On the 37th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the humble privilege of chatting with Peter Foltz, Research Professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In this episode, we discuss A.I., machine learning, and technologies that help streamline the work of educators, and how machines will NOT replace teachers. Futuristic technologies will lead to more innovation and collaboration in the classroom, wherever that may be. So grab those headphones and tune -into th...
On the 36th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with an amazing faculty member at Berkeley College, Dr. Jason Gulya. In this episode, Jason shares how learning more about the field of instructional design has helped him reflect on and improve his teaching methods making for a more student-centered learning experience. He drops plenty of knowledge bombs in this episode including a simple yet profound quote, "in the end, everyone just wants to learn." More About Jason Jason Gulya is a Professo...
On the 35th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the pleasure of chatting with Erik Ofgang, Senior Writer at Tech & Learning. In this episode, Erik and I talk about teaching during Covid, his love for writing in the field of education, and also shares an interesting story about how his dog ate his students' homework. Erik is a down-to-earth, passionate, and insightful human who wants to share fabulous resources with educators and faculty that engage students and improve learning experiences. More Abou...
On the 34th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Syed Zeehad, the founder of Connected. During this episode, we discuss how Connected is helping students align their education choices with their long -term, career goals. Connected helps students from the start with the admission process, helps them through the visa process, and continues to support them as they integrate into their new country and a new career. More About Syed As an international student and immigrant, Syed saw some issues...
On the 33rd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Nicolò Bates, the founder, and CEO of TEDU. During this episode, we discuss how TEDU was created to be a one-stop place for students to find all of the academic resources available to them. They want to ensure that no student is without access to the help they need. They’ve recently partnered with the International Center for Supplemental Instruction to continue to prioritize students with their learning support system. More About Nicolò Nic...
On the 32nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Julie Dirksen, who is the author of Design for How People Learn and a learning strategist. During this episode, we talk about all things instructional design! Over at Usable Learning, Julie offers workshops, consulting, resources for learning & development teams and instructional designers. Julie also shares her insights and perspective for those looking to jump into instructional design. Look out for her next book! Hint: It’s on behavior ch...
On the 31st episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sam Kary, CEO, and Founder and Thom Gibson, Creative Director of the New EdTech Classroom. Sam and Thom are both former educators who want to help current educators dive into the wonderful world of edtech armed with the confidence and resources to make any classroom engaging and dynamic. During this episode, we chat about all things EdTech including all the wonderful resources Sam and Thom have created and curated for educators looking to us...
My favorite nerd and ID BFF, Dr. Luke Hobson joins us for a special Bonus Episode. You all already know Luke is an amazing human and has provided the ID community with some fabulous resources. Now, Luke has written an AMAZING book that is out now called What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. In this episode, Luke gives us an insight into why he wrote the book, his personal journey into ID, and why you should buy this book! If you're new to ID, looking to regain your passio...
On the 30th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Camila Oliveira, who is an Educational Consultant at ALL In Learning. During this episode, we chat about how ALL In Learning is changing and improving student engagement through the use of clickers. The clickers allow for instant feedback to the teacher and engages all students through questioning without any preparation for the teacher. ALL in Learning provides "work with educators to provide common-sense applications for the classroom" and...
On the 29th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Dr. Tom Cavanagh, the Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida (UCF). During this episode, we chat about how UCF is a model for digital learning, with 55% of their 70,000 students partaking in fully online or blended learning. Tom also shares what he believes people should look for when they are searching for the best online learning. Resources mentioned in the episode: Division of Digital Learning The Teachi...