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...
Overview In this episode of Edup EdTech, we interviewed Harrison Parker, the Executive Vice President of Linewize's North America. Parker shares his unique journey into the EdTech space, which began with his interest in world languages and led to a sales position with Rosetta Stone. He later transitioned to a startup focused on classroom management technology, which was eventually acquired by Linewize. Parker discusses Linewize's focus on student well-being through a framework centered around pr...
Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch, co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, to starting Curious Cardinals during the pandemic. She noticed that many students were disengaged and uninspired by their schoolwork, so she began tutoring and connecting students with passionate peers to ignite their love for learning. Curious Cardinals now has ...
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...
Episode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of technology that is revolutionizing education by minimizing barriers to accessible education. We had the pleasure of chatting with Speechcloud Co-Founder, Cameron Stoker to see how Speechcloud is breaking down barriers to accessible education. Speechcloud’s innovative solutio...
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...
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...
Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is aimed at empowering the player through eLearning to teach the art of playing business as a game! Pitch Play Co. is committed to creating an innovative and inspiring environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Grab your headphones and gamify your car...
