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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, Alex Sarlin, and Ben Kornell. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, Alex Sarlin, and Ben Kornell ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
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Send us a text Pierre Dubuc is the co-founder and CEO of OpenClassrooms, the leading online education platform with about 300k students a month. The school offers unlimited access to hundreds of free courses, as well as complete 100% online training programs for some of today’s most sought-after careers. OpenClassrooms' courses and learning content are produced in-house, and follow a unique pedagogy which relies on scenario-based projects and mentoring from experts in their respective fields. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How degree apprenticeships are replacing traditional internships. Why AI is reshaping both education and job training. What’s holding the U.S. back from scaling apprenticeships. How OpenClassrooms integrates education with real jobs. The future of career-focused learning and credentialing. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:18] Pierre Dubuc shares how OpenClassrooms evolved from an online coding hobby. [00:04:22] The disconnect between higher ed and employment – and how to fix it. [00:07:17] Why paid apprenticeships are more effective than internships. [00:09:33] A real success story: From high school graduate to six-figure career. [00:14:10] Breaking down the barriers to apprenticeship adoption in the U.S. [00:21:36] How AI is accelerating job placement and training. [00:29:41] AI-powered learning companions help students stay on track. [00:34:37] OpenClassrooms is making job training count for college credit. [00:37:18] Pierre’s vision for an integrated education-to-employment system. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 2/12/2025: DeepSeek AI Shake-Up, OpenAI’s Deep Research, CSU’s ChatGPT Rollout, NAEP Learning Loss, Trump’s Ed Research Cuts, FEV Tutor Shutdown, European EdTech Funding Trends, and… 48:33
Send us a text This Week in EdTech, Ben Kornell and special guest co-host Libby Hills from the Jacobs Foundation and the Ed-Technical podcast break down a week filled with major AI breakthroughs, troubling education policy shifts, and key trends shaping the future of edtech. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:04:53] 🔍 OpenAI launches Deep Research, a $200/month AI research tool. [00:12:06] 🐋 DeepSeek AI challenges US models, raising concerns about China’s progress. [00:17:24] 🏫 CSU offers 500K students free ChatGPT Pro access. [00:24:29] 📉 NAEP data shows continued COVID learning loss, with state disparities. [00:29:23] ⚖️ Trump administration cuts federal education research contracts. [00:37:19] 💸 FEV Tutor shuts down due to ESSER funding cliff. [00:41:56] 💡 BrightEye Ventures’ report highlights European edtech funding trends. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text In this special episode, Alex sits down with Adam Franklin , our very first guest on EdTech Insiders, who returns three years later with an exciting new venture. Adam is a former high school history teacher turned edtech entrepreneur. He previously taught at YES Prep Brays Oaks HS in Houston, TX and coached the varsity soccer team. Adam earned a masters degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford GSE in 2016 where he also served as a researcher and writer for the Stanford History Education Group. In 2017, he joined Nearpod, then a Series A startup, to help lead the content arm of the business where he stayed through their $650M acquisition by Renaissance in 2021. In early 2024, Adam left Nearpod to join the Teaching Lab Studio as a fellow to build out innovative products at the intersection of AI and Education, with StudyBuds, a teachable agent practice platform, being his primary focus. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI-powered teachable agents help students learn by teaching. Why AI can boost engagement and deeper learning in classrooms. The limitations of multiple-choice assessments and AI’s role in fixing them. How AI can co-create with students instead of just giving answers. Why venture studios like Teaching Lab Studio are investing in AI-powered learning. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:18] Adam Franklin’s journey from teacher to edtech founder. [00:06:46] How teachable agents create interactive student practice. [00:12:39] Training AI to “not know” and learn from students. [00:16:56] The Pokémon effect—why students love training AI characters. [00:22:57] Why students outsource thinking and how AI can change that. [00:31:23] StudyBuds aligns with curricula to support teachers. [00:37:20] Inside Teaching Lab Studio’s unique edtech venture model. [00:44:48] The future of AI in education and multimodal learning. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Jeff Maggioncalda on the Coursera Effect and How AI is Driving Global Learning and Workforce Development 27:40
Send us a text Jeff Maggioncalda served as the CEO of Coursera from June 2017 to January 2025, leading the company through remarkable growth to over 160 million learners and 7,000+ institutions, delivering high-quality learning content from top universities and industry leaders. Under his leadership, Coursera expanded its reach, navigated the pandemic, embraced AI-driven learning, and became a publicly traded company. Since recording, Coursera announced that Jeff has retired from the role, and Greg Hart will succeed him as the CEO. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode How Coursera is evolving its AI-powered content to serve not just developers but also everyday professionals using AI in their jobs. The role of generative AI in transforming the accessibility and personalization of online learning. Insights into Coursera’s latest AI-driven initiatives, including personalized tutors and automated content creation. The changing landscape of workforce upskilling and how Coursera is adapting to meet employer demands. Jeff Maggioncalda’s vision for the future of online education and the integration of AI in learning. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:00:37] Coursera’s evolving role in edtech. [00:04:21] How Coursera expanded to over 1,000 AI-related courses and the shift toward workplace AI adoption. [00:10:45] The role of generative AI in democratizing education and personalizing learning at scale. [00:15:22] The challenge of balancing AI innovation with academic rigor and credibility. [00:22:30] How AI-driven career certificates are helping professionals transition into new roles. [00:29:50] Predictions on the future of AI in education—Jeff’s perspective on what’s coming next. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 How Schools Can Use Data and AI to Improve Teaching at Scale with Matt Kennard of BetterLesson 40:33
Send us a text Matt Kennard is the CEO of BetterLesson (which offers High-quality K-12 professional development for educators and administrators, ensuring successful districtwide implementation of HQIM.) and former CFO & Head of Operations for LearnZillion, a K-12 digital core curriculum provider. At LearnZillion, he oversaw the expansion of curricular offerings through partnerships with leading OER curriculum providers and led the company's sale to Weld North Education. Previously, Matt led strategic M&A activity for iHeartMedia as the Director of Liquidity and Corporate Development. With a background in finance, strategy, and technology, Matt has held roles at Banc of America Securities, Investcorp Technology Partners, Rackspace, and TJX Companies. He holds a B.A. from Yale University in History and Political Science. Matt found his way into edtech in 2017 based on his desire to utilize his hard-earned expertise to build incredible businesses that make a difference in the lives of students and educators. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The impact of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) on K-12 education. How structured professional learning improves teacher retention and student success. The role of AI and data-driven decision-making in optimizing education systems. Why schools must embrace Career and Technical Education (CTE) and skills-based learning. How educators are regaining control in shaping the future of EdTech. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:28] Matt’s journey from finance to leading Better Lesson in professional learning. [00:05:47] How Better Lesson helps schools implement effective teacher development. [00:09:03] The HQIM movement and its role in improving curriculum quality. [00:11:42] The shift towards skills-based learning and Career and Technical Education. [00:16:36] Better Lesson’s acquisition of ABLE to enhance scheduling and resource use. [00:24:21] Why data-driven decision-making is critical for education leaders. [00:30:01] How AI and machine learning can improve education without increasing workload. [00:36:52] The growing influence of educators in shaping the future of EdTech. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Tigran Sloyan is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CodeSignal , the leading skills platform empowering teams and individuals to discover and develop the skills that will shape the future. Tigran is a recognized voice in the industry—a TED speaker, active Forbes Technology Council member, frequent keynote, and contributor to major publications. He is passionate about the intersections of technology, education, and talent acquisition, and his innovative insights are regularly featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Morning Brew, and more. Before co-founding CodeSignal, Tigran was part of the technology management team at Google, where he spearheaded initiatives like Google Hangouts for Education and Google Login for sectors like Travel and Publishing. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI and simulations are transforming skills-based hiring and eliminating resume bias. Why resumes are outdated and how companies can move toward more accurate and fair assessments. The role of Bloom’s Two Sigma Problem in shaping CodeSignal’s AI tutoring innovations. How Generative AI is enabling real-world, high-fidelity skill simulations for non-technical roles like sales and leadership. Why universities struggle to keep up with fast-changing skills and how private sector partnerships can fill the gap. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:10] From Google to CodeSignal, Tigran Sloyan’s journey into skills-based hiring. [00:05:42] Why resumes are a poor hiring signal and what should replace them. [00:11:38] Hands-on learning vs. passive learning and the power of AI-driven practice. [00:15:16] AI-powered simulations for training sales, leadership, and technical roles. [00:24:11] Can AI replace executive coaches and leadership mentors? [00:30:15] Why traditional universities struggle to keep up with changing skill demands. [00:41:17] AI-driven skills assessments as an alternative to applicant tracking systems. [00:49:46] The need for collaboration in solving the global skills gap. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 1/22/2025: OpenAI’s O3 Sparks AGI Debate, $500B Stargate Project, TikTok Ban Drama, Biden Cancels $4.5B in Student Debt, U.S. Schools Add 121K Staff Despite Declining Enrollment,… 47:16
Send us a text This Week in EdTech, join Ben Kornell and special guest host Jomayra Herrera , Partner at Reach Capital , as they unpack the latest in edtech, AI, and education policy. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] 🤖 OpenAI’s new O3 "reasoning" model sparks AGI debate. [00:07:14] 🏗️ OpenAI’s $500B Stargate Project aims to dominate AI infrastructure. [00:16:49] 📱 TikTok shutdown and divest-or-ban law shake up digital learning. [00:24:15] 🍎 U.S. schools add 121,000 staff in 2024 despite declining enrollment. [00:31:12] 🎓 Biden cancels $4.5B in student debt and bans Ashford U CEO. [00:38:00] 💰 Leeds Equity Partners acquires Learnosity, boosting AI-driven assessment. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Year-End Special Part 2: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by EdTech Industry Leaders 1:09:31
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Send us a text 2024 was a remarkable year for EdTech, with advancements that redefined teaching, learning, and the role of technology in education. But what’s next? In Part 2 of our year-end special, Alex and Ben invite a panel of visionary leaders from across the EdTech ecosystem to share their reflections on 2024 and predictions for 2025. 🎙️ Featuring insights from: Jomayra Herrera , Partner at Reach Capital Amit Patel , Managing Director at Owl Ventures Ben Wallerstein , CEO & Co-Founder at Whiteboard Advisors John Higginson , Chief Technology Officer at Curriculum Associates Karl Rectanus , Chairperson, Industry Council at EDSAFE AI Alliance Andrew Goldman , EVP at HMH Labs From the transformative power of AI to global innovation, workforce readiness, and the evolving funding landscape, these thought leaders bring invaluable perspectives to the table. ✨ Episode Highlights : [00:02:23] 🤖 Jomayra on AI’s evolution: from experimentation to proven outcomes. [00:07:00] 🌍 Amit explores global EdTech opportunities and demographic shifts. [00:13:43] 📉 Ben Wallerstein on the impact of ESSER funding expiration in 2025. [00:44:06] 📱 John highlights mobile learning’s dual role and voice AI advances. [01:01:50] 🌎 Karl's bold predictions: leapfrogging global innovation in EdTech. [01:03:08] ✍️ Andrew explains how generative AI meets high-quality content. 🎧 Want to hear Alex and Ben's reflections and predictions? Listen to Part 1 here : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/episodes/16321195 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 1/15/2025: LA School Fires, ChatGPT's To-Do's & Reminders Feature, PowerSchool Data Breach, $175M for Element451, Student Loan Forgiveness, and More! Feat. Emily Lai of Pearson,… 1:42:02
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Send us a text Happy New Year! Welcome to the first Week in EdTech episode of 2025! Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matt Tower as they dive into the biggest stories shaping the education technology landscape, from AI innovations to major edtech funding and cybersecurity challenges. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] 🌐 OpenAI introduces a feature enabling ChatGPT to handle reminders and to-dos. [00:05:04] 🔥 LA schools face closures and damage as wildfires disrupt education. [00:22:54] 🔐 PowerSchool data breach exposes student and staff data, raising cybersecurity concerns. [00:29:55] 🎓 $4.2 billion in student loans canceled for 150,000 borrowers under Biden’s plan. [00:41:44] 💼 Element451 secures $175M for its AI-first CRM and student engagement platform. Plus, special guests: [00:44:22] 🎙️ Emily Lai , VP of Learning Impact Measurement at Pearson , discusses how AI tools improve study habits & learning outcomes and the Pearson end-of-year AI report . [00:56:15] 🎙️ Adele Smolansky , CEO of AI-Learners , explains how AI Learners is enhancing accessibility in education. [01:06:42] 🎙️ Dominik Mate Kovacs , CEO at Colossyan , explores the future of AI-driven video and personalized learning. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Building Bridges to Employment with Real World Learning featuring Sara Leoni and Jeff Sample of Ziplines Education 49:37
Send us a text Sara Leoni is the Founder and CEO of Ziplines Education , a career accelerator that partners with universities to deliver industry-recognized certificate courses that prepare professionals with the in-demand skills, knowledge and confidence for today’s tech-driven world. Jeff Sample was the Founder and CEO of Clicked , now the VP of Product for Ziplines Education. His background and unique perspectives as a transitioning Management Consultant and Adtech Executive led him to develop experiential learning products via work simulations to help close the work experience gap, and upskill tens of thousands of learners in tech adjacent career paths. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Ziplines Education and Clicked are addressing the experience gap in career readiness. Why experiential learning and real-world simulations are key to workforce preparation. The importance of industry-recognized credentials and their integration with academic institutions. Insights into the acquisition process and how it aligns two learner-focused companies. The role of confidence and real-world artifacts in empowering learners to succeed in interviews and careers. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:07:39] How Ziplines Education partners with universities to integrate industry certifications for learners. [00:15:08] Jeff on bridging the experience gap. [00:28:44] The role of real-world tools like Salesforce, Tableau, and Google Analytics in preparing learners for jobs. [00:37:08] Measuring learner success with confidence metrics and employer feedback. [00:41:34] Sara and Jeff reflect on the acquisition process and lessons learned about aligning values and strategy. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Dr. Yair Shapira is the founder and CEO of NovoDia , an EdTech company innovating educational publishing through AI technology. Previously, he founded and led Amplio Learning to significant growth before its acquisition. With expertise in technology and educational tools, Yair is dedicated to enhancing educational equity and efficiency. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and is an active contributor to the EdTech community. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How NovoDia is transforming educational publishing through AI-driven solutions. The role of generative AI in creating dynamic, engaging, and adaptive learning materials. Why current curriculum models fail to meet diverse classroom needs and how AI can fill the gaps. How NovoDia enables districts and teachers to customize curricula to meet local and individual requirements. What the future holds for AI-powered tools in education, from multimedia lessons to personalized learning experiences. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:26] Yair shares his journey from Amplio Learning to founding NovoDia. [00:05:37] The unique challenges of using AI in education and meeting pedagogical rigor. [00:11:01] How NovoDia addresses the mismatch between district-purchased curriculum and teacher needs. [00:18:22] Customizing curricula with AI to support diverse student populations and regional standards. [00:30:43] Enhancing engagement with multimedia tools and interactive content in classrooms. [00:37:55] The evolving role of AI in education and NovoDia’s vision for the future. [00:44:04] Ensuring pedagogical accuracy with AI systems and human SMEs. [00:46:59] Resources and advice from Yair on staying ahead in the fast-moving EdTech space. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 5: Jonathan Katzman on YouTube Learning and Lisa Gevelber on Workforce Training 57:29
Send us a text Jonathan Katzman , Director of Product Management at YouTube Learning, drives initiatives that leverage educational content across school, work, and life. Before joining Google, he served as the founding Chief Product Officer of Minerva Project, a pioneering university and ed-tech company offering accredited degrees and innovative curriculum design. Jonathan’s career includes leadership roles in successful startups and major tech companies, showcasing his expertise in education and technology. Lisa Gevelber , Founder of Grow with Google and CMO for the Americas Region at Google, leads the $1 billion initiative that has empowered over 10 million Americans with skills to advance their careers. She also created Google Career Certificates, which have enabled significant upward mobility for half a million global job seekers. Recognized by Forbes Future of Work 50 in 2022, Lisa is a champion for equity and inclusion, leading efforts like Google for Startups to support underrepresented founders worldwide. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How YouTube Learning is empowering creators and engaging learners globally. The impact of Grow with Google and Career Certificates on workforce transformation. How AI-driven tools are reshaping personalized learning and career training. Insights into YouTube’s active learning features, including AI tutors and assessments. The role of global partnerships in creating equitable access to education and jobs. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:19] Jonathan on YouTube Learning’s global reach and its role as “school” in many countries. [00:10:11] How active learning tools like AI tutors and quizzes are transforming YouTube’s educational experience. [00:22:05] Lisa shares the vision behind Grow with Google and its impact on millions of learners. [00:31:24] Insights into Google Career Certificates as an alternative pathway to well-paying jobs. [00:41:50] Discussion on AI's role in workforce training and economic mobility. [00:54:32] The future of education: blending informal learning with credentialed pathways. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 4: Yossi Matias and Obum Ekeke on AI’s Transformative Role in Learning 58:47
Send us a text Yossi Matias , Vice President of Google and Head of Google Research, leads groundbreaking efforts in foundational machine learning, quantum computing, and AI for societal impact in education, health, and climate. A world-renowned AI expert, Yossi has pioneered conversational AI, driven Google Search innovations, and launched transformative initiatives like AI for Social Good and Google for Startups Accelerator. His work focuses on leveraging AI to address global challenges and improve lives on a global scale. Obum Ekeke , Head of Education Partnerships at Google DeepMind, champions equitable access to AI education and fosters diversity in the tech industry. An OBE recipient for his contributions to computing and inclusion, Obum has led initiatives that have reached millions of learners worldwide, including founding Google Educator Groups in over 60 countries. His mission is to prepare students and educators for the future by making AI knowledge accessible and impactful for all. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Google Research is driving breakthroughs in generative AI and education. The global impact of LearnLM and other AI-powered educational tools. The role of AI in promoting equity and accessibility in education. Insights into Google DeepMind’s Experience AI program and talent pipeline. The future of personalized learning and AI literacy for students worldwide. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:19] Yossi on AI’s transformative potential in education, health, and climate. [00:09:46] Obum shares how Experience AI empowers teachers and students globally. [00:19:24] Discussion on LearnLM’s development and its focus on pedagogy. [00:29:22] Insights into how AI is making personalized learning a reality. [00:41:50] Reflections on the importance of equitable access to AI education. [00:55:36] Envisioning a future where AI-driven tools enhance both teaching and learning. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 3: Shantanu Sinha, Jennie Magiera, and Steven Johnson on AI in Education 1:11:06
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Send us a text Shantanu Sinha , VP & GM of Google for Education, leads the development of tools like Google Classroom and Read Along, serving over 150 million educators and students globally. Previously, as founding President and COO of Khan Academy, he championed free, personalized learning on a global scale. Shantanu combines deep expertise in computer science, math, and cognitive sciences from MIT with strategic consulting experience from McKinsey. Jennie Magiera , Global Head of Education Impact at Google, is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and advocate for equity in education. At Google, she focuses on elevating marginalized voices and creating empowering tools for teachers and learners. A White House Champion for Change and ISTE Impact Award Winner, Jennie brings extensive experience as a teacher, district leader, and digital learning innovator. Steven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and Google Labs, is a bestselling author of 14 books on innovation and technology, including Where Good Ideas Come From. An Emmy-winning television host and tech entrepreneur, Steven shapes tools that redefine learning and research while advocating for the power of collaboration in driving transformative ideas. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI enhances tools like Google Classroom and Read Along. The impact of NotebookLM on personalized research and learning. Creative ways educators worldwide are integrating AI into classrooms. How AI supports teachers by saving time for deeper human connections. The future of assessment and personalization with AI. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:19] Shantanu on AI in Google Classroom and teacher superpowers. [00:09:46] Jennie shares inspiring AI use cases from global educators. [00:19:24] Steven explains how NotebookLM is transforming research. [00:29:22] Discussion on LearnLM and personalized pedagogy. [00:41:50] Insights into NotebookLM’s podcast-style audio feature. [00:55:36] How AI enables creativity and emotional engagement in learning. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 2: Benedict Gomes and Maureen Heymans on AI, Learning, and Sustainability 55:41
Send us a text Benedict Gomes , SVP of Learning & Sustainability at Google, leads efforts to transform education and tackle global climate challenges. His organization develops tools like Google Classroom, ReadAlong, and YouTube-based learning platforms, empowering educators and learners worldwide. Ben also drives sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization and creating global environmental data solutions. Maureen Heymans , VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability at Google, oversees AI integration into tools like Search, YouTube, and Classroom to democratize access to quality education. She collaborates across teams to pioneer personalized learning technologies while leading sustainability initiatives that harness AI to address climate challenges and drive impactful global solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Google is revolutionizing learning with products like Google Classroom, ReadAlong, and Learn About. The role of AI in creating personalized tutors for students and teaching assistants for educators. Insights into Google’s efforts to make sustainability a core part of its mission through AI and partnerships. How Google collaborates across teams to integrate pedagogy into AI tools like LearnLM. The vision for equitable access to personalized education worldwide, powered by AI. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:18] Ben shares how AI is transforming education and Google’s vision for supporting learning globally. [00:03:48] Discussing the importance of multimodal learning tools and products like NotebookLM and YouTube. [00:19:24] Maureen reflects on how project-based learning and the pandemic inspired her focus on education. [00:37:16] Explaining LearnX’s collaborative approach to driving learning innovations across Google’s ecosystem. [00:46:16] Introducing Learn About , a new AI-driven conversational tool combining pedagogy with the power of the web. [00:53:30] Envisioning a future where AI makes high-quality, personalized education accessible to billions globally. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards from the "Learning in the AI Era" Event 1:15:37
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Send us a text In this special episode, Edtech Insiders brings you to the heart of Google’s "Learning in the AI Era" event, held on 11/20/2024, in Mountain View, California. Hear exclusive interviews with the following Google leaders: Ben Gomes , SVP, Learning & Sustainability, Google Maureen Heymans , VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability, Google Shantanu Sinha , VP & GM, Google for Education Jennie Magiera , Global Head of Education Impact, Google Steven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and Google Labs Yossi Matias , Vice President, Google & Head of Google Research Obum Ekeke , Head of Education Partnerships, Google DeepMind Jonathan Katzman , Director, Product Management, YouTube Learning Lisa Gevelber , Founder, Grow With Google & CMO, Americas Region and audience members: Isabelle Hau , Stanford Accelerator for Learning Libby Hills , Jacobs Foundation Kristin Fracchia Adele Smolansky , AI-Learners Ishan Gupta , Paper From AI-powered learning to tools transforming education, this episode explores the future of EdTech. The full interviews with each guest will be posted daily this week. Stay tuned for deeper insights from these inspiring leaders! ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:55] Ben Gomes' insights into AI-driven tools like Read Along and personalized learning. [00:09:28] Maureen on integrating AI into classrooms and bridging in-class and at-home learning. [00:19:24] Shantanu's reflections on AI-generated content and its implications for education. [00:21:30] Jennie on educators embracing AI to enhance learning for their students. [00:29:22] Steven on the origins of NotebookLM and its evolution into a transformative tool. [00:41:23] Yossi on the development of fine-tuned AI models like Gemini and their impact on learning. [00:49:41] Obum on making AI education more accessible globally and diversifying the workforce. [00:59:49] Jonathan on the rise of educational creators and their role in modern learning. [01:07:08] Lisa on the overview of Grow with Google and its impact on workforce development. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter LinkedIn 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text SiSi (SiSi pronounced “See-See”) is a transformative all-in-one platform that brings together everything schools need—student records, learning tools, financials, admissions, communication, and more—into one simple, seamless system. Designed for educators, SiSi replaces the chaos of juggling multiple platforms with an intuitive solution that saves time, reduces complexity, and strengthens school communities. With features like AI-powered insights and automated processes, SiSi empowers teachers, administrators, and families to focus on what matters most: helping students thrive. It’s the ultimate partner for modern schools looking to work smarter and embrace the future of education. Joined by Rico Chow the Chief Product Officer, Jett Wolper the Founder and CEO of Sisi and Brandon Porterfield, Co-Principal of Hope International Academy Okinawa. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Sisi’s design simplifies school management for all stakeholders. Challenges and opportunities in the international school market. The role of AI in improving efficiency and engagement. Real-world examples of Sisi streamlining school workflows. How Sisi envisions leveling the playing field in education technology. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] The challenge of building an all-in-one platform: “We do this not because it’s easy, but because it’s difficult.” [00:03:25] Designing for global, culturally diverse school contexts. [00:06:45] How Sisi reduces time-consuming tasks for schools. [00:11:15] The pitfalls of fragmented systems and the power of true integration. [00:18:30] Importance of user feedback and community engagement in product development. [00:25:40] AI’s role in reducing teacher burnout and improving student outcomes. [00:32:55] The impact of user-friendly design in international schools. [00:40:30] Vision for supporting under-resourced schools with streamlined tools. If you'd like to see SiSi in action, they’ll be partnering with IFIP at BETT ExCeL London 2025! IFIP—the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners—is an incredible organization leading the charge for inclusion on a global scale. Just this year, they co-hosted the Global Inclusive Schools’ Forum at UNESCO in Paris. Definitely check them out. If you’re attending BETT, stop by the London Suite on January 23rd and 24th to connect with SiSi. They’d love to meet you and share more about their work! 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Dr. David Yeager is the Raymond Dickson Centennial Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin . He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University. His groundbreaking research focuses on the processes that shape adolescent development, examining how social cognitive factors interact with structural and physiological elements to influence youth trajectories. Dr. Yeager is also dedicated to uncovering ways to positively impact these psychological processes to enhance developmental and educational outcomes for young people. As co-Principal Investigator of the National Study of Learning Mindsets, the Texas Mindset Initiative, and the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, Dr. Yeager is at the forefront of efforts to translate cutting-edge psychological research into practical strategies for educators and policymakers. He is the author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People , a book that distills the latest insights on how to inspire and empower the next generation. David is also the lead instructor in a new class on MasterClass: The Power of Mindset. In this class, David and Carol Dweck draw on the science of mindset to show how members can develop new skills, overcome stress and setbacks, and use a mentor mindset to optimize performance and change lives at work, at home, on the sports field, and in the classroom. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass . 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How the adolescent brain drives motivation and potential. The Mentor Mindset: balancing high standards and support. Why belonging, purpose, and respect fuel adolescent success. The power of short interventions on resilience and achievement. EdTech's role in youth motivation and AI's potential pitfalls. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:51] Dr. Yeager’s path from teaching to research leadership. [00:04:34] What the Mentor Mindset is and why it works. [00:08:46] How short interventions create long-term impact. [00:14:08] Understanding the adolescent brain and motivation. [00:17:35] The traits of great mentors: tough but supportive. [00:25:59] The power of role models and near-peer influences. [00:35:50] Addressing fear and fostering aspiration in youth. [00:41:40] AI’s role in motivating and supporting students. [00:45:26] A call for ethical AI in education technology. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Mark Angel is the CEO and Co-founder of Amira Learning , the company bringing the science of reading and AI together. Amira is the first intelligent reading assistan for teachers and is now working with two million students in all 50 states and 14 countries. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Amira Learning uses AI to revolutionize reading education. The importance of efficacy studies in edtech product adoption. Strategic partnerships for scaling AI-driven tools in education. Tackling privacy and equity concerns with emerging AI tools. A vision of AI’s role in solving the global literacy crisis. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:15] The origin story of Amira, blending AI innovation with edtech experience. [00:03:46] How the reading coach adapts to diverse learners, including ELLs and dyslexic students. [00:07:40] The role of efficacy studies in building trust and demonstrating impact. [00:09:53] Advice for districts navigating the surge of AI tools in classrooms. [00:14:53] Optimistic vision of AI addressing the literacy crisis. [00:18:43] Importance of scale and data in driving AI-based educational solutions. [00:20:49] Key advice for entrepreneurs: focus on metrics and team culture. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text 2024 was an incredible year for EdTech, filled with transformative shifts and groundbreaking innovations! In this special year-end episode, Alex and Ben dive into the defining trends of the year—from the ESSER funding cliff reshaping K-12 strategies to the rise of AI-powered learning tools. They also look ahead to 2025, making bold predictions about the future of education technology, including the potential of gaming, assessment overhauls, and micro-company innovation. Stay tuned for Part 2 , coming in January, where Alex and Ben will share predictions from thought leaders across the EdTech space to kick off the new year! ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:43] 🎄 Kicking off the year-end special with reflections on a transformative 2024. [00:01:38] 📉 ESSER funding cliff and its implications for K-12 EdTech investments. [00:02:17] 🚀 The Cambrian explosion of AI and its impact on innovation and startups. [00:04:02] 🤖 AI in K-12 education: challenges, successes, and lessons from the field. [00:06:24] 🗺️ Big Tech’s growing influence on education and learning models. [00:08:03] 🎉 Reflecting on EdTech Insiders' major milestones and community highlights. [00:11:46] 🎮 Predictions for AI-driven gaming and real-time multimodal learning tools. [00:13:21] 📊 The coming assessment revolution and its transformative potential. [00:18:55] 🎓 Higher education’s pivot toward career-focused, practical learning models. [00:23:20] 💼 Workforce learning shifts: upskilling for productivity in a competitive market. [00:27:02] 🤔 AI agents and their transformative potential in education and beyond. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 12/16/2024: OpenAI’s Sora Launches, The Era of Multimodal AI, AI Wars Heat Up, Texas Curriculum Changes, Declining Public School Enrollment, $175M AI Investment in HE and More! Feat.… 1:18:09
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Send us a text With the holiday break just around the corner, join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a timely look at the latest developments in education technology. From exciting AI advancements to shifts in curriculum policy, this episode captures the key trends shaping the future of learning. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI's New AI Tool "Sora" Makes Waves in Video Generation [00:06:01] 🎥 The Era of Multimodal AI: Google, Meta, and Microsoft Compete on Video and Agents [00:08:05] 🔍 Who’s Winning the AI Wars? Exploring AI Specialization [00:18:14] 🏫 Texas Education Agency’s New Curriculum Policies – What It Means for EdTech [00:25:55] 📉 Declining Public School Enrollment: Implications for K-12 and EdTech [00:27:05] 🌍 Global EdTech Trends: European VCs Raise Big Funds Amidst U.S. Challenges [00:28:27] 🚀 $175M Investment in AI for Higher Education by Element451 [00:32:13] 💼 Workforce Upskilling Revolution: SaaS Startups Receive Major Investments [00:33:40] 📊 EdTech Year-End Reports Show Optimism in AI-Driven Upskilling Plus, special guests: [00:35:33] 🎙️ Alex Linley , Co-CEO of Cappfinity , discusses the future of skills-based hiring and education. [00:54:34] 🎙️ Henrik Appert , CEO of Magma Math , shares insights on their award-winning math platform and recent $40M funding round. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text As CEO and Co-Founder of Learnosity , Gavin Cooney still talks about the company he helped build over a decade ago with an infectious zeal. It’s easy to see why: what began as a project in a garden shed (a cliché maybe, but 100% true!) has matured into an internationally renowned tech company with a 200-strong crew of problem-solvers. Since Gav believes that all social ills can be remedied through education, his modus operandi is pretty simple: give education the standard of technology it deserves. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Learnosity empowers EdTech platforms with AI-driven assessment tools. The transformative role of AI in reducing teacher workloads and enhancing feedback. What makes Learnosity’s essay-scoring tool uniquely efficient and cost-effective. The importance of specialized EdTech solutions versus general AI tools. Gavin’s vision for the future of AI and assessment in education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:23] Gavin Cooney shares Learnosity’s global impact: 40M users and 19B questions delivered annually. [00:03:38] How AI-driven essay scoring saves teachers hours of grading time each week. [00:06:48] Learnosity’s cutting-edge AI achieves unmatched scoring accuracy at just one cent per essay. [00:10:25] Why Learnosity focuses on enhancing teacher feedback rather than replacing educators. [00:13:54] The balance between general AI tools and Learnosity’s specialized capabilities. [00:18:10] Learnosity’s strategic pivot to invest heavily in AI development and innovation. [00:24:02] Gav’s optimistic outlook on AI as the “100-year wave” reshaping education. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Trish Sparks leads Clever as CEO. Previously she was VP of Customer Success and Sales. Trish came to Clever with a wealth of executive leadership experience at companies such as LinkedIn, where she scaled a global customer success organization, and at DemandBase, where she was Chief Customer Officer. As a North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholar, she started her career as a middle school teacher in Wake County Public Schools. Trish holds BS degrees in Business and Education as well as an MBA from Meredith College. After living in the Bay Area for 20 years, Trish now resides in Chapel Hill, NC. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Clever has grown to serve 28 million students and teachers across the U.S. The role of digital identity platforms in securing and simplifying education technology. Insights from Clever’s “Classroom of the Future” report on AI adoption in education. How AI and automation are reducing teacher workloads and improving teaching conditions. Clever’s innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored for K-12 schools. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:47] Trish’s journey from teaching to leading Clever and her passion for EdTech. [00:04:54] The critical role of identity platforms in protecting student data and facilitating digital learning. [00:08:04] Key findings from Clever’s “Classroom of the Future” report [00:09:41] The rapid adoption of AI in EdTech and its evolving role in education [00:11:12] Cybersecurity challenges in K-12 schools and Clever’s solutions to mitigate risks. [00:14:44] Exciting EdTech trends, from addressing teacher shortages to advancing student data protection. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 11/27/2024 Thanksgiving Edition: Edtech Insiders GenAI Market Map, Google AI Summit Recap, OpenAI’s Sora Leak, AllHere Scandal, Amazon Bets on Anthropic, TikTok Study Trends, Free… 1:17:24
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Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell in this Thanksgiving edition of "Week in Edtech" as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from groundbreaking AI innovations to edtech controversies and funding milestones. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] 🧠 Edtech Insiders publishes AI tool market map with 300+ tools across 60 use cases [00:05:39] 🌐 Google AI Summit recap featuring LearnLM and Gemini’s memory feature [00:14:57] 🎥 OpenAI’s leaked Sora video generator sparks ethical debates [00:18:08] 📚 TikTok’s study tools trend raises concerns about gamified learning [00:27:38] 💰 Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic to deepen AI ties [00:32:10] ⚖️ AllHere founder charged with fraud impacts trust in edtech startups [00:40:53] 🏫 MIT, UT, and others announce free tuition for low-income families Plus Special Guest: [00:46:02] 🎙️ Brett Waikart , Co-founder & CEO of Skillfully , discusses skills-based hiring and future of work. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Laura K. Ipsen is president and chief executive officer of Ellucian , the leading technology solutions provider for more than 2,900 higher education institutions in more than 50 countries. She has more than 25 years of experience as a technology executive in Silicon Valley, driving transformation in the public and private sectors and spurring adoption of comprehensive solutions in high-growth industries at Oracle Corporation, Microsoft and Cisco Systems. Earlier in her career, Ipsen also held leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Acer America, and Hitachi Data Systems. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI is transforming higher education, from predictive analytics to enrollment success. Insights from Ellucian’s latest AI survey, highlighting adoption challenges and opportunities. The evolving value of a four-year degree in a tech-driven job market. How technology can alleviate FAFSA challenges and improve financial aid accessibility. The potential of a holistic, data-driven approach to student engagement and success. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:45] Laura Ipsen on Ellucian’s AI survey and industry readiness for AI adoption. [00:12:30] Demonstrating the ROI of degrees through skill alignment and data insights. [00:18:50] The importance of SaaS and data integration for institutional efficiency. [00:25:40] Addressing FAFSA challenges with technology-driven financial aid solutions. [00:32:15] Using AI to predict and address student needs and improve retention. [00:40:10] How the Journey platform connects education to lifelong career success. [00:48:20] Revolutionizing higher ed productivity through AI-driven administration. Resources Mentioned: Ellucian AI Survey Student Voice Report EdUp Experience Podcast Paul LeBlanc ’s Work on AI in Higher Ed 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Matt Given is an experienced education technology leader and the CEO of Seesaw , a groundbreaking learning experience platform designed for PreK-5 students. With over 20 years of experience in education and edtech leadership, Matt has held executive roles at Kaplan, Catapult Learning, and EdisonLearning. Known for his expertise in universal design for learning and his ability to bridge the gap between home and classroom, Matt is a driving force behind Seesaw's mission to create accessible and engaging learning tools. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Seesaw connects teachers, students, parents, and administrators through its unique “learning loop.” The evolution of Seesaw from a communication tool to a robust learning experience platform. How AI enhances teacher workflows on Seesaw while keeping the focus on human-centered learning. The role of inclusive design and feedback from over 100,000 teacher ambassadors in shaping Seesaw’s products. The future of edtech tools in streamlining resources and fostering human connections in classrooms. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:22] Streamlining teacher workflows and improving classroom outcomes with Seesaw. [00:03:13] Reflections on 25 years in edtech and the evolution of digital learning tools. [00:07:16] Universal design for pre-readers and special populations. [00:11:38] Seesaw’s COVID-19 transformation and post-pandemic innovations. [00:16:45] Digital portfolios tracking student progress over time. [00:29:20] Teacher ambassadors shaping product development with real-world feedback. [00:36:14] Cautiously integrating AI for fluency assessments and translation. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Brisk Teaching Secures $6.9M to Bring AI-Powered Tools to Teachers and Students - Featuring CEO Arman Jaffer and Owl Ventures’ Emily Bennett 35:08
Send us a text Arman Jaffer is the founder and CEO of Brisk Teaching . Brisk is an AI tool that helps educators personalize their instruction and save hours of time on administrative tasks. Emily Bennett currently serves as a Principal investor at Owl Ventures . 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Brisk Teaching’s AI tools streamline teacher workflows and enhance instructional efficiency. The vision for AI in edtech, focusing on student-centered, adaptive learning through tools like Brisk Boost. Key insights into Owl Ventures’ investment strategy in AI-focused edtech solutions. The critical factors for edtech startups navigating the current funding landscape. The future of student-facing AI in education and its impact on teaching and learning. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:22] How AI enhances insights into student thinking for improved instruction. [00:01:49] Brisk Teaching's AI tools streamline teacher workflows with automation. [00:05:09] Owl Ventures' perspective on investing in high-impact AI edtech. [00:07:20] Brisk’s integration into teachers’ daily workflows across platforms. [00:13:03] The shift toward student-focused AI for personalized learning. [00:20:35] Use case for Brisk Boost’s interactive student tutoring aligned with learning objectives. [00:30:26] Practical advice for edtech entrepreneurs on navigating the funding landscape. ✨ EdTech Insiders+ Members' Exclusive: Don’t miss the overtime episode with Arman & Emily, where they go beyond the main conversation to discuss: Advice for founders on building impactful edtech products Sustainable business models for AI in education Essentials for creating responsible, student-focused AI Subscribe to EdTech Insiders+ to access this exclusive content, get first dibs on event announcements, tickets and more! 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 11/7/2024 Post-Election Special: GOP’s Education Department Shakeup Plans, ESSER Funds End, State Policy Shifts in K-12, and More! Feat. Anna Edwards & Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard… 1:42:48
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Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors . ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:16] 🇺🇸 New trends in education policy post-election [00:04:42] 🏛️ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education [00:08:10] 💸 The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire [00:10:57] 🏢 Republicans’ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education Department [00:19:50] 📉 Navigating a shifting landscape and finding opportunities in state funding [00:28:32] 🛠️ Rising focus on workforce readiness and career pathways [00:33:55] 📈 A move toward flexible, formative assessment models in K-12 [00:36:08] 🤖 Anna Edwards on AI's expanding role in K-12 education [00:42:04] 🚀 Federal policies open doors for flexibility and innovation in education Plus Special Guests: [00:55:33] 🎙️ Kavitta Ghai , CEO of Nectir , discusses how AI is transforming student support and boosting engagement in higher education [01:18:41] 🎙️ Lindsay Dworkin , SVP of Policy and Government Affairs at HMH , shares insights on adapting edtech strategy amidst policy changes 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Chuck Cohn is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nerdy (parent company of Varsity Tutors ). Chuck founded the company in 2007 during his junior year of college after experiencing frustration finding the personalized help he needed for a calculus course. He spent his early career working in energy & power investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities (Wachovia) and healthcare private equity at Ascension Ventures, an $800M AUM private equity fund. Chuck bootstrapped Nerdy before leaving his private equity role to focus on growing Nerdy full-time at the end of 2011. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Varsity Tutors scaled from a startup to a public company and the evolving business model for reaching individual and institutional customers. The critical role of “high-dosage tutoring” in overcoming learning loss and why regular, personalized sessions outperform on-demand solutions. How AI tools are enhancing personalized education by creating adaptive lesson plans and optimizing tutor-student matching. The challenges and strategies in transitioning from direct-to-consumer to B2B in the K-12 education sector. The future of AI in tutoring, including real-time translation and adaptive content, and how it’s reshaping the role of human tutors. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:07] Chuck’s founding story of Nerdy and his vision for accessible tutoring [00:05:20] Scaling Varsity Tutors from individual tutoring to institutional partnerships. [00:07:27] Early entrepreneurial lessons from bootstrapping and finance [00:13:17] Ensuring quality through effective tutor-student matching. [00:16:45] Why high-dosage, relationship-based tutoring drives better outcomes [00:24:10] Balancing logistics with personalization in tutoring. [00:30:46] Chuck’s outlook on sustainable tutoring post-ESSER funding [00:35:00] How AI enhances personalization and tutor matching at Varsity Tutors [00:41:03] Consistent tutoring's impact on improving school attendance [00:50:06] The promise of real-time language translation for ELL students. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Guiding Edtech Entrepreneurs Through Big Decisions with Mark Miller of Good Harbor Partners 1:08:19
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Send us a text Mark Miller is the founder and Managing Director of Good Harbor Partners (GHP) , a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in the education technology and publishing sectors. With over 20 years of experience as an edtech entrepreneur and advisor, Miller has a proven track record in guiding Pre-K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce clients through strategic growth, fundraising, and successful exits. A co-founder of LearnLaunch and a dedicated member of Cornell’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, Miller is widely respected for his contributions to the edtech ecosystem and frequently shares his insights as a speaker at industry events. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to decide when to stay and grow or pursue an acquisition. The importance of a clear capital strategy in today’s funding landscape. Key factors edtech entrepreneurs should consider at major inflection points. How AI developments are influencing the edtech M&A landscape. Challenges in securing sustainable funding for K-12 and higher ed amid economic uncertainties. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:03:13] From Cornell to edtech, winning a business plan competition to building companies [00:10:18] Creating 'Take Note' as an early publishing venture at Cornell [00:19:51] Transition to M&A, guiding entrepreneurs on growth and exit decisions [00:26:19] Profitability and sustainability as essentials in today’s edtech [00:32:17] Common pitfalls in capital strategy and valuation for startups [00:47:27] AI and M&A, how big edtech views acquisitions in the AI market [01:03:10] Key resources from top thinkers in edtech policy and strategy 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Bridging AI and Human Connection in Education with Libby Hills and Owen Henkel of Ed-Technical Podcast 34:01
Send us a text Libby Hills co-leads the Jacobs Foundation ’s global EdTech investment portfolio, focusing on the intersection of technology, research, and education. With over 15 years in education, including roles in teaching, tech leadership, and charity boards, she also co-hosts the Ed-Technical podcast. Libby holds degrees in Education and Social Business from Oxford and LSE. Owen Henkel is an AI in Education researcher at the University of Oxford, specializing in natural language processing for foundational literacy and numeracy. He leads the R&D team for Rori , a chatbot for personalized math tutoring on low-cost mobile phones, and co-hosts Ed-Technical with Libby. Owen has a dual MBA/MA from the University of Michigan and is completing his Ph.D. at Oxford. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The future of AI-powered tutoring and its potential impact. Key components that make tutoring effective. Jacobs Foundation’s approach to cost-effective hybrid AI-human models. Current limitations of AI in understanding student learning. New UK government initiatives supporting AI in education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:22] Generative AI’s limitations in understanding student learning. [00:00:57] Carnegie Mellon’s AI-human hybrid tutoring model. [00:04:37] Four pillars of effective high-dosage tutoring. [00:08:17] History and evolution of intelligent tutoring systems (ITS). [00:11:26] Rori , a math tutoring chatbot for underserved regions. [00:17:18] Hybrid models reducing tutoring costs and training needs. [00:24:42] AI modeling new thinking processes for students. [00:26:35] UK government-backed AI content hubs and resources. [00:31:32] Raising minimum quality standards in education with AI. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in EdTech 10/23/2024: Election’s Impact on Education Policy, College ROI & Student Loans, Freshman Enrollment Drop, AI Expands in Higher Ed, SchooLinks Raises $80M, XR from Meta & Apple, and… 53:00
Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the political and technological currents reshaping education, from college ROI and student loans to AI’s expanding role in higher ed. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:04:28] 🗳️ Election’s Impact on Education Policy [00:12:11] 🎓 Debating the Value of College Amid Rising Costs [00:15:12] 📉 Freshman Enrollment Sees Largest Drop Since Pandemic [00:18:02] 🛠️ SchooLinks Raises $80M to Expand Career Pathways [00:27:01] 🤖 Half of Higher Ed Adopting AI Tools for Outcomes [00:37:05] 🕹️ AI Chatbot Linked to Teen Suicide Raises Alarms [00:45:18] 🌍 Meta Orion & Apple Vision Pro Bring XR Back to Spotlight [00:48:46] 📊 Anthropic’s AI Now Performs Autonomous Computer Tasks 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Roosh X is an investment arm of Roosh Investment Group. Nathan Maynard is the CEO and Founder of HighFive , a company using mobile technology to foster connected school communities and reduce recidivism for negative classroom behaviors. With over 11 years of experience as a youth worker, teacher, and school administrator, Nathan co-authored the best-selling book "Hacking School Discipline," and is a global thought leader in reimagining discipline practices in education. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Highfive uses technology and empathy to reshape school discipline. The importance of creating a sense of belonging to reduce negative behaviors. Nathan's journey from youth worker to edtech entrepreneur and thought leader. The impact of AI on real-time behavioral interventions in schools. How Highfive is expanding its reach across the U.S. with new partnerships and funding. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:46] Introduction to Nathan Maynard and Highfive’s mission to transform school discipline. [00:03:34] Building connected school communities to reduce negative behaviors. [00:05:43] How real-time technology supports teachers in managing discipline [00:08:13] From "Hacking School Discipline" to scaling Highfive’s impact [00:21:26] Using AI to address systemic bias and improve behavioral insights [00:24:34] Highfive’s expansion strategy across key U.S. states. [00:27:55] Partnership with Roosh X to support growth and mental health initiatives. [00:34:22] Promoting positive behavior with Highfive's virtual "high fives" system. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week Highlights, Rise of Micro Companies, PhysicsWallah's IPO Plans, AI's Role in Education, Philanthropy Partnerships, and More! Plus Special Guest,… 44:50
Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves. ✨ Episode Highlights : [00:02:53] 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event. [00:04:37] 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups. [00:12:36] 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable models. [00:17:28] 💰 PhysicsWallah's $400-500 million IPO plans could reshape EdTech, positioning it to overtake Byju's as India's leader. [00:21:22] 🤖 Controversial use of AI in Nevada to reclassify at-risk students, sparking debates on resource allocation. [00:22:07] ⚖️ Broader implications of AI in decision-making, raising questions about existing policies and resource management. Plus special guest: [00:25:12] 🎙️ Shauntel Garvey , Co-Founder and General Partner at Reach Capital 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Brian Shaw is the CEO of Discovery Education , a global leader in educational technology that reaches over 45 million students and 4.5 million educators across 100+ countries. With a background in finance and corporate strategy from his roles at Red Ventures and Time Warner Cable, Brian has extensive experience in M&A and business integration. At Discovery Education, he drives innovation through acquisitions and partnerships, delivering impactful digital learning solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Discovery Education builds lasting school partnerships AI-powered tools transforming assessments for teachers Career Connect bridging classrooms and real-world careers The role of acquisitions in driving innovation and growth Adapting to budget shifts and consolidation in EdTech ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:13] Brian Shaw explains Discovery’s mission to drive learning outcomes [00:03:47] Discussion on interoperability with school systems [00:05:25] EdTech consolidation and how Discovery stays ahead [00:08:59] AI assessment generator making custom assessments easy [00:11:25] Career Connect helping students explore careers early [00:15:01] Identifying the right companies to acquire [00:19:35] The importance of communication after acquisitions [00:23:02] Advice for startups building relationships with Discovery 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Auditi Chakravarty is CEO of AERDF (the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund) . AERDF applies Advanced Inclusive R&D to find potentially transformative teaching and learning solutions that can scale, centering on the assets, strengths, and needs of Black and Latino learners and all learners experiencing poverty. Auditi also chairs the Board of Bottom Line, a national college access and success organization, and is a venture partner with LearnLaunch Accelerator. A former high school English teacher, Auditi holds a BA in English and M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AERDF models inclusive research by engaging students, educators, and researchers throughout the design process. Why centering Black, Latino, and low-income learners in R&D creates solutions that benefit all students. How AERDF’s three programs—EF+Math, Reading Reimagined, and Assessment for Good—are driving impact in education. The challenges of breaking silos between research, practice, and product development in education. The potential of AI to accelerate equity in education—and why it’s crucial to align it with evidence-based practices. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:51] Introduction to AERDF’s mission inspired by DARPA’s innovation model [00:03:58] Centering Black, Latino, and low-income learners in R&D for solutions that benefit all students [00:09:45] Building cross-sector collaboration to bridge gaps between research and practice [00:22:22] Teachers feel ownership when involved in the co-design process [00:30:25] Why edtech solutions must align with evidence to serve underserved communities effectively [00:46:53] Creating an ecosystem of funders to support risk-taking and innovation in education [00:48:31] AI as an accelerant for good or bad, depending on how it is used and supported by evidence 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Stephen Jull was the COO/CFO and co-founder of GeoGebra GmbH (acquired by BYJU’S in 2021), and a limited partner at Emerge Education. With a PhD from Cambridge and over two decades of experience in EdTech, Stephen has led transformative projects in mathematics, STEM education, and AI-driven learning at a global scale. He is also the former interim CEO of Epic! and a dedicated advisor to high-growth EdTech startups. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI, human tutors, and learning communities can reshape the outdated education system. The role of technology in addressing teacher shortages, especially in STEM fields. Insights on creating inclusive AI to support neurodiverse learners. Key takeaways from Stephen’s experience building GeoGebra into a global education powerhouse. How emerging technologies like AI are set to revolutionize global education systems. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:22] Stephen Jull on the need for personalized learning to update outdated education systems. [00:03:31] Stephen’s journey from teaching in remote Canada to founding GeoGebra. [00:06:54] Lessons from GeoGebra's growth and advice for EdTech founders [00:11:10] Insights into BYJU'S acquisition and its impact on global EdTech [00:12:50] AI, human tutors, and learning communities transforming education [00:15:32] The importance of inclusive AI for neurodiverse learners. [00:21:26] Global leaders and regions driving AI innovation in education. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Katie Kurtz is Managing Director and Global Head of Youth and Learning at YouTube where she is responsible for developing the ecosystem to engage, inform, and educate kids, teens, and adults. Katie joined YouTube in 2019 after serving as Chief Product Officer at Noodle Partners, an online program manager designing and building fully online degree programs for universities. Previously she was Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager for Higher Education at Cengage Learning. Prior to that Katie was Vice President of Business Development at adaptive learning pioneer Knewton, where she led the platform's partnership strategy for three years. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How YouTube has become one of the largest learning platforms globally. The new educational features on YouTube, including quizzes, key concepts, and AI conversational tutors. Insights into YouTube’s Study Hall program, allowing students to earn college credits. The delicate balance between entertainment and education that creators must maintain. The future of AI and machine learning in shaping YouTube’s educational experiences. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:32] Katie Kurtz discusses her career path from Knewton to YouTube [00:05:29] The rise of YouTube as one of the largest global learning platforms [00:06:29] New educational tools on YouTube, including quizzes and AI-driven tutors. [00:10:16] Study Hall: YouTube’s program helping students earn college credits. [00:18:06] YouTube’s “Player for Education” and its benefits for teachers and classrooms. [00:21:31] The role of AI in transforming education on YouTube. [00:24:02] Katie reflects on YouTube's responsibility as a leading educational platform. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 9/25/2024: OpenAI’s Raises $6.5B, Google’s $120M AI Education Fund, Salesforce’s $23M for AI Skills, Duolingo’s AI Surge, Udemy Layoffs, AI-Powered Celebrity Learning, Prof Jim’s… 1:12:26
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Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves. ✨ Episode Highlights : [00:05:12] 👩🏫 OpenAI raises $6.5B and launches OpenAI Academy [00:09:05] 📚 Google’s $120M AI Education Fund and NotebookLM tools [00:15:03] 🦜 Duolingo’s AI strategy and record stock prices [00:22:05] 📉 Udemy lays off hundreds and shifts to lower-cost regions [00:25:40] 💰 Prof Jim raises $1.5M to expand AI-generated video content [00:29:13] 🤖 AI-generated celebrity videos teaching math and science [00:37:16] 💼 David Banks resigns as NYC Schools Chancellor [00:45:11] 💸 TEAMology raises $1.2M for mental health; Hello Wonder raises $2.1M for safe browsing Plus special guest: [00:52:00] 🎙️ Jason Palmer , Former Democratic Presidential Candidate & Co-Founder of TOGETHER! , on education reform, AI, and the future of learning. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Oliver Page is the Co-founder & CEO at CyberNut . Starting his journey as a teenage founder of NutKase Accessories, Oliver scaled the business to 60 countries before transitioning to cybersecurity. Now, with CyberNut, he focuses on providing schools with gamified, easy-to-use cybersecurity training. He is also an Angel Investor, and Startup Advisor. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why schools are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks. The real cost of ransomware attacks on schools. How phishing emails are exploiting vulnerabilities in education. Key strategies for implementing cybersecurity training in schools. The role of AI in the future of school cybersecurity. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction and Oliver Page’s journey from EdTech to Cybersecurity [00:02:45] Shocking statistics: phishing and ransomware attacks in schools [00:07:12] Why traditional cybersecurity solutions aren’t working for schools [00:10:50] How CyberNut’s training helps schools avoid cyberattacks [00:16:20] The role of AI and evolving cyber threats [00:20:00] What makes an effective cybersecurity solution for schools [00:27:30] Best practices for protecting schools from ransomware [00:33:15] How phishing training can improve school cybersecurity [00:39:00] The future of personalized cybersecurity training in education 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Tal Havivi is the Managing Director of R&D at ASCD + ISTE , focusing on initiatives to improve the health and effectiveness of the EdTech market. He leads research around high-quality EdTech design, programs focused on improving evaluation processes in school systems, and supports EdTech providers. Previously, he led Education Strategy at Amazon Business focused on improving education procurement. He also has experience working at edtech startups and in K-12 administration. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode : How the role of evidence in EdTech has evolved over the last decade and why it’s more critical than ever. The importance of teacher usability in EdTech tools and how it impacts learning outcomes. What ISTE and ASCD’s initiatives are doing to create a more rigorous evaluation framework for EdTech products. The five quality indicators used to assess EdTech solutions: Usability, Interoperability, Accessibility, Data Privacy, and Research Basis. How EdTech providers can bridge the gap between research and practical application in schools. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction to Tal Havivi and his role at ASCD & ISTE. [00:02:59] The coalition behind EdTech’s five quality indicators. [00:05:41] How evidence-based EdTech has evolved post-pandemic [00:09:11] Why teacher usability is crucial for EdTech success. [00:15:55] ISTE’s 2025 plan to prioritize validated EdTech vendors. [00:19:37] Challenges in bridging research and practical EdTech solutions. [00:29:38] The future of EdTech evaluation and quality standards. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 9/18/2024: OpenAI’s o1 Model (Strawberry), Brisk Teaching Raises $6.9M, AI Use Surges Among Teens, Parent Trust in Schools Declines, AllHere Files for Bankruptcy, and More! Feat. Abby… 56:02
Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VC investments and edtech reports. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI’s New Reasoning Model - ChatGPT o1 (Strawberry) [00:07:20] 📚 AI's Role in Education - Practical Use Cases [00:14:03] 👩💻 Common Sense Media Report on AI Use Among Teens: 70% of teens are using generative AI, with disparities in how different demographics use the technology [00:17:42] 🏫 Schooling in America Report - Declining Parent Trust: 64% of parents believe K-12 education is heading in the wrong direction, driven by safety concerns and tech gaps [00:24:51] 💡 Owl Ventures leads a $6.9M investment in Brisk Teaching [00:33:40] 📈 AI Optimism in Schools - Clever Report: Teachers' concerns about AI making their jobs harder drop from 48% to 18% in the last year. [00:37:15] 💸 AllHere Files for Bankruptcy Plus special guests: [00:41:22] 🎙️ Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey , Co-founders of ClassBank discuss how ClassBank teaches financial literacy through a digital school currency system and their recent $1M pre-seed funding. 📢 ClassBank is Hiring! They're looking for a School Partnerships Lead to help expand their impact in classrooms across the country. Check out the role here . 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Jennifer Holland is the Director of Program Management at Google for Education. With over 17 years at Google, she has been a pivotal figure in the development of Google for Education and Google Classroom. Jennifer has played a key role in shaping the tools that have transformed teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode : The history and inspiration behind Google Classroom and its early adoption in schools. How Google Classroom helped streamline teachers' workflows and reduce time spent on administrative tasks. The evolution of Google for Education, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and shifts in the education landscape. How AI is driving new innovations in Google Classroom, helping to elevate teachers' roles while personalizing learning. The global impact of Google Classroom and how the team integrates feedback from teachers around the world to continually improve the platform. ✨ Episode Highlights : [00:00:00] Jennifer Holland on Google’s mission: "more teaching, less teching." [00:02:28] The inspiration behind Google Classroom’s development. [00:03:50] A second-grade class inspired Classroom’s early design. [00:08:45] Google's strong support for education fueled Classroom’s creation. [00:11:35] AI’s role in enhancing personalized learning in Classroom. [00:17:14] Classroom’s global reach and adaptation for low-connectivity areas. [00:21:04] Jennifer reflects on 10 years of Classroom and its evolution through COVID-19. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 How Netflix and Disney+ are Being Used to Teach Emotional Intelligence: ThinkHumanTV’s Groundbreaking Method 24:29
Send us a text ThinkHumanTV delivers evidence-based emotional skills training and assessment by integrating with major streaming sites like Netflix and Disney+. The platform employs a research-based training methodology and curricula developed by our founding team of Columbia cognitive scientists. The methodology involves explicitly teaching emotion science principles in a systematic manner and illustrating these concepts by leveraging popular media. ThinkHumanTV is one of the winners of the 2024 Tools Competition. Ilya Lyashevsky , Co-founder and CEO of Affectifi, which created ThinkHumanTV. Faculty member at Columbia Teachers College with a background in cognitive science and social-emotional learning. Melissa Cesarano , Co-founder and President of of Affectifi Inc (ThinkHumanTV), cognitive scientist, and professor at Columbia University. Expert in coaching and consulting for students and media companies. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode : How ThinkHumanTV uses Netflix and Disney+ to teach emotional intelligence. The science behind emotion-based learning and cognitive appraisal. The importance of reflection in building emotional competence. The vision for achieving universal emotional literacy using AI. Insights into the National Science Foundation-funded research behind ThinkHumanTV. ✨ Episode Highlights : [00:03:30] Introduction to ThinkHumanTV and its impact in the edtech space. [00:07:50] The experience of learning emotional intelligence while watching streaming content. [00:14:00] How emotion science improves social-emotional competence in older learners. [00:19:27] Sneak peek into ThinkHumanTV’s future mobile and second-screen experience. [00:14:46] Winning the Tools Competition and its impact on ThinkHumanTV’s growth. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 The Future of EdTech: AI, Mergers, and Strategic Investments with Reach Capital’s Jomayra Herrera and Owl Ventures’ Lyman Missimer 26:12
Send us a text Jomayra Herrera is a Partner at Reach Capital, where she leads investments in companies like Guild Education and Handshake. She is passionate about diversity in venture capital, serving on the board of SomosVC to promote Latino representation. Lyman Missimer is the former Head of M&A and Partnerships at Newsela, where he led key acquisitions, including Formative. Now at Owl Ventures, Lyman focuses on corporate development and strategic investments in EdTech. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The biggest EdTech challenges and opportunities driving investments and acquisitions. How AI is transforming education and what it means for schools and EdTech companies. Strategic choices between building, buying, or partnering in today’s market. The increasing importance of non-academic outcomes like mental health tools in K-12. Why trust and relationships are crucial for successful exits in EdTech. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:56] EdTech investment trends focus on solving labor shortages and mental health. [00:07:10] M&A driven by data consolidation, build, buy, or partner decisions. [00:14:46] Trust and relationships are key in successful M&A. [00:17:00] Go-to-market approaches differ for various EdTech tools. [00:20:25] AI is a tool; strong models and data ensure success. [00:22:39] AI adoption in education needs proper educator training. 🎉 Special Event: StartEd’s EDTECH WEEK 2024! Don’t miss the #1 EdTech event in NYC, celebrating its 10th anniversary from October 8-10, 2024! With 200+ speakers, exclusive networking, and discussions on the latest in EdTech, it's a must-attend. Tickets are selling fast—register at https://bit.ly/edtechweek-register and use promo code INSIDERS2024 for 20% off your general registration ticket to join us in NYC! 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 09/08/2024: OpenAI’s $100B Valuation, Google’s AI Innovations, Anthropic's Hive-Mind Vision on AI, PhysicsWallah’s Global Expansion, AI’s Role in Dyslexia Intervention, and More! Plus… 1:13:14
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Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week! ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:25] 💰 OpenAI in Talks for $100B Valuation, 200M Weekly Active Users, Considers Higher-Priced Subscriptions [00:15:18] 🖼 Google launches Gems and Imagen 3 [00:18:53] 🐝 Anthropic CEO predicts hive-mind AI, partners with Amazon for Alexa revamp; Claude for Enterprise: 500K context window, GitHub integration, and enterprise-grade security [00:35:04] 🎓 PhysicsWallah’s ‘Alakh AI’ making education accessible in India, expands 4x in UAE [00:38:50] 📚 AI could revolutionize dyslexia intervention and drive educational gains [00:43:42] 🎓 Yale announces $150M for leadership in AI [00:46:36] 💻 U.S. Higher Ed Faculty increasingly reliant on digital course materials Plus special guest: [00:52:34] 🎙️ Kumar Garg , President at Renaissance Philanthropy 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter . Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 8/22/2024: OpenAI's Project Strawberry, Google’s Gemini Live, Sal Khan at EduTECH 2024, California Partners with NVIDIA, MIT's AI Risk Database and More! Feat. Dr. Steve Ritter of… 1:05:12
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Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🎯 Rumors about OpenAI's "Project Strawberry" 📰 ChatGPT now includes Wired, Vogue, and The New Yorker 🤝 New AI fund by GitLab Foundation, Ballmer Group, and OpenAI 🔊 Google launches Gemini Live to rival ChatGPT 👨🏫 Sal Khan says teachers matter more than tech at EduTECH 2024 🤖 California partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI education ⚠️ MIT releases a comprehensive AI risk database 📉 Softbank-backed Paper cuts 45% of head office jobs 🚀 Go1 CEO change and IPO plans ahead Plus special guests: Dr. Steve Ritter , Founder and Chief Scientist at Carnegie Learning Christopher Kahler , Co-founder and CEO at Kinnu Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc is the Board Chair for Human Systems, a new AI and Education company he co-founded with noted researcher George Siemens. Until June 2024, he served as President of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) . He remains at SNHU as a researcher, writer, and advisor. Under the 20 years of Paul’s direction, SNHU has more grown from 2800 students to over 250,000 and is the largest non-profit provider of online higher education in the country, and the first to have a full competency-based degree program untethered to the credit hour or classes approved by a regional accreditor and the US Department of Education. Paul is considered one of America’s most innovative educators. In 2012, the university was #12 on Fast Company magazine’s “World’s Fifty Most Innovative Companies” list and was the only university included. Forbes Magazine has listed him as one of its 15 “Classroom Revolutionaries” and Washington Monthly named him one of America’s ten most innovative university presidents. He was named 2022 Citizen of the Year in his home city of Manchester, NH. In 2018, Paul won the prestigious IAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education, joining some of the most respected university and college presidents in American higher education. He is a frequently requested speaker internationally and often quoted in the media. He is the author of Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education (2021), winner of the 2022 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature, and Broken: How are Social Systems Are Failing Us and How We Can Fix Them (2022). He served as Senior Policy Advisor to Under Secretary Ted Mitchell at the US Department of Education, working on competency-based education, new accreditation pathways, and innovation. He also served on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Board on Higher Education and Workforce, the AGB President’s Council, the NEASC (now NECHE) Commission, and the Board of the American Council on Education, which he chaired, as well as various corporate boards and advisory committees. Paul will step down from his current role on June 30th to lead Human Systems, a new AI and Education start up co-founded with George Siemens and funded by SNHU. Paul’s family immigrated for an impoverished rural farming community in Canada, settled in the Boston area; the youngest of five, he was the first in his extended family to graduate from college. His wife Pat is an attorney, now retired, and they have two daughters. Emma is a Rhodes Scholar with a D.Phil from Oxford and will soon graduate from Yale Law School. Hannah has a PhD from Stanford and is a History teacher at the Francis Parker School in San Diego. Paul is a passionate traveler, having visited over 65 countries and all 7 continents, rides motorcycles (too fast), reads a lot (too slow), and is most excited about becoming a first-time grandfather in June. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 8/7/2024: ChatGPT 5 on the Horizon, High-Level OpenAI Departures, Meta's LLAMA 3, Google's AI Moves, Instructure's Canvas AI Integration, AI-Powered Tutors, Custom Chatbots, and More!… 55:13
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Matt Tower, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🧠 OpenAI's ChatGPT 5 is Coming 🚪 High-Level Departures at OpenAI 🚫 AI Detection Technology Still Unreleased 🦙 Meta Launches LLAMA 3 and AI Studio 🤝 Google Hires Character.AI Co-founders 🎓 Community Colleges Band Together on AI Education 🔗 Instructure Canvas Integrates AI Across Platform 👩🏫 Heeyo's AI Chatbot Aims to Be Kids' Interactive Tutor 🍐 Pear Deck’s New Instant AI-Generated Lessons 🛠️ Pluralsight’s AI Assistant Iris 🌍 Neuberger Berman Nears $15B Deal for Nord Anglia Education 🚀 Uplimit Announces $11M Series A Led by Salesforce Ventures 🗣️ Fluently’s AI-Powered English Coach Secures $2M Seed Round Upcoming Event: 📚 Book Club with FOHE : Discussion on Sal Khan’s new book Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Prashant Raizada is a serial entrepreneur deeply committed to changing the status quo in education, future of work & sustainability. He was part of the founding team of Infosys BPM, playing a key role towards a $2B exit. Later, he built EnglishUp as Brazil's 3rd largest but most loved online English learning platform as a flagship corporate venture of Macmillan-Holtzbrinck group. Leveraging his tenure at McKinsey & Co, Prashant has advised multinational corporations globally on digital transformation. He has spent the last 14 years building businesses in Ed-tech across Asia, LATAM, Europe and the US and co-founded his latest initiative Lumi.Network along with his son Nikhil and with Prof Shen at Stanford University. It is an AI-augmented platform empowering 10-25-year-olds to shape their future by building AI, Entrepreneurship & Innovation skills to confront global challenges. Prashant is a practicing monk and uses meditation to enhance the quality of his leadership and life. Recommended Resources: 🔗 LinkedIn 🎧 In YOUth We Trust podcast hosted by Prashant Raizada This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Andrew Goldman joined HMH in 2024 when HMH acquired Writable , where he, as Co-Founder and CEO, oversaw business and product strategy. Andrew joined HMH as the EVP of HMH Labs, a newly formed division that pursues innovative product development through a highly cross-functional team structure. Previously, he was the Founder and CEO of Subtext, Inc., a collaborative learning company that was acquired by Renaissance Learning. Before entering the EdTech industry, Andrew was the CEO and Co-Founder of Pandemic Studios, a leading game development studio that was ultimately acquired by Electronic Arts. Andrew received his BA in Political Science from Brown and earned his Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from NYU. Andrew was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1988. Recommended Resources: 📚 Edtech: The AI Educator by Dan Fitzpatrick , Ethan Mollick 🎧 Podcast: Founders 🚀 Venture: 20VC This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 7/31/2024: Microsoft Outages, OpenAI’s GPT-5, 2U's Bankruptcy, Instructure's Big Buy, Enrollment Trends, NWEA’s Latest Findings and More! Feat. 2024 Tools Competition Winner: Tyto… 39:19
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🌐 Microsoft’s investigation into service outages following CrowdStrike chaos 🤖 What to expect from OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release 💼 Instructure's $4.8 billion acquisition by KKR 💸 2U's strategic moves amidst bankruptcy and what it means for the industry 📊 NWEA's latest research on COVID academic recovery and its implications 📉 The future of school enrollment trends and their impact on education 📝 Changes to the ACT exam and what it means for students Plus special guest, 2024 Tools Competition Winner: Tyto Online by Lindsey Tropf , Founder & CEO of Immersed Games Upcoming Event: 📚 Book Club with FOHE : Discussion on Sal Khan’s new book Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Kevin Leem is the CFO of Mathpresso , operator of the globally recognized AI-powered learning platform, QANDA, which serves over 90 million users. QANDA provides AI tutors that offer personalized support to students anytime, anywhere, enhancing their learning experiences. The platform also equips teachers with AI teaching assistants to improve teaching efficacy and student tracking. Driven by the belief that personalized, high-quality 1:1 tutoring is the most effective form of education, Mathpresso is dedicated to making such experiences universally accessible through technology. Kevin brings strategic and operational expertise from his roles at Morgan Stanley Private Equity and Credit Suisse, backed by a strong foundation in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is deeply passionate about using technology to overcome educational inequalities, aiming to ensure that all students have access to top-tier educational resources, irrespective of their financial or geographical circumstances. Recommended Resources: 📰 GSV: AI & Education by Claire Zau This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Joe Connor is the CEO & Founder of Odyssey , a company that partners with state agencies to administer school choice programs. Odyssey currently serves over 140,000 students by helping them access more than $400 million in state funding for education. Joe started his career as a teacher and school leader at the KIPP and Rocketship Education school networks. After working in schools for several years, Joe attended law school where he focused his research on private school choice and education policy. Joe practiced litigation while advocating for education choice, including working on Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, a landmark school choice case. Joe previously founded SchoolHouse, a private school network before founding Odyssey. He has also worked as legal counsel for Match Education, AltSchool, the Notre Dame Ace Academies, and Primer. Recommended Resources: 💰 Odyssey resources on ESAs 🌐 Edchoice.org This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 7/19/2024: $600B AI Investment Bubble, Karpathy’s AI Assistants, OpenAI’s 'Strawberry', Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model, US ED Issues Guidance for AI Edtech Developers and More! Feat.… 1:52:31
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Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau , Partner at GSV Ventures, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week 🎙️ Andrej Karpathy’s New Venture: AI assistants for education 🚀 Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model Launch 🔍 Anthropic’s Push for Third-Party AI Evaluations 🍓 OpenAI’s new AI model under code name 'Strawberry' 💸 AI Investment Bubble: Navigating a $600B market shift 📉 LAUSD's $6M AI Chatbot Controversy 🤖 $2.3M Contract between the New Hampshire Department of Education and Khan Academy 📘 U.S. ED Issues Guidance for AI Edtech Developers 📊 Quizlet’s AI Survey: Higher education leads AI adoption 📈 Tyton Partners Report on Digital Learning Tools 🏫 KKR emerges as front-runner for Instructure Buyout 🎓 Salesforce AI Tools for HigherEd 💡 $20M Opportunity@Work Grant from MacKenzie Scott Plus special guests, Chris Hess , Director of AI Product Management at Pearson and Mark Naufel , Founder/CEO of Axio AI Upcoming Events: 📺 Live Webinar: Solving EdTEch Problems with a UX Mindset with Nicole Gallardo, Founder at Founders Who UX and Alex Sarlin (Thursday, August 1, 2024, 1-2pm ET / 10-11am PT) 📚 Book Club with FOHE : Discussion on Sal Khan’s new book Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 The Intersection of Video, Assessment, and AI in Education: BrainPOP's Vision with Scott Kirkpatrick 48:20
Send us a text Scott Kirkpatrick is CEO of BrainPOP , a leading brand in the U.S. edtech supplemental market whose learning solutions are beloved, trusted, and grounded in research and the science of learning. During his tenure, BrainPOP was acquired by KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO® brand. Scott joined BrainPOP from General Assembly, where he served as president and chief operating officer. Under his leadership, General Assembly experienced exponential growth and was subsequently acquired by The Adecco Group, the largest human capital company in the world. Prior to GA, Scott served as president of The Princeton Review and successfully facilitated its acquisition by IAC. He also served as executive vice president of strategy and marketing and president of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s technology division, Riverdeep. Prior to Houghton Mifflin, he was a strategy consultant at The Parthenon Group and The Callidon Group (now Oliver Wyman). Scott holds a BS in economics & management from the United States Coast Guard Academy. After graduation, he served as an officer in the Coast Guard as a ship navigator, financial analyst, and an aide to former U.S. President Bill Clinton. After his military career, he went on to earn an MBA from The MIT Sloan School of Management. Recommended Resources: 📑 PISA Study 🧑💻 BrainPOP Blog This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text As Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS at PBS , Sara DeWitt is responsible for the strategic direction of a dynamic media service that supports the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including parents, teachers and the community. Ms. DeWitt leads a cross-disciplinary team charged with content production, digital development, multi-platform asset distribution, educational product creation and marketing and communications for PBS KIDS, the #1 children's educational media brand. DeWitt previously served as Vice President of PBS KIDS Digital, leading innovative strategies that built educational experiences for kids across media platforms. Having spent over 20 years in public media, she has played an integral role in the digital transformation of PBS KIDS. DeWitt has overseen the pbskids.org website, PBS KIDS streaming video services, and the PBS KIDS portfolio of educational apps for children and caregivers. Under her leadership, PBS KIDS has produced award-winning games and apps, AR experiences, podcasts and second screen technologies; developed a learning analytics platform to better understand children's learning gains through gameplay; and established itself as a gold standard in children’s digital privacy and security. DeWitt is a regular speaker on the subjects of digital privacy, games and learning, and has authored academic papers and editorials on children’s media and its educational impact. She gave a widely shared TED Talk debunking myths about screen time, and has presented at high-profile conferences such as SXSW, Games for Change, CES, the Grace Hopper Celebration and the Atlantic Education Summit. Through speaking engagements and panels, she has lent her voice to important conversations about career and family, and inspiring young girls to aim for careers in the sciences. In 2014, she was named one of the top 42 Women Leading in Education by the USC Rossier School of Education, and she also was recognized with Cynopsis Media’s Top Women in Digital Award in 2016 and 2017. Most recently, DeWitt was honored with the 2020 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment Technology. Prior to joining PBS, DeWitt worked as a preschool teacher and as a field researcher studying media habits of children in rural areas. DeWitt holds an MA and a BA in English from Stanford University, as well as a certificate from the university’s Children Society and Public Policy Curriculum. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 7/4/2024: Nvidia's Stock Buybacks, Instructure Acquires Scribbles, Apple Joins OpenAI Board, LAUSD and AllHere Whistleblower Reports, SCOTUS Ruling Impacts US DOE and More! 25:59
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 📈 Nvidia's stock buybacks expected and rumors on a French anti-trust suit 🔍 Instructure Acquires Scribbles acquisition impact 🤖 Apple joins OpenAI board 📰 TIME and OpenAI content collaboration 📊 LAUSD and AllHere whistleblower reports 🏛️ SCOTUS ruling impacts US Dept of Education 📋 TPS and regulatory updates from Phil Hill Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text In this episode, Steve Daly , CEO of Instructure , discusses the major announcements from InstructureCon 2024 , including new developments in Canvas and other products, the integration of AI features like discussion summaries, multilingual support, and smart search, and Instructure’s plans to support lifelong learners through partnerships with Parchment and Scribbles, enhancing student mobility and demonstrating competencies with rich credentials. Highlights: 📢 Major new developments in Canvas and Instructure products 🤖 AI features: discussion summaries, multilingual support, and smart search 🎓 Supporting lifelong learners with Parchment and Scribbles 🚀 Enhancing student mobility and reducing friction in education 📜 Rich credentials to demonstrate competencies and skills Stay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn ! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Dr. Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania , where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, and also examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. He is the Co-Director of the Generative AI Lab at Wharton . His academic papers have been published in top management journals and his research has been covered by CNN, The New York Times, and other leading publications. His newest book on AI, Co-Intelligence, is a NYT Bestseller. Dr. Lilach Mollick is the Co-Director of the Generative AI Lab at Wharton . Her work focuses on the development of pedagogical strategies that include artificial intelligence and interactive methodologies. She has worked with Wharton to develop a wide range of educational tools and games used in classrooms worldwide. She has also written several papers on the uses of AI for teaching and training, and her work on AI has been discussed in publications including The New York Times and Vox. She advises companies and organizations on the advantages and risks of AI in teaching. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay… 1:24:36
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Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🤑 Prosus Zeroes Out Its 9.6% Stake In BYJU’s 📊 New LearnPlatform by Instructure Report Finds Increases in More Unique Digital Tools Accessed by K-12 Institutions, Students, and Teachers 🏫 LAUSD/Allhere issues 💬 Speak raises $20M - US, Language Learning - Buckley Startup Fund, OpenAI Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures 🧠 MEandMine raises $4.5M - US, Mental Health - K5 Global 📉 Chegg cuts 23% of workforce, 441 employees Plus special guests, Elyas Felfoul of WISE , Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Institute of Technology , and Lindsay Jones of CAST Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Rebecka Peterson , the 2023 National Teacher of the Year, is a math teacher who loves stories. Rebecka has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, for 11 years at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amid a difficult first year of high school teaching, she found the “One Good Thing” blog. She credits daily posting there to helping her recognize the beautiful and positive experiences occurring in her classroom, which inspired her to stay in the profession. She has since contributed 1,400 posts to the blog. As Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, she has visited teachers across the state to highlight their important work through the Teachers of Oklahoma campaign. As National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka plans to use her platform to highlight teachers’ stories of the good that’s happening in education. Teaching is a profession that affords creativity, autonomy and purpose, and Rebecka believes that highlighting the stories of joy happening in classrooms across the country will help encourage current teachers and attract new educators to the profession. Rebecka is a proud immigrant of Swedish-Iranian descent and lived in several countries around the world as her parents traveled as medical missionaries. Her own experience with supportive teachers who celebrated her diversity and math abilities informs Rebecka’s efforts to create a supportive and accessible classroom for students. She values listening to students’ stories as a way to better understand them and elevate their voice. Before joining the faculty at Union High School, Rebecka taught for three years at the collegiate level. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of South Dakota. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband, Brett, and son, Jonas, and she enjoys reading, crafting and playing board games. This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Joel Podolny is co-founder and CEO of Honor Education . Prior to starting Honor Education, Joel was a Vice President at Apple and the founding Dean of Apple University, where he reported directly to Steve Jobs and Tim Cook and oversaw learning in areas such as leadership, management, and company culture. Before that, Joel served as Dean and Professor of Management at the Yale School of Management. He previously held chaired professorships at Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Recommended Resources: 🗞️ Edtech Insiders 📰 Honor Education Newsroom 🖥️ Columbia University Online Learning This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 6/12/2024: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews Visibility Drops, PowerSchool's Acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba Invests $27M in Education Start-Up, Apple Intelligence,… 57:22
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🎓 OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu for universities 🔍 Google AI Overviews visibility drops significantly 🌐 Google’s NotebookLM goes global with enhanced features 📱 Apple’s major announcements at WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, Siri makeover and more 💼 Bain Capital to acquire PowerSchool in a $5.6B deal 🇨🇳 Alibaba invests $27M in an AI-powered education start-up 📉 BlackRock slashes Byju’s valuation to zero 💡 Imagine Learning acquires AI-powered CueThink 🤝 University of Tennessee and ASU’s $11.5M collaboration 📊 Doowii secures $4.1M for AI-driven data analytics in education Plus special guest, Paul Gollash , Senior Vice President of K-16 at ETS Upcoming Event: AI Arcade Night at ISTE When: Monday June 24 from 5 PM - 8 PM Where: 1Up Arcade Bar 1925 Blake St. Denver CO 90202 Register Here Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Dr. Jeremy Roschelle , Executive Director of Learning Science Research at Digital Promise , conducts research on the future of learning with technology. Dr. Roschelle is Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences, with >100 publications, 25,000 citations, and 10 patents. Dr. Roschelle serves as a subject matter expert on Artificial Intelligence to the U.S. Department of Education and on the Advisory Committee for Education at the National Science Foundation. He actively communicates to broad audiences about how findings and insights from research can shape the future of technology use in education. Recommended Resources: 🔗 Dan Meyer 🔗 EDSAFE AI Alliance 🌐 TeachAI 🔗 Ethan Mollick 🌐 Stanford HAI This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
Send us a text Mark Heaps is the Chief Technology Evangelist at Groq® where he leads a diverse team focused on innovative and creative AI solutions with demo applications enabled by the Groq LPU™ Inference Engine . Mark is a longtime technology evangelist who has worked with Adobe, Google, Apple, and others on various projects ranging from digital imaging to AI systems used in some of the most popular applications today. He is passionate about democratizing AI in service of advancing human agency and loves exploring how the next generation of technology end-users will interact with conversational AI. Mark is also a die-hard foodie obsessed with finding the world's best pizza – so far a hole-in-the-wall joint in Croatia (is there any other kind?) is in the lead. Recommended Resources: 🌐 groq.com ☁️ GroqCloud 📑 groq.com/docs This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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1 Week in Edtech 05/29/2024: OpenAI Announces a New Safety Board, Anthropic's LLM Mapping, New Chromebooks with GenAI for Educators, Guild Education Layoffs, Microsoft Partners with Khan Academy on AI… 43:53
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model 🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models 💻 New AI-enhanced Chromebooks are launched for educators 🤝 Microsoft partners with Khan Academy to develop AI educational tools 📉 Guild Education lays off a quarter of its workforce 📊 An edtech firm seeks $515M in Abu Dhabi’s first 2024 IPO 💡 Praktika raises $35.5M for AI avatar language learning 📈 NCAA agrees to a $2.8B settlement for athletes over NIL rights Upcoming Event: AI Arcade Night at ISTE When: Monday June 24 from 5 PM - 8 PM Where: 1Up Arcade Bar 1925 Blake St. Denver CO 90202 Register Here Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology! This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.…
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Send us a text Tory Patterson is the co-founder of Owl Ventures and is actively involved with all facets of the firm. As one of the early pioneers in the next generation of leading EdTech companies, Tory has led investments in some of the most successful companies in the sector. As a lead investor and board member he has played a hands-on role helping leading edtech companies across all facets of development including core definition and measurement of value proposition, sales & distribution, hiring, funding and eventual paths to successful exit. Prior to Owl Ventures, Tory was a Partner at Catamount Ventures where he founded and ran one of the venture industry’s first education investment practices. Tory is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow and an Edmund Hilary Global Impact Fellow. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Williams College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Recommended Resources: 🌐 owlvc.com ✉️ tory@owlvc.com…
Send us a text Shantanu Sinha is the VP and GM of Google for Education. In addition to bringing Google products like Workspace to schools, Shantanu and his team build educational products such as Google Classroom , which helps over 150 million students, teachers and education leaders across classrooms around the world, and new experiences such as Practice Sets and Read Along , that demonstrate the power of artificial intelligence for teaching and learning. Before Google, Shantanu was the founding President and Chief Operating Officer at Khan Academy , where he teamed up with college roommate Sal Khan to build an organization that helped make personalized learning globally accessible and free. Shantanu is also a founding board member of Khan Lab School , where all three of his children attend school. Shantanu has leveraged his strategy and operations expertise from his time at McKinsey & Company , along with his background in computer science, math, and brain cognitive sciences from MIT, to make an impact in an area he is most passionate about: education. Follow @ShantanuKSinha . Recommended Resources: 📚 Google Keyword blog 🌐 Google for Education website 🔗 @Shantanu Sinha on Linkedin, @ShantanuKSinha on X…
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1 Week in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and… 54:28
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 🔍 OpenAI's rumored new search engine to challenge Google 🤖 Key findings from Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements and challenges 🍎 Apple's development of AI chips and new AI features in the iPad Pro 🏆 Essential traits that define successful founders, according to Jennifer Carolan of Reach Capital 📚 Concerns on AI in Education Plus special guests, Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology! Recommended Resources: Western Governors University Accelerator Pitch Competition Winner Release WGU Labs Social Impact Evaluation Framework…
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1 Building an Inclusive AI Future in Education with Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel 1:04:16
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Send us a text Today we’re talking to Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel , who are administrators of AI and Innovation at the Orange County, CA, Department of Education , where they support AI education and integration for 28 school districts in California. Kunal Dalal merges education and AI, driving human-centered AI integration at the Orange County Department of Education. Educated at Oberlin, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, he's evolved from school principal to headphone entrepreneur to tech educator. Dalal's entrepreneurial and community efforts, alongside his AI-focused initiatives like "The A.I. Parent" book, AI Days, and "100 Conversations in 100 Days about AI," showcase his dedication to enriching education with AI, advocating for an empowered, collaborative learning community. Wes Kriesel is an Administrator of AI and Innovation at Orange County Department of Education. In his work at OCDE, Wes built Orangejuice.ai, where he shares stories from around Orange County about AI in Education. In addition, Wes is the producer for “Squeeze the D.AI”, the Orangejuice.ai podcast that covers AI in public education. Three guiding values for Wes’ work are: inclusiveness, storytelling, and innovation. Wes enjoys photography, his dogs, his Jeep, and spending time with his wife – in reverse order of importance. Recommended Resources: 📚 orangejuice.ai blog by Wes Kriesel 🤖 Ethan Mollick , Amanda Bickerstaff 📖 Klara and The Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro…
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1 Week in Edtech 5/1/2024: TIME EdTech 100, Chegg & Coursera Stocks Fall, Microsoft's Phi-3, Anthropic's New Mobile App, Penn Engineering's Master’s Degree In AI and More! Plus Special Guest, Louisa… 53:04
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Matthew Tower , Founder of etch.club as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 🌟 The TIME Edtech 100: Showcasing the leaders shaping the future of education 🧠 Microsoft's groundbreaking release of Phi-3, the smallest AI model to date 📱 The exciting new mobile app from Anthropic 💻 Penn Engineering's pioneering online Master’s Degree in AI - a first in the Ivy League 📉 The turbulent times at Chegg following their latest earnings report and leadership changes, alongside Coursera's financial updates Plus special guest, Louisa Rosenheck , Director of Learning Design at Kahoot ! Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology! Recommended Resource: Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All whitepaper by Kahoot!…
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1 Special Episode: Generative AI in Education, Learn from the Pioneers with Ben Kornell of Edtech Insiders, Amanda Bickerstaff of AI for Education and Charles Foster & Steve Shapiro of Finetune at… 1:00:50
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Send us a text Missed the live panel at SXSW EDU? Tune in to our special episode where Ben Kornell of Edtech Insiders hosts a compelling discussion with AI thought leaders Amanda Bickerstaff of AI for Education , Charles Foster , and Steve Shapiro from Finetune . Since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, these trailblazers have been integrating generative AI into educational contexts, pioneering new approaches and solutions. Revisit their insightful conversation on the innovative applications they're spearheading, and the exciting opportunities and significant challenges ahead for educational technology. This recorded session offers valuable perspectives for educators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future intersection of AI and education. Don't miss out on these expert insights—perfect for those keen on understanding where education technology is headed next!…
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Send us a text Danny King is the CEO and Co-Founder of Accredible , a global digital credentialing platform that serves certificates and badges on behalf of MIT, Harvard, Google, Skillsoft, IEEE, GMAC, McGraw Hill and over 1,000 others. He founded the company in 2012 with Alan Heppenstall, with the vision of becoming the world's first truly verifiable repository of human capital. Over the years he has built a high performing organization fueled by the belief that individuals should be evaluated holistically, and organizations should take advantage of every technology to better identify the most capable team members. Today, Accredible is building the world's backbone infrastructure for credentials, empowering individuals around the globe to choose educational and career pathways that maximize their expected return on investment in terms of time, money and satisfaction. Recommended Resources 🌃 edtech after dark by Tony Wan 📚 Accredible Blog…
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1 Student Perspectives on AI with Siya Verma, Sophie Yang and Dev Krishnamoorthy, Research Assistants at Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab 44:53
Send us a text Join us as we sit down with three high school seniors who are Research Assistants at the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab . They share their insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its effect on youth today. In this episode, our guests discuss how AI is currently shaping their lives and education, their concerns and hopes for the future of AI, and their ideas for policies and tools to help young people navigate these changes. Siya Verma of Quarry Lane School, focused on global public policy, technology policy, and economics. Sophie Yang from Lynbrook High School, passionate about economics, public policy, and law. Dev Krishnamoorthy from Saratoga High School, interested in computer science and political science. Listen as Siya, Sophie, and Dev discuss how their work and academic interests inform their understanding of AI's role in shaping future policy and education frameworks!…
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1 Week in Edtech 4/24/2024: Meta's New VR OS Strategy, Anthology Raises $250M, Insights on the Future of Educational Funding and More! Feat., Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff &… 57:20
Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 👓 Meta's new VR OS strategy—will it create a new tech rivalry? 🤖 The growing role of AI in Meta's apps: innovation or irritation? 🏆 Age of Learning earns a spot in TIME's Top EdTech Companies of 2024 💼 Anthology raises $250M for strategic growth in EdTech 🌱 Insights from the Co-Founder at JuneX Capital Partners on the future of educational funding Plus special guests, Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of Curriculum Associates and SoapBox Labs Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!…
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1 From Memes to Mastery: Exploring Antimatter Systems’ Innovative Learning Tools with Jonathan Libov 35:38
Send us a text Jonathan Libov is the CEO & Founder of Antimatter Systems which seeks to bridge the gap between how students learn in the classroom and how people learn in the real world using a suite of modern AI tools for formative assessment, like student-created memes, text message conversations and socratic dialogue with LLMs. Antimatter has recently launched the pilot of their Universe Program, which gives students the opportunity to teach the world and learn how to lead online. Before founding Antimatter in 2021, Jonathan has spent his career in and around startups as a product executive and investor. Recommended Resources: 🤖 Replit by Amjad Masad 🤖 Synthesis by Chrisman Frank…
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1 Crafting Dynamic Educational Experiences: A Deep Dive with the Minds Behind Story Xperiential 50:04
Send us a text Elyse Klaidman , after 22 years at Pixar leading creative and educational programs, is now the CEO of X IN A BOX , where she leverages her background as an artist, educator and leader. Prior to co-founding X IN A BOX in 2020, Tony DeRose led the computer graphics research group for much of his 23 years at Pixar. He is passionate about project based learning and has been very active in the Maker Movement. Brit Cruise, Chief Learning Officer at X IN A BOX and creator of educational content and products, launched his career with the YouTube channel Art of the Problem, leading to working at Khan Academy and partnerships with NASA, Google, and Disney/Pixar. Dennis Henderson , VP of Education and Strategy at X IN A BOX, leverages his role as Executive Director of Manchester Youth Development Center to drive social justice through project-based education, promoting social mobility and economic opportunities. Recommended Resources: 📖 Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace 📺 Art of the Problem Youtube Channel by Brit Cruise 📖 T he Children's Machine: Rethinking School In The Age Of The Computer by Seymour Papert…
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1 Week in Edtech 04/10/2024: Nvidia Dominates AI Chip Competition with Google and Intel, Duolingo to Futher Tap China's Edtech Sector, Biden Rolls Out New Debt Relief Plan and More! Plus Special… 1:44:45
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Send us a text Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Alberto Arenaza , Co-founder at Transcend Network as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 👩🏫 The latest in K-12 challenges and digital threats, 📚 Biden’s big moves in student debt relief, 🌐 Duolingo’s strategic expansion into China's booming Edtech market, 🔧 The fierce competition in AI chip technology among Nvidia, Google, and Intel, 🎓 Insights on workforce trends affecting college graduates, 💼 Significant funding and M&A activities shaking up the sector. Plus special guests, Hayley Spira-Bauer and Ysiad Ferreiras from Fullmind . Don’t forget to subscribe to Edtech Insiders for more updates and insights from the forefront of educational technology!…
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Send us a text Jeff Wetzler has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and education, he’s pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America, and most recently, as co-CEO of Transcend , a nationally recognized innovation organization. Jeff earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Brown University. He is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. He lives in New York with his wife, two children, and their puppy. Recommended Resources: AskApproach.com How to Get the Honest Input You Need from Your Employees - HBR article by Jeff Wetzler AskApproach Instagram…
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1 Week in Edtech 04/03/2024: Edtech Funding Hits New Low, Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' Datacenter for OpenAI, Kids Missing School at an Alarming Rate, AI Concerns and More! Plus Special Guest,… 51:10
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI Business Schools Are Going All In on AI Educators divided over AI's impact AI concerns grow even as more teachers adopt the technology 2. BigTech Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' datacenter for OpenAI may be AI's 'Star Wars' moment OpenAI Unveils A.I. Technology That Recreates Human Voices OpenAI built a voice cloning tool, but you can’t use it… yet 3. K-12 Kids Missing school at an alarming rate A New Federal Taskforce Targets Cybersecurity in Schools 4. Edtech Edtech funding hits new low Bijal Shah named Guild CEO, Rachel Carlson goes public with health concerns 5 . M&A & Funding Modal Announces $25 Million Series A to Upskill Employees in AI Special Guest: Alexa von Tobel , Founder, Managing Partner at Inspired Capital…
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1 Debating the Future of EdTech: AI Tutors vs. Peer Assessment with Carine Marette of Kritik and Gabi Immelman of Mindjoy 1:10:56
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Send us a text Gabi Immelman is the founder and CEO of edtech start-up , Mindjoy , a platform for STEM teachers to 10x their impact for boundless classroom learning through unleashing student curiosity with the power of AI tutors. With Mindjoy, teachers can transform lessons they love and know using the power of AI to create engaging digital first learning experiences for their students. A former Reggio-educator turned EdTech founder with experience working globally in Africa & USA. Mindjoy is the third company she has founded - her first being a stick-on tattoo parlor at the beach where we used to go for summer vacation when I was a child. Carine Marette is the co-founder and co-CEO of Kritik , an online peer-to-peer interactive learning platform designed for professors to engage students in a twenty-first-century way. Through a gamified experience, Kritik allows students to develop higher-order thinking skills from creating assignments as well as analyzing and evaluating peer submissions. In addition, students will develop the skills necessary to deliver feedback to their peers through our feedback-on-feedback system. They are using AI and artificial intelligence to increase the reliability of peer assessment and save instructors time.…
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1 Week in Edtech 3/27/2024: OpenAI Pitching Sora to Hollywood, Spotify in EdTech, LAUSD's AI Chatbot "Ed", Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools and More! Plus Special Guest, Betsy Corcoran… 1:02:37
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Send us a text In this episode, Alex and Michelle discuss: 1. AI OpenAI is pitching Sora to Hollywood on a Hollywood charm offensive before launching its Sora video generator AI May Be Coming for Standardized Testing Teachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It? 2. BigTech Spotify Throws Its Hat in the Edtech Ring 3. K-12 K-12 Hybrid Schooling Is in High Demand Steve Daly from Instructure on “Learning Deserts” LAUSD bets big on AI chatbot “Ed" 4. Edtech GoStudent, now profitable McGraw Hill Introduces ALEKS Adventure 5. Higher Ed Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools 6. M&A & Funding Packback Raises Funding From PSG Equity GG4L Secures $18M In Capital Funding Cornerstone Acquires Talespin Smartschool raises $1.5M for AI test prep Special Guest: Betsy…
Send us a text Julia Dixon is the Founder and CEO of ESAI (pronounced [ES] + [AY] + [EYE]), the first-of-its-kind generative AI platform for college applicants and young professionals. As a former college advisor, Julia saw a major inequality emerging as only the wealthiest families could afford resources for their students to stand out and get into the most competitive colleges and universities. She created ESAI to help level the playing field, so students of all backgrounds and resources could have a fair shot at telling their unique stories. Recommended Resources: Rebecca Jennings, Vox Embedded by Kate Lindsay Zine by Matt Klein…
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1 Week in Edtech 3/20/2024: OpenAI's Humanoid Robot: Figure 01, NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips: Blackwell, Google's Gemini for the iPhone, Elon and xAI Open-Source Grok and More! Feat. Pat Yongpradit… 1:03:12
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI OpenAI ChatGPT + Humanoid Robot = Figure01 NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips and Software at Developer Conference Apple in talks with Google to embed Google Gemini behind AI features in the iPhone Apple Quietly Launches First Multimodal AI Model , MM1 Elon Musk and xAI open-source Grok 2. K12 Ed launches in LAUSD 3. Higher Ed The SAT Is Coming Back At Some Colleges. It’s Stressing Everyone Out. 4. Workforce Udacity is acquired by Accenture Special Guests: Pat Yongpradit , Code.org & TeachAI Quinn Taber , Immerse…
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1 Alejandro Gibes de Gac: Pioneering a New Era of Parental Involvement in Education with Paloma 51:39
Send us a text When Alejandro Gibes de Gac was 7, his family immigrated to the US seeking educational opportunities for their children. His parents’ tireless efforts enabled Alejandro and his sister to overcome their circumstances and pursue their dreams. Alejandro published two books by 14 and was admitted to Harvard by 16. After graduating from college, Alejandro joined Teach For America and became a first grade teacher in Philadelphia. There he became frustrated that the school system treats marginalized parents as liabilities, rather than as assets. Alejandro founded Springboard Collaborative more than a decade ago to close the literacy gap by bridging the gap between home and school. Springboard runs out-of-school time programs that help teachers and parents team up to improve reading outcomes for 35K+ students across the country. While continuing to lead Springboard, Alejandro recently co-founded the edtech startup Paloma . Paloma harnesses AI to unleash parents’ untapped teaching potential. Their mobile web app helps marginalized families build and sustain a habit: 15 daily minutes of short-burst tutoring at home. (Imagine parents sitting with their kids and engaging in curriculum-aligned instruction every night.) By the time students enter middle school, families that do their Daily 15 throughout elementary school will have given their kids the equivalent of an entire extra year of school! Alejandro’s career is guided by a singular objective: to close the opportunity gap by making parent-teacher collaboration standard practice in American education. Recommended Resources: Lenny's Newsletter…
Send us a text Andrew Sachs is a retired successful tech entrepreneur with a passion for wanting to make the world a better place for others. With three wonderful kids and a teacher-wife, Andrew saw how school and university were not preparing our youth with the needed technical, soft and leadership skills they needed to thrive in today’s quickly changing world. Having benefited from excellent teachers and continuous learning in the context of high-performing global project teams in his professional career, he’s now dedicated to providing that same opportunity for aspiring youth all over the globe regardless of income or place of birth. Andrew founded Nobel Navigators which has grown from 6 youth leaders in 2019 to thousands across 142 countries in 2024. Emine Naz Can is a change agent passionate about helping youth get the skills needed to succeed in work in life. Co-founder of Paridoc Academy to help 100+ Turkish youth learn and grow during the pandemic. Internship in Nobel Learning where she has developed sales, negotiation and networking programs to help youth around the world get free learning to the technical, soft skills and leadership skills needed in work and life. Halil Kale Science HS graduate, enrolled at Bahcesehir University as an aspiring engineer. Ready to change the world. Recommended Resources: Edtech Insiders Broken: How Our Social Systems are Failing Us and How We Can Fix Them by Dr. Paul LeBlanc…
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Send us a text Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode (Part 2), Alex and Ben interviews: Margaret Spellings, former U.S. Secretary of Education Rajen Sheth , CEO & Co-founder of Kyron Learning Richard Buery , CEO at Robin Hood Alex Briscoe , Principal at California Children's Trust Special Episode: Postcards from Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families (Part 1) here:…
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1 Week in Edtech 03/05/2024: Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus, Nvidia Reaches $2T Market Cap, Google Partners with Reddit and More! Feat. Kelly Sia of Curriculum Associates, Malia Burns and Faiza Jackson of… 1:13:56
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI Claude 3 Opus by Anthropic Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups Google partners with Reddit in AI content licensing deal 2. Big Tech Nvidia reaches $2T market cap Nvidia Hardware Is Eating the World "Don't Learn to Code, But Study This Instead..." says NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Special Guests: Kelly Sia , President of Curriculum Associates Malia Burns , CEO of OpenSeat , Faiza Jackson , Clinical Advisor of Open Seat Erin Mayhood CEO of Mentor Collective…
Send us a text Tom Sayer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ello , the world's first virtual reading coach that works with real books. Before Ello, Tom was the head of impact and adoption programs at Google for Education, where his team was responsible for ensuring that Google tools were used effectively in classrooms worldwide. He is on the advisory board of Education Reimagined, the movement builder of learner centered education. He has also worked as an intelligence officer, a product manager, founded an EdTech company (with Catalin), and has built a mini-golf course in Cambodia. Tom graduated from Cambridge University with first-class honors in maths and psychology and has an MBA and MA (Education) from Stanford. He has won the Lamor prize at Cambridge, the Queen’s medal at Sandhurst, the Intelligence top student award, and was a Siebel Scholar at the GSB. He loves running, rugby, and lives with his wife and son in Pennsylvania. Recommended Resources: GSV: AI & Education by Claire Zau What is Learner-centered Education by Education Reimagined…
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Send us a text Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews: Nicholas Kristof , Author and New York Times columnist Steve Youngwood , CEO of Sesame Workshop Attorney General of California , Rob Bonta John Deasy , President of the Bezos Family Foundation Carla Small , CEO at EarlyBird Education Special Episode: Postcards from Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families (Part 2) here:…
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Send us a text Max Azarov is an experienced entrepreneur in the IT industry. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) where he studied at the School of Physics and Mathematics, and he holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Max built his career in IT product management and software development across Russia and the USA, working for Cyber Vision, Digital 5, Google and LG Electronics. As a product manager for Google, Max was responsible for the global product as well as the Russian/CIS markets (Google Search and Google Maps). Products in his portfolio generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue. This experience was crucial for Max’s skills as a team leader and software developer, but he always wanted to use his IT knowledge to build his own business. In 2013, Max launched his first startup with Dmitry Malin: Cloudike, a cloud storage solution (white label) for carriers and service-providers, such as Vodafon, Vestel, and others. His IT background, along with a passion for the EdTech industry gained from teaching English to his own children, led to the idea of a digital English learning platform. In 2017, Max co-founded Novakid in Silicon Valley (USA) with Dmitry Malin. NovaKid is a Series B EdTech startup ($41,5M raise) and was ranked at #105 on the 2023 Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America (1st in the education category). This online English as a Second Language learning platform for children aged 4 to 12 has delivered over 14 million English lessons for kids since inception in 2017. Recommended Resources: Edtech Insiders GSV N2K Brighteye TechCrunch…
Send us a text Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.…
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1 Week in Edtech 02/21/2024: OpenAI's Sora Rivals in the Works, 2U's Financial Struggles, Reach Capital's 2023 US Edtech Funding Report and More! With Special Guest, Matt Sherman of LSAT Lab 39:40
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI OpenAI Completes Deal That Values the Company at $80 Billion OpenAI’s Sora Rivals In The Works—Including From Google And Meta 2. Edtech Online course provider 2U faces doubts it can continue 3. PreK-12 Unleashed Brands to Acquire Sylvan Learning 4. Reports Reach Capital’s 2023 US EdTech Funding Report Oppenheimer Report Special Guest: Matt Sherman , Founder and CEO at LSAT Lab…
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Send us a text Robyn Cook is the Chief Academic Officer for Aauti School , a online digital science curriculum powered by AI. She’s an experienced education professional who has served as served as a Director of Curriculum and Instructional Supports, a STEM and Science Content specialist, and a chemistry and biology teacher, dedicated to transforming K-12 education through innovative curriculum development and instructional leadership. Robyn is responsible for driving and communicating Aauti’s instructional strategy. She ensures pedagogical coherence of Aauti School’s tools along with being a key executor of Aauti’s go to market strategy. Robyn, also, works closely with Aauti’s partnering districts to ensure teachers and students' needs are being met. Recommended Resources: Opportunity Myth by TNTP…
Send us a text Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Hillary Clinton. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton served as the First Lady of the United States to the 42nd President, Bill Clinton. She went on to become a U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York. In the 2008 election, Clinton was a leading candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination.…
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1 Week in Edtech 02/15/2024: Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org, Duolingo Reigns as Top Language Learning Platform, Google's AI Initiative for Europe, Indian Edtech Investments, and More!… 1:03:47
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI Google Launches AI Opportunity Initiative For Europe; Announces €25M Funding To Support AI Skills Development 2. Edtech India ASU GSV Emeritus Event in India PhysicsWallah’s FY23 Profit Tanks 91% To INR 90M Deborah Quazzo and Michael Moe on BYJU's Deborah Quazzo follow-on investments in India How Eruditus survived the evisceration of edtech Duolingo is largest language platform in the world 3. K-12 Tyton Partners’ ‘Investing in Tomorrow’ Research Reveals a $100,000 Per Student Impact of High School Financial Education 4. Higher Ed Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org 5. M&A Google acquires Edlyft SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of SchoolNow Quantum5 acquires Trivie / US, Assessments Special Guests: Adeel Khan , Founder at MagicSchool AI Gary Eimerman , Chief Learning Offi…
Send us a text Mari Nazary is the Chief Experience Officer at Bloom Institute of Technology , formerly known as Lambda School, Mari has dedicated over 15 years to transforming the landscape of online education. She believes in making education a universal key, accessible and effective for all, without the financial burden often associated with higher learning. Mari's journey in EdTech began with her role at Rosetta Stone, where she developed the company’s first online classroom experience. Her passion for instructional design and product development led her to impactful positions at Education First, Voxy, and DataCamp. In these roles, she spearheaded the expansion of learning products, significantly impacting millions of learners worldwide. At BloomTech, Mari has been instrumental in redefining the education experience. Her initiatives include building a proprietary platform, reducing the cost per learner, and incorporating an AI tutor, significantly enhancing the learning process and improving outcomes. She oversees critical aspects like product development, data management, instructional design, operations, and customer support, with a focus on results-driven learning experiences that cater to a diverse range of students. Mari's background as the daughter of Afghan immigrants in Queens, NY, has profoundly influenced her perspective on education. She holds degrees in classics, Spanish, and linguistics and is a fervent advocate for making tech careers accessible to those traditionally underserved by higher education. Living in Washington, D.C., Mari continues to challenge the status quo, ensuring that education paves a direct path to greater opportunities and success. Recommended Resources: AI for Education blog Lenny’s Podcast…
Send us a text Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Sal Khan. Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy , a nonprofit educational organization that offers free lessons in math, science and humanities, as well as tools for parents, teachers and districts to track student progress. Khan Academy is piloting an AI guide called Khanmigo that is a tutor and teaching assistant. Sal Khan founded Khan Academy in 2008. Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational organization with 220 employees. In addition to math, they offer free lessons in the sciences and humanities. Outside of the Khanmigo pilot, more than 500 public school districts and schools across the United States partner with Khan Academy (up from nine before the pandemic). Khan Academy is used in more than 190 countries and is available in more than 50 languages. They have more than 160 million registered users worldwide.…
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1 Week in Edtech 02/08/2024: OpenAI Partners with Common Sense Media, National Edtech Technology Plan, Senate Blasts Tech CEOs and More! Feat. Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Erin Mote of InnovateEDU and… 1:07:49
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI OpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelines Edsafe AI Fellowships 2. Big Tech Senate blasts tech CEOs over child safety 3. Workforce upGrad To Open 100 Experience And Learning Centers, Commits INR 1,000M 4. PreK-12 Byju’s Says Investors Don’t Have Voting Right To Remove Founder From Edtech Group 5. K-12 Zum Raises $140M Instructure Completes Acquisition of Parchment 6. HigherEd Shaq is joining Sam Altman in backing a $29 million community college startup Special Guests: Sohan Chouhury , Flint Erin Mote , InnovateEDU and Zac Chase , US DOE Recommended Resources: 2024’s National Educational Technology Plan Story Map Appendices - Office of Educational Technology Disc…
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Send us a text Nick Hernandez is the CEO and Founder of 360Learning , a leading advisor and investor in the SaaS technology industry, and the author of Collaborative Learning: How to Upskill from Within and Turn L&D into Your Competitive Advantage. Nick founded 360Learning in 2013 and has since grown the company into a leader in the EdTech sector. In late 2021, Nick and his team secured $200m in funding from Sumeru, SoftBank, and Silverlake for 360Learning to continue their mission of championing upskilling from within through collaborative learning. He is based in Paris, France. Recommended Resources: Lex Fridman podcast The Logan Bartlett Show podcast…
Send us a text Lydia Logan is the Vice President of Global Education and Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility at IBM , where she leads IBM's community and university skilling initiatives that create more inclusive and effective schools and workforces. Her programs help fulfill IBM’s pledges to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030, and to train two million learners in AI through 2026, particularly those from historically underresourced, underserved, and underrepresented communities. She also develops and manages strategic global partnerships with IBM's clients, non-profit organizations, government, and content and curriculum developers that relate to education and career readiness. For this role, she applies her decades of leadership and programmatic expertise in the realms of philanthropy, education, public policy, and economic development. These experiences inform the strategic development and execution of acclaimed global career readiness programs, particularly IBM SkillsBuild. Prior to IBM, Lydia successfully spearheaded education initiatives while serving in senior leadership roles at Verizon, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and Kimsey Foundation. In addition, she was VP and executive director of the Institute for a Competitive Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she led national policy and program initiatives to improve education and workforce development. Earlier in her career, she led Chiefs for Change, a national membership organization of Chief State School Officers. Recommended Resources: IBM SkillsBuild Principled Instructions Are All You Need for Questioning LLaMA-1/2, GPT-3.5/4 by John Bailey Tools Competition by Schmidt Futures…
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1 Week in Edtech 01/24/2024: Chegg, Doulingo, Coursera Stocks Tumble, OpenAI Partners with ASU, Microsoft's Free AI Tutor and More! With Special Guests Brett Roer and Jacob Kantor of EDLIT 52:56
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI Chegg, Duolingo, Coursera Stocks Swoon as Goldman Warns of Threat From AI Coursera’s CEO announced that Coursera users signed up for an AI course every minute of 2023 2. Edtech It’s a good time to invest in early-stage edtech, investors say Byju’s seeks new funding at less than $2 billion valuation, a 90% drop 3. K-12 National Ed-Tech Plan Outlines How Schools Can Tackle 3 Big Digital Inequities Michael Bloomberg donates $250M to open 10 healthcare-focused high schools in Boston, Charlotte, Durham, Houston, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Demopolis, and Northeast Texas 4. Higher Ed OpenAI announces first partnership with a university Northeastern partners with Multiverse, granting transfer credit to apprentices who complete Multiverse’s analytics program 5. Big Tech Microsoft makes its AI-powered reading tutor available for free. Will integrate it with Canvas Google announces new AI-powered features for education Special Guest: Jacob Kantor and Brett Roer , EDLIT: Empowering Districts through Learning, Innovation, & Technology…
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1 Building Apprentice Nation: The Power of Apprenticeships in Education with Ryan Craig 1:00:25
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Send us a text Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and was formerly an MD at University Ventures. Ryan’s commentary on where the puck is going in education and workforce regularly appears in the biweekly Gap Letter , Forbes , and Inside Higher Education . He is the author of the book Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America (2023). He is also author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. Ryan’s first book was College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), which profiles the coming shift toward competency-based education and hiring. Ryan is a co-founder of Apprenticeships for America , a national nonprofit dedicated to scaling apprenticeships across the U.S. economy and is a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute. Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. Ryan also founded and built Wellspring, a national network of boarding schools and summer camps for overweight and obese children, adolescents, and young adults. He began his career at McKinsey & Co. Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School. Recommended Resources: Gap Letter Apprenticeships for America…
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1 Week in Edtech 01/18/2024: Duolingo Sheds Human Workers, Chatbot Teachers, Dying Unicorns and More! With Special Guest, John Rogers of TPG Rise Fund 43:20
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI Duolingo Sheds Some Human Workers As AI Threatens To Upend The $65 Billion Translation Industry Moral Panic of “Will Chatbots teach your children” is starting up: “Will Chatbots Teach Your Children” Your Child’s Favorite Teacher May Soon Be a Chatbot Two of Your Predictions for 2024 and Why They Are Probably Not Correct 2. Edtech HolonIQ Removes 13 unicorns from its Edtech Unicorns list FETC is next week! 3. Workforce Indian Company Upgrad Education to Acquire Udacity for $80 Million, According to Local Media Special Guest: John Rogers , Partner at TPG Rise Fund…
Send us a text Lauren McCann is the head of Figma for Education. She started her career in the classroom, as a middle school English teacher in Hyderabad, India. Before joining Figma, Lauren led product marketing for Google’s core education products including Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Jamboard) Google Assignments, Read Along, and more. At Figma, Lauren and her education team are working to bring Figma into more classrooms globally. Recommended Resources: Tactically, Figjam by Alice Keeler Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant…
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1 Week in Edtech 01/11/2024: GPT Store Opened, Districts Considering Closing Schools, new FAFSA and more! Plus Special Guest, Anna Iarotska of Robo Wunderkind 44:03
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI GPT Store Opened. What does this mean? South Korea's MathGPT Sets a New World Record in Mathematical Performance US Congress Introduces “AI Literacy” Bill 2. PreK12 As Enrollment Declines, Districts Consider Closing Schools 3. K12 Skipping School: America’s Hidden Education Crisis 4. Higher Education Claudine Gay & Higher Ed’s Crisis. Is it just PR & Politics or is it a deeper issue? The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet 5. Other Immerse Raises $5M, Goes on “The View” Special Guest: Anna Iarotska , Co-founder & CEO at Robo Wunderkind…
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1 Tech Equity and Inclusion: Insights from Pedro Martinez of Chicago Public Schools and Dr. Maria Armstrong of Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents 1:03:58
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Send us a text Dr. Maria Armstrong is the Executive Director of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) . Her career in education includes serving as a teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, principal, director of English Language Learners, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, superintendent, and as an educational consultant for the Puerto Rico Department of Education leading the department’s Hurricane Maria Recovery efforts. Prior to working in education, Dr. Armstrong worked in the Biotech industry and is committed to ensuring that students are college, career and life ready. Pedro Martinez was named Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer in 2021, the first Latino in the city’s history to hold the position outside of an interim capacity. Martinez has more than 30 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors. He has previously served as superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, superintendent in residence for the Nevada Department of Education, and superintendent of the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada. Martinez was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and came to Chicago with his family at the age of five in search of a better life. He credits the education he received in Chicago Public Schools with changing the trajectory of his life Recommended Resources: World Education Summit Not every Chicago school offers algebra in middle school. CPS is working to change that. by Chalkbeat Virtual Academy by Chicago Public Schools (CPS)…
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Send us a text Louise Baigelman is the founder and CEO of Storyshares , a mission-driven literacy organization focused on engaging and empowering readers and writers of all levels. Before starting Storyshares, Louise was a reading and writing teacher, middle school EL coordinator, and literacy specialist, working with students from preschool through high school. Louise was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the International Literacy Association’s 30 Under 30 list, and she has received awards from the Library of Congress, Teach for America, Milken Penn GSE, and Reimagine Education for her work with Storyshares. Louise holds a B.A. in English & Psychology from Cornell University, and an M.A. in Education from Boston University. Recommended Resources: Sold a Story podcast Future of Education by Michael Horn…
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1 Special Episode: 2023 Reflections and 2024 Predictions by Alex, Ben and Edtech Leaders from Instructure, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Age of Learning, Kinnu, Flint and Samvid Ventures 1:37:36
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Send us a text 2023 was an amazing year for Edtech! In this super-sized episode, Ben and Alex review top trends from the year that was and make some predictions for 2024. Also, we asked some of our favorite guests (and Edtech C-suiters) to give their thoughts on what we can expect to see in 2024. Ian Chiu , Managing Director at Owl Ventures Jomayra Herrera , Partner at Reach Capital Sunil Gunderia , Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning Hanna Celina , Co-founder and CPO at Kinnu Amit Patel , Managing Director at Owl Ventures Gemma Lenowitz , Program Director at Samvid Ventures Shiren Vijiasingam , Chief Product Officer at Instructure Sohan Choudhury , Co-founder & CEO at Flint…
Send us a text Dr. Yenda Prado is an edtech researcher, educator, and author, whose work focuses on exploring the social uses of emerging edtech to support children’s inclusion across complex learning environments. She has written and advised on inclusive technology use in education and media for diverse organizations including the U.S. Department of Education, PBS Kids, and the University of California. Dr. Prado also serves as a Ready to Learn Consultant Advisor for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In this role, she has advised on various projects including research and development for Lyla in the Loop – a children’s animated series highlighting critical and computational thinking skills - which will debut February 5 2024 on PBS KIDS. As the former Emerging Technologies Impact Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Prado supported the development of national edtech policy and investigated emerging technology trends for the Office of Educational Technology. In this role, she developed the EdTech Evidence Toolkit to amplify policies, practices, and resources that support evidence-building activities for effective edtech adoption in schools. She is currently finishing writing a first-authored book for MIT Press titled “Voices on the Margins: Inclusive Education at the Intersection of Language, Literacy, and Technology” - which will be released Spring 2024. Previously, Dr. Prado served as a research fellow with PBS KIDS, an education researcher with the UC Irvine Digital Learning Lab, and as an ESL teacher and reading interventionist in California libraries and schools. Yenda holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of California, Irvine, an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University. Recommended Resources: Voices on the Margins: Inclusive Education at the Intersection of Language, Literacy, and Technology By Yenda Prado and Mark Warschauer Common-Sense Evidence by Nora Gordon and Carrie Conaway CAST…
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Send us a text Kai Frazier is a former educator and the founder and CEO of Kai XR , designed to close the opportunity gap in under-resourced communities. The KaiXR platform, which uses AI and metaverse technologies, is being used by kids in grades 5-8 in schools, as well as juvenile detention centers, to take virtual college tours, learn about advances in science like CRISPR , and teach kids about historical figures like the late Dr. Huey P. Newton of the Black Panther Party. Before creating Kai XR, Kai worked with several museums such as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as well as the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, specializing in digital strategy and content creation. Kai also served as an entrepreneur in residence at the Kapor Center for Social Impact Techstars' Social Impact cohort sponsored by Cox Enterprises, and T-Mobile's Immersive Accelerator. Her work has been featured by Forbes, The U.S Department of Education, NBC, the Steve Harvey Show & more. Recommended Resources: Linkedin Transition from Teaching to Your New Career Opportunity by Kai Frazier Snapchat…
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1 Special Episode: Edtech Asia Summit 2023 2:44:59
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Send us a text In this special episode of Edtech Insiders, Phuong Do interviews eight edtech companies at the Edtech Asia Summit 2023 held earlier last month in Bali, Indonesia. Adriel Yong from Ascend Angels John Tan from Doyobi Minsam Kim from RiiiD Raphael Nolden from Amy.app Ryan O'Hare from Keypath Education Ruby Nguyen from Curieous Sandeep and Gaurav from Kaizenvest Vu Van from ELSA…
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Send us a text Kenzie Butera Davis is the CEO and founder of Maro , a pediatric mental healthcare and education app. She recently won the ASU+GSV Pitch competition. As a veteran of the startup industry, Kenzie has supported 70+ healthcare, consumer and B2B SaaS startups from launch to growth acceleration to funding. Prior to founding Maro, Kenzie spent 4+ years composing an academic thesis on the implementation of health education in the US while conducting customer discovery. Her current venture, Maro, is one of the leading companies in pediatric healthcare innovation, as awarded by Oracle Cerner and Children's National Hospital. Recommended Resources: Rock Health Digital Health Buzz Chalkbeat Edweek Market Brief…
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1 EdTech Solutions for Academic Integrity in K-12 Education with Todd Mahler of Edmentum and Dr. PJ Caposey 54:51
Send us a text Todd Mahler is the Chief Product Officer at Edmentum . For over 25 years Todd has led the development of educational technology products for the nation’s leading publishers and is proud to have impacted the lives of millions of students. As Chief Product Officer for Edmentum, Todd drives product strategy for Edmentum, ensuring their solutions meet the needs of the educators and students they serve. Prior to Edmentum, Todd served as Chief Product Officer for Apex Learning and has held senior leadership positions with McGraw Hill Education, Redbird Advanced Learning, and Six Red Marbles. Todd holds a Master’s degree in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Villanova University. Dr. PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ is a best-selling author and has written 10 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, the Huffington Post, and was featured in a Global Leaders Forum thinkpiece alongside the likes of General Petraeus and General McChrystal. He works in the Education Department of three universities, including within the Ivy League, and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. Recommended Resources: Academic I - Ground Rules on AI by Edutopia Institute for Educational Innovation…
Send us a text Chris Parrish is Co-Founder and President of Partnerships at the leading experiential learning company, Podium Education . At Podium, Chris led the launch of The Global Tech Experience, an industry redefining digital program that enables students to build skills and experience by working on projects directly with organizations like Intel, The Grammy’s and charity:water. Podium currently partners with 55 universities across the world and will support 10,000 students in 2023. His work has been featured in Fortune Magazine, Forbes, InsideHigherEd and TechCrunch. Chris and Podium are based in Austin, TX. Recommended Resources: Jeff Selingo ETCH by Matt Tower Higher Ed Trades…
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1 Week in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of Ethiqly 1:21:32
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. Big Tech: Gemini - Google’s largest and most capable AI model. 2U faces upcoming existential changes - Helpful analysis from Phil Hill on the financial challenges 2U is up against as their stock continues to get hammered in the public markets. 2. Assessment: States are radically changing testing requirements in both red and blue states All Yale students get As 3. Politics: University Presidents royally blow it in Congress Oakland Educators Hold Unauthorized Teach-in Supporting Palestinians AP African American Studies 4. Legacy of Paul LeBlanc Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc to Step Down after Transformative 20 Years of Leadership 5. Future of Work Nolej raises a $3M Seed Carnegie Learning Announces LiveHint AI Curriculum Associates Expands Student-Focused AI Capabilities with Purchase of SoapBox Labs Special Guests: Jared Grusd , Co-founder of Ethiqly Gavin Cooney , CEO of Learnosity…
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Send us a text Märt Lume is the co-founder of Futuclass , a company building curriculum-aligned Virtual Reality games to enrich natural science education for secondary school students. With a 15-year journey across Vancouver, Denver, Lviv, Berlin, and Tallinn, Märt has designed gaming, enterprise, and educational software. Notably, in Vancouver he was the first employee of Glitch game, which eventually became known as Slack. A pivotal moment in 2017 introduced him to VR, sparking the realization that immersive technologies, coupled with learning via layered game mechanics, hold the key to transformative human learning experiences. This revelation fueled the inception of Futuclass, which now elevates chemistry and physics classes in over 10% of Estonian schools, earning praise from students and educators alike. Drawing wisdom from years of close collaboration with schools, Futuclass has expanded its offerings into the comprehensive Futuclass School Kit. This turnkey solution equips schools with hardware, software, teacher onboarding, mentoring, and best practices, igniting students with excitement for learning through VR. Futuclass School Kit is also launching partner apps, seamlessly integrating VR lessons into subjects like art, design, social studies, music, and physical education. Märt's recognition includes the "Friend of Education 2022" title at Estonia's esteemed Teacher's Gala, acknowledging his contributions to numerous EdTech startups and initiatives. He is also an advisor and angel investor to 20+ companies at the moment, with a focus on EdTech and XR. Recommended Resources: The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything by Matthew Ball “We Met in Virtual Reality” documentary Edtech Estonia VR Chat…
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1 Coding without Borders: inventXYZ's Mission to Reach Every K-12 Student with Nikil Ragav 1:05:18
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Send us a text Nikil Ragav is the CEO and founder of inventXYZ . Nikil studied Electrical Engineering & Business at Penn/Wharton and interned at Intel, Google, Microsoft before starting inventXYZ. In college, he ran inventathons for middle and high school students to learn to build and code real products. He worked with schools in rural PA then remotely across the US to teach CS and electronics. For his work, Nikil was awarded Penn’s President’s Innovation Prize to start inventXYZ. NFL player Travis Kelce tweeted he was sponsoring a STEM lab for underserved kids in Kansas City. Nikil tweeted at him, and eventually inventXYZ moved to KC to help design and run the STEM lab. Now, inventXYZ makes it painless for middle and high schools across the country to teach 100% of their students Computer Science and AI even if they don’t have a dedicated teacher. Nikil has published a paper on teaching AI in K12 w/ Johns Hopkins researchers: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/nai/ti/pre-prints/content-22.4nw Recommended Resources: inventXYZ: Preparing Students for the Future of Work inventxyz.com Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies by US DOE Bite-sized Way to Understand Learning Science…
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1 Week in Edtech 12/01/2023: Meta's Multimodal Leap, StraighterLine and Acadeum's College Course Sharing, Plus Special Guests: Sara Mauskopf of Winnie and Candice Faktor of Disco 1:03:08
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. Big Tech: Meta launches “Seamless” LLM for speech-to-speech translation. Multi-modal innovation Meta’s Instagram also made news in all the wrong ways 2. Higher Ed: StraighterLine Partners with Acadeum to Offer College Course Sharing 3. In Other News... U.S. Department of Education Holds Off On New Rules for Third-Party Servicers… For Now Curriculum Associates Acquires SoapBox Labs ParentSquare Acquires Remind 2U finances unveiled by Phil Hill, doesn't look good Portland Teachers Strike Ends after a month and nobody is happy Congress (Tom Cotton) pushing a ban on cell phones in school Special Guests: Sara Mauskopf from Winnie discuss Early Childhood Education Candice Faktor from Disco discuss Community Powered Learning…
Send us a text Maria Barrera , is a Stanford-educated engineer and founder & CEO of Clayful . She is committed to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Born in Colombia and understanding the pressures of adversity, she leverages her experience from her pioneering role on Nearpod's founding team to create impactful solutions in education. Through her tireless research and collaboration with a diverse team of experts, Maria developed Clayful, offering accessible, preventative mental health resources to families of all socio-economic statuses. Her dedication to training a diverse mental health workforce and establishing partnerships with schools has already impacted thousands of students across the country. Recommended Resource: Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Dan and Chip Heath…
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Send us a text Per Borgen is the CEO and co-founder of Scrimba (YC S20), an interactive code-learning platform with over a million users worldwide. He’s also a web developer and coding instructor. Per's passion is to help people change their careers and lives through learning how to build software, just as he did at age 29. These days, he leads Scrimba's AI Engineering initiative . The company has partnered up with Hugging Face and LangChain to create tutorials and courses that help web developers learn how to build AI-powered apps. Through these partnerships, Per get a front-row seat at how these AI infrastructure companies lay the groundwork that the rest of the industry builds on top of. Recommended Resource: Latent Space: Rise of the AI Engineer…
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Send us a text Anurupa Ganguly is the founder & CEO of Prisms . She founded Prisms to scale a new world teaching model where students learn core math and science concepts spatially, physically and steeped in important real world contexts. Prisms targets bottleneck topics that are often memorized in lieu of deeply understood -- leading to huge gaps and drops offs over time in STEM. Anurupa and her team are transforming math education in the US by rapidly deploying the next generation of spatial computing devices across US K-12 districts, training teachers to integrate problem-driven learning with VR into core curriculum, and working with district leadership to rapidly improve joy, confidence and proficiencies in the modern math and science classrooms. She began her career as a math & physics teacher and later served in leadership roles across the Boston Public Schools, NYC DOE, and Success Academies. She holds degrees in EECS from MIT, and an EdM from BU. Her life's mission is to empower an equitable workforce in STEM. Recommended Resource: Experience on Demand by Jeremy Bailenson…
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1 Week in Edtech 11/21/2023: Edtech Titans in Flux: Sam Altman's Move from OpenAI to Microsoft and 2U's CEO Shift 57:23
Send us a text This is a special episode focusing on two major leader ship changes in technology and their ramifications for Edtech: Sam Altman being released from OpenAI and hired by Microsoft, and Chip Paucek being replaced as CEO of 2U.
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1 Week in Edtech 11/15/2023: OpenAI's Agents "GPTs", Edtech Trends, Acquisitions and Special Guest: Johann Zimmern, Zoom One for Education 1:21:43
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: Artificial Intelligence: Executive Order on AI includes mandate that Education Department roll out guidance on the way schools should use AI technologies OpenAI launches Agents (“GPTs”) OpenAI introduces custom AI assistants called “GPTs” that play different roles My North Star for the Future of AI Forget ChatGPT — Extractive AI Is the Real Game-Changer for Teachers, Students Rosalyn Launches StableSight, an Exam Proctoring AI That Counters Generative AI Use and Cheating Rings K-12: Home Schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest growing form of education Instructure acquires Parchment for ~$800M Byju’s in Talks to Sell US Unit Epic for $400 Million to Joffre Teachers and K-12 Education Higher Ed: The False Binary in Higher Ed Changes to university research Carnegie ratings Universities can’t accommodate all the computer science majors Facing Pressure on Enrollment, Will Colleges Support More Transfer Students This Obscure College Major Commands $100K Within Four Years Workforce: Udemy 2024 workforce trends report Special Guest: Johann Zimmern , Education Strategy Lead at Zoom featuring Zoom One for Education…
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1 Inside Instructure: Shiren Vijiasingam Discusses AI, Partner Programs, and Education Evolution 47:45
Send us a text Shiren Vijiasingam is the Chief Product Officer at Instructure , the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas. Shiren has built global software products for millions of users, for over 2 decades, with more than half of his time in education. He previously served as Chief Product Officer, both at Newsela, a K-12 content platform, and before that at General Assembly, the pioneer of career transformation education. He has a master’s degree in interactive media from Quinnipiac University and a bachelor’s degree in communications from St. Cloud State University. Recommended Resources: Instructure.com/ai Dr. Jordan Nguyen’s website…
Send us a text In this special episode of Edtech Insiders, Sarah Morin interviews seven founders of AI education companies at the AI Founders Forum held earlier last month in San Francisco. John Danner , Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Project Read Catalin Voss , Co-Founder and CTO at Ello Christian Byza , CEO and Co-Founder of Learn.xyz Courtney Monk , Co-Founder and COO at Schoolytics Gautam Thapar , Co-Founder and CEO of Enlighten AI Shweta Gandhi , Co-Founder and CEO of Strived.io Brandon Grusd , Co-Founder of Ethiqly AI…
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1 Week in Edtech 11/07/2023: Breaking Down Biden's AI Executive Order and Its Impact on Education Plus Special Guest Christian Byza of Learn.xyz 1:17:45
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. AI + EDU Conference Replays held last October 26, 2023 are now live on the Edtech Insiders Youtube Channel . 2. Stanford Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit 3. Biden's AI Executive Order For AI in general Data Privacy Education 4. Edtech Noon closes $41 million Series B - Wamda 5. Interview with guest Christian Byza of Learn.xyz 6. Funding Rounds/M&As Slooh raises $5M Instructure acquires Parchment for $800M Bibliu acquires Texas Book Company Vector Solutions acquires PATHWAYos Rise In acquires Blockbeam…
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1 Educational Technology Redefined: Inside Noodle Factory's AI Platform with Dr. Jim Wagstaff and Yvonne Soh 52:06
Send us a text Today we’re speaking with Yvonne Soh and Jim Wagstaff, the co-founders of Noodle Factory , an AI-powered teaching and learning platform based in Singapore. Before co-founding Noodle Factory, Yvonne Soh spent many years in adult education, working closely with different companies to incorporate technology to improve learning outcomes. Previously, Yvonne worked in product, product marketing, and solution development roles at Dell Technologies and F5 Networks. Dr. Jim Wagstaff co-founded Noodle Factory, is also the co-founder of Jam Factory and a founding board member of Up 2 Speed–companies that focus on corporate training. Jim began his career at Dell Technologies, Brocade Communications, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in various sales, pre-sales, sales management, channel management, general management, and executive roles. Most recently, Jim was Vice- President and General Manager of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s data storage business in the APJ region. Jim earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Liverpool (UK). His ongoing research focuses on how organizations harness the power of digital capabilities to better serve customers, students, and users. Jim has also earned his post-doctoral diploma in academic practice from the University of Liverpool in coordination with the Fellowship for Higher Education in the UK, where his ongoing work includes action research concerning the use of generative AI in teaching and learning. Recommended Resources: Techcrunch learnprompting.org…
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1 Week in Edtech 10/30/23: Biden's Upcoming AI Executive Order, Edtech Events, State of AI Report plus Special Guest Erin Mote of InnovateEDU 1:17:36
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Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. Recap of the Edtech Insiders October Events: AI+EDU Conference 730+ Registrants and 70%+ Attendance Rate held virtually Edtech AI Founders Forum and Happy Hour in San Francisco 2. Biden's AI executive order coming Monday, October 30th. Sweeping new Biden order aims to alter the AI landscape 3. Edtech Events: AI dominates Educause conference ASU+GSV Air Show on April 13-15, 2024 4. State of AI Report 2023 : a 160+ page report covering trends across research, industry adoption, politics and safety of AI. Nathan Beinach’s director cut (a snapshot of key themes and ideas) here . 5. American Federation of Teachers partners with AI identification platform, GPTZero 6. DALL·E 3 is now available in ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise 7. Blueprint Prep Introduces the First and Only AI-Powered MCAT Tutor 8. K-12: Dozens of states sue Instagram-parent Meta over 'addictive' features and youth mental health harms 9. Higher Ed: Undergraduate enrollment up for the first time since 2020 Undergraduate enrollment increases after years of decline 10. Big Tech: Slack takes week off for upskilling Multiverse cuts jobs in move away from school-leaver apprenticeships Duolingo Previews Its Multi-Subject Future at Duocon 2023 Snap partners with edtech company Inspirit to bring its AR tech to 50 US schools 11. Interview with guest Erin Mote , CEO of InnovateEDU SIIA puts out AI principles…
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1 Week in Edtech, 10/20/2023, Bootcamp Visionaries with Gautam Tambay of Springboard and Shaquille O'Neal-Backed Innovations with Kyle Wallgren of Edsoma 38:27
Send us a text In this episode, join us for an insightful exploration into the ever-evolving landscape of education technology and innovation. Gautam Tambay , the CEO and founder of Springboard , provides a comprehensive look at the dynamic bootcamp industry. He shares valuable insights into Springboard's innovative three-pronged approach, catering to individual learners, businesses, and academic institutions, highlighting the success and impact of this multifaceted model. Additionally, our conversation with Kyle Wallgren , CEO of Edsoma , sheds light on the remarkable journey of an entrepreneur making significant waves in the edtech sphere. Having recently drawn attention during New York Edtech Week, Kyle's innovative approach, particularly in the domain of early reading, has been noteworthy. The episode delves into Kyle's transition from a non-edtech background to impactful work within the industry and explores the exciting endeavors facilitated by the backing of a high-profile investor, Shaquille O'Neal. Join us for a captivating discussion featuring industry visionaries, sharing their insights, experiences, and the future of education technology. Get inspired by the innovative trajectories and forward-thinking strategies embraced by these influential figures in the world of edtech. Subscribe now!…
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Send us a text Honorlock is an online test proctoring service that combines AI software like computer vision with decision making of live test proctors. Paul Morales leads Honorlock’s software and operations technology initiatives with a “security-first” approach. Paul believes that Information Security and Privacy are of the utmost importance in both professional and personal environments. Jordan Adair is the VP of Product at Honorlock. Jordan began his career in education as an elementary and middle school teacher. After transitioning into educational technology, he became focused on delivering products designed to empower instructors and improve the student experience. Recommended Resources: Midjourney Khanmigo by Sal Khan Lex Fridman podcast Reddit Hacker News…
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1 Interactive Storytelling for Engaging Education with Maia Glikman of GoKidGo and Matt Hammersley of Novel Effect 46:08
Send us a text Maia Glikman is a Los Angeles based producer whose body of work spans numerous areas of the entertainment industry. Highlights as an executive include several years at ABC Network, Lucasfilm and Sony Pictures Television. Maia is the CEO of GoKidGo, Inc. and Never Ever Productions, female led ventures developing exceptional IP for children and adults respectively. As a creative producer, Maia’s mandate is the production of high-quality content that resonates with today’s audience, most especially those that champion female and underrepresented voices. Most recently, R.L. Stine’s Story Club, produced by GoKidGo, has been selected as a Best of the Best finalist for "Best Podcast” at the 2022 Cynopsis Awards. Matt Hammersley is the Co-Founder and CEO at Novel Effect, Inc. Novel Effect is an award-winning mobile app that follows along during story time with interactive music, sound effects, and character voices creating magical moments when you read aloud with your child. They are on a mission to empower educators, parents, and kids to connect and engage with each other and books. Their unique form of storytelling brings the story to life, engaging and capturing the imaginations of children and their grown-ups. They believe every child is full of potential and that more well-read children in the world will create a better future for us all! Recommended Resources: Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Game-Based Learning and the Future of Education: Insights from Rebecca Kantar of Roblox 1:04:59
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Send us a text Rebecca Kantar serves as Vice President of Education and Director of the Roblox Community Fund at Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a technology platform bringing the world together through play. Rebecca is responsible for growing Roblox’s education vertical into a self-sustaining ecosystem of outstanding educational content creators, bringing deeper learning curricular materials to educators and students. Roblox Education connects educational organizations with extraordinary Roblox developer studios through Roblox Community Fund grants. Rebecca came to Roblox in 2020 when Roblox acquired Imbellus Inc., a simulation-based assessment technology company Rebecca founded and led. Rebecca founded Imbellus with conviction that better educational assessments would drive deeper teaching and learning and in turn, more students graduating ready for adulthood. In delivering operational, fair, valid, and reliable assessments at scale, Imbellus demonstrated the potential for simulation-based assessments to measure deep thinking skills in high-stakes workforce and educational contexts. Rebecca led Imbellus in raising over $23M, signing multimillion-dollar development contracts with Fortune 500 corporations and in completing successful M&A transactions with Roblox Corporation and McKinsey & Company. Prior to launching Imbellus, Rebecca founded an expert network that Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) acquired in 2012. Rebecca serves as a Vice Chair of the Museum of Science Board of Trustees, where she serves on the Campaign Cabinet and as Vice Chair of the Trustee Nominating Committee. Rebecca has served as an advisor to the Common Application and to the MA Common Start Coalition. Rebecca grew up in Newton, MA and currently lives in Massachusetts. Links: Roblox's educational partner site, for organizations or developers interested in building experiences in various subjects - including well-being, social/emotional learning on Roblox: https://education.roblox.com/partners/ Recommended Resources: Whiteboard Advisors newsletter COVID-19 Policy Update by John Bailey Emily in Your Phone newsletter to stay up to date on state of public school happenings Nice White Parents podcast Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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Send us a text Dustin Ramsdell is an EdTech content creator and influencer who aims to drive meaningful conversations with top leaders in the Higher Ed field. His show, The Higher Ed Geek Podcast , explores all the nuances of higher education, with a focus on innovative technology and practices from his fellow professionals. Dustin also currently works as the Community Engagement Lead at Pathify . He loves craft beer, good pizza, and sustainability. Dustin lives happily in Delaware with his wife, Jenn, and their daughter, Ellie. Recommended Resources: Student Success Event by Times Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed November 7–9, 2023 University of California, Los Angeles Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Unveiling the Magic of Educational Podcasts with Ben Strouse of Gen-Z Media 1:02:37
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Send us a text Ben Strouse oversees Gen-Z Media , the studio behind the biggest middle-grade and family podcast mysteries and adventures. Its slate of more than 20 shows includes “Six Minutes,” the most downloaded family drama in history and a big classroom favorite, the Peabody Award winning classic “The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel,” and its current hit, “Nightingale”, in which three teens with cancer find a portal in the hospital basement leading to another world. GZM Shows focuses exclusively on producing smart and purposeful digital programming created specifically to impact and engage tweens, teens and family audiences. Recommended Resources: gzmclassroom.com weareteachers.com list of podcasts Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Skills, Education, and the Future: A Conversation with David Shacklette of Harvard Skills Lab 46:45
Send us a text David Shacklette is the Product Manager for the Harvard Skills Lab , a Schmidt Futures funded research initiative and startup that designs performance-based assessment tools that can be used by universities, businesses, and individuals to provide a clearer picture of the foundational skills (sometimes called “soft skills”) required for individuals and teams to succeed in the labor market. Prior to joining the Skills Lab, David has held product roles at Fortune Magazine, where most notably he launched and scaled Fortune’s first education vertical ( fortune.com/education ) in partnership with 2U, and has previously held a variety of operational and leadership roles in venture capital and early-stage startups in the Bay Area. David holds a Master’s degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University, where he focused on topics in the fields of Educational Neuroscience and AI. Recommended Resources: https://www.skillslab.dev/game-library Forked Lightning by David Deming Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
Send us a text Amanda Bickerstaff is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education . A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI. Recommended Resources: One Useful Thing by Prof. Ethan Mollick Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
Send us a text Andrew Cohen is the founder & CEO of Brainscape , a web & mobile education platform that helps millions of people study more efficiently. Brainscape allows students of all ages to create, share, and find great “smart flashcards” for any subject, and to study them using a fun, social experience that is scientifically proven to boost learning results. Before starting Brainscape, Andrew worked as an international economist (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), eLearning curriculum developer (Satori Consulting and United Nations), and government corruption fighter (World Bank). He holds a Masters degree in Instructional Technology from Columbia University and is obsessed with optimizing human development using cognitive science. Recommended Resources: Brainscape website Brainscape mobile app Brainscape Academy Brainscape YouTube Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
Send us a text Jessica Tenuta is the Chief Product Officer and Cofounder of Packback, where she works with engineering, design, and support teams to design a product experience that fuels student curiosity and builds more confident writers. Outside of her time at Packback Jessica is the cofounder and creative director of Play Together, a Chicago-based non-profit art-and-music label that produces limited edition collaborations between a visual artist and a musical artist, with proceeds benefiting a selected Chicago arts education program. Jess has been featured in Forbes, the Chicago Sun Times, Fast Company, the Techweek 100, TEDx, and Chicago Inno. Packback is an award-winning learning platform for improving writing, critical thinking, and motivation skills. Unlike generative AI models, which power tools like ChatGPT and can be used to generate complete passages of text on behalf of a user, Packback uses AI to coach students to build their critical thinking and writing skills. Recommended Resources Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Week in Edtech, 9/22/23, Part 1: AI Market Mapping, School Survey Highlights, and More Byju's Madness 45:29
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss: AI Pipeline Perspectives: Trends From 280+ Generative AI Edtech Tools EdTech Companies Are Racing to Build a GitHub Copilot for Teachers Teachers Are Going All In on Generative AI K12 2023 SETDA State of Edtech Report Curriculum Associates Report: State of Student Learning Common Sense: 2023 State of Kids Privacy Clever's Classroom of the Future Report Higher Ed Admissions Officers Reflect on a Transformative Year Byju's Byju’s hid $533 million in hedge fund once run from a Miami pancake shop, lenders allege Funding: - Learn.xyz secured $3M in seed round, now posted on Product Hunt - Curipod raised $4.6 million in seed funding. - Correcto secured €6.5 million to elevate Spanish writing skills with AI - ELSA raises $23M - Mathpresso raises $8M - Swap Language raises $2.15M Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Week in Edtech, 9/22/23, Part 2: Deep Dives with Toddle Learning and Project Read 1:28:52
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Send us a text In this special episode of Week in Edtech, we speak to two leaders in the K12 space using AI to support teachers and learners: Deepanshu Arora, Founder and CEO of Toddle Learning Toddle's mission is to help teaching teams around the world do their best work. More specifically, Toddle is an end-to-end solution for all your teaching and learning needs. Teaching teams use Toddle for curriculum planning, assessments, student portfolios, projects, progress reports, classroom management, family communication and much more. Vivek Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder of Project Read Built by teachers and AI experts from Stanford, Project Read is an ambitious effort to make personalized reading support accessible for all kids, regardless of income. Accessible in browsers on mobile, tablet or desktop. Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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Send us a text James Grant is co-founder of MyTutor , the UK’s leading online tutoring platform, working with hundreds of thousands of students and 1,500 public schools across the UK and US. Their vision is to make life-changing tutoring available to all. They are the largest partner on the UK’s National Tutoring Programme, have a carefully vetted, 20,000 strong tutor community and have raised $40m in funding. MyTutor’s programs are proven to deliver 2.5x the progress for students in their tutored subjects. James was recognised in Forbes 30 under 30’s 2018 list for MyTutor’s social impact. Recommended Resources: The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin Learning How to Learn by Barbara Oakley PhD Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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Send us a text Bodo Hoenen is the founder of Dev4X , and a cofounder of NOLEJ , a generative AI for education. He is a collective intelligence scientist and serial entrepreneur whose previous startup’s include an LMS that he sold to Google. Since then, he’s been developing a Super Collective Intelligence, an AI-Human collaboration engine to rapidly accelerate the rate at which we can learn and innovate. Recommended Resources: Lex Fridman podcast ChatGPT Bard Bing Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 9/14/23 with Special Guests Medics Academy and Braintrust Tutors 1:28:45
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Send us a text This episode features interviews with Johann Malawana of Medics Academy Jen Mendelsohn and Mara Koffmann from Braintrust Tutors Check out the Edtech Insiders AI+EDU Conference ! We also cover: UNESCO's AI Competencies for Teachers Byju's effort to repay repayment through selling acquisitions Flint raises money for edu-LLMs, and Imbue for agents Americans losing faith in College ROI K12 Literacy Scores forcing shift to Science of Reading…
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Send us a text John Failla is the CEO and co-founder of Pearl , a research-based tutoring platform that streamlines operations, reports actionable data, and improves outcomes for Pearl’s many tutoring partners. Pearl works with states, districts, and private tutoring companies. John is also a Founder-In-Residence at University of Richmond - Robins School of Business and was the Founder & CEO at Trilogy Mentors. Recommended Resources: Blog by Pearl National Student Support Accelerator Illinois Tutoring Initiative Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 Accelerating Learning with Behavioral Science with Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens of Fit Learning 1:03:46
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Send us a text Kimberly Nix Berens, Ph.D. , is a scientist-educator and Founder of Fit Learning . She co-created a system of instruction based in behavioral science and the Technology of Teaching, which has transformed the learning abilities of thousands of children worldwide. Fit learning programs use virtual instruction to target areas a wide range of skills: early learning skills, basic classroom readiness, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, inferential language, basic and advanced mathematics, logical problem solving, grammar, and expressive writing. From her early beginnings in a broom closet at the University of Nevada – Reno, Dr. Berens has helped grow Fit Learning to an organization with more than 30 locations worldwide. She recently published her first book, Blind Spots: Why students fail and the science that can save them . Recommended Resources: Project Follow Through Peak by Anders Ericsson Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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Send us a text In 2022, Heather Combs was appointed CEO of StraighterLine , one of edtech’s fastest growing companies and the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that helps learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Heather has led the company through its first acquisition of ChildCare Education Institute, one of the largest online training providers for early childhood education professionals. This acquisition is the company’s first step to significantly expand its course offerings and grow the company. Heather brings more than two decades of experience in scaling high-growth companies. Before StraighterLine, she served as chief commercial officer and chief operations officer of the digital product development company 3Pillar Global, where she led operations, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. Before 3Pillar, she led revenue strategy and product management as the chief business development officer at the HR Certification Institute, was the chief sales officer at Hanover Research, and spent 13 years at Corporate Executive Board, business advisory firm that was acquired by Gartner in 2017. Heather was named a 2018 “female disrupter” of the software development world by Medium and is dedicated to women in leadership. She is a founding member of Chief, a network to connect and support women executive leaders, and a member of the advisory council for STEM for HER, an organization that empowers girls and young women to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. StraighterLine provides high quality, low cost online courses that prepare students for success. StraighterLine combines a $99 a month course subscription with guaranteed credit pathways to accredited degree programs to save up to 60% on the total cost of a degree. Recommended Resources: Using ROI for Strategic Planning of Online Education by Kathleen Ives and Debroah Seymour What We're Reading by Whiteboard Advisors Jeff Selingo books EdTech Thoughts by Matthew Tower Other Notes: StraighterLine gets to the point where they can offer "courses for credit" not "accredited courses". Technically their courses are not "accredited" but they transfer for college credit at accredited institutions. Get ready to explore the future of education! Join Edtech Insiders for a virtual conference featuring 30+ of the top voices shaping the future of Al + Education. A full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking! Register now here: AI+EDU Virtual Conference…
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1 This Week in Edtech, 8/30/23, with Guests Dr. Deepak and Maria Walley of Prof Jim 1:20:07
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Send us a text Guests: Dr. Deepak Sekar and Maria Walley of Prof Jim Prof Jim Launches Reelbooks 2.0 - AI Now Achieves Parity with Human Instructors AI Edtech Companies Rising Atypical AI raised $4M in pre-seed to continue shaping the future of learning and assessment Sizzle AI raised $7.5M in seed for their tutoring chatbot for middle and high school STEM courses , led by Owl Ventures Course Hero Launches "AI Academy" to Help Educators Navigate Role of AI in the Classroom Q2 Earnings Roundup - EdTech Generative AI (GSV) ChatGPT in Schools More schools want your kids to use Chat GPT. Really. Kids Are Going Back to School. So Is ChatGPT K12 Gen Z’s Declining College Interest Persists — Even Among Middle Schoolers The rise of the virtual teacher: the remote trend that some US parents aren’t even aware of Higher Ed The charade of ‘test-optional’ admissions University of Michigan to offer AI tools to U-M community Additional Funding and M & A Creatively Focused Raises $3M to Keep Special Educators From Leaving the Classroom MagicSchool Raises $2.4M to Fight Teacher Burnout Using Artificial Intelligence Layoffs from Cuemath…
Send us a text Marco DeRossi is the CEO and founder of WeSchool , a leading Italian EdTech startup Founded in 2016, WeSchool is an online collaborative learning platform that is designed to be easy to use- it already enables 1.7 million students and 230.000 teachers to amplify their learning experience by leveraging digital tools. WeSchool recently closed a 6.4M€ Series A funding round to scale their technology and enter new markets. Recommended Resources: Visible Learning by John Hattie…
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1 Week in Edtech 8/21/23: Edtech Investment Cooling Despite $90M+ Rounds, School Choice Initiatives Rising, AI Teacher Training Heating Up 33:46
Send us a text In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss: 1. Edtech Investment Cooling EdTech investment cooling in 2023 but growth outlook remains strong It’s been a bumpy 6 months for Edtech — are smoother roads ahead? 2. K12: Private Schools, School Choice and ESAs + Edtech vs. Burnout Private School Choice is Booming. Here’s What It Means for Education Companies Florida teachers are worried new policies could get them fired — or even criminally charged New Survey: Majority of Teachers Cite Edtech as Key to Supporting Diverse Learners While Reducing Workloads 3. HE: Online Here to Stay, Legacy Admissions on the Chopping Block? Lawmakers urge Education Department to help end legacy and donor admissions Public Higher Education Is Becoming More and More Inequitable Two-thirds of colleges are adding online programs, survey finds 4. AI Beat Code.org, ETS, ISTE, and Khan Academy Launch Free AI Professional Learning for Teachers Who Should Be Regulating AI Classroom Tools? 5. Rounds and M & A ClassWallet Closes $95 Million SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag…
Send us a text Dr. Satya Nitta is the CEO and co-founder of Merlyn Mind , a deep tech generative AI company working on natural language interfaces and voice computing. He was previously the global head of AI solutions for learning at IBM Research and led teams in the development of conversational systems, speech recognition, and natural language understanding. Dr. Nitta received his PhD in Chemical Engineering and holds over 100 US patents, as well as having published over 40 publications and received over 5,000 citations of his technical work. He was named as the IEEE Ace "Innovator of the Year" as well as one of the “top 50 movers and shakers of Education” by WISE and has received several technology awards for his work. Recommended Resources: Dissociating Language and Thought in Large Language Models: A Cognitive Perspective by Kyle Mahowald, Anna A. Ivanova, Idan A. Blank, Nancy Kanwisher, Joshua B. Tenenbaum, Evelina Fedorenko…
Send us a text Sam Walder is a violinist, computer engineer, and the co-founder and CEO of Trala , which he founded as an undergraduate at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Trala is a tech-powered online music school. Founded in 2017, their mission is to make world-class music education accessible to every single person on Earth. With over 600,000 downloads and violin students in 193+ countries, Trala has received support from top musicians and investors at Duolingo and LinkedIn. Trala closed an $8M Series A in March 2023, putting their total funding at $15M. Recommended Resources: Edtech Founders Note: While Trala does have an incredible partnership with Joshua Bell, he's not currently a Trala instructor.…
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1 Week in Edtech 8/4/23: EdTech Weekly Highlights: Supreme Court's Admissions Ruling, AI in K-12, Funding Roundup & More! 44:48
Send us a text Edtech Winners of the Summer: - Kahoot! gets $1.72B Buyout - Duolingo continues to beat the market - GoStudent raises $95 (some debt) to expand - Ukraine-based Preply raises $70M (some debt) Edtech Bummers of the Summer: - Paper conducts layoffs - Byju's negative press after board walkouts , despite AI rollout Edtech Partnerships of the Summer: - Instructure to distribute Khanmigo through Canvas AI App Marketplace - Newsela acquires Formative to expand assessment capabilities - Coursera and UT System launch system wide "Career Academy" microcredentials + The biggest story in Higher Ed (the end of affirmative action) and K12 (continued backsliding of outcomes in the face of politicization), the AI beat, funding round-up and more!…
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1 AI and National Edtech Policy with Kristina Ishmael of the Office of Educational Technology (OET) at the U.S. Department of Education 50:16
Send us a text Kristina Ishmael is the Deputy Director at the US Office of Educational Technology (which we’ll call the Office of Edtech, or the OET), part of the US DOE . She is an educator, learner, advocate, and agent of change. As the leader of the Office of Ed Tech, she executes the office mission of developing national edtech policy that enables everywhere, all-the-time learning and supports digital equity and opportunity. Before the OET, Kristina was the Sr. Research Fellow on New America’s Teaching, Learning, & Tech team where she advised on the inclusive technology portfolio and incorporated digital equity and culturally responsive and sustaining education. Kristina was also the Digital Learning Specialist for the Nebraska Department of Education where she led professional learning and advocated for school librarians. This experience granted her a unique perspective on leveraging educational technology in urban, suburban, and rural school systems. Kristina started as an early childhood and elementary teacher of emerging bilingual students in Omaha, Nebraska. Recommended Resources: Office of Edtech (OET) official website EdTech Evidence Toolkit by OET AI Report by OET National Educational Technology Plan by OET…
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Send us a text Dr. Martyn Farrows is the CEO of SoapBox Labs , the global leader in voice AI technology for children. Martyn joined SoapBox Labs in 2017 as Chief Operations Officer to lead operations, business development, and strategic partnerships. He was appointed to the CEO role in May 2021. Founded in 2013, SoapBox Labs is an equity-centered, privacy-by-design voice AI company that powers accurate and equitable voice experiences for children of every accent, dialect and stage of development. By the end of June 2023, SoapBox had powered the practice, screening, and assessment tools of over 50 global education companies and delivered more than 80 million learning experiences for young students. SoapBox is the first AI company to be certified for Prioritizing Racial Equity in AI Design by Digital Promise and the Edtech Equity project. Martyn holds a PhD in European Politics and has more than 25 years experience in edtech and AI for children, with a particular focus on data privacy and ethical approaches to leveraging AI in the classroom. Recommended Resources: Soapbox Labs Blog AI in Education by Getting Smart Digital Promise…
Send us a text Ben Whately is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Memrise . A psychologist by education, with a Masters in Experimental Psychology from Oxford where he focused on neural networks and computational modeling of human learning, Ben has spent the last 15 years looking at ways to learn and teach languages. While at Oxford, Ben became fascinated by how we learn languages. In the past, he’d always been able to pass language exams, but would find himself totally unable to actually use the language abroad. While studying psychology, he formed a theory for why this is, and Memrise has been a journey of bringing that theory into reality. He believes that people fundamentally learn languages to connect with other people or because they are enamoured of the culture of that language, and Memrise strives to embody this experience of connection. Building on his neuroscience and language acquisition background, Ben pioneered the use of LLMs to create the world’s first AI language partner using GPT-3 technology, Membot. Ben is also a prolific angel investor, investing in and advising more than 50 companies in the UK startup ecosystem, with a focus on AI, machine learning and climate tech. Recommended Resources: Language Learning on Memrise…
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Send us a text Michael Chasen is the co-founder and CEO of Class Technologies Inc. , the maker of Class. He is an entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to improving the way people live and learn. Most notably, Chasen served as co-founder and CEO of Blackboard Inc., a pioneering edtech company with software used by over 20,000 institutions in more than 70 countries by 20 million teachers and learners worldwide. Recommended Resources: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell Malcolm Gladwell Podcast Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Freakonomics Podcast…
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Send us a text Charles Abelmann is the director and producer of the short documentary English Hustle . He is an educator with a background in research, policy and practice. Earlier in his career, he worked at the World Bank managing education projects in a wide number of countries including China and Mongolia. He has also led public and private schools including being the Director at the Laboratory Schools at the University of Chicago while also having an appointment at the university as a lecturer. He currently is a filmmaker and an executive coach certified by the International Coaching Federation and holds an M.A and Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Recommended Resources: English Hustle on englishhustle.org English Hustle on newday.com English Hustle on Vimeo…
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1 Driving Economic Mobility: Edtech Solutions for Global Impact with Ellie Bertani of GitLab Foundation 48:39
Send us a text Ellie Bertani is the President and CEO of the GitLab Foundation , with the mission of improving lifetime earnings and economic mobility of workers worldwide. With a background in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, she brings a shared value, cross-sectoral approach to drive sustainable impact. Prior to joining the GitLab Foundation, Ellie spent ten years in the private sector, with roles at Wells Fargo and Walmart. Much of her work focused on frontline worker economic stability and mobility, and included work on instant access to earned pay, scheduling predictability, removing hiring barriers, and developing internal learning and career pathing programs. In 2020 Ellie was awarded Walmart’s highest recognition, the Sam Walton Entrepreneurship Award, for the development of LiveBetterU, the largest free educational benefits program in the US, and Walmart’s most successful diversity & inclusion program. Earlier in her career, Ellie spent nearly ten years in the nonprofit and public sector, including positions with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. State Department, Third Sector Capital Partners, and Rotary International. She received her Master of Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and her MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. Recommended Resources: A Time to Build by Yuval Levine…
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Send us a text Sacha Litman is a core member of the Public Sector practice at Boston Consulting Group and the global lead for analytics in education, employment, and welfare (EEW) for that practice. Sacha is an expert in talent gaps, higher education turnarounds, pricing, and student financing. Sacha advises higher education, employer, and state leaders on building education/employer partnerships that close talent supply/demand gaps in order to improve students' employment outcomes; employer talent acquisition costs and retention; higher education enrollment, brand perception; financial sustainability; and states' ability to attract and retain talent and employers. He has extensive experience in pricing and analytics, and designs models such as outcomes-aligned student financing, financial aid optimization, HR/workforce analytics, and schedule optimization. Sacha is a former edtech founder and CEO, with the entrepreneurial skills to build pioneering new approaches. Before joining BCG, he was the leader of Public Sector Advanced Analytics for McKinsey & Company, and CEO of the education analytics firm Measuring Success. Recommended Resources: A Turnaround for Higher Ed in the US by Sacha Litman, Tyce Henry, J. Puckett, and Lina Bankert Why Student Financing Must Align with Outcomes by Sacha Litman, Claudia Newman-Martin, Matt Beckett, and John Pineda How Higher Ed and Employers Can Partner to Power Talent Pipelines by Sacha Litman, Lane McBride, Tejus Kothari, Claudia Newman-Martin, Ruth Ebeling, and Frank Breitling…
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1 Career Exploration in the Metaverse with Jeffery Beckham, Jr. and Brooke McKean of Chicago Scholars 46:50
Send us a text For over two decades, Chicago Scholars , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership development organization, has empowered nearly 6,000 high-performing, under-resourced students to overcome systemic barriers to success in college. Chicago Scholars is the largest education nonprofit in Chicago, a city of over 2.5 million. In addition to its wraparound support for Chicago-based students, Chicago Scholars has created REACH Pathways, a first-of-its-kind app designed to connect top talent with professional opportunities in ways that feel less like homework and more like a video game. Jeffery Beckham, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer at Chicago Scholars and co-CEO of Reach Pathways. Jeffery is a community leader, artist and tech-entrepreneur known for advancing the fight for equity for youth and marginalized communities throughout the United States. Jeffery lives by the quote: “To whom much is given, much is required.” He strives to support traditionally underserved youth, working as a mentor with the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity INC. and other Chicago programs. Jeffery is also a self-taught painter and uses his art to advocate for social and economic justice. His work has been on display around the world. Brooke McKean , the President at Chicago Scholars and co-CEO of Reach Pathways, has over a decade of executive-level experience in fast-paced and start-up environments, in addition to experience managing teams in 12+ countries. Brooke is an expert in change management and has developed dozens of systems, policies, and infrastructure across all areas of operations, including IT, HR, finance, data systems, and beyond. Brooke believes in service-oriented and values-based leadership to ensure that Chicago Scholars embodies the values that define its programs to “be the change.” Recommended Resources: TED-Ed Twitter spaces Youtube Storybird Finding Nonprofit Sustainability by Brooke Mckean Dr. Raj Chetty 's Research…
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1 Helping Gen Z Navigate Life After High School with Clay Colarusso of American Student Assistance 29:39
Send us a text Clay Colarusso is the CMO and SVP of Digital Strategy at American Student Assistance , a national non-profit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success. Clay and his team focus on creating transformational digital experiences to support today’s youth in the development of their post-high school education and career plans. They recently launched ASA’s latest digital resource, EvolveMe™ , which helps teens in middle and high school gain critical life and career skills and earn rewards along the way. Recommended Resources: Gen Z is Struggling: 5 Things They Need For A Bright Future by Tracy Brower, PhD…
Send us a text In this final Week In Edtech until August, we cover: L ondon EdtechX and ISTE Reading/Math Crisis : NAEP Results, Times “Achievement declined across lines of race, class and geography. But in math, especially, vulnerable children — including Black, Native American and low-income students — experienced bigger drops.” “The percentage of 13-year-olds who reported reading for fun has also declined. Last fall, 31 percent said they “never or hardly ever” read for fun, compared to 22 percent in 2012.” Post: National test scores plunge, with still no sign of pandemic recovery “The average math score is now the same as it was in 1990, while the average reading score is the same as it was in 2004.” 74: NAEP Scores ‘Flashing Red’ After a Lost Generation of Learning for 13-Year-Olds U.S. history scores hit all-time low among 8th graders Byju’s: Byju's auditor Deloitte, three board members sever ties with embattled edtech startup Deloitte, three board members quit edtech giant Byju’s AI (Alex and Ben) Workera launches Generative AI and ChatGPT assessments Online Learning Firm Nerdy Says Ai Is Writing 30% Of Its Software Code The Business Journals CreatorUp Launches its Redesigned Learning Store with Courses for Creators, Upskilling them for New Job Opportunities, including in Generative AI…
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Send us a text Dan White is founder and CEO of Filament Games , an educational game company that’s been breaking ground in game-based learning for 18 years. Dan believes that good gameplay and good learning are complementary rather than oppositional forces. An alumnus of Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Dan earned an M.S. in Education Technology under seminal learning game scholars Drs. Kurt Squire and James Paul Gee. Prior to founding Filament in 2005, Dan worked as a teacher, an instructional designer, and a game developer. Dan’s passions include learning games, sustainability, mindfulness, and modernizing institutional education. Recommended Resources: What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy by James Paul Gee Ai Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order by Kai-Fu Lee Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers by Steven Pinker…
Send us a text Mario Vasilescu is co-founder of Readocracy, an online learning platform that makes all the content you consume count. Readocracy includes a knowledge profile that quantifies and showcases your passions, private insights like a “Fitbit for your information diet”, and social features that reward people for being well-informed. With his team, they are on a mission to create a future where how we feed our minds matters just as much as how we feed our bodies. Mario is a robotics engineer turned designer, digital strategist, and now founder obsessed with media ecology. Prior to entering the world of startups, he led digital innovation projects and digital literacy campaigns for national organizations in Canada and France. He is based in Toronto.…
Send us a text Bridgette Leslie is the Co-Founder, CEO of IEP&Me, Inc. Bridgette had spent her career as a special educator, focusing on creating inclusive classrooms, fostering self-awareness advocacy with her students, and triggering innovation in several school settings. As an entrepreneur, she's been accepted into the ODX Accelerator, achieved a NewSchools Venture Fund grant, and recently completed the Techstars JP Morgan Chase Female Founders Catalyst program.…
Send us a text Melda Akin is the CEO and founder of D14.AI and STEM training organization Sirius Labs . D14.AI provides an AI-driven software platform for healthcare clinics, gyms, and logistics companies to optimize their workforce and manage business operations in an easy, secure and affordable way. Before launching D14.AI into Dubai’s burgeoning tech start-up scene, Akin was a software developer, system analyst, lecturer in computer and software engineering departments, project manager and the youngest director of an international tech company. Melda Akin graduated from BSc Computer Engineering, and MSc in Intelligent Engineering Systems, focusing on Artificial Intelligence. Akin is the first woman in the world to organize and conduct AI and machine learning training for women in the MENA region. collaborating with the Cyber Defense and Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Akin has won many awards for her work: she was selected among 200 candidates as one of the eight best female-founded start-ups in the Middle East and Africa region by Standard Chartered Bank, as well as a ‘New Entrepreneur of the year 2020’ by Gulf Capital, one of the Top 10 Women Behind Middle Eastern Tech Brands list by Forbes Middle East in both 2021 and 2022, and as one of the best seven women in tech entrepreneurship in Turkey by Microsoft. Finally, Melda Akin serves as a mentor for the United Nations & for the UAE's NAMA Women Advancement organization. Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer…
Send us a text Kim Smith is the founder of LearnerStudio, an equity-focused education investment studio being incubated inside Cambiar Education. She is also the founder and CEO of the Pahara Institute, a national nonprofit that aims to identify, strengthen, and sustain diverse high-potential leaders who are transforming public education. Immediately prior, she was co-founder of Bellwether Education Partners. Earlier in her career she was a founding team member at Teach For America, created an AmeriCorps program serving community-based leaders in youth development, led a trade show start-up, and did a stint in online learning at Silicon Graphics. After completing her MBA at Stanford, she co-founded the NewSchools Venture Fund, a philanthropy focused on catalyzing a bipartisan, cross-sector community of entrepreneurial change agents for public education. Kim was featured in Newsweek’s report on the “Women of the 21st Century” as “the kind of woman who will shape America’s new century.” Recommended Resources: The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy by Anand Girardharas The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt…
Send us a text Anada Lakra is the co-founder and CEO of BoldVoice . Her mission is to empower every non-native English speaker to fulfill their potential through confident English. . BoldVoice is an app that helps learners to improve their English speaking clarity and confidence through videos from Hollywood accent coaches and instant feedback from speech artificial intelligence. Previously, Anada built and launched 5 products (1 IPO, 1 exit via acquisition) in both enterprise and consumer, across verticals including retail, entertainment, and recruiting. She was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, and holds a BA from Yale and MBA from Harvard Business School. Recommended Resources: How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do―And What It Says About You by Katherine D. Kinzler Atomic Habits by James Clear…
Send us a text Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and was formerly an MD at University Ventures. Ryan’s commentary on where the puck is going in education and workforce regularly appears in the biweekly Gap Letter , Forbes , and Inside Higher Education . He is the author of the upcoming book Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America (November 2023). He is also author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College (2018), which describes the critical importance of last-mile training and the emergence of bootcamps, income share programs, staffing and apprenticeship models as preferred pathways to good first digital jobs and was named in the Wall Street Journal as one the Books of the Year for 2018. Ryan’s first book was College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education (2015), which profiles the coming shift toward competency-based education and hiring. Ryan is a co-founder of Apprenticeships for America , a national nonprofit dedicated to scaling apprenticeships across the U.S. economy. Previously, Ryan led the Education & Training sector at Warburg Pincus. His prior experience in higher education was at Columbia University. Ryan also founded and built Wellspring, a national network of boarding schools and summer camps for overweight and obese children, adolescents, and young adults. He began his career at McKinsey & Co. Ryan received bachelor's degrees summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University, and his law degree from the Yale Law School.…
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1 The Secrets of Edtech with Al Kingsley of Edtech Shared 1:12:49
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Send us a text Al Kingsley has over 30 years’ experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding. For the last 25 years Al has been the Group Managing Director of NetSupport, an international software company developing market-leading software solutions used by over 18 million customers, designed to support the effective use of instructional technology in classrooms alongside eSafety technologies to safeguard students online. Al writes for a range of international titles on all aspects of education, with a particular focus on Digital Strategy, the use of EdTech, Blended Learning, Safeguarding and broader strategic planning. He is the author of “My Secret Edtech Diary” and “My School Governance Handbook” and the co-host of the “EdTech Shared” podcast. Recommended Resources: The Innovator's Dillema: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns by Clayton M. Christensen…
Send us a text Sheryl Cababa is a multi-disciplinary design strategist with more than two decades of experience and has worked extensively in human-centered design within the social impact space. She specializes in developing tools and methods for designers to expand their mindsets beyond user-centered design, anticipate unintended consequences, and engage in systems thinking. Some of her recent work with the Gates Foundation includes leading student voice research to inform the K-12 Balance The Equation Grand Challenge, working with Gates Foundation teams to provide equity-centered technical assistance to their grantees. She’s worked with IKEA, Microsoft, frog design and at Substantial, A hybrid-first Insights, Design + Development Studio, where she is the Chief Design Officer. Her newest book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers , came out in Feb 2023; you can find a link to it in the shownotes for this episode . Recommended Resources Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers Gholdy Muhammad, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy…
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1 Week in Edtech 5/21/23: Guests Hussa Blake of the McGovern Foundation and Brisk Teaching AI's founding team 1:08:35
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Send us a text In this Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex talk about the rise of open-source LLMs and what it means for education, Sam Altman's Congressional testimony and coming AI regulations, and systemic changes affecting the entire Edtech venture landscape. We also speak to Hussainatu (Hussa) Blake, who leads Edtech and Workforce for the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation about global AI and Edtech We check in with Arman Jaffer, Tom Whitnah and Corey Crouch, the founding team of the powerful AI Teaching tool Brisk Teaching .…
Send us a text Adrian Ridner is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Study.com and an industry leader in education technology. Adrian has created the leading online learning platform in the world at delivering a personalized learning experience to students and teachers from grade school through college and beyond. Adrian has spent the past two decades bringing together academic experts across all subjects, with the leading technologists and learning scientists to build the most innovative micro-learning platform with the sole purpose to eliminate the most common educational barriers and make education accessible. Adrian has been committed to advancing personalized and engaging learning at scale for students of varying needs and diverse backgrounds to help level the playing field. Study.com 's short video lessons and online courses help students achieve their educational goals and degrees needed to unlock economic opportunities. As an Argentine immigrant, Adrian is particularly proud that Study.com helps students, teachers and parents in the U.S. and around the world. He gets excited about each learner that shares their personal story, from every corner of the globe, about how Study.com empowered them to achieve their education and career dreams. In 2017, Adrian launched the Working Scholars® program as an accelerated pathway to a bachelor's degree offering flexibility, convenience and little to no student debt for working adults. The program has expanded nationally to dozens of cities, uplifting underserved communities one college graduate at a time. Adrian is very proud of the impact Working Scholars is having and humbled that is was named CA Non-Profit of the Year.…
Send us a text Katie Kirsch is a designer, engineer, and social entrepreneur. At Stanford, IDEO, and Designer Fund, she has launched several products, programs, and ventures in education. A few favorite projects have included working & living at a K-12 boarding school in India, scaling a menstrual healthcare organization in Uganda, and road-tripping across the US for 14 weeks in an RV to teach leadership workshops for 1200 girls. Most recently, Katie founded Twenty , a coaching & community platform that empowers young adults to crush their twenties. Katie holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Product Design Engineering from Stanford. Recommended Resources: The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 by Tina Seelig…
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Send us a text Audrey Wisch is the CEO and Co-Founder and Curious Cardinals, a global community where K-12 students discover and pursue their passions, build confidence, and unlock their greatest potential with the guidance of college mentors they aspire to be. Audrey started Curious Cardinals as an undergraduate at Stanford University; after teaching her first workshop on mass incarceration to high school students at the start of the pandemic, Audrey decided to mobilize her most ambitious peers at Stanford and beyond to join her in teaching the topics they were passionate about to K-12 students and serving as their near-peer mentors. Since then, Audrey has taken time off from Stanford to pursue Curious Cardinals full time, now a community of over 400 college mentors mentoring students around the world. The company has raised $6.8 million in seed funding led by Anthos Capital and Audacious Ventures, and has been featured on CNN and Bloomberg. Audrey was also recognized in the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Education and Youngest category. Recommended Resources Curious Cardinal student Matthew’s video game that he has been building with mentors over the past two years can be seen here and a video of Matthew + his parents here . Failure to Disrupt by Justin Reich System Error by by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami andJeremy M. Weinstein Infinite Game by Simon Senak Curious Cardinals is Hiring! Lucy Chen is hiring for two roles on my team. Both work directly with the most amazing part of Curious Cardinals: our mentors, a community of the most passionate and ambitious college students in the world! 1. Mentor Success Manager (mid-level) Looking for a system-minded ops person with strong learning background to scale our current ways of supporting mentors and preparing mentors to teach. 2. Mentor Talent & Community Manager (entry- OR mid-level) Looking for a passionate community person to recruit and curate the mentor community. Strongly prefer someone with prior experience managing both virtual and in-person communities.…
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1 Week in Edtech 5/10/23: Byju in the Hotseat, with Guests Nishaad Balachandran of Avathon Capital and Kavitta Ghai of Nectir 1:01:51
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Send us a text In this Episode, Guests: Nishaad Balachandran of Avathon Capital on Private Equity for Edtech Kavitta Ghai of Nectir on the launch of Soma, their new AI community tool Big Story: Byju's Properties Raided by Indian Authorities Explained: Why Edtech start-up Byju’s is facing heat from ED Other articles discussed: Teachers Feel Growing Obligation to Incorporate ChatGPT California bill proposes 50% school staff salary hike over 7 years Bias in AI: Do Chatbot Tutors Work Better When They're Upbeat — and Female? Unionization Efforts Spread Through Higher Education As Colleges Double Down…
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Send us a text Michael Wegerbauer is the Vice President, Learning Solutions/Educational Publishing at M & R Consultants Corporation (MRCC). With 25 years of experience focused on technology in education, project management, process improvement, technology consulting, and business development, Michael spent 6+ years at UCLA developing solutions to support both administrative and educational initiatives and 12+ years at MRCC supporting learning technology, rich media, and content development. Founded in 1996 MRCC is an accredited IT solutions company that has dedicated over 25 glorious years to supporting clients and partners across the global spectrum. They offer a vast suite of services under Learning, Publishing, Technology, and IT Staffing. Recommended Resources Your Kid's Going to Be OK by Michael Delman…
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1 Week in Edtech 4/30/23: Microschooling, Skills-Based Hiring, & the Indian Edtech Haves and Have-Nots 48:19
Send us a text News Covered: MICROSCHOOLING: New Research Reveals The Breadth And Impact Of The Microschooling Movement Forbes INDIA: THE HAVES AND THE HAVE-NOTS Unacademy To Be Profitable At Group Level In April: CEO Gaurav Munjal Upstart Ed-tech Firm Simplilearn Plans Acquisitions, Expansion Amid Funding Winter : Business Standard upGrad to expand Study Abroad programme in Africa, South-East Asia and Middle East The Hindu Business Line Edtech Startup BrightChamps Makes Third Acquisition, Enters B2B Arena The Economic Times Woes Of The Funding Winter Continue To Jitter Indian Edtechs; Are There Any Hopes Of Revival? INC42 EVIDENCE IN EDTECH AND LEARNING LOSS EdTech Evidence Toolkit by the Office of Education Technology: Supporting Schools’ Use of Evidence to Guide EdTech Adoption | US Department of Education COVID-19 Hit Schools Unequally, But Data Shows Learning Recovery Is Equally Slow Edsurge SKILLS-BASED HIRING LEADS TO HIGHER ED EXPERIMENTATION Students Want More Workplace Skills From Colleges. Will Higher Ed Adjust? | EdSurge As ‘Skills-Based Hiring’ Becomes All The Rage, These Education Leaders Want To Overturn A 117-Year-Old Way Of Measuring Students’ Experiences- Forbes Colleges Push 3-year Degrees As Enrollments Fall, Costs Rise The Washington Times More Than 40 Million Americans Have Now Attended College Without Earning A Degree…
Send us a text Perry Kalmus is the co-founder of Akala , which is leveling the playing field for college admissions by providing best-in-class college advising to learners who would not have been able to afford it through technology. Before Akala, Perry ran the Princeton Education Network for over a decade together with his co-founder Barbara - who is also his mother. Together, they have helped over 15,000 students achieve their dreams of attending college. Recommended Resources Your College-Bound Kid podcast The Privileged Poor by Anthony Abraham Jack Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be by Frank Bruni Lord of the Rankings by Malcolm Gladwell lesshighschoolstress.com…
Send us a text Amy Bevilacqua is a Managing Partner of Green Street Impact Partners. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of the education, media and technology sectors, she has an abiding passion for advancing innovation and scaling education companies that deliver on learner-centered missions. Amy believes in impact investing in the future of education.…
Send us a text Ashley Chiampo is the Chief Learning Officer at the Emeritus Institute of Management, an online learning company. Shehas over 20 years of experience supporting people and organizations to reach learning goals and achieve greater effectiveness. Her background includes working with CXOs and senior leaders in small private companies, international development organizations, and multi-billion dollar publicly traded organizations. She focuses on creating and delivering meaningful learning experiences that can impact learner’s lives. Ashley also holds an Adjunct Faculty position at Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur, an affiliate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to Emeritus, Ashley Chiampo ran an executive coaching company, New Global Mind and worked at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Ashley is a trained group facilitator and a certified executive coach with over 2000 hours of coaching practice. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) granted by the ICF. Previously she was a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group and a mechanical engineer for PTC. Ashley holds an MBA degree from the Wharton School, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a BA from Brown University.…
Send us a text Chuck Cohn is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nerdy (parent company of Varsity Tutors). Chuck founded the company in 2007 during his junior year of college after experiencing frustration finding the personalized help he needed for a calculus course. He spent his early career working in energy & power investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities (Wachovia) and healthcare private equity at Ascension Ventures, an $800M AUM private equity fund. Chuck bootstrapped Nerdy before leaving his private equity role to focus on growing Nerdy full-time at the end of 2011. Anthony Salcito , Chief Institution Business Officer, leads Varsity Tutors for Schools and is responsible for Nerdy’s efforts to support institutions as they work to transform learning opportunities for students and educators across a range of offerings. Prior to joining Nerdy, Anthony served as Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft. In this role, he was responsible for driving Microsoft’s education engagement and relationships globally, including long-term partnerships with schools, universities and other public sector customers. Throughout his Microsoft career, he helped launch many of the company’s cornerstone education programs and is recognized as a champion for teachers and a global education thought leader.…
Send us a text In this special "live" (or at least, unedited and recorded the same day it is published) episode, Ben and Alex discuss the growing narrative that Edtech company Chegg is 'the first victim of ChatGPT', which has caused a 40% reduction in its stock price this week, and its implications for the sector.…
Send us a text Fadl and Nexford University are on a mission to solve the world's biggest challenge: education. As a next-generation university, Nexford is set to positively impact millions of lives globally. Nexford’s two core principles are: • A lack of education is the root cause of most global challenges; and • People should be able to access economic opportunities, irrespective of physical location Nexford is partnered with Microsoft, IBM and LinkedIn – who provide tools, courses and programmes to enrich the learning experience. Nexford also uses machine learning and AI to create a data and skills-driven curriculum designed to match employers’ needs. Fadl became an entrepreneur at 18, and has 20 years’ experience founding digital marketing and technology businesses. He founded and managed the MENA region's leading digital engagement agency - its clients included: Fortune 500s, US State Department, International and government organizations.…
Send us a text Nancy Soni is the CEO/Co-Founder of PathMatch , an early career talent marketplace/platform connecting college students to modern careers, skills, and companies for internships and jobs. We're disrupting the antiquated campus recruiting processes that have left millions of students and graduates behind. PathMatch is an open marketplace where employers can search and connect with students at any university by their desired career path, skills, interests, location, and industry preferences, resulting in decreased time to hire, improved retention, and stronger engagement. Previously, Nancy was the CEO/Founder of FILD, a tech-enabled recruiting firm that helped companies such as Warby Parker, Amazon, Snap, and Bonobos hire thousands of people. FILD was acquired in 2017. Nancy also served as Director of Recruiting at CyberCoders where she opened and scaled the LA, Boston, and New York offices from 0-100 recruiters over 5 years. Nancy holds a BA in Psychology from Emory University. Recommended Resources: The Permanent Detour: Underemployment’s Long-Term Effects on the Careers of College Grads by Burning Glass & Strada College Scorecard by U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Tracker by Pathmatch…
Send us a text Marni Baker Stein is Coursera’s Chief Content Officer, where she oversees the company’s content and credential strategy and partner relationships. Marni has more than 25 years of experience in producing and scaling online and hybrid education programs. Previously, she was provost and chief academic officer at Western Governors University, where she leads WGU’s academic programs, faculty, and teams. She drives the university’s focus on student success. Prior to WGU, she served as chief innovation officer for the University of Texas System’s Institute for Transformational Learning. She also worked as the senior associate dean of Columbia University’s School of Continuing Education, where she oversaw the school’s academic portfolio and was responsible for the development, design, and evaluation of all online and hybrid programs. In August 2016, Stein was selected by the Department of Education to serve as a member of the National Technical Working Group charged with using technology to transform higher education through the expansion of the 2016 National Educational Technology Plan. Stein has a Ph.D. in teaching, learning, and curriculum from the University of Pennsylvania.…
Send us a text Rebecca Agostino is the Vice President of Learning at Multiverse, leading the program, coaching and intervention teams for the US region. Previously, she was the founding principal of Freedom Prep High School, a college-preparatory school in Camden, New Jersey, and a special educator in New York City. Rebecca graduated as a Robertson Scholar from Duke University with a BS in Economics; she earned a Master of Teaching from Fordham University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.…
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Send us a text Kemi Akinsanya-Rose brings more than 20 years of consulting, operations, strategy, marketing, and education technology experience to Cambium. Kemi provides expertise in these areas to help Cambium develop leadership capabilities, scale business opportunities, and accelerate overall performance. Kemi is instrumental in leading Cambium’s overall and business unit objectives in organizational and talent strategy, diversity efforts, program development, and financial operations to expand our nationwide impact on student achievement and teacher professional development. Kemi earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University, her Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business, and a master’s degree in education leadership from the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management. Prior to joining Cambium, Kemi managed a global portfolio of client relationships across various industries where she provided bespoke strategic consulting services, served as the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Diversity Officer of EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning), and was the Chief Information Officer at the nation's largest school district, New York City Department of Education.…
Send us a text Tiffany Green is the founder of Uprooted Academy™, an Edtech platform designed to give students courage, confidence, and competitiveness in the college application process. Tiffany is a Black, first-generation Edtech founder merging mental health and college access. She is also an adjunct faculty of undergraduate and graduate psychology and serves as a licensed therapist and college counselor for the world’s only high school that travels the globe. Tiffany earned her graduate degree in counseling psychology from Howard University and became a licensed psychotherapist. Focusing on her passion for understanding and helping alleviate educational anxiety for students, the college readiness program incorporates mental well-being and social-emotional learning while affirming identity and providing the "cheat code" hidden from low-income, first-generation applicants could be vital in minimizing the social capital, opportunity, and wealth gap.…
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1 Week in Edtech 4/26/23: ASU GSV, AI eats the world, and special guest Jennifer Carolan of Reach Capital 1:13:20
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Send us a text We speak with legendary Edtech investor Jennifer Carolan, Managing Director of Reach Capital, and cover topics like: ASU GSV Takeaways Ben and Alex discuss some of the big takeaways from ASU GSV: Gen AI, Skills-based hiring and assessment + shorter runways & potential for consolidation AI Tools continue to Proliferate in Edtech: Edtech is going crazy for AI (Josh Bersin) Chegg announces CheggMate, the new AI companion, built with GPT-4 Schoolytics: Building an AI Co-teacher for every classroom Brainly Announces Beta Access to New AI Features HiLink Unveils AI-Powered Lesson Planning Feature Purpose-Built for Educators Labster Announces Automatic User Experience Upgrade to its Virtual Science Lab Simulation EdTech Platform Workera launches Generative AI and ChatGPT benchmarking The Edtech Websites That Power LLMs Like ChatGPT Inside the secret list of websites that make AI like ChatGPT sound smart We unpack, via WaPo, which Edtech tools are being used to train Large Language Models Wikipedia (#2) Scribd (#3) Coursera (#12) Instructables (#15) Wikihow (#41) Edweek (#91) Youtube (#104) Edweek Blogs (#182) Quizlet (#1,447) Udemy (#5165) Skillshare (#14,528) Course Hero (#15,996) Pearson (#16,709) Unacademy (26,507) Chegg (75,565) Kahoot (133,209) Byju’s (330,315) Duolingo (#507,900) Khan Academy (#570,781) Edx (#646,320) Guild Rebrands and Expands Guild Unveils New Brand and Product, Evolving Beyond Education to Accelerate Career Mobility for America’s Workforce…
Send us a text Lori Stirling is the Senior Vice President of Advancement Strategy at Affinaquest , a SaaS solution that empowers higher education and non-profit organizations to boost revenue and fundraising, enhance constituent engagement, and drive operational efficiencies through data. Advancement RM is Affinaquest's CRM software built on the Salesforce platform to meet the complex needs of Advancement teams. It is designed to improve fundraising and build stronger relationships by creating a seamless donor experience.…
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Send us a text Jason Palmer is General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners , one of the nation’s leading education-focused venture capital firms. As a double-bottom line investor, New Markets focuses on innovative, high impact, early and growth stage edtech companies that improve student outcomes while building profitable organizations. Jason brings twenty years of experience as an education technology entrepreneur, executive and investor, and focuses on fund strategy, supporting portfolio companies, and leveraging deep connections with industry leaders. Prior to his current role, Jason served as Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, leading postsecondary innovation efforts to improve the outcomes of disadvantaged college students by investing in colleges, universities and entrepreneurs pursuing digital and adaptive learning, student coaching and advising, financial aid innovation, and employer pathways. Prior to the Foundation, Jason founded and grew three investor-backed technology and services companies before holding a series of executive positions at Microsoft, SchoolNet, Kaplan, and StraighterLine. Recommended Resources: GSV N2K Daily Newsletter The Future of Education by Michael Horn Village Capital Newsletter…
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1 Week in Edtech 4/12/23: ASU GSV, 2U Sues ED, AI Race Goes Global, Alternative Teacher Certifications 47:09
Send us a text On this Week in Edtech, we discuss: 1. ChatGPT Beat ChatGPT Will Not Replace Teachers But Could Act As A Teaching Assistant * NetEase Youdao Launches ChatGPT Model for Educational Scenario Why We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools * Is AI-enabled ChatGPT a boon or a bane for the edtech industry? * Why some college professors are adopting ChatGPT AI as quickly as students Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT’s student data privacy * 2. K-12 These States Have the Most 'Underqualified' Teachers Stepping in to Fill Open Positions Governors Are Pushing for New Spending on K-12. Here’s What’s in Their Plans 3. Higher Ed 2U sues Education Department over third-party guidance Americans Are Losing Faith in College Education, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds How America Started to Fall Out of Love With College Degrees More than…
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Send us a text Ope Bukola was a product manager at Amplify Education and a product lead for Google Classroom for four years before branching out as an entrepreneur in 2020. She founded a company to build African tech talent, was a founding member of Level, a multiracial network that invests in businesses led by Black women, and joined the Board of Zeta, a network of high-performing charter schools in the Bronx. Most recently, she is the co-founder and CEO of Kibo School , which offers affordable, high-impact Computer Science degrees to students in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahva Sadeghi is a passionate social entrepreneur and co-founder & CEO of Symba , an award-winning and women-founded tech startup using technology to democratize access to the workplace through internships and apprenticeships. Ahva is an economist and researcher focused on workforce development and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. Prior to launching Symba, Ahva worked at the US Department of State in the Human Rights Bureau and completed a civil rights fellowship with Congressman John Lewis in Atlanta. She was recently named Forbes 30 Under 30, a Global Entrepreneur Scholar by the US Department of State and is a Tory Burch Fellow. Ahva completed her studies at the London school of Economics, Georgetown University, and the University of Arizona Honors College. In her spare time, Ahva enjoys playing the cello.…
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1 Week in Edtech 4/5/23: Byju's Valuation Haircut, ChatGPT Craze, $80K College Tuition and Tiktok, with Guest Kian Katanforoosh of Workera.ai 1:11:20
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak to special guest Kian Katanforoosh, whose company Workera just raised a $23.5M Series B. We also talk about: AI Push and Pull Call for a pause on AI training met with skepticism Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT’s student data privacy Italy blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns Hello Dolly: Democratizing the magic of ChatGPT with open models Higher Ed's Price Hikes in the Face of Uncertainty Ivy League tuition costs over $80K A look at trends in college consolidation since 2016 Rising Tuition? It’s Not About Sticker Prices Why are prices rising more for lower-income college students than their higher-income peers? The Power of Microcredentials and America’s Higher Education Dilemma TikTok Ban Debate TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happened Luben Pampoulov's Evaluation of Public Edtechs Learning with Copilots Big Haircut for Byju's Valuation Some Investors Cut Byju's Valuation (from $22B to $11B) Byju's Raising $700M on Original $22B Valuation…
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1 Artificial vs. Human Intelligence with Mathematician/Author/Edtech Head of Product Junaid Mubeen 1:02:34
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Send us a text Junaid Mubeen is a mathematician turned educator who has spent over a decade working on innovative learning technologies, reaching students of all ages and abilities from around the world as Head of Product and Director of Education at Whizz Education, and COO of Write the World. Junaid has a DPhil in Mathematics from Oxford and a Masters in Education from Harvard, where he studied as a Kennedy Scholar. Junaid is also the author of “Mathematical Intelligence: A Story of Human Superiority Over Machines” , and is currently working with bestselling science author Simon Singh on developing the world's largest online maths circle, parallel.org.uk . He once earned fleeting fame as a Countdown series winner. Junaid's Recommended Resources: Parallel by Simon Singh (Online math universe for ages 10-16) The End of Education by Neil Postman…
Send us a text Jess Weems Thibault is the VP of Growth at HireEdu , a talent recruitment firm dedicated to the Edtech industry. Jess is also an educator, marketer, and entrepreneur, who has an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, a master’s degree in Secondary Science Education and a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics and Plant & Soil Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Before moving into marketing and growth leadership, Jess spent over a decade working with middle and high school aged youth in various capacities and giving herself a crash course in small, creative business management. Recommended Resources: To Sell Is Human, Daniel Pink Lindsay Reno's Transitioning Teachers (into Edtech) GSV N2K Newsletter Matthew Tower, Edtech Thoughts…
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1 Week in Edtech 3/26/23: Big Tech Goes all in on AI, Pearson Sells OPM, Rise of Homeschooling & Skill-Based Hiring 53:00
Send us a text Join us at ASU GSV ! This week on the pod: 1) Big Tech Goes All in On AI Launch of Google Bard Adobe launches Firefly generative A.I., which lets users type to edit images Microsoft launches Loop, a Notion competitor + ChatGPT in Education: Where Is the ‘AI Conundrum’ in Education Headed? We Can’t Keep ChatGPT Out of the Classroom, so Let’s Address the ‘Why’ Inside the Quest to Detect (and Tame) ChatGPT 2) Pearson sells OPM Division/OPM Regulation Pearson Sells Its OPM Business (PhilOnEdTech) When universities slap their names on for-profit coding boot camps 3) How Has COVID Changed Public Schooling? Public School Enrollment Dropped by 1.2M During the Pandemic New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract with Paper 5 pandemic-era technologies schools don’t want to give up 4) Skills-Based Hiring On the Rise Accredible Announces the Launch of Skills Pathways REPORT: How Skills Are Disrupting Work Global Survey of 37k School Students Reveals Desire to Modernize Education 5) The Myth of Education as an Equalizer: Book Review The Myth of Education as Equalizer Funding/M&A: BREAKING: Workera's $23m Series B Glider AI raises $10M Almentor raises $10M Trala Raises $8 Million AG5 raises €6 million Upduo raises $4M Maqsad Secures $2.8 Million VitalSource Acquires Akademos Quottly Joins Parchment…
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1 Week in EdTech, 3/20/23: ChatGPT 4 and Khanmigo with Kristen DiCerbo, Global EdTech News, TikTok, and Teacher Shortages 55:16
Send us a text ChatGPT 4 Hear from Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy, about Khanmigo Duolingo Max Readlee Paper Barnes and Noble PhotoStudy Global Edtech LEAD Completes Acquisition Of Pearson’s India upGrad crosses 22,000 job placements Edtech startup uLesson starts an Open University The Rise of EdTech In SEE…
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Send us a text John Gamba is a serial entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, John Gamba, Jr has been dedicated to transforming education for most of his career. In 1999, John co-founded PACE – The Partnership for Academic and Community Excellence. PACE was the first school-to-home communications network, connecting thousands of schools to millions of homes nationally and was eventually sold to Blackboard, an international industry leader in education. John currently serves as Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Innovative Programs at Penn’s Graduate School of Education. In this role, John mentors education entrepreneurs, helps incubate new EdTech ventures and oversees the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition, which has awarded millions of dollars to world-wide education ventures. Thaddeus Reichley has over twenty years of teaching and leading in public, charter, and independent schools. He has designed curriculum, led faculty through challenging times, done strategic development, and built highly productive teams. Thaddeus is completing an EdD at USC and is in the midst of writing his dissertation about student engagement in online environments. Recommended Resources Alan November, Who Owns the Learning? John Doerr, Measure What Matters Stanford + Emeritus' Collaboration…
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Send us a text John Edelson founded homeschooling platform Time4Learning in 2013 in his living room and remains the president today. Over 360,000 students have now benefited from Time4Learning. He also created Time4Writing, VocabularySpellingCity, and Science4Us. His company was run independently until joining Cambium in 2018. He has extensive expertise working with various educational software, diversified entertainment, and technology companies. He was the producer of the Sony PlayStation game, Croc, Legend of the Gobos, which went Platinum. After college, he spent two years in West Africa in the Peace Corps. He is a proud father of three. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale and an MBA from Harvard.…
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Send us a text Varun Gulati is the CEO and co-founder of Koalluh , a startup which makes reading & writing more engaging by empowering kids to make & share quality, illustrated children's stories using AI. Varun is a former public school teacher, and a product & engineering leader. He co-founded, scaled, and sold his first company, UClass as CTO & Head of Product. Most recently, Varun led the Product & Growth teams at Mystery Science, the fastest-growing K-12 science supplemental in the U.S.. The products he has built have reached tens of millions of students. Varun is also an ex-Googler and former Teach For America corps member. Recommended Resources Ben's Bytes on Substack on AI Education and The Significance of Life by Jiddu Krishnamurthi…
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1 Week In Edtech, 3/12: SVB Bank Run, ChatGPT4, Google Buys Photomath, and SxSWEDU 1:13:20
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Send us a text In this special, UNEDITED version of Week in Edtech, Ben, Alex and special guest co-host Matt Tower discuss: 1) The sudden demise and federal takeover of Silicon Valley Bank and what it means for Tech, Banking and Edtech. News: Jenna Smialek and Alan Rappeport of NYT Eric Wallerstein et al. of WSJ Daniel Taub of Bloomberg Takes Kevin Roose of NYT Matt Levine of Bloomberg Noah Smith of Noahpinion 2) Discuss the rumors of ChatGPT4 launching next week with AI-created video Microsoft will launch ChatGPT 4 with AI videos next week | Digital Trends New Study Reveals Only 1 in 10 Global Workers Have In-Demand AI Skills Grammarly expands beyond proofreading with AI-powered writing 3) Herald the Launch of Non-Profit ai.edu with 50 partners across tech and ed Partners include Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Verizon, Intel, TFA and many more 4) Unveil the (secret) purchase of top Education App Photomath by Google Matt reports on this in Edtech Thoughts You can also read about it in Croatia Week 5) Discuss the on-the-ground happenings at SxSW EDU…
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Send us a text Department of Ed launches new OPM Restrictions Insider Higher Ed on this Phil Hill on this ( here too ) U.S. Department of Education Launches Review of Prohibition on Incentive Compensation for College Recruiters Teen girls in mental health crisis, blowback toward big tech NPR: 10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains Nearly 1 in 5 Teen Girls ‘Engulfed’ In Wave of Sexual Violence; Many Suicidal Record Levels of Sadness in Teen Girls, CDC Reports - The New York Times Covid Relief fund cliff is coming Time Is Running Out for Colleges to Spend COVID-19 Relief Funds ChatGPT- Things are moving faster than we can anticipate Most sites claiming to catch AI-written text fail spectacularly | TechCrunch…
Send us a text Guest co-host this week: Zaza Kabayadando Topics This Week Include: New Federal Guidance for Higher Ed Fallout Education Dept. Shocks Ed-Tech Experts and Colleges With Expansion of Oversight AI Continues to Polarize Educators AI bots can seem sentient. Students need guardrails Is ChatGPT the future of cheating or the future of teaching? Adapt, evolve, elevate: ChatGPT is calling for interdisciplinary action GSV Goes to India GSV + Emeritus India Summit: Women entrepreneurs lead conversations on gender funding gap; call for critical changes to foster women entrepreneurs Edtech Startup Ecosystem in Africa Co-Creation Hub’s edtech accelerator puts $15M towards African startups | TechCrunch African tech startup funding reaches new record State of Edtech Report Found Here…
Send us a text 1. ChatGPT, Pt. 1: APIs OpenAI launches an API for ChatGPT, plus dedicated capacity for enterprise customers | TechCrunch Introducing Q-Chat, the world’s first AI tutor built with OpenAI’s ChatGPT | Quizlet ChatGT, Pt 2: Ramifications of ChatGPT The evolution of ChatGPT will fuel the future of higher education, says Udacity's Sebastian Thrun Will ChatGPT Make Students Turn Away From Homework-Help Services? | EdSurge News 2. Federal Guidelines on TPS Delayed Department of Education Delays Guidance on TPS Expansion 3. Interesting Acquisitions IXL Learning Acquires Teachers Pay Teachers, the World's Largest Platform for Educator-Created Content Paper™ acquires MajorClarity to Create a Comprehensive Career & College Readiness Platform Education services company Perdoceo acquires coding bootcamp school Coding Dojo for $52.8M 4. TikTok Launches New Edtech Platform GeniusJoy for Math TikTok's parent ByteDance is building a new 'AI-based' edtech platform called GeniusJoy and is hiring in Los Angeles and Singapore From TikTok to Trigonometry: Could ByteDance Corner the Market on Edtech? Funding Rounds New Markets Venture Partners Raises Over $160 Million Chinese platform Nowcoder raises $50m StudentFinance secures $41m for ISAs in Europe…
Send us a text In this special episode, we speak to four of the seven finalists for the SxSW EDU Launch competition: - Sari of Kide Science - Nick Suwyn of Promineo Tech - Varun Gulati and Christie Chu of Koalluh - Kavindya Thenakoon of Tilli
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Send us a text Dana Bryson leads the Study.com 's social impact and double bottom-line strategy, working to build new mission-aligned partnerships, and manages the company's policy and strategic positioning. Dana has spent the last 25 years creating breakthrough results through her vision, innovation, and dynamic leadership in service of non-profits, local governments, and businesses. She is an entrepreneur, nonprofit advocate, activist, founder, funder, board member, chair, and advisor. Dana has served as Chief of Staff to Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, Chief of Staff for City Operations for DC Mayor Anthony Williams, and as a senior appointee for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. She represented the ownership group of Major League Soccer team DC United as she led the negotiations with the D.C. government to build a new stadium, which was completed in 2018. Most recently, Dana designed and implemented a national leadership program for a 45,000-member organization committed to equity in education. Her program supported over 260 former teachers who were newly elected to public office, in over 230 communities nationwide, representing over 26 million children. Dana Bryson holds a master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor's degree in both Foreign Affairs and French Literature from the University of Virginia. Fun Fact: Her parents had the first legal, interracial marriage in Virginia after the Loving vs. Virginia case. As a child, she once found a needle in a haystack. Recommended Resources: Pod Save the People by DeRay Mckesson, Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson Teacher Diversity and Student Success: Why Racial Representation Matters in the Classroom by Seth Gershenson, Michael Hansen, Constance A. Lindsay…
Send us a text Andrew Shewbart is an edtech executive and board member who spent more than two decades working in the digital and offline education management and training industry throughout Asia. As EVP and Board Member of ALO7 , China’s largest digital publisher and B2B content solutions provider, Andrew oversaw digital curriculum development and provided English Language Learning (ELL) guidance for the entire company and the 10,000 schools that utilized ALO7 products. ALO7 revolutionized the way children, parents, and teachers participate in the ELL process by providing a communicative and task-based learning platform and content. ALO7 and its curriculum were designed to increase confidence and stimulate children’s interest in learning English through the use of engaging materials and content in class, at home, or on the road. ALO7’s Genius English series was a CODiE award finalist for Best ESL, ELL or World Language Acquisition Solution. Andrew is the lead consultant for CCTV’s educational English programming, and an internationally renowned expert on children’s ELL production, teaching theory, practical teaching, and using technology to empower teachers, children, and parents in the digital age. Andrew's Recommended Resources: - "I feel in the edtech space, books become outdated as soon as they are published, so I prefer blogs or news aggregators. GSV N2K EDU is a great source of up to date news on edtech"…
Send us a text Kian Katanforoosh is the CEO and cofounder of Workera.ai , the skills intelligence platform redefining how enterprises understand, develop, and mobilize talent. Workera empowers organizations to stay ahead by unlocking the skills data needed to drive innovation. Enterprises get an objective pulse of their innovation skills through a configurable skills ontology, using AI-powered measurement of data, AI, software, cloud, and cyber skills at an atomic-level. Kian is also a lecturer at Stanford University, where he teaches Deep Learning in the Computer Science department with Prof. Andrew Ng. Kian has been acknowledged for his teaching excellence by Stanford with the Walter J. Gores Award, Stanford’s highest teaching award, and the Centennial Award for Excellence in teaching. Additionally, Kian is a founding member of deeplearning.ai and he co-created the Deep Learning Specialization on Coursera with Andrew Ng. From 2014 to 2016, Kian co-founded and co-led Daskit, a French start-up developing in-classroom ed-tech solutions for universities. Kian's Recommended Resources To learn more about cutting edge AI, try: Learning through Tiktoks Follow AI company CEOs, founders and researchers on Linkedin and Twitter, and see who they follow. People like: Andrew Ng Andrej Karpathy Demis Hassabis Yann LeCun Jeremy Howard Ian Goodfellow Ruslan Salakhutdinov Whole slew of companies and CEOs here AI Reddit goes deeper on research r/ArtificialInteligence/ (yes, with 1 "l") r/MachineLearning/ r/ChatGPT r/OpenAI/ For more Technical training, go on AI conference websites to look at award-winning papers. This includes conferences like: ICLR ICML NeurIPS…
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1 Week in Edtech, 2/8/2023 with Ben Kornell and Guests Audrey Witters (Stanford GSB), Mike Malefakis (Emeritus) and Amy Jenkins (Meadow) 1:13:52
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Send us a text On this super-sized episode of "This Week in Edtech": We talk to Guests Audrey Witters of Stanford GSB and Mike Malefakis of Emeritus about the Emeritus/Stanford collaboration to bring localized executive education from Stanford to the world And hear from Amy Jenkins, COO of Meadow , about their plans to improve tuition transparency and streamline payments. Ben and Alex also dig into: ChatGPT and Edtech coming together PhotoStudy announces ChatGPT-like Chatbot for Math Textbooks and their Publishers Who Owns the Generative AI Platform? | Andreessen Horowitz DARPA for Education Is a ‘DARPA for education’ finally happening? Culture Wars Continue in US Schools The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies - The New York Times BBC: Revised AP African American Studies class drops controversial topics after criticism AP African-American studies: Syllabus changed after Florida 'woke' claims - BBC News Teacher/Mental Health Professional Shortages as the ESSER Cliff nears 63% of educators consider leaving profession | K-12 Dive The funding cliff for student mental health Phoenix moving to Arkansas? University Of Arkansas May Acquire For-Profit University Of Phoenix - Which Is Good News Funding: Corporate Training platform Gemba raises $18M in Series A Math VR company PrismsVR Raises $12.5M from Andreesen Horowitz Swiss curriculum delivery platform Evulpo raises $8.3M Indian LMS Provider Saarthi Pedagogy raises $3.7M Pre-series A Healthcare training platform Re:Course AI raises £3.4m in seed funding…
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1 Creating the One-Stop Shop for Edtech Enterprise Sales with Siya Raj Purohit of AWS Marketplace 42:53
Send us a text Siya Raj Purohit is the Global Edtech & Workforce Development Lead at Amazon's AWS Marketplace and a General Partner at Pathway Ventures . She’s an operator-investor in the Edtech and Future of Work sectors who helps grow & invest in companies that drive economic mobility through innovative models of earning, learning, and community building. Siya is an edtech veteran and a true insider, as an early employee at Udacity & Springboard, a graduate of Harvard GSE’s TIE program, and an author; she published her first book: “Engineering America” while she was an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin. Resource Recommendations from Siya Matt Tower's Ed Tech Thoughts newsletter The work of business professor and author Adam Grant…
Send us a text In this special episode, we speak to Beth Havinga , Managing Director of the European Edtech Alliance , and Rhys Spence , Head of Research at Brighteye Ventures , about the state of European Edtech. Both organizations have recently released fascinating reports about the state of Edtech: European Edtech Funding Report 2023 (Brighteye Ventures) European Edtech Map: Insights Report (European Edtech Alliance) European Edtech Map (European Edtech Alliance) Beth Havinga is the Managing Director of the European EdTech Alliance and the EdSAFE AI Alliance. Beth represents the EEA both in the EdTech Roundtable of the European Commission and UNESCO’s Broadband Commission. Beth has considerable experience developing interoperability standards frameworks, and represents Germany as head delegate to the European Committee for Standardization of Interoperability for Learning Technologies and EdTech. In addition to creating her own consulting firm, Beth has taught in schools, managed education software and publishing houses, founded two startups, and worked in over 45 countries to develop digital structures and strategies. — Rhys Spence is Head of research at Brighteye Ventures. He researches geographic and product market trends, as well as supports the portfolio with business-related themes, including international expansion, marketing, HR, ESG and impact. Before Brighteye, he worked in UK education policy research, specialising in the early years and latterly edtech.…
Send us a text In this week's Week in Edtech, Ben and special guest co-host Hailey Carter: 1) Talk to Salwa Muhammad of Fourthbrain.ai about the upcoming 3-day workshop with Andrew Ng and other AI Education leaders 2) Discuss "Study Hall", new Youtube/ASU/Crash Course Collaboration ( Youtube Blog ) 3) Take note of a recent survey that expresses doubt about Edtech leaders ( Edweek ) 4) Compare Recent Reports on the State of Edtech Funding - Reach Capital (US) - Brighteye Ventures (Europe) - Inc42 (India) 5) Explore the Push for the $60K Minimum Teacher Salary in the US ( Edweek ) 6) Look at the Race to Adapt to a ChatGPT World ( Forbes , NYTimes ) and Quill and CommonLit's Free Tool to Detect Cheating…
Send us a text Laurel Taylor is the founder, CEO, and driving force behind Candidly (previously known as FutureFuel.io ). Her mission is to address the unmet — and urgent — market need for smart solutions that support individuals and families through every step of the planning, borrowing, and repayment experience. Candidly works towards this goal by creating trusted, intelligent and comprehensive solutions that enable Americans to reap the rewards of that investment so they can build financial wellness and wealth. About Candidly: Candidly exists to crush student debt for America's 44M borrowers. On average, Candidly shave $15k and half of a decade off of a user's student loans, through a personalized Student Debt FinHealth platform that optimizes repayment plans, automates the management of unruly student loans, and gamifies rewards points and spare change across the household. Resources: - Get Candidly Blog on the Secure 2.0 Act (which Laurel calls "the most important workplace innovation since the 401(k)"…
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1 Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 1/20/23, with Guest Mateo Elvira, Edtech Content Marketer 1:00:11
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Send us a text On this Week in Edtech: We speak to Mateo Elvira of Elvira Media about Edtech content marketing, and how to utilize storytelling to stand out from the crowd, as well as... ChatGPT: We discuss both the prediction that ChatGPT will create a new Edtech boom ... ...and the backlash to tech, including mass bans of both ChatGPT at large school districts and Tiktok at universities Big Tech: We discuss the controversial layoffs at Google and Microsoft and whether it might breed new entrepreneurs in edtech ... ...and Reed Hasting's one-two punch of donating to Minerva University and then stepping down as Netflix CEO XR/VR/AR Prisms VR launches in the Meta Store ASU-incubated Dreamscape Learn gets $20M in funding 2023 Predictions from our friends at Transcend The 2023 predictions from Transcend founders Alberto Arenaza and Michael Narea Funding Rounds Hack The Box raises $55M Sana raises $34M Dreamscape Learn raises $20m WorkIndia raises $12M Supermom raises $6M Equalture raises $2.7M Mergers and Acquisitions Noodle acquires Hubble Studios…
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Send us a text Vadim Polikov is the CEO of Legends of Learning , online educational games for teachers and students with 2,000 fun, curriculum-aligned, math and science games created to engage students and assist teachers using hybrid learning, blended learning & distance learning models. Vadim loves to learn and build. Bold new ideas excite him and he wants to put them into practice. He sees his career as a series of ideas built to fruition and scale. He wants to make an impact and believes creating self-sustaining for-profit businesses is the best way to make an ongoing impact. He believes entrepreneurship is an incredible process that creates value, ideas, jobs, and products. It is a big reason why he thinks the US is such an amazing country. He has built three successively larger businesses and is now focused on building the next one, a really exciting Ed Tech startup that uses games to help teachers teach in the classroom. He also acts as an angel investor on the side. He is incredibly thankful for Duke University, which provided his undergraduate and graduate education, and for the Baltimore community, which provided a fantastic childhood. He hopes to be able to give back to both communities. Recommended Resources: MatthewBall.vc The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything by Matthew Ball…
Send us a text Welcome back to our Weekly Round-up of Edtech news across the industry! Guest: Natalia Kucirkova of Wikit, AS Our top stories this week: 1) Companies Becoming Platforms through Consolidation - HMH acquires school testing non-profit NWEA - Instructure (maker of the Canvas LMS) acquires evidence platform Learnplatform - Zoom launches 'Essential Apps' including Kahoot! and Prezi - Jack McDermott of Chegg on consolidation in Edtech 2) Edtech Winter creating CEO turnover - Upgrad CEO Arjun Mohan resigns - Newsela CEO Matthew Gross leaves, Pep Carrera from Nearpod takes helm - Udemy CEO and Board Chair retires, is replaced by Head of Udemy Business - Inspera changes CEO 3) Seattle schools suing big tech - Seattle schools are suing TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube for causing mental health crises 4) Student Financial Aid Startup Frank Being Sued by J.P. Morgan Chase - JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon and co are now suing the company, alleging that Frank invented 4+ million fake users to close the sale. - Ben: "the FTX of Edtech." 5) Edtech Conference Season is Underway - GSV announces its "GSV 150" and the "Elite 200" - SxSWEdu announces its launch contest participants Funding Rounds LEAD School becomes Unicorn, acquires Pearson's K-12 Business in India Toddle raises $17 million Eduvanz raises $12.6M…
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Send us a text Dr. Deepak Sekar is an inventor and entrepreneur. Over the last decade, he has been granted 192 patents, making him one of the more prolific inventors in the world today. You may know him from his role as Founder and CEO of Chowbotics, which built the world's first fresh food-making robot named “Sally.” Sally now operates in over 250 locations worldwide. Under Sekar’s leadership, Chowbotics was named among the food trends of 2019 by The New York Times and listed as one of the world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company. Chowbotics was acquired by DoorDash in 2020. Around that time, Sekar watched his daughters grapple with pandemic-induced online classes and felt something should be done about it. So, he co-founded Prof Jim to help transform e-learning. When he’s not in Silicon Valley coercing his family to test his latest brainchild, he’s most likely climbing some distant mountain in a quest to push his limits (or at least, get out of the house!). He holds a B. Tech. from IIT Madras, and a M. S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering.…
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1 Edtech Year in Review, Part 2: Predictions from Edtech Thought Leaders 1:32:11
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Send us a text In this episode, we ask some of our favorite guests (and Edtech C-suiters) to give their reviews of Edtech in 2022 and what we can expect to see in 2023. Karl Rectanus, CEO of LearnPlatform on Edtech Evidence in 2023 (2:54) Sarah Mauskopf, CEO of Winnie on Childcare and Teaching in 2023 (20:22) Maria Barrera, CEO of Clayful on SEL and COVID funding in 2023 (29:46) Sunil Gunderia, CIO of Age of Learning on Early Childhood Edtech (46:58) Anthony Kim, CLO of Scholarus Learning on AI and Learner Engagement in 2023 (59:24) Norma Padron, CEO of EmpiricaLabs on Workforce Development in 2023 (1:19:34)…
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1 Education Technology for the Next Generation with Michael Preston and Zaza Kabayadondo of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center 1:04:44
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Send us a text Michael Preston, PhD is the Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center , a pioneering thought leader at the intersection of technology, media, and children’s learning. He leads the Center’s efforts to explore new frontiers and new literacies, support and translate research into action, and guide the field toward better opportunities and outcomes for kids. Previously, Michael co-founded CSforALL, the hub for the national Computer Science for All movement; after launching a 10-year partnership with New York City to provide high-quality computer science to every student in the nation’s largest public school system. CSforALL now helps other cities and regions across the country replicate the progress made in New York. Prior to his work with CSNYC and CSforALL, Preston designed and led digital learning initiatives at the New York City Department of Education, including programs in middle and high school computer science, personalized learning, and digital literacy. Zaza Kabayadondo, PhD brings over 15 years of learning experiences design across the entire education ecosystem. Zaza has worked with clients such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, IEEE, edX, and the Association of Asia-Pacific Rim Universities. Highlights from her career include work in the three-sided upskilling marketplace, developing multi-partner coalitions, and working directly with career-seeking learners. Zaza was a consultant at Entangled Solutions and on the B2B Learning Marketplace at Guild Education where she helped attract partners for employer-driven innovation in the talent pipeline. Zaza was formerly Director of Industry Partnerships for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, the research and innovation arm of Sesame Workshop. She built a roadmap for creating a new business unit focused on leveraging Sesame IP to support youth-friendly digital designers; and helped broker the unit’s collaborations with global brands and early startups. Zaza holds a PhD in Learning Sciences and Technology Design from Stanford University, and she is a co-author of Taking Design Thinking to School and a speaker on the future of learning. Recommended Resources: C enter for Scholars and Storytellers by UCLA Jason Yip’s research on kids Innovator’s Compass by Ela Ben-Ur Age-Appropriate Design Code in CA Playful by Design Making Child’s Online Safety a Reality by 5 Rights Foundation…
Send us a text Steve Grubbs is the CEO and Co-Founder of VictoryXR , one of the world leaders in virtual reality educational product development. He founded VictoryStore.com, ChalkBites and Victory Enterprises. Steve is also YPO Member. Early in life, he served as Chairman of the House Education Committee in the Iowa House of Representatives and passed the largest technology funding bill in state history. More recently, he chaired the YPO Technology Network for two years. Steve is now working to create a place for virtual reality curriculum in schools. He has degrees in business and law from the University of Iowa. Recommended Resources: Google News Metaversity Disruption by VictoryXR…
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Send us a text Kris Jagasia is the co-founder and CEO of Off2Class , responsible for directing company strategy and vision. He has built the commercial teams at the company including, sales, marketing and customer success. As the son of immigrants, Kris grew up with a keen appreciation for the benefits of learning – his parents investing the lion's share of their resources in his own multilingual education. He saw the power of education to create limitless opportunities. That background would inform the founding of Off2Class and his own life choices, as he would later work to teach English to four students: his nephews living in Switzerland, and two Syrian refugees in Toronto. Along with his co-founders, Kris led the launch of Off2Class’ initial beta to 300 teachers and, over the next nine years, grew it to a curriculum, assessment, and professional development tool used by ELL district teams across America while also being used by thousands of individual ESL teachers as part of their education infrastructure, to tutor online and in-person, in over 120 countries. Kris is a graduate of McGill University (Bachelor of Commerce) and has been certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and is a proud testament to the Canadian newcomer dream.…
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1 Year in Edtech, Pt. 1: Ben and Alex's 2022 Trends and 2023 Predictions 1:19:52
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Send us a text 2022 was a consequential year for Edtech. Join us as we review some of the top trends of the year! In this super-sized episode, Ben and Alex review top trends from the year that was and make some predictions for 2023. We discuss: The "Edtech winter" for startups worldwide, with a renewed focus on profitability The crash in Chinese edtech and the continued rise for India, Europe and other regions. Increasing consolidation in the sector through mergers and acquisitions The rise (and fall?) of the online tutoring sector The politicization of k12 schooling in the US K12 staffing shortages and their effect on Edtech The opportunity to address pandemic learning loss The ROI crisis for university degrees and the rise of industry credentials and college alternatives Sea changes for higher ed, including enrollment decreases, closures, focus on adult learners, the rise of test-optional policies, and more OPMs expanding their reach and competing to be the lifelong learning solution Workforce learning on the rise How the Education-as-a-benefit model survives an economic downturn and evolutions of the talent war The past and future of the educational multiverse, VR/AR/XR, AI, and Web3.0 In Part 2, several of our top guests from the year weigh in on their reviews and predictions! Stay tuned.…
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Send us a text This episode features special guest Joshua Broggi of Woolf University , the first global collegiate higher education institution that allows education organizations to join as member colleges and offer accredited degrees. In this episode we discuss: 1) Higher Education's Sea Change (Axios) - Changes coming to higher ed from many directions- testing, rankings, enrollment woes, hybrid courses and more. How can Edtech best support HE in a time of great pressure and change? 2) Credential Engine's Annual Report - In a world with over 1mm credentials available, how can Edtech help learners sort out which will work best for them? 3) There’s a Reason There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America. Many Reasons, Actually. (NY Times) - The teacher shortage is leading to some new policy ideas, like a $60k minimum wage for teachers- Ben says it should be more like $100K. 4) Edtech’s brightest are struggling to pass (TechCrunch) - Edtech stars like Outschool, Bloomtech (formerly Lambda School) and Pluralsight continue to shed jobs and seek profitability 5) Course Hero creates parent company Learneo - Course Hero takes a page from Google/Alphabet and creates an umbrella organization to manage all its acquisitions Funding and M&A: Mathspresso raises $70m Series C Sana Labs raises $34M series B Uolo raises $22.5M Career Foundry raises 5M Euros Zeraki raises $1.8M McGraw Hill acquires Medical Training platform Boards & Beyond Late Breaking news: Instructure acquires LearnPlatform (!) To be disc…
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1 Sparking Behavioral Change with Immersive Tech with Heather Shen and Mekalya Castro of Praxis Labs 50:47
Send us a text Heather Shen is the CPO and co-founder of Praxis Labs. As graduate students at Stanford, Shen and classmate Elise Smith, 30, bonded over their mutual interest in helping companies and institutions do a better job at diversity and inclusion training. They came up with the idea for Praxis Labs, a startup that can deliver diversity training using either VR headsets, mobile phones, laptops or desktops. Heather is a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Education. Heather has also worked as a management consultant, an electrical engineer for Microsoft’s Hololens, and in Crew Systems at NASA. Heather holds a Master’s of Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mekayla Castro is the Head of Curriculum at Praxis Labs, where she drives curriculum and content development and partners with the product team to create immersive experiences and impactful learning tools and pathways. Mekayla was formerly a Senior Behavioral Scientist and Head of Learning Experience Design at Edtech Unicorn BetterUp, which provides coaching services to enterprise clients, and was the Director of Global Leadership and Learning at American Express. Mekayla earned her Ph.D in Social-Organizational Psychology from Teachers College Columbia University.…
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Send us a text Cherian Thomas is a senior vice president at BYJU’S who led the company’s acquisition of Osmo from BYJU’S and the company’s entry to the North American market—as its first international employee. A computer scientist by training and a self-proclaimed nerd through his college years and beyond, Cherian began his career as an engineer and quickly found his passion in the world of startups, including the gaming company Zynga. Prior to BYJU’S, Cherian founded his own startup, Cucumbertown—a network for chefs—that was acquired by Cookpad in 2017. Cherian leads business for some of BYJU’S key initiatives and is responsible for several hundred million in revenue per year that spans across 15+ countries. Currently, Cherian’s focus remains on Osmo from BYJU’S which builds a universe of hands-on gamified learning experiences validated by education experts to nourish the minds of children. Recommended Resources: TED , TEDx Watch me play ... the audience! by Bobby McFerrin EdSurge Youtube…
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Send us a text Dr. Yair Shapira is the founder and CEO of Amplio. Following two decades as an executive in successful start ups, he founded Amplio to help the millions of children with special needs maximize their potential, starting with his son, who stutters. His previous roles include executive positions in sales, marketing, business development and R&D. Dr. Shapira holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and speech processing from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Luann L. Purcell, Ed.D. was the Executive Director of the international Council of Administrators of Special Education, Inc (CASE), a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for 18 years. Dr. Purcell has 48 years of educational experience, as a general education teacher at both high school and middle school level, teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disorders, and assistant superintendent for pupil services for 18 years in a school district with 27,000 students. Judy Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, is currently a speech-language pathologist (SLP) as well as an education consultant and lecturer at The University of Texas. She worked in public schools for 35 years as a campus SLP, program specialist for speech and language services, special education director, executive director, and assistant superintendent for student services. Angelica Morgan was most recently a Senior Curriculum Engineer at 2U and a research intern at CAST, the Center for Applied Special Technology working on the Center on Inclusive Technology in Education Systems (CITES) project. She will received her Ph.D in learning design and technology from North Carolina State University in December with a research focus on the use of technology for special education students.…
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Send us a text Kate Eberle Walker is an education industry leader, author, and working mom with more than 20 years of experience managing, advising, acquiring, and investing in high-profile education companies. Currently, Kate is the CEO of Presence , the leading provider of teletherapy services for children with diverse needs. Previously, Kate was CEO of The Princeton Review and Tutor.com , and she managed strategy and investments for Kaplan, Inc. She has served on several education-focused boards, including Babbel, Barnes and Noble Education, Prospect Schools in Brooklyn, NY, and Testing Mom. Kate is a contributor at Fast Company and Forbes, and she is the author of The Good Boss: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work. Recommended Resource: Good Talk by Mira Jacob…
Send us a text This Week, we cover: 1. McKinsey Reports on Edtech Five Trends to Watch in the Edtech Industry 2. Owl Ventures Owl Outcomes Report 3. Online Tutoring Schools across the U.S. have turned to Paper’s online tutoring. Some worry it’s falling short 4. Mental Health Hiring Crisis in Schools: Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis | AP News Schools struggle to hire more mental health professionals for students | PBS NewsHour 5. Edx + Emeritus edX Teams Up with Emeritus to Fuel International Expansion 2U Learning Platform edX Partners With Emeritus for Overseas Expansion | MarketScreener 6. Law Schools Ditch the US News and World Report Why Six Top-Ranked Law Schools Left U.S. News in the Dust This Week Yale Law School’s Revolt of the Elites | The New Republic Opinion | Are the U.S. News College Rankings Finally Going to Die? - The New York Times Law schools reject 'U.S. News' rankings 7. Test-Optional Movement Grows Test-Optional Momentum Grows As ABA Panel Votes To No Longer Require Law Schools To Use LSAT Over 1,830 colleges are test-optional for fall 2023 admissions | Higher Ed Dive What Does an SAT Score Mean in a Test-Optional World?…
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1 Creating Affordable Live Courses with Artificial Intelligence with Younes Mourri of Livetech.ai 41:01
Send us a text Younes Mourri is the CEO and Founder of Livetech.ai , a course platform that offers low-cost high quality instructor-led courses in high-demand technical subjects. Younes is the co-creator many of the most popular artificial intelligence MOOCs, including Andrew Ng’s Artifical Intelligence class and Deeplearning.ai’s Natural Language Processing specialization. Younes holds a Master’s and Ph.D in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and a Master’s in Statistics from Stanford, where he has taught Deep Learning and Applied Machine Learning. Resources: The Batch (weekly newsletter) from Deeplearning.ai Kian Katanforoosh , founder of Workera Andrew Ng , Co-founder of Coursera and Deeplearning.ai…
Send us a text Pablo Simko is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Coleap , a marketplace of expert-designed learning communities. Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Elenas, a startup which enables Latin American women to set up online stores from the comfort of their mobile phones and has onboarded 300,000+ entrepreneurs throughout the region, and a Chief of Staff at Polymath Ventures, a startup studio for emerging markets. Resources: Building the Intentional University by Stephen M. Kosslyn (Editor, Contributor), Ben Nelson (Editor, Contributor), and others.…
Send us a text On this Week in Edtech: 1) A16z on Edtech Andreessen Horowitz is 'betting heavily' on edtech 2) Layoffs in Tech... Latest layoffs: Companies making cuts Thousands of tech workers were laid off last week 3) ...and Edtech Ed Tech - LayoffsTracker Coursera announces layoffs Unacademy cuts 10% of jobs Brainly Fires Employees 4) Indian Edtech is Messi BYJU'S unveils Lionel Messi as Global Brand Ambassador Will Offline Push Help Unacademy, BYJU’S & Co Beat Edtech Blues? upGrad Earmarks $30 Million For Offline Expansion 5) Return on Investment for Traditional Education vs. "Upskilling" Emeritus Shows Upskilling Results in Pay Raises and Career Advancements Gen Zers don’t see the point in getting a degree: how to fix the ROI of college (Aaron Rasmussen) Three steps to assess ROI for higher education…
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1 Intellectual Property and Patents in Edtech with Evan Hill-Ries of Amplify and Trevor Skene of Patent Hacks 1:16:59
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Send us a text Evan Hill-Ries is Deputy General Counsel at Amplify , a next-generation curriculum and assessment company serving 10 million students in all 50 states. Responsible for supporting Amplify's K–8 digital curriculum product teams on content issues, development best practices, data privacy, and sales and marketing compliance, as well as company-wide work on corporate and strategic transactions, equity incentive plans, information security, accessibility, and HR policies. Evan has taught Copyright, Commerce, and Culture in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communications at NYU, and has counselled corporate clients on intellectual property, software development, equity financing at several corporate law firms. Trevor Skene is the co-founder and CEO of Patent Hacks . Patent Hacks is a patent education company developed by 3 former USPTO patent examiners, who have designed an online educational platform (Learning Center) dedicated to making the patent process affordable for everyone. Trevor has also served as an entrepreneur and mentor at innovation labs in Pennsylvania, where Patent Hacks is located. Recommended Resources: Evan Hill-Ries: Copyrights Highway by Paul Goldstein Trevor Skene: @patent_hacks on Twitter IPWatchdog.com US Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA)…
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1 Week in Edtech 11/8/22 with Guests Mohammed Almadani (CEO, Classera) and the Stanford Digital Education Team 1:11:29
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Send us a text On this Week In Edtech, we talk to: Mohammed Almadani, CEO of Classera , a gamified and personalized LMS for emerging markets that raised $40M this week Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, and the Stanford Digital Education Team about their Pandemic-Era Online Learning Strategy report We also cover: Election Season in the US Why National Advocates Are Getting More Involved in School Board Elections At Center of MI Election, a School Choice Measure Few Residents Have Heard About Why All Eyes are Now on the Often Ignored Texas Board of Education Races Cohort-Based Courses and Course Creators Professional Mode for Meta Creators Goes Global Maven’s a16z-backed live learning platform pivots from creators to experts The recent 14% gain must have brightened CEO Greg Smith's week, Thinkific Labs Inc.'s (TSE:THNC) most bullish insider International Edtech India In a shakeup: What is the future of edtech in India? Indian math EdTech firm Bhanzu eyes expansion to Southeast Asia, Middle East EdTech sector sees spate of M&A deals (Hindu Business Line) Latin America 2022 Latin America EdTech 100 Defining the Educational Landscape: Trends and a Look to the Future (HolonIQ in Mexico) JD Duarte highlights the rising position of Latin America for startups and new business Funding: Edtech firm Classera raises $40 million in round led by PIF's Sanabil Pixaera raises €5.7 million (Immersive Play Based Learning) Eight Times Eight raises $5 million in pre-seed funding (Chess Education) AlmaBetter Secures Funding To Offer More Upskilling Courses To Students…
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1 Practical vs. Classical Education with Christian Marty (Evulpo), Bailey Parnell (SkillsCamp) and Molly Blankenship (JFF) 47:23
Send us a text In this first-of-its-kind episode, Edtech Insiders hosts a debate about the value of Practical vs. Classical Education. What is the true goal of education? In an age when the talk of the "ROI" of education is everywhere, what is the role of the classical liberal arts ideal of an enlightened and informed citizenry? Dr. Christian Marty studied history, philosophy and media studies at the University of Zurich and received his doctorate there in 2019 with a thesis on Max Weber. Parallel to his doctorate, he built and led a very successful tutoring school that still exists today. In 2020 he founded Evulpo, a learning platform with helpful learning material aligned to curricula for students throughout Europe, and eventually, the world. Bailey Parnell is the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp and was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2016, and her TEDx talk about social media and mental health has over 3 million views. SkillsCamp is a soft skills training company that works with businesses and educational institutions to help their staff and students develop the essential skills needed for personal and professional success. Molly Blankenship is an Associate Director at Jobs For the Future. She was a Forbes 30 Under 30 in education for her role as the director of Chattanooga 2.0. Her focus: helping students succeed and enter the workforce. She has helped the county's highest-need high schools add advanced placement courses and classes on preparing for the ACT college entrance exam.…
Send us a text Shawn Young is a co-founder and CEO of Classcraft Studios Inc . He taught 11th grade physics for 9 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and master’s in education from Université de Sherbrooke and is also a seasoned web developer. Shawn is the vice-president of the Edteq Association and is an Ambassador for the Education faculty of University of Sherbrooke. Classcraft is an Engagement Management System for schools, making it easy for schools to inject gamification into many aspects of learning. Classcraft is based on research in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day.…
Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Claire Chen of Stanford GSB and Brighteye Ventures, who just put out the brand new report, Understanding the Edtech Content Landscape . We also discuss: 1) Video & Tiktok in Education Revyze is building the TikTok of educational videos ( Techcrunch ) Kids content to remain ad-free on Netflix ( Kidscreen ) Consumers turning from SVOD to AVOD and FAST ( Digital TV Europe ) 2) College Environment Shifts, In Part Due to Decreased Enrollment As Enrollments Decline, Colleges Respond With Technology, New Curricula And Business Partnerships (Forbes) Why College is like House of Dragons (Inside Higher Ed ) A Surge in Young Undergrads, Fully Online ( Inside Higher Ed ) 3) Learning Loss in K12 Study: $190B in ESSER funds ‘insufficient’ to curb learning loss ( K12 Dive ) Cambium Study on Learning Loss (Cambium) 4) Indian Edtech Byju's Raises $250M in Fresh Funding ( TechCrunch )…
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Joe Connor of Odyssey , which raised a $4.75M dollar seed round this week to help districts and families use flexible education funding sources, like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and microgrants. Ben and Alex also discuss: 1) Elections & Education: The Rise of Education Polarization Is College Worth It? Voters Are Split. ( Five Thirty Eight ) How the Diploma Divide Is Remaking American Politics ( New York ) ‘There Are Two Americas Now: One With a B.A. and One Without’ ( NYTimes) Award-Winning Teachers Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on ‘Honest Education’ ( Edweek ) 2) Stanford's Pandemic-Fueled Pivot to Online Education Review of Stanford’s ‘emergency remote teaching’ and learning explores lessons learned from the pandemic ( Stanford ) 3) Edtech Mega-VC Michael Moe on the Metaverse Virtual Reality and the History and Future of Education in the Metaverse ( EIEIO: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Education, Impact and Opportunity ) 4) Gates foundation pivots to Math as NAEP scores underscore crisis Student math scores are down from pre-COVID levels, the National Report Card finds ( NPR ) Why the Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion in Math Education ( Edweek ) NAEP ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows Steep Fall in Math Scores ( Edsurge ) How Do Schools Come Back From ‘Catastrophic’ Drops in Math, Reading on NAEP? ( Edweek ) 5) Digital Surveillance and Monitoring in Schools and Children's Right to Privacy Kids Are Back in Classrooms and Laptops Are Still Spying on Them ( Wired ) Surveillance Education Cycle: Finding Ways to Protect Privacy in Schools ( Random Lengths News ) New Polling Finds Parents and Educators Overwhelmingly Support Technology Designed to Keep Students Safe Online ( GoGuardian PR )…
Send us a text Monica Arés is the Head of Immersive Learning at Meta, where she is focused on building an ecosystem that will allow anyone, anywhere to learn and grow in the metaverse. As a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, former math educator, curriculum developer, and planetarium director, Monica is at the forefront of skilling the next generation of AR/VR creators and developing products, programs and content to make learning more powerful and accessible. In this podcast, we discuss both the great opportunities and great challenges of the Educational metaverse.…
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1 Week in Edtech 10/17/22 with Guest Julia Stiglitz of CoRise 1:03:54
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Send us a text Guest Julia Stiglitz, CEO of CoRise and former GSV partner The Massive Lego/Brainpop acquisition Lego Acquires Brainpop - WSJ Questioning the ROI for Higher Ed Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022) How liberal arts colleges are adding work-focused courses students want Byju's Layoffs/Edtech in India Byju’s cuts 2,500 jobs Post-Pandemic World Poses Existential Challenge to India’s Edtech Sector Online Ed Research What researchers learned about online higher education during the pandemic Funding: Adda247 ($35M) CLASSUM ($11M) Fizz ($4.5M) Halp ($4M) Ludenso ( $1M) Marathon (Undisclosed Seed) Mergers and Acquisitions: KIRKBI A/S (Lego) Acquires BrainPOP ( BusinessWire ) Google Acquires BrightBytes (…
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1 The AI-Enhanced School of 2040 with Edtech authors Greg Toppo and Jim Tracy 1:15:41
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Greg Toppo and Jim Tracy, co-authors of Running with Robots: The American High School’s Third Century from MIT Press, available at Amazon , Bookshop or wherever you get your books! Greg Toppo is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, most of it covering education. He spent 15 years as the national education reporter for USA Today and was most recently a senior editor for Inside Higher Ed. From 2017 to 2021, he was president of the Education Writers Association. Jim Tracy is Senior Advisor at Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Senior Scholar of the Center for Character and Social Responsibility at Boston University's Wheelock School of Education. He has been head of several independent schools, as well as a college president. Recommended Resources: Teaching Machines by Audrey Watters The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Makes Kids Smarter by Greg Toppo…
Send us a text In this episode, guest host Matt Tower of Edtech Thoughts and Alex discuss: 1. The Possible "Second Boom" of the Edtech Investing Market as per Brighteye The evolution of Edtech: Activity in private and public markets | Dealroom.co Edtech’s honeymoon might be over, but expect a second boom | TechCrunch 2) Addictive Game Mechanics Used For Good Opinion | I Make Video Games. I Won’t Let My Daughters Play Them. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Roblox jumping into ads in effort to diversify beyond virtual goods (cnbc.com) 3) Dark Web Hackers Attacking LAUSD Hackers Release Data Stolen From Los Angeles Schools in Ransomware Attack - The Wall Street Journal (subscription model) - 2 October 2022 Cyber Gang Posts Los Angeles Students’ Sensitive Data on Dark Web After Hack - The 74 - 3 October 2022 Los Angeles schools’ data leaked after ransomware attack - K-12 Dive - 3 October 2022 4) The Continued Rise (and funding) of Social Emotional Learning Applications open for $280M in school mental health supports - K-12 Dive Investors Remain Bullish On Social And Emotional Learning (forbes.com) Little Otter Health making acquisition and back to school kit 5) Big Tech and Edtech Working Together Futurelearn Partners with Microsoft Springboard approved by Amazon Career Choice Plus Fundraising: Ocelot - $117M CoRise - $8.5M…
Send us a text In this episode, we talk to some of the standout stars of the StartEd New York Edtech Week conference. Sari, Kide Science (story-based early years learning with platform for educators from Finland!) Nikita Gupta, Symba (internship and apprenticeship management) Matthew Evans, Julius (job training for green economy jobs) Rachel Jordan, TeachFX (measuring pedagogical 'talk' in the classroom) Warning: This was a crowded event, and the audio quality of the interviews can be spotty at times.…
Send us a text In this short episode, we talk to Jamie Poskin, CEO and founder of TeachFX , about TeachFX's new $10mm funding round and how the company is finding a completely new source of classroom data in the 'talk' that happens in both online and in-person classes.
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1 Leading the Creative Computing Revolution with Shawna Young and Mitchel Resnick of the Scratch Foundation 57:43
Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Shawna Young and Mitchel Resnick of the Scratch Foundation , which runs the largest creative computing community in the world around the Scratch programming language. Recommended Resources: Mitch Resnick and Ken Robinson, Lifelong Kindergarten 2021 Scratch Foundation Annual Report Shawna Young is the Executive Director of the Scratch Foundation. Before coming to Scratch, Young led the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP), one of the largest academic talent searches, with over 450,000 K-12 students and over 3 million alumni. She also spearheaded the expansion of the Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) at MIT, serving as the Executive Director for eight years. The OEOP provides rigorous educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to K-12 students from primarily underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Young started her career as a public high school science teacher in North Carolina, then working as a curriculum developer at the Educational Development Center. Mitchel Resnick is the LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research and Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, which developed the Scratch programming software and online community, the world's leading coding platform for kids. His group has also collaborated for many years with the LEGO Company and the LEGO Foundation on the development of new educational ideas and products, including LEGO Mindstorms and LEGO WeDo robotics kits. Resnick co-founded the Computer Clubhouse project, an international network of 100 after-school learning centers, where youth from low-income communities learn to express themselves creatively with new technologies.…
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1 Mapping the Mega-Trends in Edtech with Acky Kamdar of Magic Edtech 1:01:14
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Send us a text Acky Kamdar is the CEO of Magic EdTech and Magic Finserv. He is a technology entrepreneur and an investor in the fields of digital technologies, blockchain, machine learning, AI and NLP. Acky has over 25 years of experience in Process Management, Technology Solutions, and Outsourcing services at companies like Genpact, Headstrong, Compaq Computers and the HCL group. Currently, he also serves as General Partner at Solmark, a NY-based entrepreneurs equity fund. Recommended Resources EconTalk , podcast by Russ Roberts Educated by Tara Westover…
Send us a text Francie Alexander is Chief Research Officer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and an industry leader in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Literacy, and Intensive Intervention for striving reading and math students. Francie provides inspirational and informative leadership on topics from early and adolescent learning to brain development and its influence on childhood and teenage learning and is focused on Future Ready Readers and the future of learning. She works closely to listen to and learn from key school districts across the U.S. in order to lead HMH's efficacy efforts. Francie serves on the board of Text Project and formerly Los Angeles Universal Pre-K (LAUP). She served for almost 10 years on the PBS Next Generation Media Advisory Board. She was previously chief academic officer for Scholastic. Additionally, Francie has authored more than 50 books for children, including Curious George Readers. Prior to her time at HMH, Francie held key positions in both state and federal education agencies, including serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education's research branch, where she led Department-sponsored standards efforts and campaigns in support of libraries and the arts. HMH is an education technology company and a leading provider of K–12 core, supplemental, intervention, and professional learning solutions. Recommended Resources Shaped , blog by HMH Educator Confidence Report by HMH…
Send us a text Greg Bybee is the Co-Founder and CEO of Avela Education and the Co-Founder of PoliScribe . Greg was an early employee at NovoEd where he ultimately ran every business function from marketing to business development and customer success, and ultimately helped sell the company to Fidelity. Previously, he was a Fellow at NewSchools Venture Fund, the first product manager at Coursera, an advisor to Renren’s expansion into education, the lead for VMware’s vCloud Suite launch, and a strategic counselor to Fortune 500 executives at McKinsey & Company. He's also an advisor and mentor to several education organizations and tech startups, including Vendition, Veery, HiCounselor, and Rutgers University Avela's mission is to increase equitable access to education. Avela offers a modern application and enrollment system for schools, districts, and mission-driven organizations, which focuses on empowering families and enabling data driven decisions. Recommended Resources Expanding Access to High-Quality Schools report by Center for American Progress Who Gets What ― and Why by Alvin Roth School District RFPs archive…
Send us a text Guest: Fadl Al Tarzi , Founder & CEO @ Nexford University Online University Nexford will use $8M to plug affordability and relevance gaps in education Topics This Week: Ads in Education The next chapter for Learning on YouTube Roblox jumping into ads in effort to diversify beyond virtual goods SPACS & Aging Unicorns London Looks to Un-Meme the SPAC Market A Sober Look at SPACs College Chaos Malignant by Scott Galloway College Student Transfers Declined By Nearly 300,000 During Pandemic Oberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million to a Local Bakery The Post-Pandemic College Campus as a Design Challenge France hits 400,000 international student mark after record growth Stanford Law to offer 'income share' financing as law school costs soar Religion & Education In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Yeshivas Flush With Public Money Yeshiva University doesn't have to recognize LGBTQ student group for now, Sotomayor rules Funding + M&A 3 in 10 Education Companies Secured VC or Made Acquisitions Over the Last Year Virtual Internships raises $14.3M uDocz raises $2M Hone raises $30M Tract raises $7M Docquity raises $44M Edupia raises $14M Code First Girls raises £4.5M Citizens Financial Group acquires College Raptor Lepaya acquires vCOACH Orenda Education Merges with Think Together Check out our Newsletter @ https://edtechinsiders.substack.com/…
Send us a text Shravan Goli has been the Chief Product Officer and Head of Consumer Revenue at Coursera since 2018. Shravan came to Coursera with over 20 years of experience of building products and leading companies. He has built products at Microsoft and Yahoo, been the CEO of Dictionary.com , and was most recently President of tech job marketplace Dice (part of public company DHI Group Inc). Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with over 100 million registered learners globally. Coursera partners with over 275 of the world’s top universities (Yale, University of London, Penn) and industry educators (Google, Meta, IBM) to offer courses, Specializations, projects, certificates, and degrees. Over 7,000 businesses, government entities, and campuses have used Coursera’s enterprise offering to provide job-relevant online education to their employees, citizens, and students. Recommended Resources A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College by Ryan Craig…
Send us a text Guest: Anjuli Gupta , Head of Academic Partnerships @ Outlier.org MasterClass's Co-Founder Takes on the Community College Degree Outlier.org & Golden Gate University Reinvent Affordable College with Degrees+ Topics This Week: LAUSD Cyberattack Los Angeles Schools Hit with Ransomware Attack FBI joins probe into LAUSD cyberattack Learning Loss & Pandemic Recovery Plunging NAEP scores signal a long and difficult road to recovery 7 charts highlighting the pandemic’s impact on 2022 NAEP scores U.S. School Closures Leave Students Behind. Experts Say Kids Are Far Behind After COVID; Parents Shrug. Why the Disconnect? Around the World China Liberal Education acquires Wanwang Investment Limited Vitru Limited acquires Rede Enem Entrepreneurship and Education across Africa Byju's to raise $500M @ $23B valuation + Ministry of Corporate Affairs Inquiry XR Grows Metaversity is in Session as Meta and Iowa’s VictoryXR Open 10 Virtual Campuses Oxford University Press partners with Immersify Education to create interactive learning modules Funding + M&A Glints raises $50M Learnsoft raises $17M Astro raises $13M LumiQ raises $5M EarlyDay raises $3.25M Discovery Education acquires Pivot Interactives Unacademy acquires Gate Academy Edlio acquires SchoolInfo Scholastic acquires Learning Ovations XanEdu acquires PLC Associates Check out the Edtech Insiders Newsletter @ https://edtechinsiders.substack.com/…
Send us a text Lisa Jiang has a long career at the heights of edtech; she was most recently the head of Remote Learning at Facebook, after 4 years as a senior director of product at New York’s Flatiron School , a leading bootcamp provider and 6 years at Google, where she was a product manager and lead for education for Google Hangouts. Joe Burgess was the first hire at Flatiron School and worked his way up to the VP of Education, where he led the education product and delivery teams across four disciplines both online and in Flatiron’s eight campuses. Together, they are the co-founders of Ribbon Education, which is building software to help student-facing staff scale their impact to serve more learners and improve outcomes in adult education. Recommended Resources Phil Hill 's blog Michael Feldstein Robert Ubell 's books Learners' Success Guild & blog by Ribbon Education…
Send us a text Guest: Ish Baid , Founder & CEO @ Virtually Check out Ish’s podcast: Reshaping Education Topics This Week: Duolingo Math Join the waitlist to test their new math app! Takes by Forbes , The Verge , & Fast Company College Enrollment Shifts 2020-21 IPEDS Data: Profile of Mid-Pandemic 12-Month Enrollments As More Stressed-Out Students Consider Dropping Out, Surgeon General Pushes College Leaders to Ramp Up Support Which School Has The Most Expensive College Tuition In 2023? One state offers lessons in how to cope with the college enrollment crisis Around 25% surge in popularity of hybrid learning amongst study abroad aspirants Public Teacher Workforce 5 Big Technology Challenges Teachers and Administrators Will Face This School Year How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends on Where You Live. America’s new “national teacher shortage” is neither new nor national Nearly 70% of LA teachers have seriously considered quitting, study finds | US education Career Education ‘Academic Career Plans’ Have Students Exploring Careers as Early as Kindergarten New Poll From Third Way Shows Voters Want Accountability For Career Education Programs Funding + M&A Highlights Crunchbase: Edtech Funding Falls Sharply France launches fund endowed with 500 million euros Upkid raises $1.7 million ETU receives Strategic Growth Investment VUIHOC raises $2 million Nazara acquires WildWorks kids IP ‘Animal Jam’ Renaissance Acquires Illuminate Education Alchemy acquires ChainShot Akili raises $163 million in “blank-check” merger…
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Send us a text T. Nicole Tucker-Smith, founder and CEO of Lessoncast, helps schools implement professional learning initiatives focused on inclusive leadership and teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and equity best practice. Tucker-Smith was an assistant principal charged with planning professional development (PD) for a turnaround middle school in the Baltimore County Public Schools when she realized that traditional PD methods were not going to lead to transformational results. This PD redesign led to the Lessoncast process - providing customized teacher learning experiences that capture the impact on classroom practice. Founded in 2011, Lessoncast offers its platform technology to schools, districts, consultants, and teacher education programs. With the unique Lessoncast video format and interactive PD modules targeting specific teaching practices, educators engage in professional learning that is tailored for their individual needs and aligned with their community's goals. Tucker-Smith also leads the Jumpstart PD Network, a community of educators who access flexible PD options to engage in high-quality professional learning experiences that fit their needs, budget, and capacity. She has served as a teacher, supervisor of parent support services, principal, and systemwide coordinator of professional development and training for Baltimore County Public Schools and as a faculty member for Johns Hopkins University School of Education. She is the co-author of Supercharge Your Professional Learning : 40 Concrete Strategies that Improve Adult Learning and the host of the Did We Learn Anything? podcast. Recommended Resources Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely DecentertheTeacher on Instagram…
Send us a text Topics This Week: Student Loan Forgiveness NYT + Inside Higher Ed Valuations ”Stars Through Thunderstorms” Accelerator News Y Combinator cuts startup batch size by 40% amid economic downturn Crunchbase: 2,000 Tech Layoffs in 2022 Higher Ed & K12 Enrollment These Colleges and Universities Are Reporting Record Size Freshmen Classes + UC program seeks to re-enroll adults who stopped out Hopeful but careful: Parents and teachers address new school year Higher ed must build on what we learned during the pandemic States Where Public Schools Are Losing the Most Students Labor Disputes Threaten Start of New School Year Funding + M&A Sunstone raises $35M GrowthSpace raises $25M Microverse raises $4M ITHAKA raises $2.5M Ready Player Me raises $56M BrightCHAMPS Acquires Schola Nerdy Acquires Codeverse…
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Send us a text Sunil Gunderia is the Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology innovator with a mission to help children everywhere build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. He oversees the company’s innovation strategy and has led the development, distribution, and implementation of its research-proven educational programs for students prekindergarten through second grade. Age of Learning has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies in edtech for its research-based, highly scalable learning products that are built to advance positive educational outcomes and address inequities in learning. The company’s flagship program, ABCmouse , is the leading digital education brand for young children in the U.S., and its expanding portfolio of offerings includes Adventure Academy, ABCmouse English, and the personalized, adaptive learning programs for schools, My Math Academy and My Reading Academy. To-date, Age of Learning has helped educate more than 50 million children worldwide. Today, Sunil also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Children’s Institute , an LA-based non-profit that provides early education and services to help transform the lives of children and families affected by poverty. He also sits on the advisory boards of Edtech Evidence Exchange , Digital Wellness Lab , and Educating All Students Alliance , and served on the Editorial Advisory Board for the “ Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Development and School Readiness .” Prior to Age of Learning, Sunil was the General Manager of Mobile at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing mobile strategy, product development, distribution, and partnerships globally. Sunil also founded Gunderia Advisors, where he advised numerous early-stage technology companies on strategy, product, and execution. Recommended Resources Christensen Institute Small Talks , newsletter by Isabelle Hau End of Average by Todd Rose…
Send us a text Guests : David Harris , OpenStax at Rice University & Justin Weinberg , Aktiv Learning Topics This Week: Back to School, But Media Narratives Say Education Is in Trouble Teacher Shortage Local School Grades Plummeting HMH report: education is not an appealing field Value of Higher Ed in Question Why Americans are increasingly dubious about going to college Higher Ed Must Change or Die A New Vision for College Excellence The Shrinking of Higher Ed Cardona Speech Feds cancel $4B in ITT Tech loans Potential Solution? Increasing Modularity in Higher Ed Company steps in to ease transfer credit friction Indicators of Higher Education Equity in U.S. What Works in K12 Learning on TikTok & YouTube Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022 TikTok Teachers The Edtech Space in 2022 EdTech isn’t special anymore and that’s a good thing. 7 investors discuss why edtech startups must go back to basics to survive 23 Most Promising Edtech Startups in 2022 Funding + M&A CreatorDAO raises $20M FundamentalVR raises $20M Junto raises $5M Sphere raises $4.3M Harver acquires Pymetrics…
Send us a text Gauthier Van Malderen is the co-founder and CEO of the University Digital Library Perlego. Gauthier decided to start Perlego as a Cambridge student after realizing how many people were having problems financing their textbooks. In 2017, he decided to found a subscription service to provide all the textbooks a student would need, in eBook form, at an affordable price. Perlego raised $50 million in March (out of $75M total funding) to expand its business after seeing its platform boom through COVID-19. The London based startup currently has 400,000 paying subscribers who get all-you-can-read access to some 850,000 titles — textbooks, fiction and other literature that students are assigned as coursework at universities and other higher-learning institutions. It works with 5,000 education publishers, including Cengage, Routledge, Cambridge University Press, Elsevier and Harvard University Press. That catalog makes Perlego the largest online textbook subscription service in the world. Perlego has won 26 awards including Europas Best Edtech, Virgin Voom and the KPMG pioneer award. Recommended Resources Brighteye Ventures enabling insights blog by Adam Black…
Send us a text Topics This Week: Fall Election Cycle Va. Gov. Youngkin faces second suit over teacher tip line Democrats Cede ‘Party of Education’ Label to GOP 2022 CHLOE 7 Report Announcement + PDF Online learning leaders think fully in-person will be a rarity Big Tech vs. Udemy Amazon Launches Udemy Competitor Facebook Working on a Udemy Competitor? Metaverse Harvard Metaverse in Education Report Deloitte Metaverse Report AppLovin wants to buy video game maker Unity for $20 billion Funding + M&A upGrad raises $210M and acquires Exampur Jodo raises $15M Territorium raises $4.4M Kide Science raises $1M Achievable raises $650K Prometric LLC acquires Finetune EducationDynamics acquires EDU First…
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Send us a text Josh Chernikoff is an educational entrepreneur and small business advisor. For the last 14 years, he has founded and grown two successful educational enrichment programs serving hundreds of thousands of students in 85 schools across six states. He now runs Cascade Communications, an edtech advisory. Josh and his team at Cascade are, above all, content and relationship experts in the educational space, leveraging email communication and live relationship roundtables to engage the entrepreneurs and businesses with key education decision makers. He also hosts two entrepreneurship and Edtech podcasts - How I Broke That and Breaking the Grade . Recommended Resources @brianbeers @thejustinwelsh @dickiebush @JasonRBradwell @justingordon212 @nathanbaugh27…
Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of This Week in Edtech! Guest: Matthew Tower , Principal @ Workshop Venture Partners Subscribe to Matt’s weekly newsletter @ https://matthewtower.substack.com/ Topics This Week: Byju’s Layoffs , debt , litigation!? Bearish OPMs Phil Hill: ”The brutal spring and summer for OPMs & MOOCs” Zovio sells OPM business to University of Arizona Global Campus 2U Layoffs + tuition share agreements Funding Landscape HolonIQ – Global Edtech Funding 2022 H1 Metaverse College in the metaverse is here. Is higher ed ready? Time Magazine cover + Meta ads Classdojo raises $125MM Crypto & Web3 Pearson plans to sell its textbooks as NFTs DAOs - the new LLCs? Also check out our weekly newsletter @ https://edtechinsiders.substack.com/…
Send us a text Jonathan Finkelstein is the CEO of Credly , one of the leading organizations in the credentialing space for education technology around the world. Credly is a Pearson business. Previously, as founder of LearningTimes, he helped mission-driven organizations produce and launch innovative online programs, products and platforms that impacted the lives of millions of users. He was also a co-founder at HorizonLive, which was acquired by Blackboard, and author of Learning in Real Time . He's a frequent author and speaker on digital credentials and the future of work. Recommended Resources How I Built This , podcast hosted by Guy Raz Human Work In the Age of Smart Machines , book by Jamie Merisotis How to Tell a Story , book by The Moth Resources Page, curated by Credly…
Send us a text Sophie Ruddock is a former impact investor and consultant with 10+ years experience across the private, public and non-profit sectors. She is one of the founding members of Multiverse, a tech company building an outstanding alternative to college. She spent the last 4 years growing Multiverse’s delivery operations in the U.K, before moving onto leading their expansion to NYC as GM North America. Recommended Resources The Job , a weekly newsletter by Paul Fain…
Send us a text Troy Williams is a Managing Director at Achieve and University Ventures . Troy leads both firm’s investments in education technology companies, including AdmitHub , EverTrue , Examity , Motimatic , Packback and Ready Education . Prior to UV, Troy was a senior executive at Macmillan where he was CEO of Macmillan Enterprise Solutions and President of Macmillan New Ventures. Previously, Troy founded and served as CEO of Questia Media, an early ebook company. Prior to Questia, He was previously employed in the mergers and acquisitions practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York. Recommended Resources Better Money Better World , podcast by Daniel Pianko…
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Send us a text Alec Levin is the co-founder and CEO of Learners. Learners, formerly known as UXR Collective, started as a small meetup in Toronto and has become an online learning platform for researchers and designers around the world. Before Learners Alec worked in product and user research at a number of Toronto-based startups including Thalmic Labs, Finaeo, and Meta. Recommended Resources Economic Facts and Fallacies by Thomas Sowell…
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1 Combining Education with Employment with Melissa Jones and Alison Evans-Adnani of Shopify's Dev Degree 50:27
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 7/1/22 1:04:25
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Send us a text Guest: Quinn Taber , Founder & CEO @ Immerse Topics This Week: Politics Heat Up Colleges aren’t prepared for Roe’s fall Schools Are Spending Billions on High-Tech Defense for Mass Shootings 'Don’t Say Gay’ bills will make it harder for teachers to support students The public cost of private schools Education Department Approves $8 Billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness ISTE A Call For ‘A Major Infusion of Joy’ Teachers Are Reminded of the Value They Bring to Ed-Tech Companies A Growing Edtech Landscape Class Technologies CEO: 'The education landscape has forever changed' The edtech top 50 — emerging companies for higher education Layoffs Continue Startup layoffs – the art of reinvention and a MasterClass in change Funding + M&A Leap , JobGet , Wilco , Neol , Cinematic Health Education , Kibo School GoGuardian Acquires TutorMe ,…
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Send us a text Andrew Baird is the President & CEO of the global hub of Education For Employment (EFE-Global). Andrew brings to EFE more than twenty-five years of experience in advancing private sector-led strategies to create inclusive employment and livelihoods around the world - including in several countries where EFE operates. He is a strong advocate for women’s economic employment, and promoting entrepreneurship. He co-founded the Global Center for Youth Employment , a membership-based organisation devoted to developing collective solutions to the challenges of youth employment. He has held leadership positions in a range of organisations in the field and home offices of RTI International, Making Cents International, and the Peace Corps. For those interested in engaging with EFE as a mentor, or lending their expertise to the youth EFE serves, reach out at info@efe.org . To discuss edtech solutions to address the youth employment and education challenges faced in the MENA, reach out to abaird@efe.org . Recommended Resources Middle East Focus , a podcast by the Middle East Institute…
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 6/24/22 1:05:09
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Send us a text Guest: Victoria Ransom , Founder & Co-President of Prisma Topics This Week: Higher Ed Adapts? Dartmouth College eliminates undergraduate student loans and replaces them with scholarship grants Higher Ed Invests in Student Success Tech – Is It a ‘New Golden Age’ or Just Vague Talk? McKinsey: Technology is shaping learning in higher education Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather reign in college costs Livestreaming against a Teacher Shortage General Catalyst Leads $40 Million Investment in Elevate K-12 Elevate K-12 to Address Growing National Teacher Shortage Unacademy & Upgrad Can Edtech Replace Classroom Teaching? Education Unicorn Upgrad Doubles Valuation With Murdoch Funding Phyllis Lockett on “Ed3” How Web3/Ed3 And Immersive Technologies Signal A New Era For K-12 Education Funding CoachHub , TestGorilla , VR Pioneer , Prenda , Tango , Velocity Career Labs , Metacrafters.io , Pok Pok…
Send us a text Patrick Ward is the Vice President of Marketing at Rootstrap, a digital studio that provides UX/UI design, app and web development and staff augmentation to a variety of companies, including major edtech companies like Masterclass and Emeritus. In this conversation, we’ll talk about the marketing and technology strategies that top edtech companies use to grow, as well as the future of alternative education. Recommended Resources Section4 Blog by Professor Scott Galloway Education IT Reporter by Scott E. Rupp…
Send us a text Guest Charles Schilling , President, Enterprise Business - US, Europe & Canada @ Emeritus Topics this week: Teacher Shortages at the End of the School Year Overworked and underappreciated, teachers are burning out Cardona: Americans Shouldn't be Surprised by Teacher Shortage Work-Based Learning Google partners with Figma to bring design tools to student Chromebooks The Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job Metaverse/VR? What Will Learning in the Metaverse Look Like? Meet the Metaverse: A New Frontier in Virtual Learning Prescient/Sentient AI Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Sentient No, Google's AI is not sentient Student Loans and The Value of College U.S. Closer to Canceling All Federal Student Loan Debt? Biden Officials Hint At Another Extension, Potentially Tied To Student Loan Forgiveness Student-Loan Forgiveness Will Help Narrow America’s Racial Wealth Gap, But Others Call It ‘Costly And Ineffective’ As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’ Funding + M&A CareAcademy , Papercup , Kinside , Cloverleaf , Gomycode , Exprto , Metacrafters.io…
Send us a text Kavitta Ghai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nectir , a communication platform for higher ed that uses instant chat to build a community in every class. Kavitta founded Nectir in 2018 during her time as a student at UC Santa Barbara, and has since raised over $2.25M to bring communication infrastructure to every campus and classroom out there. Her goal is to make quality education accessible to every student around the globe. Nectir is a communication platform for higher education that connects the campus by building a virtual community in every classroom. It was built hand in hand with instructors and students to ensure that everyone has exactly what they need to make learning more accessible. With over 100 campuses adopting Nectir in just the last few months, it’s clear that this tool is the future of social education. Recommended Resources " Talk to 10 people every week. Find 10 people who you want to be your customers or your users and just talk to them. I guarantee you, give it three months, and you will learn so much that you could start 10 companies out of those conversations. That is the best way to break into edtech or any industry that you want."…
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 6/10/22 1:14:19
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Send us a text Guest: Philip Cutler , CEO @ Paper Topics This Week: Metaversities With Money From Facebook, 10 Colleges Turn Their Campuses into ‘Metaversities’ Guild & Oprah Guild Education Reaches $4.4B Valuation As Labor Market Demands Continue – And A Downturn Threat Rises Apprenticeships Multiverse nabs $220M at a $1.7B valuation Sanoma in Italy Sanoma acquires Pearson’s local K-12 learning content Beyond Byju’s PhysicsWallah becomes unicorn with $100M Series A Cuemath Doubles its Valuation with $57M funding Scaler readies $50M M&A arsenal More Funding + M&A! Go1 , Edrolo , Ethena , Odilo , Bibliu , Prisms VR , Talently , Kira Learning , Learnoverse , UniApp , & Simplify ServiceNow – Hitch , Riverside Insights – Aperture Education…
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Send us a text Sarah Toms is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Wharton Interactive . She is a serious games expert and demonstrated thought leader in the educational technology field, fueled by a passion to find and develop innovative ways to make every learning environment active, engaging, more meaningful, and learner-centered. Sarah has built transformative gaming platforms for education from the ground up, like Wharton Interactive’s award winning Alternate Reality Courseware platform. And she and her team are building the most innovative catalog of ARC games-based courses on the planet. Sarah has spent more than twenty years as a leader in the technology sphere, and was an entrepreneur for over a decade, founding companies that built global CRM, product development, productivity management, and financial systems. In addition, Sarah is coauthor of The Customer Centricity Playbook , the Digital Book Awards 2019 Best Business Book. And she is dedicated to supporting women and girls in the technology field, cofounding WIT@Penn, and through her work with the Women in Tech Summit and techgirlz.org . Recommended Resources Learn Better: Mastering the Skills for Success in Life, Business, and School, or How to Become an Expert in Just About Anything by Ulrich Boser Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schulz Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Poole…
Send us a text Topics This Week: Edtech Funding Landscape Why Some Investors Say Edtech ‘Doom and Gloom’ Overhyped Unacademy tells employees to focus on profitability at all costs to ‘survive the winter’ College Enrollment College Enrollment Drops, Even as the Pandemic’s Effects Ebb Credential Train Is Leaving the Station—Get on Board If Students Had Their Way, Hybrid Learning Would Be Here To Stay Tech as Content Teaching AI to All Students ITE and Microsoft Collaborate to Equip over 4,000 Students with Responsible AI Skills Why children around the world need crypto education Code.org to Offer Equity-Minded AP Computer Science Curriculum Nationwide Indian Edtech Shrinks Byju Raveendran Set to Focus on US Market as India’s EdTech Dries Up Byju's to divert focus on global businesses as Indian market is shrinking The Curious Case of BYJU's and WhiteHat Jr's Sudden Downfall Funding + M&A SkillePointe secures $2.25M in Series B Learnfully raises $2M Safe School raises $2M Zovio sells TutorMe to GoGuardian for $55M Roblox to partner with medically-prescribed video game…
Send us a text Erin Mote is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of InnovateEDU , a non-profit that brings together leaders in education and technology to design and develop breakthrough models and tools to help ensure that all students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college and careers of their choosing. Erin is also the co-founder of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School and has served in an advisory capacity to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Obama Administration’s Global Development Innovation Policy, and the State Department’s TechCamp program. Recommended Resources Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl…
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 5/27/22 1:00:18
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Send us a text Guest: Jeffrey Cohen , CEO of FullBloom Topics This Week: Class Technologies Acquires Blackboard Collaborate $210M Deal PhilOnEdTech Take Metaverse Mercedes Bent on why Metaverse isn’t Over-hyped World Economic Forum: the future of education is in experiential learning & VR Virtual Is the New Reality for M.B.A. Students Invact Metaversity cancels first cohort Big Tech in Ed Facebook Working on a Udemy Competitor? Declining Enrollment at Public Schools NYT ‘Seismic Hit’ Take Funding + M&A Fundraising in a Downturn? + Emerge Summit 22 Masterschool raises $100M Torch raises $40M Parallel Learning raises $20M FoondaMate raises $2M 6 Bit Education raises £800K Knowunity raises €10M Amplify Acquires Desmos…
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Send us a text Sophie Brickman is the author of the new book “Baby, Unplugged: One Mother’s Search for Balance, Reason and Sanity in the Digital Age” , all about how parents can try to navigate the world of technology. Sophie Brickman is a writer, reporter and editor based in New York City. Her journalistic work has appeared in The Guardian, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, the Best Food Writing compilation, and the Best American Science Writing compilation, among other places. Recommended Resources The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon…
Send us a text 1. Brutal Year for EdTech It’s Been A ‘Brutal’ Year for Public Education Companies 2. Major Breaking News: Byju’s in Talks to Buy Chegg or 2U India’s Byju’s Eyes Chegg or 2U as It Weighs US Acquisition Scott Galloway’s edtech startup, Section4, lays off a quarter of staff 3. Advertising and Marketing over Education in College Spend GAO Report on Online Program Managers Was Only a Start 4. K-12 Beat: California Community Schools California set to launch hundreds of community schools with $635 million in grants 5. Funding + M&A Amplify buys Desmos Curriculum (link) Animoca moves into Education (link) Cornerstone Acquires Edcast (link) GAME: Sign of the Apocalypse or Put Down Your Betting Chips? Online M.B.A.s Overtake Residential Programs National EdTech Plan Getting First Refresh Since 2017 ACT Study Finds Grade Inflation in High School GPAs over the Past Decade Student Loan Borrowers Don’t Deserve ‘Forgiveness.’ They Deserve an Apology…
Send us a text Louisa Rosenheck is the Director of Pedagogy at Kahoot! , one of the largest and most influential gamified edtech companies in the world. Louisa is also an ed tech designer with a passion for game-based learning and playful pedagogies, and teaches educational technology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she earned her Master’s degree in the Harvard TIE program. Previously, she was the co-founder of MIT’s Playful Journeys lab, and a researcher at the MIT Education Arcade. She was also a classroom teacher, having taught preschool and teaching English in China. Recommended Resources Resonant Games: Design Principles for Learning Games that Connect Hearts, Minds, and the Everyday by Eric Klopfer, Jason Haas, Scot Osterweil and Louisa Rosenheck Lego Foundation Reports Learning, Education & Games: 100 Games to Use in the Classroom & Beyond by Karen Schrier We the Gamers: How Games Teach Ethics and Civics by Karen Schrier Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need by Sasha Costanza-Chock Lifelong Kindergarten by Mitch Resnick…
Send us a text Topics This Week: Higher Ed’s Commodification and Decentralization Upskilling Trend Brings Coupons, ‘Flash Sales’ and Other Marketing Gimmicks edX’s Role After 2U Acquisition The Future Of Learning Is Radically Decentralized K-12 LAUSD makes 'historic' $50M investment to address digital divide Union pushback on Meta Twitter sale shows us why edtech companies should be accountable to schools TikTok May Be More Dangerous Than It Looks Workforce Development Unpaid Internships vs. Work-Based Courses. Why MIT was right to reinstate the SAT Layoffs amid a Looming Recession Brutal week of layoffs - OnDeck along with Vedantu, Unacademy, Whitehat Jr & Lido Learning 800 WhiteHat Jr Employees Resign Funding + M&A Educapital , Manara , Skillmatics , iNurture , Rise Up , Magnify Venture , ForeignAdmits , Pando , Byju’s…
Send us a text Jordan Adair is the Vice President of Product at Honorlock , an online proctoring platform dedicated to maintaining academic integrity. Jordan began his career in education as an elementary and middle school teacher. After transitioning into educational technology, he became focused on delivering products designed to empower instructors and improve the student experience. Honorlock is an assessment integrity service that combines AI & live test proctors to make online proctoring simple, easy, and human. Resources: Creating an Anxiety-Free Proctoring Experience…
Send us a text Guest: Ashley Andersen Zantop , CEO & Chairman of Cambium Learning Group Topics This Week: Google Grow Good? Training now free for 500 workers at every U.S. business Student Debt Cancellation Broad cancellation could backfire We should cancel student debt, but only for some Income caps + Online certificate programs Kinder-Crisis? Reading recovery's long-term effects ECD going downhill The pandemic erased a decade of public preschool gains Returning to Offline Vedantu slashes course costs Online learning going away in Virginia and Maryland schools Online exam cheating is up Funding + M&A Allen Career Institute , Glorang , Inspired Education Group , Galena Pearson , Snap! Mobile , upGrad…
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Send us a text Eli Bildner is a Senior Director at Guild Education , where he helps to provide opportunity for America’s workforce through education and upskilling, all funded by employers. Eli was also the co-Executive Director and co-founder of Rivet School , a non-profit which simplifies college by pairing an accredited online degree with real-world supports, such as a personal coach, financial aid, a community of peers, career planning, emergency funds, tech support and coworking spaces. Eli also led international growth and was a product manager at Coursera, and earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Recommended Resource Noahpinion - Noah Smith's Substack…
Send us a text Guest: Stratsi Kulinski , President of NewU University International Bubble? New Oriental Education , Unacademy , BYJU's Metaverse Meta , Fidelity , Athenaverse , Immerse , Moonhub Adult Learning Udemy's Global Workplace Learning Index Mental Health Data CDC report , Securly , LeanLab , SMART Technologies + Kooth Funding + M&A Zenda , Newton School , Blue Sky , Vivfy , 9jacodekids , Aztec Software Akadasia , Veranda ,…
Send us a text Mario Vasilescu is co-founder of Readocracy , an online learning platform that makes all the content you consume count. Readocracy includes a knowledge profile that quantifies and showcases your passions, private insights like a “Fitbit for your information diet”, and social features that reward people for being well-informed. With his team, they are on a mission to create a future where how we feed our minds matters just as much as how we feed our bodies. Mario is a robotics engineer turned designer, digital strategist, and now founder obsessed with media ecology. Prior to entering the world of startups, he led digital innovation projects and digital literacy campaigns for national organizations in Canada and France. He is based in Toronto. Resources: Amusing Ourselves to Death , by Neil Postman…
Send us a text Guest: Amar Kumar - Founder & CEO @ KaiPod Learning Topics: Online Tutoring Data + Efficacy Schools Pay Millions for Tutoring a16z START American Dynamism Three Year Degrees + Loans Black women are uniquely burdened by student debt Funding + M&A Galena , WeeCare , NeighborSchools , Handshake , SkillStorm, iNeuron, Jenzabar , Entourage…
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1 Special Episode: Postcards from ASU GSV (Part 2) 1:09:55
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Send us a text In this second part of the Postcards from ASU GSV mini-series, we talk to a wide variety of amazing Higher Ed and workforce entrepreneurs about their companies, what they're seeing at the ASU conference, and what they're seeing in the field at large. 1) Manny Smith , CEO of Edvisorly , a platform to support community college students who are transferring credit 2) Fadl , CEO of Nexford University , a next-generation, online university that costs $150 a month 3) John Katzman , Edtech legend and Founder/CEO of Noodle Partners , an next-generation online program management company 4) Gautam Tambay , Co-Founder and CEO of Springboard, on online technical bootcamp with mentoring and a job guarantee 5) Manish Maheshwari , Founder and CEO of Invact Metaversity , a fully immersive university for business subjects that can be accessed via VR or computer 6) Kirill Slavkin , Co-founder and COO of Annoto , which turns passive video content into a social learning experience 7) Obi Felten , Founder and CEO of Flourish Labs , a peer-based mental health startup that trains college students to support others with similar conditions 8) Anthony Reo , Co-founder of Bunch.ai , which offers mobile microlearning opportunities for millennial and Gen-Z managers…
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Send us a text Svenia Busson is a global Learning Innovation explorer who has traveled through 19 countries to identify the most innovative technological teaching and learning practices, which she captured in her recent book, ‘Exploring the Future of Education’ . Svenia is also a major network builder in Europe, having co-founded both Edtech France, an industry association representing 400 startups in France, and the European Edtech Alliance, representing more than 2400 startups across Europe. Svenia is now raising a new edtech focused VC fund and is going to invest in European edtech entrepreneurs. Recommended Resources European Edtech Alliance Newsletter Svenia's Book, ‘Exploring the Future of Education’ Brighteye Ventures Newsletter and Medium Emerge Edtech Insights Medium and Newsletter…
Send us a text Guest: Mehrad Yaghmai - Co-Founder of Qureos Qureos raises $3M to grow its learn to earn platform Topics This Week: Employers start to lighten debt load for learners Fund Debt-Free Education Programs End unpaid internships Free tuition lures low-income students K-12 schools in US face multiple challenges Staffing Shortages + Universal school meals 1 in 4 superintendents likely to quit soon Why American Teens Are So Sad California K-12 enrollment plunges LearnPlatform releases Top 40 Report EdTech Top 40 Mid-Year Report K-12 EdTech Tool Report Funding + M&A Labster Sales Impact Academy Kaleidoscope Pursuit…
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1 Special Episode: Postcards from ASU GSV (Part 1) 1:07:57
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Send us a text In this special episode, Edtech Insiders hits the road and travels to San Diego for the ASU GSV conference, the biggest and most influential Edtech conferences in the US. Rather than a single interview, this episode contains no less than EIGHT short 'hallway' interviews with all variety of amazing Edtech and education founders and influencers. This episode focuses on innovators in the PK12 space; part two will focus on Higher Ed and workforce innovators. 1. John King Jr. , former Secretary of Education for the US under President Obama and candidate for Governor of Maryland 2. Sara Mauskopf , the CEO of Winnie , a daycare and preschool marketplace with millions of users 3. Aditya Kaddu , Founder and CEO of Edstruments , a leading school budget planning platform 4. Gavin Cooney , CEO of Learnosity , a leading assessment platform 5. Maria Berrera , CEO and Founder of Clayful , a text based coaching platform for SEL 6. Vishal Goenka , Founder and CEO of 2Sigma School , which offers accredited CS courses for high school students. 7. Yair Shapira , Founder and CEO of the Amplio Special Education Learning Platform 8. Yaki Dayan , the Founder and CEO of Edtech Israel and Neurotech Solutions…
Send us a text Beth Porter started her career in the mathematics classroom before moving into edtech with Mathsoft and Pearson, where she was a VP of software product management. She was an VP of product at Edx in the heady MOOC days of 2014-2015, has consulted, taught at MIT and Boston University, and is most recently, the co-founder of two Edtech companies- Esme Learning, where she is the President and COO and Riff Analytics, which was acquired by Esme Education in December 2021. Esme Learning offers executive education courses from top universities including MIT, Cambridge and Oxford, offered through AI-powered recommendations. Riff Analytics is an analytics platform that uses voice data collected during video calls to show how people interact, measure engagement, and determine the split of speakership, among other metrics. Recommended Resources The Gap Letter by Ryan Craig of Achieve Partners (newsletter)…
Send us a text On this week in Edtech, we are delighted to have guest host Matthew Tower to cover the top stories of the week: Topics This Week: EdTech @ ASU+GSV Ed On The Edge: Deborah Quazzo On About What To Expect At ASU+GSV 2022 What’s the Future of ETS and Standardized Testing? A New Leader for ETS - Amit Sevak MIT Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement Crumbling School Infrastructure This school wasn't built for the new climate reality. Yours may not be either Pods, Microschools and Tutors Byju’s World Cup The Growth of Football in India Byju’s tried-and-tested sports sponsorship goals get bigger with FIFA Funding + M&A Osso VR Raises $66 Million to Broaden Access to Surgical Education for Healthcare Professionals WorkRamp nabs $40M to expand its corporate learning platform Learn In Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Help Companies Build Talent Academies for Deeper and Engaging Skill Development Student-built degree progression platform raises $11 Million to empower students and solve higher education's major challenge Guest: Michael Vilardo - Founder + President @ Subject Video Learning Startup To Tackle Post-Pandemic Education Subject Raises $29.4 Million in Series A Led by Owl Ventures…
Send us a text Jeanette Cheah is an award-winning education technology and business leader based in Melbourne, and raised across the US, Japan and Australia. As CEO & founder of HEX, she’s dedicated to transforming young people into the innovators the world needs tomorrow and seeing the next generation of talent thrive. HEX prepares students for the fast-changing global workforce with the tech and design skills they need to close the future skills gap shortage – and the entrepreneurial mindsets employers want using programs that are immersive, seriously fun, and academically aligned. Previously, Jeanette spent 14 years building innovation solutions, marketing strategies and digital products for some of Australia’s corporate giants including ANZ, AXA, AMP and Origin Energy. Recommended Resources Shoe Dog by Phil Knight…
Send us a text Karl Rectanus is an educator, serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of LearnPlatform, a mission-driven "for benefit" corporation, where he leads a team of educators, researchers and technologists committed to expanding equitable access for students. LearnPlatform is an Edtech effectiveness system working to deliver safe, equitable, cost-effective learning for districts, states and their partners such as solution providers. Learnplatform’s technologies are used by over 8,000 schools serving more than 7 million students across the United States. Recommended Resources #edchat or #superintendentchat on Twitter to put your finger on the pulse of what's going on in schools and states Edweek Hechinger Report Edtech Digest…
Send us a text Outschool How Outschool won the pandemic Master’s Degree Pricing Soars Ryan Craig on MasterCrash Web3 and Education Jomayra Herrera on Learning, Earning, and Web3 University Rankings Don’t Add Up Columbia Professor Challenges U.S. News & World Report College Ranking The University in Ruins M&A Nigerian Edtech Startup Klas Secures $130k Video Learning Startup Raises $29m to Tackle Post-Pandemic Education Edtech startup Leverage Edu pockets $22m in Series B round Perlego raises $50M…
Send us a text Ope Bukola was a product manager at Amplify Education and a product lead for Google Classroom for four years before branching out as an entrepreneur in 2020. She founded a company to build African tech talent, was a founding member of Level, a multiracial network that invests in businesses led by Black women, and joined the Board of Zeta, a network of high-performing charter schools in the Bronx. Most recently, Ope is the co-founder and CEO of Kibo School, which offers affordable, high-impact Computer Science degrees to students in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recommended Resource Rest of World: Reporting Global Tech Stories…
Send us a text Sergio Monsalve is a Founding Partner of Roble Ventures, a venture capital investing firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in human enablement technologies: solutions that help human progress. Sergio is also visiting professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education and Business. In both roles, he is focused on the “Future of Work and Learning” and on developing technology innovations and entrepreneurship. Sergio has been on the board and/or an investor of various companies in this area of focus, including Udemy ($3B), Adaptive Insights (Sold to Workday for $1.6B), Ubits, Slang, and Kahoot! Before he started his investing career, he was an entrepreneur and also held various roles in high-growth technology companies like eBay. Sergio holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor of science degree in management sciences and engineering from Stanford University. Sergio is originally from Mexico and is very active helping aspiring Latinx entrepreneurs and VC’s. Recommended Resources Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool…
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1 This Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 3/18/22 1:02:41
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Send us a text Topics This Week: NSVF and Others Receive Funding from MacKenzie Scott for General Operating Here’s Who MacKenzie Scott Donated To So Far In February MacKenzie Scott Makes Historic Gift to NewSchools Venture Fund Edtech Metrics and Skepticism Edtech Companies Must Place Learning Ahead of Revenue and Engagement Who is the Theranos of Education ? Edtech firm Zovio (ZVO) fined $22 million for false advertising, misleading students Amazon expands Career Choice Amazon’s Employees Can Go to College, Free. What’s in It for Higher Ed? Amazon Partners With 140 Colleges And Universities To Expand Free Tuition Program Funding, M&A Byju’s founder backs startup in $800 million funding at $22 billion valuation Medway raises $15 million Series A from Softbank and seven other funds Edtech startup FourthRev raises $11.2 million Series A to bridge the digital skills gap From coding school to career acceleration platform, Italy’s Epicode strives for expansion with €10 million Chipper Raises $5.6M to Eliminate Student Loan Debt and Combat the Latinx Funding Gap Course Hero scoops up Scribbr for subject-specific study help Classplus set to score $80 Mn in Series D round Cialfo extends series B to $60m , Tiger Global leads $20 mn fund raise in edtech firm Cialfo Guest: Ryan Stewart - Secretary of Education @ New Mexico Public Educat…
Send us a text 1. International Women’s Day (“Break the Bias”) Top 200 Women who are leading Global EdTech Startups. – HolonIQ Supercharger Edtech Female Founders Erase All Kittens signs distribution deal with Tesco 2. Russia becomes a true pariah state for education Colleges cut financial ties to Russia European University Association Kicks Out Russian Universities Hundreds of Medical Students Trapped in Ukraine 3. Continued Rise of Work-Integrated Training Work Shift Explainer: A new language for CS degrees - Work Shift Employers Are Changing How They View Training. Is Competency-Based Education an Idea Whose Time Has Come? 4. Funding and Policy Education Department clarifies rules on income-share agreements Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tops 100,000 Borrowers High-poverty schools get only small boost in budget deal 5. India India India India top nation to get edtech patents Edtech Eruditus gets $350 million Edtech startups bridging the education gap in non-metro cities 6. M & A Reforge Raises $60M Clearlake to buy edtech firm Discovery Education Daybreak earns (Series) A+…
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Send us a text Josh Owens is the CEO and co-founder of Boost , a personal notification assistant for students on their smartphone. Josh was formerly the CEO of Supplykick, a growth-stage online marketplace retailer, has been a gubernatorial candidate for the State of Indiana, and has taught economics at Butler University and Indiana University. Boost connects directly to a student's Canvas account, and is designed to be easy & effective to use with no new work for administrators, instructors, or students; students who use Boost are 3% more likely to pass their class, they earn 4% higher grades, and they are 6% more likely to turn in any given assignment. Recommended Resources Boost Efficacy Research Reports Why Aren't Text Message Interventions Designed to Boost College Success? by Benjamin Castleman, UVA Nudge by Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler…
Send us a text Eduflow is rapidly becoming one a best-in-class LMS, including a cutting edge peer grading system that both saves instructor time and provides learning opportunities for learners and graders alike. David Kofoed Wind, the CEO of Peergrade and Eduflow describes his unusual journey from university teaching to edtech in Copenhagen, Denmark, and how Eduflow is working to make online, asynchronous collaborative learning into a new paradigm for education. We also talk about Artificial Intelligence, and David is one of the rare people who both deeply understands AI and does not necessarily believe that it solves all core education problems; he states how a fully AI-based grading system would simply deprives learners from the educational experience of grading others' work. David's Recommended Resource 25 Years of Edtech by Martin Weller…
Send us a text Topics this week include: The Impact on Education of the War in Ukraine 7.5 million children & youth with education disrupted Students rally to support Ukraine EdTech Startups in Ukraine Top 10 Ukrainian EdTech Startups to Look Out for Amid War MIT Ends Program in Russia Ukraine invasion underscores value of higher ed Funding Rounds Disco, Toronto-Based CBC platform, gets $15mm series A from GSV and others EdTech startup Tutored by Teachers raises over $10m Edtech Luca Raises a $3 Million Pre-seed Round and Starts Operations in Mexico Singapore edtech Genius Group files for $40M US IPO EdTech startup Vygo raises £1.5m to accelerate global borderless education support Founders of Zerodha, Cred, others invest $1.7m in edtech platform Kalvi Google Dedicates $100mm Career Fund toward New Forms of Education and Certification Google Creates $100 Million Fund for Skills Training Program Interview with Leila Makarechi - Chief Business Officer @ Merit America , the non-profit that is one of the first recipients of Google's investment Interview with Guest: Justin Weinberg - Co-founder & CEO @ Aktiv Learning Aktiv Learning has recently renamed itself (from 101edu), released a new mobile first math curriculum and continues to build world class platforms dedicated to active learning. What can Listeners Do: DONATE TODAY! to Education Cannot Wait Hire Upwork developers from Ukraine Donate, partner or volunteer to do mock interviews with…
Send us a text Our guest this week is Jomayra Herrera - Partner @ Reach Capital , talking about Web3. Higher Ed Beat A pathway out of intergenerational poverty - Paul Quinn College offers admission to students and family members U.S. House expands Pell Grants but excludes online ed Mobile Education State of the mobile education market 2021 Byju's Becoming an Edtech Flagship Byju’s acquires Austrian math app GeoGebra in €100M Deal Byju’s broadens play from edtech with brick-and-mortar tuition centers Can the EdTech Boom last? (Economist) Robograders PROOF POINTS: a smarter robo-grader M&A Roundup Veritas Capital to acquire Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Mediahuis Ventures leads €3.4m investment round in edtech company Tomorrow's Education Workwhile raises $13m series A led by Reach Capital Post-recording Update: How the tech industry is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine | TechCrunch A podpourri of learning options: pods, hubs, and microschools in the wake of the Pandemic Will edtech investments reach $10b in 2022?…
Send us a text Jomayra Herrera is a partner at Reach Capital, one of the leading edtech venture capital firms, where she supports entrepreneurs that develop technology solutions for challenges in education from early childhood through future of work. In this conversation, we talk about education investing and life as an Edtech VC, as well as about Web3 and education and how it could increase equity and diversity in the crypto space. Resources Learning Earning and Web3: Why I'm Jumping In by Jomayra Herrera The Raging 2020s by Alec Ross…
Send us a text Topics This Week: Education Stocks Take a Hit 306 global education stocks lost $120B of value in 2021, down 40% Edtech Stocks hit a steep learning curve Potato Head Becomes a Digital Therapist PresenceLearning partnered with Hasbro to bring beloved characters & classic games to therapy platform Funding + M&A Round-up Munic-based Edurino raised €3.35M to advance digital learning for kids Former Twitter India head Manish Maaheshwari’s Invact Metaversity raises funds @ $33M valuation Why these Udemy execs left to build a better Udemy Paper secures $343M CAD with US schools drawn to its remote tutoring tech Evidence as a Service GUEST: Karl Rectanus - Co-founder & CEO @ LearnPlatform LearnPlatform releases subscription to help solutions providers lower costs, build EdTech evidence that districts & states trust Homeschooling GUEST: Kelly Smith - Founder & CEO @ Prenda Post-Recording Updates: Edtech is luring students to cheat with fake answer sites Edtech company Cengage names publishing vet as CTO Edtech market to reach S288B USD by 2031 (comprehensive research by FMI) Educators have som…
Send us a text Joshua Wöhle is the CEO of UK-based Edtech company Mindstone , a platform that helps people learn faster, remember more and get things done. Previously, Joshua was Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at SuperAwesome, the biggest kids technology company in the world, which was acquired by Epic Games in the summer of 2020. Joshua is an EdTech enthusiast, advisor and Investor. Mindstone is a platform that allows users to automatically create the best learning pathways from content available online (articles, podcasts, videos, you name it) to help learners reach your learning goals, while at the same time inserting elements of discovery to bring the joy back into learning. Unusually among Edtech companies, Mindstone has received both VC funding and crowdfunding, which we discuss in this episode.…
Send us a text Our guest this week: Alberto Arenaza , Edtech Insider Extraordinaire and Cofounder of Transcend Network and author of the Transcend Newsletter Featured Resource Check out the amazing new Edtech Dash with over 25,000 Edtech companies - Brighteye & Dealroom release open access EdTech dashboard Topics covered this week: Higher Ed & Government House passes College Transparency Act Free community college is “Off the Table” Personalized Learning gets (Social) Emotional CZI connects students & teachers via “Along” Promise of personalized learning for EdTech startups Wayfinder Learnfully Empowerly 2022 EdTech Valuations- Ripe for Repricing? EdTech hits a steep learning curve Edtech Acquisitions Cengage Group to acquire Infosec for $190.8 million Studytube acquired Springest & closed $30m series B GoStudent acquired Seneca Learning & Tus Media Group Brightchamps acquired Education 10x Aviso Retention acquired by Watermark Insights after 10 years of bootstrapping Modern Campus acquired Signal Vine Book Bans Threaten Intellectual Freedom Voters of Tomorrow to distribute copies of ‘Maus’ and ‘Beloved’ in Texas and Virginia…
Send us a text This week, we sat down with Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO of Credly, which was acquired by Pearson this week for $200m , and with Rhys Spence, lead author of the recent Europe Edtech Funding Report 2022 . HEADLINES: 1. COVID beat Interesting linkedin post by a teacher caught our eye. There was also a series of articles on Edsurge and elsewhere about life as a COVID principal, pandemic brain science, and student mental health. Big theme of ‘no way to go back’ . 2. Project Kitty Hawk takes off UNC’s $97M Plan to Reach Adult Online Learners hopes to become an alternative to traditional OPM providers and a way to create 120 online programs over the next years,. 3. New data shows Gen Z prefers alt pathways for higher ed A Survey of American high schoolers found that: 45% prefer programs they can complete in two years or less—a significant shift from pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 70% want on-the-job training like apprenticeships and internships during their college experience. 86% of those surveyed say they feel pressure—from parents, teachers, and society at large—to pursue that specific pathway, even if it’s not the right choice for them 4. Funding Rounds Spain-based Domestika, an online platform for creatives, received a $100m round at a $1.3b valuation, becoming the latest Edtech Unicorn . Fourthrev, a UK-based career accelerator program, announced an $8m Series A . Singapore-based college application platform Cialfo received a $40m funding round . Indian Upskilling platform Scaler Academy received a $55 million funding round Indian edtech Wise raised $5m Arabic “EdTech platform Playbook announces that it has closed pre-seed funding with $700,000 . Post-Recording Updates: Studytube acquires Springest & closes $30m series B GoStudent acquires Seneca Learning & Tus Media Group…
Send us a text Eva Brown is the author of “The Next Right Step: From Teaching to Edtech” . Eva was a classroom teacher for many years before transitioning into Edtech with Scholastic, HMH and now at Formative. Eva runs a consultancy at Eva Brown Consulting to help transitioning teachers take the next right step in their careers. Recommended Resources for Transitioning Teachers Jeff Patterson , CEO of gaggle shares weekly lists of edtech job openings. Linkedin Learning Courses on Edtech (such as this or this ) Coursera courses on online learning (such as this , this or this ) HolonIQ's overview of Edtech and their 2021 Global Learning Landscape Edtech Job Boards Edsurge Job Boards Reach Capital Edtech Job Board Owl Ventures Edtech Job Board GSV Edtech Job Board Learn Capital Job Board Brighteye Edtech Portfolio Openings (Europe) JoinEdtech.org…
Send us a text Topics This Week: 1) Labor Shortages Loom in K12 Almost half of all teachers are thinking of leaving their jobs Particularly hurting struggling readers 2) College Enrollments Dropping, Higher Ed Making Digital Shifts Colleges have seen the biggest drop in enrollment in 50 years Some are adapting to a new future with Hybrid College Classrooms 3) School Districts Getting more Cyberattacks and Ransomware Cyberattacks on school districts getting more frequent across the country Georgia to provide cybersecurity platform to all schools Experts are recommending more preparation and more attention be paid despite limited resources The 2020 K12 Cybersecurity Act is intended to help 4) Mergers and Acquisitions Soapbox labs partners with McGraw Hill Literati Acquires Follett Book Fairs 5) Omicron Stimulus Money Being spent on Virtual Tutoring Back to School, but Still Learning Online (NYT) NOTE: A few important things happened this week after recording, which can be read below and will be covered in next week's episode. 1) Spain-based Domestika, an online platform for creatives, received a $100m round at a $1.3b valuation, becoming the latest Edtech Unicorn . 2) Fourthrev, a UK-based career accelerator program, announced an $8m Series A . 3) Brighteye Ventures put out its 2022 European Edtech Funding Report . Breakdown from Brighteye head of research here . 4) Singapore-based college application platform Cialfo received a $40m funding round . 5) Singapore-based personalized coaching and mentoring platform Ascend Now received a $2.1m seed round .…
Send us a text In this Week in Edtech, we cover: 1) Lawsuit Alleging Price-Fixing at Top Universities - NY Times 2) Phil Hill's Coverage of the Shrinking Non-Profit University Ecosystem - Phil on Edtech 3) India cracks down on OPM providers in Higher Ed - Times of India - Economic Times 4) LEAD Becomes the First Indian Edtech Unicorn of 2022 with a $100m round - The News Minute - Techcrunch 5) Around the World - US: GSV Elite 200 Edtech companies Released - UK: MyTutor acquires coding platform Fire Tech - Africa: Egyptian Edtech Orcas Raises Round , $10M Future of Learning fund from Future Africa - LATAM: Ubits raises $25m to create the Netflix of corporate training 6) Education Labor Force - 74Million: Report shows that there is no 'big quit' in education, but specialized positions are still hard to fill We also play a game of 'fill in the blank' with questions like "University Presidents should feel _________ given the barrage of negative recent headlines about legacy Higher Ed" and take questions live from the On Deck Ed Tech fellowship.…
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1 An Applied Science for Working Learners with Stanford Sociologist of Education Mitchell Stevens 1:15:28
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Send us a text Stanford education professor Mitchell Stevens on developing a science for working learners for the NSF to improve research and outcomes for those outside of the traditional higher education system. Mitchell Stevens is a sociologist of higher education at Stanford University and the co-director of the Stanford Pathways Lab with John Mitchell. Report Links Here is a link to the full report Read the list of contributors to the report. Sign up for a live event on January 19th to discuss the report (also here ). Resources Recommended by Professor Stevens 1. The Education Trap , Christina Groeger 2. Teaching Machines: The History of Personalized Learning , Audrey Watters…
Send us a text This Week in Edtech, we focus on 1) Labor Shortages and COVID Contingency Plans - California Community Colleges Go Online , along with most UC Campuses and Duke - Staff shortages led to Louisville's school district going back online 2) Edtech VC Firm Owl Ventures Launches 3 Edtech Funds worth over $1B - Crunchbase - WSJ - Economic Times (India) 3) Y Combinator Announced It Would Offer $500K to Companies - This raises the bar for early stage funding - New Edtech Accelerators are popping up, like ODX , Workshop Venture Partners , Blue Meridian and Sesame Ventures 4) Around the World - Europe: Edtech unicorn GoStudent became the highest valued Edtech in Europe with a $300M+ Round - China: New Oriental Revealed 60,000 Layoffs and 80% Revenue Loss (Bloomberg) - India: Inc42's Yearly report came out reporting $4.7 Bn in Indian Edtech investing 5) The GSV Edtech 150 was released. NOTE: After this episode was recorded, a few more interesting developments occurred: 1) Indian edtech LEAD became the first Unicorn of 2022 2) Ellucian bought CampusLogic 3) Modern Campus bought SignalVine 4) School Loan Provider Navient Lost a $1.85B Lawsuit 5) Chinese language Edtech Lingoace completed a $100M funding round…
Send us a text Edquity is an emergency financial assistance platform for college students that is distributing $50 million per quarter. Founder David Helene is a college financing wunderkind who is committed to keeping low-income college students enrolled; in this episode, we dive deep into how edtech can help support equity in higher education. Resources that David recommends: Paying the Price by Sara Goldrick-Rab Automating Inequality by Virginia Eubanks…
Send us a text Ben and Alex discuss How US Schools are Opening and Closing and Opening, The Merging of Edtech Platforms with Content Providers, The Mental Health Crisis in Schools, Chegg's Lawsuit by Investors, and Edtech's Huge Year and the Global Landscape Shift. We also predict the number of IPOs and Unicorns in 2022, look at the LatAm Edtech market, and do a Deep Dive on GSV Partner Luben Pampaoulov's Medium post on how we get to the first trillion dollar Edtech company through LTV . RESOURCES: NYTimes: " With No School in Sight, Chicago Families Grit Their Teeth " Axios: Blackbaud buys Everfi for $750 million, in ESG push Edsurge: To Help Fight a Mental Health Crisis in Schools, Community Groups Step In Inside Higher Ed: Chegg Accused of Cheating Investors HolonIQ's Global Edtech Venture Capital Report…
Send us a text In this special episode, Alex and Ben Kornell of Cambium Education, Altschool and Altitude Learning talk about some of the major trends in Edtech in the milestone year of 2021 and predictions for 2022. Trends covered include: - COVID Fueled Disruption and Edtech Acceleration - Labor Shortages in Schools and Teacher Burnout - Nationwide Mental Health Crises for School-Age Children - Major Edtech Mergers and Acquisitions - Edtech Matures as a Technology Sector (From Edu-slow to Techno-speed) - New Edtech Unicorns and IPOs - Employers Dip Their Toes and Start to Change the Center of Gravity for Edtech - Rise of Indian and European Edtech and Slowdown in Chinese Edtech - The rise of CBCs and the "Educreator" (Teacher-Influencer-Creator Economy) - The Future of the Gap Year…
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1 Making Massive Online Courses Work with Elizabeth Madariaga and Michael Karsh of Edios Media 1:01:21
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Madariaga and Michael Karsh, production and edtech veterans and co-founders of Edios Media . Edios Media is the instructional design and video production studio behind many of the most successful online courses in the world, including: All four Google Career Certificates (the largest MOOCs in 2021) INSEAD's Blockchain Revolution Specialization on Coursera Courses from Facebook, AWS, Paradigm, Salesforce, Lyft and C3.ai In this episode, we talk about what makes compelling online video, how to prep and structure an incredible online course, how to provide effective 'gateway learning' to beginners, the power of reminding users 'why' they're learning, filming during a pandemic, and how storytelling principles can be best used in education. Resources - Axios (specifically, the Jobs section) - Institute for the Future of Education from the Tecnológico de Monterrey - Also, check out the Edios Media blog for deeper dives into some of the topics covered here, including storytelling and remote production .…
Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Nikki and Dan Gusz, the sibling entrepreneurial team behind career coaching startup Lloyd . Lloyd's mission is to provide career coaching at scale and at affordable prices to those who may not otherwise have access to it. With support from WGU Labs , Lloyd offers 'career services as a service' to education institutions of all kinds, from individual course creators to bootcamps to universities. Resources Dan and Nikki recommend the publications and tweets of these entrepreneurial thought leaders: John Danner Elizabeth Yin (@dunkhippo33) on Twitter…
Send us a text In this episode of Edtech Insiders, we speak with Amy Amner Jenkins, Head of Schools at Outschool. Previously, Amy was the Chief Operating Officer of Education Elements, an associate partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, a co-founder of an after school program that combines soccer and literacy, and a teacher with Teach for America. Amy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. In this conversation, Amy and I chat about how Outschool became one of the fastest growing edtech companies during the pandemic, how teachers are using their teaching skills to create side hustles or even full time jobs teaching online, and how Outschool is beginning to work directly within schools to expand learning opportunities. Resources Amy recommends: Following school district leaders on Twitter Feedspot Weekly as an aggregator of edtech news Start with the Why by Simon Sinek…
Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Ben Kornell of Cambiar Education , who was most recently the CEO of Altschool as it was acquired by Higher Ground Education in 2021. Ben is a longtime edtech executive with educational roots- five years in the classroom - as well as experience in healthcare, and he speaks in this episode about how we might borrow some of the best practices in healthcare to improve education, as well as how to scale the educational practices of the best teachers in every school. Resources: Ben names several innovative companies in this podcast including: Crimson Education : an international small-group based high school, based in New Zealand) Third Space Learning : a high-dosage tutoring platform based in Sri Lanka) Book and Blog Recommendations: Work by Thich Nhat Hahn Class Clowns by Jonathan A. Knee The Flight of a Butterfly or the Path of a Bullet?: Using Technology to Transform Teaching and Learning by Larry Cuban Larry Cuban's Blog "Larry Cuban on School Reform"…
Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Adam Franklin, Sr. Product Manager for Content at K12 platform Nearpod . Adam explains his journey from high school classroom teacher to curriculum developer to edtech product manager, as well as what it's like building and curating a world-class content library to get teachers the resources they need. We also talk about an age-old k12 edtech dilemma: how to get big enough to sell to school districts while staying agile enough to respond to your end users. Adam's Recommendations for those interested in Edtech: Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace by Gordon Mackenzie Measuring What Matters by John Doerr and Larry Page Hooked by Nir Eyal Stratechery Blog by Ben Thompson Jen Carolan ( @jencarolan ) on Twitter Buzzfeed's article " How Edgenuity Failed Students During the Pandemic"…
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Send us a text In this pilot episode, we interview edtech investor Atin Batra, founder and general partner at Twenty Seven Ventures , also knows as 27V, a venture firm devoted to education and the future of work. Atin talks about his journey to edtech, his interest in founders who really understand the problems, and how some of the best and most collaborative learning happens outside of traditional schools. 27 Ventures has invested in Fiveable , Edlyft , Topknot , 101Edu , Edgi, New Campus , and many other startups that are looking to transform education. We talk about several of these startups in this episode. Atin's Recommended Resources: Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas The Sensor Tower Mobile Data Report (Q2 2021)…
Send us a text Education technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. At Edtech Insiders, we talk to the founders, operators, educators, researchers, business leaders, and thought leaders who know the industry inside and out. This new series explores the intersection of education, technology, and business by talking to those making it happen. While most education technology podcasts focus on “how” to use education in the classroom, Edtech Insiders is about the trends, products, and business models that power the global Edtech revolution. Edtech Insiders is hosted by Edtech veteran Alex Sarlin, product manager and learning engineer for leading Edtech companies like Coursera, 2U, Skillshare, Scholastic, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Check us out, share, like, and subscribe! Also, check out the Edtech Insiders newsletter on Substack.…
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