Introduction: Join us on EdUp EdTech as we chat with Kavitta Ghai, the brains behind Nectir. Kavita introduces Nectir, a game-changing platform that teams up with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to transform the way we learn. In this episode: 1. Getting to Know Nectir: - Kavita gives us the lowdown on Nectir's mission and how it's reshaping education for the better. 2. Opening Up Educational Access: - Discover how Nectir is breaking down barriers by making educational resources accessibl...
In this episode of EdUp Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Stuart Grey, Founder of Student Voice, a company that uses machine learning to analyze student feedback. Grey, who has a background in aerospace engineering, discusses his transition into the education sector and his passion for teaching. He shares his optimism about the potential of AI in education, suggesting it could free up educators to focus on the human aspects of their roles. Grey also explains how Student Voic...
In this episode of EdUp EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview the CEO and Co-founder of Buzly, Srinjay Verma. Buzly is an EdTech tool that started as a student-to-student connection platform during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has since evolved into a tool that helps higher education institutions engage with students before they arrive on campus and keep them engaged throughout their time at the institution. Srinjay discusses the importance of community in higher education and how B...
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 ...
In this episode we interviewed Keith Look, the Vice President of Education Solutions at Territorium. Keith shares his journey into the EdTech space, starting with his experience setting up internet access in a library in Philadelphia. He discusses the need for a better way to capture and represent students' skills and abilities, leading him to the field of EdTech. Keith then explains the work of Territorium, which focuses on moving learners to employment based on verified skills. Territorium ...
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...
Holly takes us on our journey and discusses the challenging (and anxiety-inducing) interview stages. By the end of this episode, you will feel comfortable and confident when stepping into the your next interview. Our journey starts with an understanding of the interview stages, from initial phone screenings to the final panel interviews. We kick off with the phone or video screening stage, discussing common questions like "Tell me about yourself" and "Why are you interested in this role?" We pr...
In this episode of EdUP EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and Founder of Swivel. Lamb shares his journey from engineering and design school to the tech space, and how he and his co-founder accidentally discovered a need in the education sector. Swivel started as a consumer product company, but after receiving consistent orders from school addresses, they decided to focus on creating EdTech solutions. Swivel's main product is a device that turns a phone or a...
In this episode of we got to interview the amazing Vince Jeong, the co-founder and CEO of Sparkwise. Sparkwise is a group learning platform that aims to make professional development more engaging and impactful. It allows professionals to build skills and create a sense of community by practicing, discussing, and exchanging feedback in small groups. Jeong shares his journey as an immigrant from South Korea and how his experiences shaped his passion for education and professional learning. He als...
In this episode of EdUp EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Michael McCreary, Co-founder of Teaching Tools. McCreary shares his journey from being a graduate student at Johns Hopkins to co-founding Teaching Tools with his sister, a professional software engineer. The company offers a range of tools designed to help instructors incorporate effective teaching practices into their classrooms. These include a basic lesson planning tool, an active learning library, and an AI-powered...
