitech. As you know, Logitech is an international leader in providing peripheral devices to improve the workspace, and in this episode, we talk about how Maddy and her team are leveraging deep expertise to design solutions for 21st-century learning environments in education. Logitech believes in an education FIRST design process and Maddy drops some awesome tidbits and even sh...
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the CEO and Founder of DAE, A.M. Bhatt. You get to hear A.M’s inspiring story about immigrating to the U.S. at a young age and how his learning experiences help shaped him into the person he is today. A.M. is focused on building and providing valuable learning experiences for high school students, and adult learners. DAE currently has two locations in Connecticut and is opening a third soon (listen to the episode to find out more). e. If you are a lov...
In this episode, I got to catch up with a real-life IDOL, Dr. Robin Sargent, Founder and CEO of IDOL courses, and President of IDOL Courses Academy. Robin is one of the most down-to-earth, innovative, and fun humans I’ve ever met. Her passion for helping others is truly extraordinary. I am a huge fan of hers and the community she has developed around her IDOL course offerings continues to grow. Robin is doing BIG things in the Instructional Design world and I can’t wait to see what’s next! It’s ...
Overview In this episode, I got to catch up with my friend, Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO & Co-Founder of Neolth. Katherine was back on the show back in April of 2022, and her episode is the most downloaded episode of all time, and for good reason - She’s a stellar entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 under 30 Superstar, and most important she is helping learners of all ages with mental health care. We chatted about Neolth’s expansion into the K-12 market and the app going international. Katherine also gives s...
Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals. Stephen is on the hunt for a role in UX design and has even developed a beta app to help high school students with academic planning. Stephen is an amazing human and you should definitely hire him to work at your company or organization. It's time to gr...
Overview In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Seixas and I talk about the future of tech and how we're going to be bold and strive for excellence. Enjoy the second part of this episode. More About Dr. Azizi Seixas in his own words Innovator. Scientist. Thought leader. Technologist. Sleep and Circadian Sciences expert. Creator of Precision and Personalized Population Health. Voted top 100 most inspiring Black Scientists in America by Cell Press. I believe in health and wellness for...
