Overview In this episode, I got to chat with a fantastic human, Hoyin Cheung , Founder and CEO of Remo . Hoyin talks about his educational and entrepreneurial journey in becoming CEO and Founder of Remo. Remo is on a mission to transform the experience of connecting, communicating, and collaborating with people across the globe online. If you’re looking for an interactive platform that humanizes the virtual experience whether through conference sessions or chats with coworkers then you need to c...
Feb 24, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an extraordinary person and one that shares my love of education, Yasaara Kaluaratchi from Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka. Yasaara talks about her educational journey and how she came to find a home at Prospects Academy. Yasaara and her team aim to provide exceptional student support in the programs that they offer. Her love for all things education really comes through in this fabulous episode. More about Yasaara Kaluaratchi Yasaara is an Experienced...
Feb 16, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with one of the founding fathers and an amazing advocate of Online Learning, Bob Ubell. Bob takes us back in time to where it all began with what we know as Online Learning today. He knew something big was coming and happened to be in the right place at the right time. Bob is a proud fellow of Online Learning Consortium (OLC), and a member of their advisory board. In this episode, he shares all the details of his experiences from Standford to NYU to Steven...
Feb 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Overview In this episode, I got to chat with the always extraordinary, remarkable, fantastic, and always genuine Mike Yates, Founder and Podcast Host, Schoolish. We talk about all things education, Mike’s amazing journey, and why education needs to change. This is one of the episodes that is special. You will hang on Mike’s every word and feel truly get out there and make a change! You need to check out Schoolish and connect with Mike on LinkedIn . More about Mike Yates In his own words… I work ...
Feb 03, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Overview In this episode, I get to speak with the always awesome, Jeff Dillon, Founder of EdTech Connect . Jeff shares his journey into the entrepreneurial space and how EdTech Connect came to life. Jeff is a seasoned higher education professional with a plethora of experience and knowledge in the education industry, and his passion for ed tech truly shines through in this episode. EdTech Connect is a technology hub created for Higher Education experts. Verified Higher Ed experts showcase their ...
Jan 27, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Overview If you've thought about how to best support students at every stage of the education lifecycle, support faculty with sharing resources, AND connect your support teams on campus then InScribe is your solution! On this episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to speak with the fabulous Katy Kappler , Co-founder, and CEO of InScribe . In this episode, Katy talks about how we can best support our best-built education ecosystems by removing frictions in navigating the higher education environment of le...
Jan 20, 2022•31 min
In this "Where Are They Now?" episode of EdUp EdTech, I get to catch up with my dear friend Shaunak Roy, Founder and CEO of Yellowdig. We get an update on all the latest happenings at Yellowdig. The team has been very busy in the past year building new features, training educators, and providing an amazing community-building tool to all of us. You're going to love this episode and Yellowdig. What is Yellowdig? Yellowdig is a social learning platform designed for higher education that integ...
Jan 13, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Overview If you've thought about the future of learning, it's here. Join me as we kick off Season 2 of EdUp EdTech where I got to sit down with CPO and Co-founder of 7taps , Kate Udalova. Kate has been in the L&D sector for eight years and wanted to build a simple learning platform, enter 7taps. In less than a year, 7taps has gained over 4,000 clients and developed an intuitive tool where it takes less than 20 minutes to develop an engaging lesson. More About Kate Udalova (from her LinkedIn ...
Jan 06, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Show Notes - Episode 1 Thanks for tuning in! Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Holly Owens , Eric Stephens , & Lindy Ledohowski EdUp EdTech - We make EdTech Your Business! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of EdUp EdTech! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to Podpage and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more amazing audience members like you. Don’t forget to check out our website , visit us on LinkedIn , or hang out with us on Facebook or Instagram...
Jan 05, 2022•47 min
On the 37th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the humble privilege of chatting with Peter Foltz , Research Professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In this episode, we discuss A.I., machine learning, and technologies that help streamline the work of educators, and how machines will NOT replace teachers. Futuristic technologies will lead to more innovation and collaboration in the classroom, wherever that may be. So grab those headphones and tu...
Dec 23, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On the 36th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with an amazing faculty member at Berkeley College, Dr. Jason Gulya . In this episode, Jason shares how learning more about the field of instructional design has helped him reflect on and improve his teaching methods making for a more student-centered learning experience. He drops plenty of knowledge bombs in this episode including a simple yet profound quote, "in the end, everyone just wants to learn." More About Jason Jason Gulya is a Pro...
Dec 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On the 35th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the pleasure of chatting with Erik Ofgang , Senior Writer at Tech & Learning. In this episode, Erik and I talk about teaching during Covid, his love for writing in the field of education, and also shares an interesting story about how his dog ate his students' homework. Erik is a down-to-earth, passionate, and insightful human who wants to share fabulous resources with educators and faculty that engage students and improve learning experiences. ...
Nov 25, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
On the 34th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Syed Zeehad, the founder of Connected. During this episode, we discuss how Connected is helping students align their education choices with their long -term, career goals. Connected helps students from the start with the admission process, helps them through the visa process, and continues to support them as they integrate into their new country and a new career. More About Syed As an international student and immigrant, Syed saw some issues...
Nov 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On the 33rd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Nicolò Bates, the founder, and CEO of TEDU. During this episode, we discuss how TEDU was created to be a one-stop place for students to find all of the academic resources available to them. They want to ensure that no student is without access to the help they need. They’ve recently partnered with the International Center for Supplemental Instruction to continue to prioritize students with their learning support system. More About Nicolò Nic...
Oct 28, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On the 32nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Julie Dirksen, who is the author of Design for How People Learn and a learning strategist. During this episode, we talk about all things instructional design! Over at Usable Learning, Julie offers workshops, consulting, resources for learning & development teams and instructional designers. Julie also shares her insights and perspective for those looking to jump into instructional design. Look out for her next book! Hint: It’s on behavio...
Oct 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On the 31st episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sam Kary , CEO, and Founder and Thom Gibson , Creative Director of the New EdTech Classroom . Sam and Thom are both former educators who want to help current educators dive into the wonderful world of edtech armed with the confidence and resources to make any classroom engaging and dynamic. During this episode, we chat about all things EdTech including all the wonderful resources Sam and Thom have created and curated for educators looking to...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 31
My favorite nerd and ID BFF, Dr. Luke Hobson joins us for a special Bonus Episode. You all already know Luke is an amazing human and has provided the ID community with some fabulous resources. Now, Luke has written an AMAZING book that is out now called What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer . In this episode, Luke gives us an insight into why he wrote the book, his personal journey into ID, and why you should buy this book! If you're new to ID, looking to regain your passi...
Sep 27, 2021•44 min
On the 30th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Camila Oliveira , who is an Educational Consultant at ALL In Learning . During this episode, we chat about how ALL In Learning is changing and improving student engagement through the use of clickers. The clickers allow for instant feedback to the teacher and engages all students through questioning without any preparation for the teacher. ALL in Learning provides "work with educators to provide common-sense applications for the classr...
Sep 23, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On the 29th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Dr. Tom Cavanagh , the Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida (UCF) . During this episode, we chat about how UCF is a model for digital learning, with 55% of their 70,000 students partaking in fully online or blended learning. Tom also shares what he believes people should look for when they are searching for the best online learning. Resources mentioned in the episode: Division of Digital Learning The Teachin...
Sep 09, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On the 28th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Seth Raphael , the founder of LinkJoin . During this episode, we chat about how LinkJoin was developed out of the pandemic and virtual learning. It ensures you never miss an online meeting or class again by automatically opening a link. More About Seth At just 14 years old, Seth developed LinkJoin to be sure he was never late to an online class again and eventually created a website to be able to share his idea with others. Seth is currently...
Aug 26, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On the 27th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Eric Gibbs , the President (Americas) of Ouriginal . During this episode, we chat about how Ouriginal ensures originality and authenticity in written work from a student to an instructor in order to protect the academic integrity of an institution. They focus on plagiarism prevention and even have a feature for cross-language text matching. Links mentioned in the show: International Center for Academic Integrity European Network for Academic...
Aug 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On the 26th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sa Dao , the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kokomo 24/7 . During this episode, we chat about how Kokomo 24/7 is helping people get back to work and back to school all while making the process simple and keeping data safe. More About Sa Sa’s education and career started in health and wellness. His focus has always been on community well-being and public safety. As mental health and wellness became more of a focus, especially in educ...
Aug 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On the 25th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Kevin Allen , the CEO, and Founder of EI Games . During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Kevin and EI Games are doing in the world of emotional intelligence and gamification. Their games are story-based, completely customizable, and award-winning! More About Kevin Kevin describes himself as a former sensitive and emotional kid. Over time, he has found his empathy to be a gift and as a great leadership skill. At the...
Aug 05, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On the 24th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Dr. Barbi Honeycutt . She’s the host of the Lecture Breakers Podcast and an entrepreneur celebrating 10 years of working for herself. During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Barbi is doing for faculty development and professional development. She also shares some tips for others who may be looking into the world of freelancing. More About Barbi For the past 20 years, Dr. Barbi Honeycutt has facilitated thousands of profe...
Jul 29, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On the 23rd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Anthony Rotoli , CEO of Terra Dotta , which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. During this episode, we chat about all the incredible things Anthony and Terra Dotta are doing to support traveling learners. More About Anthony Anthony joined Terra Dotta about 2 years ago. Before then, he started his career with positions rooted in supporting and serving customers, first in technical support and then in EdTech for the past 20 years. ...
Jul 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On the 22nd episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with the amazing Girija Ramapriya, CEO and Founder of Brazen Learning. Did you know that 29% of students are not engaged and 24% of students are actively disengaged? Those are some pretty big stats! During this episode, we chat about all the wonderful things Girija and her team at Brazen Learning are doing to engage learners. More About Girija Girija began her career as a teacher, then, after a career pivot and completing grad school,...
Jul 15, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode Overview On the 21st episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the honor to speak with Darren Thompson, Diversity Engineer from Diverse City. During this episode, we talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the responsibility we all share in making our world more DEI-friendly. Darren discusses what they are doing at DiverseCity to transform company cultures, lower perceived exclusion, and strengthen DEI initiatives. Check out DiverseCity by going to - https://www.diversecity.app/ ...
Jul 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode Overview On the 19th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with the amazing, talented, and fantastic AJ Ferrill, Project Consultant for Instructure. In this episode, you will hear about all the extraordinary things Instructure is doing with Portfolium in helping students create dynamic e-portfolios to take with them as they step into their careers. AJ is high-energy and has a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to using tools in the career space. You will love getting to know all abou...
Jul 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On the 20th episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with my favorite ID nerd, Dr. Luke Hobson. During this episode, we chat about all things Instructional Design (ID) from answering interview questions to what technologies IDs should know and know well! If you don’t know Luke you should and this is your sign. Luke also has his own podcast where he recently interviewed the amazing Tim Slade, check it out - https://drlukehobson.com/podcast. If you have not yet checked out you need to check out Luke’...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode Overview On the 18th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had an extraordinary conversation with Beau McCoy , Founder, and CEO of SOLcademy . In this episode, you will hear about Beau’s mission to decentralize education and share resources across institutions, organizations, and educators around the world. Beau discusses his mission to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to all parts of the education system. More About Beau McCoy & SOLcademy From LinkedIn - Beau is an entrepreneur who ...
Jun 10, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
